This follows a meeting with the top brass of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Normalization Committee (NC) after which approval and full backing was granted to the plans of the coach.
Ayew replaces Asamoah Gyan, as captain of the Bl…
Indian PM Narendra Modi has secured another five-year term after winning a landslide general election victory.
His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looks set to win about 300 of the 543 seats in parliament, in what Mr Modi hailed as "a hist…
The board of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) has banned Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy indefinitely.
In addition to the ban, they have been stripped off all the awards they won.
The Song of the Year and Artist of the Year for last …
The Greater Accra Branch of the Civil and Local Government Service Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) have begun wearing red armbands to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with what they describe as interference in their work by politicians and…
Lawmakers in Uganda have passed a bill making it a criminal offence to offer money, food or a donation to a street child. Violators of this new law could face up to six months in jail or a fine of $11 (£8.20).
The aim of the law is to c…
The Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra has directed five persons accused of causing financial loss of $4 million to the state to open their defence following the establishment of a prima facie case against them.
The trial …
The Municipal Chief Imam for Konongo in the Asante Akim Central Municipality has described as “very very historic,” the visit of, and worshipping with Muslim faithful, by the Vice President Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to the Konongo Cent…
As a musician, who has in the past been involved in beefs and experienced its nagative effects, Hiplife artiste, Ex-Doe has always criticised the tension and unhealthy competition between Dancehall artistes, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy.
A…
The government is considering reviewing passport fees upwards to help it break even and avoid the current losses incurred in the processing and production of Ghanaian passports.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra Wednesday, the M…
Ghana will tomorrow join the rest of the world to mark International Day to End Obstetric Fistula with a press briefing at the Ghana International Press Centre, on May 23, 2019.
The day, under the theme: "Fistula is a human rights viola…
The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has backed plans to make Ghana a hub of the petroleum sector in West Africa but said the government's commitment to the vision will be tested by how it treats the national refiner, the Tema Oil R…
In a fashion similar to the her father’s attitude during the revolutionary days, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Korle Klottey, Dr Zanetor Rawlings, rebuked members of the Korle-Klottey Municipal Assembly …
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Mr Senyo Hosi has described the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) as a necessary centre of the success of the proposed petroleum hub in Ghana.
He said even though…
The public has been urged to take all the necessary precautions to ensure optimal safety during the rainy season.
"Please make it a point to listen to the weather forecast and plan your activities in accordance with the rainfall pattern…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has charged the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) to ensure that its members created a variety of funding modules to assist workers own their individual houses with ease.
He said in the face of low s…
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Jean Mensa, has stated that the commission will not allow any political party to push the institution to get the country's electoral body to do its bidding.
She said the commission woul…
Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR), a Non-Governmental Organization with focus on health has trained 30 adolescents from some communities in the Volta Region on their sexual health rights.
The communities are Kpeve, Peki Ad…
China Southern Airlines has filed a claim for compensation against the Boeing Company after the grounding and delayed delivery of the 737 Max aircraft, according to the airline Wednesday.
The Guangzhou-based airline said it has suspende…
HE may not have anticipated what happened at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) last Saturday when he warned the media to be careful about promoting ‘beefs’ in the country last year, but the rapper, Edem, knew there was danger.
Lik…
The Central Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has launched a Fire Safety Education campaign to step up fire safety awareness among students in the Region.
Dubbed "Catch Them Young Phase Two", the campaign was on…
Rwanda is looking for 1.3 billion U.S. dollars to fund the construction of the proposed Isaka-Kigali standard gauge railway that linksRwanda and Tanzania, a senior Rwandan official said Tuesday.
The figure is higher than 1.2 billion dol…
Ghana’s election management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), has given an assurance that it will deliver water-tight elections, come 2020.
In line with that, it has given the strongest indication that it is rebuilding a strong rob…
Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has said that Ghanaians in the diaspora have not been left out in the extension of passport services.
She said six Ghana Diplomatic Missions abroad cu…
Fashion house Prada has announced it is to stop using fur from next year.
Joh Vinding, chairman of the Fur Free Alliance (FFA), said: "The Prada group with its brands now joins a growing list of fur-free brands that are responding to co…
Mrs Jean Adukwei Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), on Wednesday, expressed concerns over the control of the Commission's biometric system and Data Centre equipment by a foreign firm, saying it is risky to the country…
Nene Ashaley Adjabeng, Chief Cocoa Farmer of Anum- Apapam in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, has called for a law for the protection of cocoa farms.
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Anum- Apapam…
A call has been made for the extradition of former President Yahya Jammeh of Gambia to be tried for murder.
"We need the governments of Ghana and Gambia to work towards extraditing Jammeh for trial.
Mr. William Nyarko, Coordinator of…
Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah, Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, has appealed to Ghanaians to help the President realise his dream of making Ghana a clean and healthy place to live.
Speaking at an event in Kpone to launch the Kpo…
Dr Ernest Yedu Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has stated that poor records and non-existent data has become a major challenge to receivers of the nine collapsed banks to recover debts owed to people and institutions.
He sai…
Mrs Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, says one of her focal points since assumption of office had been to work assiduously to reform the Commission by establishing good governance framework.
She said over the past…
Ghana on Wednesday joined the global community to mark the International Biological Diversity Day with a call on Ghanaians to join in focusing on biodiversity as the foundation for the country's food and health.
The citizenry were also …
The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has lauded the Chinese government for its support and cooperation towards flushing out Chinese nationals engaged in illegal mining activities (galamsey) in the country.
He emphasised that the Chine…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday defended Government's decision to reform the banking sector, saying the measure had ensured the stability of the country's economy.
"The measures we took saved the banking industry from…
THE Board of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) has banned Dancehall artistes, Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale indefinitely from the awards scheme.
The two have also been stripped of all the awards they won on the night and have been aske…
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will join Nottinghamshire as their overseas player for six County Championship games from late June.
Ashwin, 32, will replace Australia seam bowler James Pattinson, who is expected to be part of his cou…
– Eric Bledsoe and Marcus Smart Earn First Team Honors in All-Defensive Debuts –
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the 2018-19 NBA All-Defensiv…
But ahead of the official announcement of the ban Thursday morning by the VGMA board, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known in showbiz circles as Shatta Wale announced that he will no longer participate in the annual Ghana Music Awards festival.…
Exeter's England and British and Irish Lions winger Jack Nowell says the pain of losing last year's Premiership final has spurred them on this season.
The Chiefs topped the league for a second successive season and will host Northampton…
Jumping out of a plane may not be everyone's idea of preparing for a tennis tournament but Cameron Norrie has always done things a bit differently.
The British number two, who has a Scottish dad and Welsh mum, was born in South Africa a…
Australian Caleb Ewan has pulled out of the Giro d'Italia after winning his second stage of the race on Wednesday.
The Lotto-Soudal rider won stage 11 in a sprint finish ahead of Arnaud Demare and Pascal Ackermann to add to his victory …
The company that owns TikTok could be about to launch a music streaming app.
That's according to reports on the business news website Bloomberg.
Their article says that ByteDance are planning to launch a rival to Spotify, Apple and A…
Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has been crowned the Premiership Player of the Season to secure an awards double.
The 31-year-old had already won the Rugby Players Association's annual award earlier this month.
He is only the seco…
Daniel James has withdrawn from Wales' training camp in Portugal following the death of his father, Kavan.
The winger's club Swansea City offered their condolences to the 21-year-old.
"Everyone at Swansea City has been saddened to he…
Throwing up in the Hampden toilets. Finding out the opposition team days before the game. Celebrating with a five-day bender, while being treated like Take That.
Hearts' 2012 Scottish Cup final meeting with Hibernian was certainly an ev…
Youssuf Mulumbu is among six loan players to leave Kilmarnock after the club secured third place in the Scottish Premiership.
Mulumbu returns to Celtic after joining in January for a second spell at Rugby Park.
Daniel Bachmann, Aaron…
Cardi B is “very disappointed” after being forced to postpone an upcoming concert due to ongoing recovery from plastic surgery.
ET has learned that the rapper’s Memorial Day weekend headlining gig in Baltimore, Maryland, has been postpo…
Britain’s competition watchdog said on Wednesday that Apple Inc has committed to be “clearer and more upfront” with iPhone users about battery health and performance, after the regulator looked into consumer concerns on the matter.
The …
The management of First Atlantic Bank in Accra, has formally written to the chief labour officer of the National Labour Commission (NLC) setting the records right after about 100 dismissed staff petitioned the labour authority.
Accordin…
Head coach Jean-Florent Ibenge Ikwange of Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a provisional list for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt next month.
The 32-man squad would be trimmed to 23 before June 11.
Zamalek l…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Chairman of the Afro-Arab Group of Companies, Alhaji Salamu Amadu has been adjudged the Outstanding Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 at the 9th Entrepreneur and Corporate Executive Awards …
