The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery and assault incident targeting a mobile money operator on Monday, February 12, in Walewale, North East Region. According to the police, the arrests were made following an intensive intelligence-led operation, leading to the capture of the suspects at their hideout. In a…
History will be made in the next 25 days when the nation hosts the much-anticipated 2023 African Games for the first time in 59 years. The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, set the final countdown into motion yesterday when he inaugurated the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra to underline the nation’s readiness…
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The latest FIFA rankings released in February 2024 have seen Ghana drop to 67th place. The four-time African Champions have been affected by this slip based on their performance in major tournaments. The fall in the world ranking also affected the Black Stars position on the CAF rankings, as they fell…
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Protesters participating in the ‘Save Ghana Football’ movement booed and dismissed Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Sports Ministry officials who arrived to receive their petition. The protest stems from the perceived failure of football authorities to address the consistent underperformance of the Black Stars and other national teams. This frustration intensified after…
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has expressed scepticism regarding President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle, deeming it belated and unlikely to yield significant results. In a major ministerial reshuffle announced on Wednesday, February 14, President Akufo-Addo relieved the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, of his duties. The reshuffle has also impacted…
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has finally been relieved of his duties. Also out of the picture are Road Minister Kwasi Amoako-Atta and Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu. In a big shake-up, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah moves to the Housing Ministry, while his deputy Fatimatu Abubakar takes over as the substantive Minister. Interior Minister Ambrose…
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Each player in Côte d’Ivoire’s squad will receive a cash prize reward of $82,000 and a villa worth a similar amount from their president, Alassane Ouattara, the Presidency has announced. The three-time champions earned this reward on the back of their victory over Nigeria in the AFCON final. Côte d’Ivoire brought…
Mr Tahiru Issahaku Moomin, the Wa Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has asked Assembly Members to see their work as sacrificial service to their communities, the Municipality, and the nation to propel development. He entreated them to serve the people they represented and the country at the Local Government Level in a way and manner that…
Associate Professor of Soil Fertility at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong, has suggested to the government to channel its energies toward developing agricultural education and not solely focus on STEM education. He expressed concerns about the lack of infrastructure in agricultural faculties and colleges, describing the facilities in these areas as…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced plans by the government to distribute over 1.4 million tablets to students in senior high schools under the free SHS policy. The minister said the move is to help improve teaching and learning in the various public senior high schools across the country. Speaking at…
