Pastor, an astute Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Author, Bishop Titi-Ofei, has told President-elect John Dramani Mahama to avoid any temptation to persecute his opponents. He says, by all means, Mr Mahama must fight corruption by prosecuting corrupt officials. However, that should be done in a manner devoid of persecution. In an open letter…
A United States-based Ghanaian Professor, Kwaku Asare has made a number of proposals to address the corruption menace in Ghana. Among the proposals include publication of assets declared by public officials, conducting lifestyle audits on public officials, and streamlining responsibilities among Anti-Corruption Agencies, among others. In a statement on his Facebook page, he stated that…
Ghanaian optometrist and comedian, OB Amponsah, made history on December 21, 2024, when he filled the 4,000 capacity Bukom Boxing Arena with his 10th anniversary comedy show. This has been described by creative industry stakeholders as an unprecedented achievement in Ghana’s comedy space because it is the first time a Ghanaian comedian has been able…
Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, said the police statement, released on…
President-elect John Mahama has raised alarms over the severe funding challenges affecting Ghana’s education sector, spanning basic to tertiary institutions. Speaking at an engagement with stakeholders in the education sector, he highlighted the urgent need for a sustainable funding model, emphasising that the lack of consistent financing is crippling the entire system. “At the last…
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has urged the Ministry of Education to delay the reopening of schools scheduled for January 3, 2025, until all outstanding financial obligations to schools and suppliers are fully settled. In a letter addressed to the Ministry of Education, CHASS indicated the persistent financial challenges hampering school…
Ghana’s Black Galaxies have an arduous task ahead after being held to a goalless draw by Nigeria at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first leg of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. Didi Dramani’s side dominated possession but did not do enough to unlock the resolute defense of the Super Eagles B team. After…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ablekuma North Constituency has insisted that the initial declaration of their candidate, Ewura Abena Aubyn, as the Member of Parliament-elect remains valid, despite the Electoral Commission’s (EC) nullification of results for the constituency. The EC nullified earlier declarations in Ablekuma North and eight other constituencies following disputes raised…
Goals from Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott earned Liverpool a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night with a 2-1 win at Southampton. Arne Slot’s men opened up an advantage of two by the half-time interval, with a close-range Nunez finish followed by Elliott wrapping up a slick move via a slight deflection….
Ruben Amorim has expressed disappointment that Marcus Rashford did not approach him directly before announcing his desire to leave Manchester United. The foreword is set to miss the Red Devils’ Carabao Cup quarter-final against Tottenham on Thursday, following his exclusion from the squad for the Manchester derby. Rashford’s future at Old Trafford has been cast…
