The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
Ghana’s top court rejected two cases challenging the legality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill dealing a further blow to the LGBTQ population in Africa. The decision opens the door for the president to sign one of the strictest anti-LGBTQ laws on the continent into law. Richard Dela Sky, a lawyer and […]
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Increasing numbers of transhumant cattle from the Sahel in Ghana are driving down the price of beef in the north of the country. In contrast, cattle arriving by truck are becoming increasingly scarce in the south due to the violence in the Sahel. The result is fluctuating prices on livestock markets, which are already highly […]
Nana Addo Resident President Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced his first cabinet reshuffle since taking office in January 2017. New Ministerial Appointments and Deputy Ministers The 24 ministers and deputy ministers nominated by by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo approved by Parliament includes eight sector ministers, two regional ministers and 14 deputy ministers. The confirmation took […]
It’s Internet sensation Shatta Bandle who’s making waves by boasting that she’s achieved everything in life. Born in the Karaga district of Ghana’s Northern Region, Firdaus Iddrisu, better known as Shatta Bandle, is a dwarf in his early twenties. He has become one of Ghana’s new Internet sensations since a video of him claiming to […]
On Sunday, the African Union met in Ghana to decide on a united posture before interacting with the G20 and the United Nations and to handle urgent problems regarding African integration. The conference sought to improve group decision-making, hasten economic integration, and solve problems with regional stability. Mohamed Cheikh Ghazouani, President of Mauritania and present […]
Frequently referred to as the ‘Gateway to Africa’, Ghana boasts a vibrant media landscape that plays a crucial role in delivering news and information to its citizens. In today’s digital age, where information circulates freely, newspapers remain a vital source of credible and in-depth journalism. Ghana’s newspapers are no exception, offering a wide range of […]
John Dramani Mahama born 29 November 1958 is a Ghanaian politician who served as President of Ghana from 24 July 2012 to 7 January 2017. He was previously Vice President of Ghana from January 2009 to July 2012, and assumed the office of President on 24 July 2012 following the death of his predecessor John […]
The recent three-day demonstrations in Ghana, organized under the hashtag #OccupyJulorbiHouse, have highlighted the anger and discontent among the people regarding the country’s political and economic situation. In addition to calling for a better standard of living, stable economic conditions, and responsible leadership, the demonstrators also demanded change and reform. Background The” Fix the Country” […]
Black Satellites midfielder Abdul FatawuIssahaku is delighted to be named the African Under-20 (AFCON) Under-20 player after his impressive performances for the Black Satellites led to their victory in Mauritania. The midfielder scored twice in the tournament but his team’s best performance in allowing them to win their fourth trophy on the continent was what […]
Ghana’s parliament speaker Alban Bagbin announced on Tuesday that lawmakers would be on vacation until March 2 to enable “disinfection and sanitation” as the spread of Covid’s disease is at a critical juncture and some of the MPs have been hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. Ghana’s parliament has closed for at least three weeks following […]
Privates schools in Ghana has been hit massively and hard by the coronavirus pandemic in the country, this has resulted in the shutting down of hundreds of private schools. Most private schools owners has turned their schools into other leisure facilities. The Headteacher of ASMAG International School, Ernest Ayaa Tagoe, has not been making some […]
Former president of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings has been finally laid to rest in the country, the late icon was laid to rest in Accra, Ghanaian citizens trooped to the venue to pay their final respect to the late icon. On Tuesday, January 26, the president and VP, alongside their particular life partners, other high positioning […]
The government authorities of Ghana has ordered schools to reopen with immediate effect despite the spike of coronavirus cases in the country. The health ministry has also ordered the use of face mask and hand sanitizers for all students both new and returning. The nation’s schooling service and different partners are guaranteeing adherence to wellbeing […]
President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has been sworn in for a second term office by the judicial system in the country. President Nana Akufo-Addo defeated his eternal rival John Mahama, and other candidates in the just concluded elections in Ghana Officers were quickly conveyed after the unordinary scenes in one of Africa’s most steady majority […]
Popular Nigerian Musician, Oluwatosin Ajibade also known as Mr Eazi has lamented and cried out for help after getting robbed in Ghana. According to him, his laptop and phone was stolen in Ghana. He has solicited for help from Ghanaian Musician like Shatta Wale, and Stonebwoy that couy assist him in finding his items. Mr […]
The members of opposition in Ghana has demanded that electoral commission overturn the recent victory of President Nana Akufo-Addo in the just concluded elections due to some irregularities in the polls. Yet, the outcome was immediately dismissed by the washout John Mahama who denounced the decision gathering and president Akufo-Addo of participating in extortion to […]
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has won the just concluded presidential election in the country, Addo won the election with a whopping 51.59% against his rival and one-time president John Mahama. Toward the finish of the surveys, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party, gotten 6,730,413 votes, being 51.595% of the absolute substantial […]
Ex-President of Ghana, John Mahama will be hoping to defeat his Strong rival and Current president of the country, Nana Akufo-Addo in the just concluded elections. He thanked the citizens of Ghana in tweet. He tweeted: Thank you for coming out to cast a ballot in the present political race. Generally excellent outcomes from all […]