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.

“Prioritize Reformation Amendment Before Assenting Anti-gay Bill” – Catholic Bishops to Akufo-Addo

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference is urging President Akufo-Addo to focus on necessary changes to the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, before giving it final approval. On Wednesday, February 28, Parliament passed the bill, which imposes a jail term of 6 …

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Iñaki Williams and Brother on Target as Athletic Bilbao Beat Atletico Madrid to Secure a Spot in Copa del Rey Final

Athletic Bilbao clinched a spot in the Copa del Rey final by comfortably defeating Atletico Madrid, setting up a clash against Mallorca on 6 April. Athletic took a 1-0 lead in the first leg on 7 February with Alejandro Berenguer converting a penalty. In the second leg, Athletic doubled their …

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 “Passage of anti-gay bill will hurt Ghana’s economy” – US Ambassador Virginia Palmer

The Ambassador of the United States to Ghana, Virginia Evelyn Palmer, has expressed her discontent with the recent passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill by the Ghanaian Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, criminalizes and proscribes LGBT activities, …

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John Dramani Mahama retains Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as his Running Mate for the 2024 Presidential Election

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has announced that he will maintain Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate for the upcoming 2024 Presidential election. This decision comes after much speculation and anticipation regarding who would fill the role alongside Mahama. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, …

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Bench Warrant Issued for Arrest of Retired Military Officer Over GH₵194,500 Fraud Allegations

An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a 42-year-old retired military officer, Mr. Daniel Asiedu, accused of defrauding individuals of GH₵194,500.00 under false pretenses of enlisting them in security services. Asiedu, who failed to appear before the court, is alleged to have convinced a …

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Government Urged to Address Power Crisis Transparently – Deputy Minority Leader

Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, the Deputy Minority Leader, has called on the government to be transparent with the public about the current power crisis in Ghana. Despite promises from the government to resolve the issue, many parts of the country are experiencing power outages. Mr. Buah’s call for transparency comes …

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 Meningitis Outbreak Kills Four in the Upper West Region

A recent outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Upper West region has led to the deaths of four individuals, with a total of 18 reported cases since January 2024. Dr. Collins Boateng Danquah, the Deputy Upper West Regional Director of Public Health, revealed this concerning development during a recent …

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ECG Disconnects Electricity Supply to Parliament Over GH¢23 Million Debt

Parliament House and Job 600 faced a temporary disconnection of electricity supply on February 29, 2024. This action was executed by the National Taskforce of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) due to an outstanding debt of GH¢23 million. Despite attempts to settle the arrears, the disconnection aligns with the …

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 Juventus Midfielder Paul Pogba Handed Four-Year Ban for Doping

Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has been banned from football for four years due to doping. The ban comes after Pogba tested positive for testosterone during an exam conducted in September 2023, following Juventus’ game against Udinese. Although Pogba did not play in the match, he was present on the bench. …

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Mahama Criticizes Government Over Lack of Textbook Provision Despite Curriculum Changes

Former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has lambasted the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its failure to distribute textbooks to students following the revision of the educational curriculum. Mahama, speaking at the launch of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools Week …

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