Juventus Kantaayel

Juventus Kantaayel is a Ghanaian news/content writer with three years of experience, known for detailed and timely reporting on issues in Ghana and beyond.

John Dramani Mahama Pledges to Separate Youth and Sports Ministry if He Wins 2024 Elections

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has unveiled plans to restructure the Youth and Sports Ministry to better cater to the needs of Ghana’s youth population. During the unveiling of the NDC’s National Youth Wing Secretariat and Campaign on Friday, March 29, 2024, Mr. Mahama …

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Bus Crash in South Africa Kills 45, Leaves 8-Year-Old Girl Sole Survivor

In an incident near Mmamatlakala, South Africa, a bus carrying pilgrims to an Easter festival met with a tragic accident. The bus, filled with passengers, lost control and careened off a bridge on the Mmamatlakala Pass, plummeting approximately 100 meters into a ravine below. Upon impact, the bus burst into …

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UG Vice Chancellor Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo Urges Support for DTI-A’s Education Initiative

Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana and a member of the Advisory Council of Drive to Inspire-Africa (DTI-A), has called on corporate Ghana and philanthropists to support DTI-A’s efforts in removing financial barriers hindering the academic potential of some Ghanaian students. Speaking as the …

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ECG Announces Stable National Grid, Ending Power Outages

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has made a significant announcement, stating that they have achieved a stable national power grid. This development signifies an end to power outages that have plagued the country for some time. In a statement released on Friday, 29th March 2024, ECG informed its customers …

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“Dear Ghana Music Awards, Why was Kwaku Ananse (original) Not Nominated?” – Amerado Burner

Ghanaian rapper Amerado Burner has taken to social media to express his disappointment at not receiving a nomination for his song “Kweku Ananse (original)” at the recently concluded Telecel Ghana Music Awards nominations. While the remix of the song featuring Fameye was nominated for Best Highlife Song, the original version …

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Turns 80 Today

Today, Ghanaians across the world are celebrating the 80th birthday of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who has been the President of Ghana since January 2017. Born on March 29, 1944, in Swalaba, a suburb of Accra, President Akufo-Addo comes from a prominent Ghanaian royal and political family. President Akufo-Addo’s …

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President Akufo-Addo Extends Easter Greetings, Emphasizes Prayer and Safety

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, accompanied by his wife Rebecca, family, and on behalf of the government, has conveyed Easter greetings to all Ghanaians. In his message, the president expressed his hope that the Easter celebration would bring healing to the nation and cleanse it of all wrongdoings. He highlighted …

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25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards: List of Nominees

The much-anticipated nominees for the 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards have been unveiled, setting the stage for a celebration of Ghanaian musical talent. The announcement took place at the Grand Arena in Accra, Ghana, in a special event that was broadcast live on television. This year’s awards …

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Ghanaian-American Fibre Optics Pioneer, Dr. Thomas Mensah, Passes Away at 74

Dr. Thomas Mensah, a pioneering Ghanaian-American inventor known for his groundbreaking work in fibre optics, has passed away at the age of 74. The sad news was confirmed by his family, who stated that he died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Kumasi Catholic Hope Exchange Hospital in the …

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High Court Orders Teacher Unions to End Strike

The Accra High Court has issued an injunction against three teacher unions in Ghana, restraining them from continuing their nationwide strike. The National Labour Commission (NLC) sought this legal action after unsuccessful attempts to persuade the unions to halt their industrial action. The unions involved are the Ghana National Association …

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