CHELSEA will look to shake off the disappointment of Sunday’s EFL Cup final defeat to Manchester City when they welcome arch-rivals Tottenham to Stamford Bridge. Raheem Sterling’s winning penalty denied Maurizio Sarri a trophy in his first final as Blues boss but the manager’s astonishing row with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga stole the headlines. The Spaniard’s …
Unions in the Pre-Tertiary Education, Ghana has cautioned government against the implementation of the Ghana Partnership Schools (GPS) Project in September this year. According to them the project was a subtle and eventual privatisation, commercialisation and commodification of public education in the country. Under the GPS project, a total of 100 selected public schools in …
Cabinet has approved a US$20 million loan facility for the completion of the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga to help improve healthcare delivery in the region. The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, disclosed this in Bolgatanga yesterday at the start of his three-day working visit to the Upper East Region. He explained that the …
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been re-elected for a second four-year term, the election commission says. The 76-year-old defeated his main rival, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, with a margin of nearly four million votes. Mr Abubakar’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the result. Turnout was 35.6%. Delays and violence marred the run-up to …
Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has observed that Ghana’s security was in safe hands contrary to the hullabaloo about claims of insecurity in the country. Admitting that the state institutions mandated to maintain law and order in the country may be facing some challenges, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, said, government was not resting on its oars …
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has inaugurated the Council for Foreign Relations (CFR) Ghana to advance the country’s foreign policy and relations within the global comity of nations. The establishment of the council makes Ghana one of the few countries in the world with such a think tank to advance its foreign policy interests. President …
The number of persons arrested and taken to the East Legon Police Station during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence continues to be a subject under contention as three police officers have submitted different numbers to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the incident. While Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) George Asare, Commander of the East …
Players of Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko who featured for the two clubs from 2000 till date will battle for supremacy in a special Independence game at the Accra Stadium on March 6. The game, according to officials of My Sports Organization, organizers of the match, seeks to re enact nostalgic memories of the two clubs …
The court of Public Opinion in Ghana, is where all manner of people gather to share their opinions on prevailing issues and any other matters arising as it were. Ironically, this court is not in any particular edifice or building as it were. Rather, the location can be any suitable public place. In this very …
My Daddy has diabetes and has been taking Metformin for years. Recently I read that long-term use of Metformin could lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency. Kindly throw more light on this issue. This was an enquiry from a reader. Metformin is a first line agent for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Metformin is a …
Students of Cherry Field Montessori School have learnt about different professions and opportunities existing in the various professions in Ghana and the Diaspora in line with their academic pursuits. This came to light during the 3rd edition of career day celebration organised by management of Cherry field Montessori School in Accra. The various professions exhibited …
The National Commission on Culture (NCC) has advocated the promulgation of a policy to ensure Ghanaian fabrics are worn at all official functions. This, the NCC explained would promote Ghana’s culture heritage, grow the local textile industry and reward creativity in the fashion industry. Madam Janet Edna Nyame, the Executive Director of the commission said …
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has advised parliamentarians to re-establish trust in the constituents in order to serve them better. He explained that “as a matter of duty, parliamentarians need to re-establish the trust in people in solving emerging challenges in their constituencies.” Mr Guterres was addressing the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Annual Hearing …
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not worried about a potential leadership deficit in the party following former President John Mahama’s easy victory in the presidential primary. In the event former President Mahama win the 2020 election for his second term, the party will have to find another flagbearer after 2024. According to Kofi Attoh, …
Zambian side, Nkana FC will arrive in Ghana today to honour their CAF Confederation Cup game against Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. The Zambian side defeated Kotoko 3-1 at the Nkana Sports Stadium in Kitwe on Sunday in the first leg. They are expected with a 38-man contingent according to Chief …
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) and the Normalisation Committee (NC) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) are working together to draw a road map for a special competition. A statement signed by Mr. Curtis Perry Okudjeto, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports said, this was agreed upon at a meeting on Monday, February …
The Lands Commission has taken delivery of two mapping drones to support efforts to improve land mapping and surveying in the country. Valued at about US$20,000, the device comes with its accessories, including dual frequency GPS receivers, training drones and parts, complete tool box to repair drones, mobile workstation (high specs laptop), processing software and …
President Muhammadu Buhari continues to hold onto his lead as votes are being counted in Nigeria’s general election, amid allegations of manipulation. Mr Buhari has won 10 of Nigeria’s 36 states, while his rival Atiku Abubakar has taken seven states and the capital, Abuja. As results came in, Mr Abubakar’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP) alleged …
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have entered into a deal to jointly investigate the use of the country’s petroleum revenue to ensure accountability. According to the two institutions, under a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), PIAC would henceforth submit copies of its reports and accompanying …
PTHERE was a heated argument in Parliament yesterday over which government increased the peacekeeping allowance for Ghana’s military personnel on international peace-keeping assignments. Personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces on peace-keeping missions currently take US$35 daily as part of their remuneration. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his address to Parliament on the state of …
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