Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of the National House of Chiefs, has vehemently denied allegations that he supports illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. These claims arose following his speech at the inauguration of the Minerals Commission’s district office in Bibiani. A statement issued by Nana Bonya III, Atipimhene of …
Read More »Man Who Vandalised Big Six Busts to Undergo Brain Scan
The Kwabenya Circuit Court has ordered Newell Gavu, the man accused of vandalizing the busts of the Big Six at the Airport Roundabout in Accra, to undergo a brain scan to assess his mental health. This decision follows Gavu’s second appearance in court on September 18. The scan results are …
Read More »Inaki Williams and Abdul Mumin Nominated for Top La Liga Awards
Black Stars duo Inaki Williams and Abdul Mumin have been nominated for prestigious La Liga awards for their performances in August 2024. Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams is in the running for the La Liga Player of the Month award. He faces tough competition from Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, FC …
Read More »WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship: Ghana Drawn Against Togo, Niger, and Benin
Ghana’s National Men’s Under 20 Football Team, the Black Satellites, have been placed in Group A for the 2024 WAFU Zone B Championship. The tournament is set to take place from October 17 to October 31, 2024. Following the draw held today, Ghana will face off against Togo, Niger, and …
Read More »Gideon Boako Accuses NDC of Hidden Political Agenda Behind Democracy Hub Protest
Gideon Boako, spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has claimed that the recent Democracy Hub demonstration is part of a covert strategy by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to incite public discontent against the government. According to Boako, the protest, which was presented as a campaign against illegal mining …
Read More »BoG Launches Ghana Gold Coins as New Investment Option
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially launched the Ghana Gold Coin, providing a new investment option for Ghanaians under its gold purchase programme. The coins, which will be available for purchase in two weeks, aim to offer a stable alternative for investors. Speaking at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) …
Read More »WhatsApp to Allow Tagging of Contacts in Status Updates
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature allowing users to tag contacts in their status updates, similar to Instagram’s story tagging. Currently available in beta for Android (version 2.24.20.3), this feature lets users mention specific people in their status, sending them private notifications. Only the tagged contact will know they …
Read More »Woman Charged for Exposing 12-Year-Old to Danger at Democracy Hub Protest – Police
The Ghana Police Service has charged a 50-year-old woman, Grace Asantewaa, with exposing a child to danger after bringing a 12-year-old girl to the Democracy Hub street protest. The incident occurred during a protest where both were arrested but later released on police enquiry bail. Contrary to earlier reports claiming …
Read More »Preparations Underway to Resume National Cathedral Construction – Board
Construction on Ghana’s National Cathedral is set to resume following the completion of an audit by Deloitte Ghana. Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, Chairman of the Board of the National Cathedral of Ghana, announced this after a meeting on September 20, 2024, between the Board and auditors. The audit, covering the …
Read More »WAEC Uncovers WASSCE Infractions, Vows to Sanction Offenders
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has detected several malpractices during the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and has pledged to penalize those involved. These infractions include photocopying and distributing answers to candidates, smuggling foreign materials and mobile phones into exam halls, and teachers aiding in these …
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