Despite objecting the notion that Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is the founder of Ghana, President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the nation’s first President is the only person whose date of birth is commemorated by Ghanaians. According to Akufo-Addo, despite the many unfortunate incidents that occurred under Nkrumah’s watch, he has recognised his remarkable effort in the final lap to the …

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 on her third attempt. Despite a strong effort, she could …

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 difficult vault renamed after the American gymnast in 2023 after …

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 boxer Angela Carini abandoned her fight against Algeria’s Imane Khelif …

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 regional tour, the NDC running mate addressed market women in …

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 out without first verifying and cross-checking with all relevant sources …

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 on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. He clarified that while the …

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 country, to protect the dwindling reserves. The coordinator for Eco-Conscious …

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 the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Her political involvement deepened through …

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 of jurisdiction. The SALL enclave, consisting of 13 communities and …