The Ghana Football Association’s Executive Council has given its blessing to the recommendation of the five-member Black Stars Head Coach search committee, reappointing Otto Addo as the coach of the national team. The decision was reached after a lengthy emergency meeting of the Executive Council on Thursday, March 14, 2024. …
Read More »Fatal Crash in Akomadan – Nkenkaasu Leaves Six Dead
Tragedy struck early Wednesday morning on the Nkenkaasu – Akomadan road in the Offinso North district of the Ashanti region as a head-on collision claimed the lives of at least six individuals. The incident, which occurred around 4:00 am, involved a Kia vehicle bearing registration number GE-5097-23 and a Yuntong …
Read More »Hospitals’ Indebtedness to ECG Raises Concerns – Akandoh
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the ranking member on Parliament’s Health Committee and Member of Parliament for Juaboso, has expressed deep concern over the indebtedness of 91 hospitals across Ghana to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Akandoh described the situation as distressing, emphasizing the critical role of healthcare delivery as …
Read More »Netizens React Following News that KNUST SRC Purchased GH¢ 850,000 Pickup to Beef Up Security on Campus
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been engulfed in controversy following the revelation that the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) recently acquired a Toyota Hardbody LX Pickup for GH¢ 850,000.00. The move, intended to bolster campus security, has stirred up skepticism among netizens regarding the cost and …
Read More »Nigerian Islamic Police Arrest Non-Fasting Muslims in Kano During Ramadan
In a recent development, the Islamic police in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano detained 11 Muslims on Tuesday for consuming food during the fasting hours of Ramadan. Kano, with a predominantly Muslim population, operates under a dual legal system of Sharia alongside secular law. The Islamic police, known as Hisbah, …
Read More »House Passes Bill to Potentially Ban TikTok in U.S. Unless Chinese Parent Company Divests Ownership
The U.S House of Representatives has approved a bill that could effectively prohibit the distribution or hosting of TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its stake in the popular app. The legislation, titled the “Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” was spearheaded …
Read More »Black Princesses Secure Semifinal Spot with Victory Over Tanzania
In the African Games Women’s football event, the Black Princesses sealed their spot in the semifinals by defeating Tanzania 2-1 at Cape Coast Stadium on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The game kicked off with Tanzania dominating possession, frustrating the Black Princesses who struggled to maintain their composure. Despite this, Tanzania …
Read More »EC Expresses Concerns Over NDC’s Plans to Deploy Drones During the December Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has voiced apprehensions regarding reports indicating the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra region’s intention to utilize drones during the upcoming general election. The EC emphasized that such actions would breach voters’ electoral privacy and violate established security protocols, thus will not be …
Read More »All African Games 2023: Ghana’s Black Satellites Secure Top Spot in Group A with Victory over Gambia
In a thrilling encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium, Ghana’s Black Satellites showcased their prowess by defeating Gambia 3-1, propelling them to the summit of Group A in the ongoing 13th African Games Men’s Football competition. The match was filled with excitement from the onset, with both teams displaying relentless …
Read More »Electricity Company of Ghana Gives Hospitals 72 Hours to Settle Debts or Face Disconnection
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued ultimatums to hospitals with outstanding bills, threatening disconnection from the national grid if payments are not made within 72 hours. A collective total of 91 healthcare facilities nationwide are indebted to ECG, with an accumulated outstanding amount of GH¢261 million. Among the …
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