By Emmanuel Akli What many Ghanaians know for a fact is that the country’s attempt to host the 2017 African Cup of Nations never materialised. The outgone President of the Confederation of African Football, Issah Hayatou, rejected the bid documents of Ghana, and controversially awarded the tournament to Gabon, in which the Black Stars […]

By Inusa Musah Richard Patrick Yawutse, acting Deputy Commissioner in charge of Policy and Programmes, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), says, from September 1, 2017, the paperless port process at the sea ports will increase the life of Customs personnel. He announced that the Customs Division of the GRA has lost 30 […]

  From William Nlanjerbor Jalulah, Bolgatanga. Some constituency executives of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Chiana/Paga Constituency of the Upper East Region have accused Mr. Clement Dandori, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Kassena-Nankana West, of aiding some activists of the party in the area to smuggle fertilisers meant for the government’s ‘Planting […]

  By Alhaji Alhasan Abdulai As has been the case, governments across the world are required to promote the agenda for development by making life easy for the people. To meet the growing needs of the people in Ghana, succeeding governments have been pushing for the execution of infrastructural developments that include roads, educational institutions […]

  Last week, there were reports of the death of five people in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region, who allegedly died after consuming a fish called puffer fish. Twenty-six other persons were also reportedly admitted at the hospital after eating the ‘poisonous’ fish, known locally as gede. Consequently, the Kpando Municipal Assembly has […]

  Ambassador Kojo Amoo-Gotfried, President of the Ghana China Friendship Association (GHACHIFA), says the strengthening of friendship between Ghana and China is of great essence. “Ghana stands to gain more, in terms of development, with respect to technology, attraction of capital, and the development of human resources,” he said. Ambassador Amoo-Gotfried said this in Accra […]

Mr Charles Darku, Managing Director of Tullow Ghana Limited, has said local businesses would soon see a revival, in spite of the numerous business hiccups being experienced with regards to oil production and price fluctuations. He said the company had put in place a remedial plan to ensure that the Jubilee Turret problem was solved, […]

  From Sebastian R. Freiku, Kumasi The Public Interest Research and Advocacy Network (PIRAN) has called for an increased pay for teachers in the face of the proposed extension of contact hours in public schools. The NGO noted that teachers spend lesser hours of the constitutional work period of 8 hours, hence the lower income. […]

An eight-member reconstituted Governing Board of the Ghana National Service Scheme (GNSS) has been inaugurated in Accra. This is in accordance with Section 10 (1) of the Ghana National Service Scheme Act, 1980, Act 426. The four-year tenure of office of the previous Board expired on the 6thJanuary, 2017 in accordance with Section 12 (1) […]

  From Sebastian R. Freiku, Kumasi The President has been petitioned to, as a matter of urgency to institute appropriate measures and cause investigations into why an Indian national, Ashok Kumar Sivaram of Jai Mai Communications Limited, was deported from the Republic of Ghana. The Indian businessman was arrested and deported in June 2017 for […]

  When news broke that Capital Bank and UT Bank have been taken over by GCB Bank (Ghana Commercial Bank), some Ghanaians started some form of celebration, which I found very disgusting. Two Ghanaian-owned banks have gone down under, and we find people happy, with even a section of Christendom praising God and attributing reasons […]

  Tilapia is a delicious, lean white fish that has a wide variety of associated health benefits, including its ability to help reduce weight, boost overall metabolism, speed up repair and growth throughout the body, build strong bones, reduce the risk of various chronic diseases, lower triglyceride levels, prevent arthritis, protect against cognitive decline, prevent […]

  After Justin Bieber cancelled the remainder of his Purpose world tour, penning an emotional letter in the wake of the decision, many fans speculated about his mental state. “I let my broken relationships dictate the way I acted toward people and the way I treated them! I let bitterness, jealousy and fear run my life!!!!” he wrote in an […]

Just days after a judge ruled in her favor in a sexual assault trial, Taylor Swift has faded to black on social media. Her Instagram is now blank—although she hadn’t been using it for awhile anyway. Her Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook page and official website have also gone dark, or are in the process of being wiped clean. […]

JAY-Z is opening up about that now infamous fight with wife Beyonce‘s sister, Solange Knowles, at a 2014 Met Gala party. Still, instead of addressing the incident directly, the rapper said the two had a rare disagreement and haven’t fought since. “We’ve always had a great relationship,” he said during a lengthy interview with Rap […]

Madonna celebrated turning 59 with a big party with her six kids joining in the fun! The Queen Of Pop shared a cute image via Instagram of her children on Friday after her big bash. The original ‘Material Girl’ posted the family shot with sons Rocco and David along with daughters Mercy, Lourdes, plus Stella […]

  From Alfred Adams, Atuabo. CHIEFS in the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area have asked management of Essiama Health Nursing Training College (EHNTC) to adopt what they call ‘positive discrimination’ in admission of students into the College. The positive discrimination means priority must be given to students who hail from Nzema communities when it comes to […]

  By Maxwell Ofori. Princeton Academy, a private school at Community 25, Tema, has held its second graduation ceremony to the glory of God. The school graduated about 200 pupils in the various stages of the basic school and 19 students who sat for the Basic Education Certificate Examination. Held over the weekend, awards were […]

  President Akufo-Addo has expressed his profound appreciation to the leadership and membership of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana for the prayers and support given to him and his party, the New Patriotic Party, in the run-up to the December 2016 elections. Addressing the 17th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church at Abetifi, Kwahu, on […]

  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended the Bank of Ghana for playing a pivotal role in promoting the country’s socio-economic development. According to President Akufo-Addo, through the bank’s diligence and commitment, it has attempted to fulfill its mandate to ensure price stability and to create an enabling environment for sustainable growth. The President, […]