Towards Democratic Consolidation in West Africa: Sierra Leone decides in 2023 elections

On Saturday, June 24, Sierra Leoneans will go to the polls to elect a new president and members of parliament. This will mark the country’s fifth consecutive presidential elections since the end of the brutal 11-year civil war – more than two decades ago – which left many dead. About 3.4 million people have registered… Continue reading Towards Democratic Consolidation in West Africa: Sierra Leone decides in 2023 elections

Asamoah Gyan – I will not leave football.

Despite announcing his retirement from football, former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan says he is not abandoning the sport. Gyan, who scored 51 goals for the Black Stars, announced his retirement from active football at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Afri-exim Bank Africa Trade Gateway Conference, but will pick up other roles in… Continue reading Asamoah Gyan – I will not leave football.

Ghana Boundary Commission praised by the students of Royal Danish Defence College.

Some students of the Royal Danish Defence College have lauded the role of the Ghana Boundary Commission in managing and securing the Land and Maritime boundaries of Ghana. Speaking after visiting the offices of the Commission and interacting with the National Coordinator and Management of the Commission, they said they are impressed with how the… Continue reading Ghana Boundary Commission praised by the students of Royal Danish Defence College.

Unbridled borrowing and reckless spending from Akufo-Addo plunged Ghana into an “economic dumsor” – Yvonne Nelson

Award-winning actress and movie producer Yvonne Nelson, says she regrets congratulating President Akufo-Addo after he emerged victorious in the 2016 general election. She explained that the posture of Nana Akufo-Addo then an opposition leader as compared to now, has completely changed, adding he turned out to be a disappointment after failing to deliver on his… Continue reading Unbridled borrowing and reckless spending from Akufo-Addo plunged Ghana into an “economic dumsor” – Yvonne Nelson

Ghana’s all-time top scorer Asamoah Gyan retires from football.

Ghana’s all-time top scorer Asamoah Gyan has announced his retirement from professional football after two years of inactivity. Gyan last played competitive football during the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season when he featured for Legon Cities. Gyan began his football career back in 2003 with Liberty Professionals scoring ten goals in 16 matches with the… Continue reading Ghana’s all-time top scorer Asamoah Gyan retires from football.

Family cover for group of seven – aYo Ghana launches new cover.

Leading microinsurance company, aYo Intermediaries Ghana, has launched yet another ground-breaking insurance package that provides up to GH¢15,000 life cover each for a group of seven family members who sign on.  The new policy, dubbed aYo Family Cover, also provides GH¢300 per night hospitalisation cover for each of the seven persons on the policy. And… Continue reading Family cover for group of seven – aYo Ghana launches new cover.

Ghana’s ocean journey towards sustainability and prosperity

Ghana, a coastal nation with a vast expanse of ocean, is at a crossroads where it must navigate the challenges facing its marine resources to unlock their full potential. The ocean provides a plethora of opportunities, from economic growth and food security to environmental sustainability and climate resilience. Yet it is confronted with critical issues… Continue reading Ghana’s ocean journey towards sustainability and prosperity

Not everyone is supposed to be a teacher – Christain Addai-Poku Speaks out.

Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, Registrar at the National Teaching Council (NTC) says a number of prospective teachers among those who failed in the Teacher Licensure Examination last May have no business entering classrooms to teach. According to him, some of them lack even the basic language skills to teach, including some who cannot even construct a… Continue reading Not everyone is supposed to be a teacher – Christain Addai-Poku Speaks out.

Insulting remarks by Attorney General unacceptable – Tsatsu Tsikata tells court

Lead Counsel for James Gyakye Quayson Tsatsu Tsikata has registered his displeasure with remarks made by Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame. Mr Dame had urged the court to hear the case on a day-to-day basis insisting the state was entitled to an expeditious trial. This was despite concerns by lawyers for the embattled former Assin… Continue reading Insulting remarks by Attorney General unacceptable – Tsatsu Tsikata tells court

Nogokpo’s deadline for Agyinasare ends today as Ghanaians wonder what happens next.

Two weeks ago, the chiefs and elders of Nogokpo in the Volta Region issued a two-week ultimatum to the founder and leader of Perez Chapel International, Archbishop Charles Aginasare. Today marks exactly 14 days since then which means the deadline has expired. The traditional leaders requested his presence for peace talks in response to his… Continue reading Nogokpo’s deadline for Agyinasare ends today as Ghanaians wonder what happens next.