Source: GNA Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has cautioned members of the public to desist from dealing in pre-registered SIM cards since it is illegal and an offence liable for prosecution.  She explained that “Dealing in this context comprises the individual, who sells the pre-registered SIM as well as the buyer or […]

By Patience Bumbom  The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, says government is determined to achieve universal access to electricity by the year’s end, employing mini-grids and smaller power-generating systems to reach off-grid communities. Currently, the country has achieved 88.85% electrification. Addressing a question as a panellist on strategies for achieving rapid energy access, Dr. […]

By Joyce Kantam Kolamong and Patience Nawang Vaccines teach the immune systems of humans and animals how to create antibodies that protect them from diseases. Vaccines have proven to be effective, safe and reduce disease burden while increasing survival rates. For this reason, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced a donation […]

A Circuit Court at Dormaa-Ahenkro in the Bono Region has imposed a fine of GHC600 on Kwabena Damoah, a 45-year-old businessman for allowing his pigs to stray and destroy an okro farm. In default, the convict will serve a three-month jail term. Damoah pleaded not guilty to the charge of willfully allowing his animals to […]

The Attorney-General’s Office has advised that Naa Okromo, the girl allegedly married to a 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua in the Greater Accra Region, should be released to the family after the parents had signed a bond. The signing of the bond is to ensure that the parents observe the child protection laws and protocols […]

By Juliet Mettle Edmonds The Minister for the Interior, Mr. Henry Quartey, on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and the Executive Instrument, has imposed a curfew on Sampa Township in the Jama North District of the Bono Region following some chieftaincy disputes.  The curfew takes effect from Thursday, April 18, 2024, from […]

By Beatrice Oppon The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has filed fresh criminal charges against former CEO of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei. The new charges are made up of eight counts of using public office for profit and nine counts of directly and indirectly influencing the procurement process to obtain […]

By: Mercy Darko Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs despite ongoing global challenges. It is in this light that the government has over the past years introduced smart policies geared towards achieving the goals, adding that focus is to invest in the educational sector to […]

The Ministry of Railways Development has confirmed that one of the new DMU trains has been involved in a minor accident. According to a statement from the Ministry, “at approximately 12:10 pm on Thursday, 18th April 2024, while conducting the test, an incident took place around Km 76+100. The DMU, upon approaching the curve at […]

By Parker Narteh Ghana has been selected as one of the five countries to form the first phase of the newly initiated Community Sport and Health Cooperation between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) with PATH as the implementers. Speaking at a Ghana Olympic Committee Multi-Stakeholders meeting on Sport, Physical […]

By: Nana Kwame Bediako Kumasi Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has been given the green light to continue as head coach of the club following an emergency meeting organised by the life patron of the club, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The meeting, which came off at the Manhyia Palace on Thursday 18th April, […]

By Tilda Acorlor In a bid to strengthen and develop grassroots football at the district level, the Ho Municipal Football Association (HMFA) has organized a one-day workshop for media officers of Division Three (3) in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region. The workshop seeks to equip club media officers on how to manage and […]

By Nana Kwame Bediako Asante Kotoko fans emitted fumes as they stormed the team’s training ground in Adako Jachie on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, preventing the team from undertaking their usual training session. The aim was to stop head coach Dr. Prosper Ogum from taking charge of the team. Proper Ogum’s Kotoko has been putting […]

By: Nana Kwame Bediako  Ghanaian-American basketball player Ashley Owusu has been drafted into the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Her remarkable achievement was built on her impressive career in college basketball.  Ashley popped up in the women’s basketball scene with some stints with the University of Maryland and Virginia Tech University before moving to Penn […]

By: Nana Kwame Bediako  The Ghana Futsal team was shown the door in the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, April 15, 2024, after suffering an embarrassing 11-3 defeat at the hands of Angola. Ghana came into their third and final group game with no points from their first two games against Zambia and […]

By Nana Kwame Bediako Ghanaian youngsters Ibrahim Osman and Christopher Bonsu Baah have earned a spot in the top 100 list for the 2024 Golden Boy Award. Both players have been in remarkable form for their respective teams. The Golden Boy Award is given to players plying their trades in Europe who are below the […]

By Gertrude Tandoh In the heart of Dawu, a footballing tale unfolded that sent shockwaves through the Ghana Premier League. Dreams FC, a team fighting for survival, clashed with Asante Kotoko, a traditional powerhouse in Ghanaian football. What transpired on that fateful Sunday afternoon at Dawu Park would leave fans stunned and pundits questioning the […]

By Gertrude Tandoh Joseph Paintsil’s heroics propelled LA Galaxy to a crucial 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps in a thrilling Major League Soccer encounter at the BC Place Stadium. The Black Stars winger showcased his talent by scoring a goal and providing an assist to help his team secure all three points. The match remained […]

Abdul Mumin’s stellar performances for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga have not gone unnoticed, as the Black Stars defender has been a standout player since returning to the starting lineup. The Ghanaian international has been instrumental in his team’s recent success, winning 7 ground duels and keeping three consecutive clean sheets. In their latest match […]