Ghanaian high jumper Rose Yeboah concluded her historic journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a commendable performance but fell short of advancing to the final of the women’s high jump on Friday, August 2. Yeboah, competing in her first Olympic Games, cleared a height of 1.83 and 1.88 meters …
Read More »Biles wins all-around title for sixth Olympic gold
Simone Biles is going home with another gold medal after claiming the top spot on the podium in the women’s gymnastics all-around final on Thursday night, becoming the oldest all-around champion since 1952. Biles, 27, stole the show early on with the Yurchenko double pike vault – a complex and …
Read More »Imane Khelif: Is she really a transgender?
About Imane Khelif; The Media Fail And Boxing Politics? THE MEDIA There has been a recent uproar on social media about the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to allow two persons to box in the women’s competition at the ongoing Olympics in Paris. This follows an incident where Italian female …
Read More »Be patient with your husbands, times are hard – Jane Naana to traders
The running mate to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on women, particularly traders, to be patient with their husbands who cannot provide financial support for their businesses. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang attributed the situation to the worsening economic conditions under the Akufo-Addo government. During her …
Read More »‘Breaking news journalism’ dangerous – Dampare to journalists
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare has urged the media to always verify and cross-check information or news before they put them out. According to him, unverifiable information along with disinformation and misinformation are detrimental to society and must be checked. “Let us check breaking news journalism. Putting information …
Read More »Ghana to earn nothing from products from Komenda Sugar Factory handed to Indian investors for 20 years
Ghana will not earn any profits from the sugar products produced at the Komenda Sugar Factory for the next two decades as the government has leased the facility to Indian investors. Minister of Trade and Industry Kobina Tahir Hammond announced this plan during a press briefing after touring the Komenda Sugar Factory …
Read More »CSOs demand reversal of forest reserve development legislation
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) focused on climate change are urging the Executive and Parliament to overturn legislation that allows development in forest reserves. The groups are calling for the immediate suspension of Executive Instrument 144 and Legislative Instrument 246 (2), which declassified the Achimota Forest and other reserves across the …
Read More »I struggled when I ventured into politics – Maame Dokono
Legendary Ghanaian actress Grace Omaboe, famously known as Maame Dokono, has shared her challenging experiences in the political arena.Renowned for her roles in the popular Akan Drama series “Obra” on GTV and as the host of “By The Fire Side,” Maame Dokono ventured into politics during Jerry John Rawlings’ administration, aligning herself with …
Read More »SALL petitioners file appeal against ruling on Amewu’s election
The petitioners from the Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) areas have filed an appeal against the Ho High Court’s decision that dismissed their lawsuit challenging John Peter Amewu’s election as the Member of Parliament for Hohoe. The High Court dismissed the petition on Monday, July 29, citing a lack …
Read More »You need your head examined – Gabby slams critics of ‘fictitious’ Agyapadie document
A prominent figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has expressed strong disbelief in the credibility of the Agyapadie Book, suggesting that anyone who takes it seriously needs to reconsider their stance. In a post on X, he indicated that it is ridiculous that a family would document …
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