A historic total of 157 schools will participate in the 2024 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), the largest number of participants since the competition’s inception. This year, 126 schools will compete at the preliminary stage, featuring both public and private senior high schools across the country. …

Manchester City footballer Kyle Walker is facing personal turmoil as his wife, Annie Kilner, has reportedly issued an ultimatum, demanding £15 million to consider saving their marriage. This comes after revelations that Walker fathered two children with influencer Lauryn Goodman. Kilner, 32, who has been with Walker since 2010 and …

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has been recognized as the top university in Ghana, securing its place as one of the leading institutions in Africa and the world. This accolade comes from the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings for 2024-2025, where UCC claimed the …

The U.S. Department of State has officially opened online registrations for the Fiscal Year 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery. Foreign nationals interested in applying for the lottery can submit their entries from Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at noon Eastern Daylight Time (4 PM GMT), until Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at …

Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s top cocoa producer, has increased the price it pays to farmers, overtaking neighboring Ghana. Despite the hike, both countries’ growers continue to receive prices below the global market rate. Agriculture Minister Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani announced that the Ivorian government has raised the farmgate price by 20%, …

A final pre-election poll by Global InfoAnalytics reveals that John Dramani Mahama, leader of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), holds a commanding lead in the 2024 presidential race. Mahama currently leads with 51.1% of committed voters, while his closest competitor, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic …

Organised Labour has announced a nationwide strike starting October 10, 2024, in response to the government’s failure to tackle illegal mining, also known as galamsey. At an emergency meeting held on Tuesday, October 10, the labour unions expressed their frustration over the lack of decisive government action against illegal mining, …

George Saijah, the Chairman of the Referee Association, has revealed that referees officiating in the Ghana Premier League are paid GHC 1,000 per match. Speaking at a Parliamentary Select Sports Committee hearing on September 30, 2024, Saijah clarified that this payment covers officiating, transportation, accommodation, and food expenses. He further …

Ace Anan Ankomah, the Convener of Occupy Ghana, has bluntly stated that Ghana has lost the battle against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. In a recent interview on Channel One TV, Mr. Ankomah expressed his frustration over the government’s failure to act decisively and effectively on the issue, despite …

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo was on the scoresheet as Bournemouth secured a 3-1 victory over Southampton in their Premier League clash on Monday night at the Vitality Stadium. Semenyo netted Bournemouth’s third goal of the night, capping off a dominant first-half performance by Andoni Iraola’s team. The scoring began with …