The 2003 year group of Abuakwa State College (ASC) on Saturday launched the 20th anniversary of the educational institution. Additionally, sod was cut for the construction of a multi-purpose sports court for the school as part of the launch.The GHc450, 000, 00 multi-purpose sports court if constructed, would provide a place for training and playing … The post 2003 Abuakwa
Suicide bombers have targeted the Ugandan capital Kampala, killing at least three people and injuring more than 30 others, police say.Three attackers on motorbikes blew themselves up near Parliament and the city’s police headquarters.The number of dead is likely to rise, with the blasts leaving body parts strewn in the streets.Officials blamed the attacks on … The post Suicide
An inquiry panel has submitted a report which says Nigerian armed forces shot and killed anti-police brutality protesters last year. Tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets last October calling for the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars) police unit to be disbanded. The report, leaked on Monday, has identified 48 casualties after the army … The post ‘Nigerian army shot #EndSars
Seven prison wardens have been arrested in Kenya after three Islamist militants described as dangerous escaped from a maximum-security prison just outside the capital, Nairobi.The fugitives include Mohamed Ali Abikar, who was convicted for his role in the Garissa University attack in 2015 in which 148 people were killed.The authorities have blamed laxity and incompetence … The post Manhunt
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to tighten security at the country’s borders. He said “your presence at the borders is very critical to the security of the nation.” The Asantehene made the call when the Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi, and members of the … The post Asantehene urges
The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has announced the inclusion of childhood cancers in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) benefit. The NHIS benefit package, she said, are Burkitt Lymphoma (bone marrow cancer often found in the jaw),Wilms Tumour (cancer of the kidney), Retinoblastoma (cancer of the back of the eye) and Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia … The post First
The Fast Track High Court, Kumasi, has ordered the National House of Chiefs to restore or re-enter the name of King Tackie Adama Latse II, in the National Register of Chiefs as the Ga Mantse (Paramount Chief of the Ga State) The Court, presided over by Mr Justice Frederick Tetteh gave the National House of … The post Restore name of King Tackie
Four persons including two Chinese have been convicted by a Tarkwa Circuit court for illegal dealing gold and related money laundering activities.They are Chen Hung, and Chen Zhili, both Chinese; Stephen Arthur and Prince Denis Aidoo, both Ghanaian.The two Chinese were sentenced to a find of 120,000 penalty units (GHC 1,440,000) each or in default … The post 4 convicted
Republic Bank has launched the Digital Suite platform which provides unique mobile services for customers to perform all financial transactions. The digital suite, which combines the use of a mobile application (Republic App), an SMS or USSD *414# platform(Republic SMS)and internet banking services (Republic Online), would ensure that all banking services, insurance and other financial transactions were performed … The post Republic
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) marked its 31st anniversary of trading on the floor of the Exchange by ringing the ceremonial bell with some dignitaries. The dignitaries included the Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Joseph Cudjoe, Regulator of the Capital Market, Reverend Daniel Ogbarmey Tetteh, Chair of the GSE Council, Mrs Abena Osei-Poku and Chief … The post Ghana
The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) and partners have inspectedthe six-day digital training of trainers for the coding clubs in some schools within the nation, which forms part of the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) project. It was a training section for some 16 selected teachers from six regions to help build an inclusive … The post GIFEC
New Ultrastar DC HC560 and WD Gold HDDs feature Western Digital’s OptiNAND technology Western Digital has unveiled not one but two 20TB hard disk drives (HDDs) with its new Ultrastar DC HC560 and WD Gold HDD. Both of the company’s new large capacity drives are available in the standard 3.5-inch form factor and feature its … The post Western Digital unveils 20TB hard drives
You’ll have to keep waiting for ‘those’ characters More than a week after a leak allegedly spoiled two of its biggest reveals, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have finally dropped the full trailer for what has become this year’s most highly anticipated film, Spider-Man: No Way Home. Revealed first at a fan event in Los … The post Spider-Man:
Steven Gerrard said his first match as Aston Villa manager “can’t come quickly enough” as he prepares for the visit of Brighton on Saturday. The 41-year-old left Scottish champions Rangers to take the helm at the Birmingham-based club, who sacked Dean Smith last week after five successive league defeats. Villa are languishing in 16th place … The post Gerrard eager
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been charged with two additional counts of rape, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Mendy, 27, now faces six allegations of rape in all after initially being charged in August with four counts of rape. The French international has been in custody since his arrest in August after a number … The post City player Mendy
Liverpool have been handed another potential injury blow after Andy Robertson hobbled off during Scotland’s 2-0 win over Denmark at Hampden Park. Steve Clarke’s side secured a huge victory over the Danes with confidence now sky high heading into their crucial World Cup play-off in four months. However, Liverpool face an anxious wait over the … The post Injury
West Ham United supporters have been banned from travelling to the Europa League game at Rapid Vienna as a result of incidents in their draw with Genk. UEFA charged the Hammers with crowd disturbances and for their fans throwing items on Cegeka Arena’s pitch. The Hammers say they are “surprised” by the sanction are “disappointed … The post West Ham fans banned
Italy coach Roberto Mancini was upbeat about his side’s chances of playing at the 2022 World Cup despite the European champions missing out on an automatic qualification spot on Monday. Four months on from their Euro 2020 success, Italy’s 0-0 draw in Northern Ireland meant Switzerland finished top of World Cup qualifying Group C following … The post Mancini
England coach Gareth Southgate has backed Harry Kane to overtake Wayne Rooney as the country’s all-time leading scorer after the Tottenham Hotspur striker netted four goals in Monday’s 10-0 demolition of San Marino in the World Cup qualifiers. England booked their place in a seventh successive World Cup finals with their win over San Marino … The post Harry
Plans are far advanced for the Bono East Region to become the rice capital of Ghana to reduce the national rice importation by 10 per cent, the Bono East Regional Minister, Mr Akwasi Adu Gyan, has disclosed. The plans, he said, would involve the establishment of commercial block farms for the production of about 125,000 … The post Bono East Region to become
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