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UW/R: Pigbengben residents struggle for healthcare services as facility left to rot

Fri, 09/08/2024 - 05:40
The residents of Pigbengben, a farming community in the Wa West District, say they go through a grave challenge daily to access healthcare services while a newly constructed health facility in the community is left to rot.
Categories: Africa

Akufo-Addo breaks ground for commencement of Adentan-Dodowa road project  

Fri, 09/08/2024 - 05:36
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cut the sod on Thursday to start construction of the Adentan-Dodowa Dualisation Road project in the Adentan Constituency. This will transform the existing single-track Adentan-Dodowa road into a 22-kilometer dual carriageway with double lanes on each side, service lanes, and intersections to ease traffic con .
Categories: Africa

Judicial Service, Ghana Police destroy large quantities of drugs behind Osu Castle

Fri, 09/08/2024 - 05:36
The Ghana Police Service and the Registry of the Circuit Courts in Accra destroyed huge quantities of drugs worth millions of cedis behind the Osu Castle in Accra. The drugs included 242 fertilizer bags of Indian hemp, 315 wraps of marijuana, and various packets of cocaine and heroin.
Categories: Africa

Lactating mothers encouraged to drink cocoa products to boost breastfeeding  

Fri, 09/08/2024 - 05:36
The Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) has encouraged lactating mothers to consume cocoa products, to boost their production of breast milk for their babies. Mr Maxwell Kwabena Boagye, the Deputy Marketing Manager for Confectionary, said cocoa contained all the needed nutrients to aid breastfeeding.
Categories: Africa

Revive Zuarungu meat factory in line with 24-hour economy – Chiefs tells Mahama

Fri, 09/08/2024 - 05:36
The chiefs and people of Bolgatanga East District in the Upper East Region have appealed to former President John Dramani Mahama to revamp the defunct Zuarungu meat factory when elected president on December 7.
Categories: Africa

We missed out on signing Michael Essien due to his wages - Former Burnley Chairman, Brendan Flood

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 07:12
Former Burnley Chairman, Brendan Flood has revealed that the club missed out of signing Michael Essien in 1999 due to wage issues. Having exploded In 1999 at the U-17 FIFA World Cup in New Zealand, Essien were chased by several clubs despite Ghana 39;s elimination after losing to Brazil on penalties in the semi-finals.
Categories: Africa

JJ Rawlings failed to honour his promise after winning 1982 AFCON - Opoku Nti reveals

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 06:58
Former Ghana international, Opoku Nti has opened up on what the Black Stars squad were told after winning the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Speaking in an interview Joy News, the Asante Kotoko legend revealed that the playing body were expectant of a deserving national honor as the Jerry John Rawlings administration had p .
Categories: Africa

Fifa offers to discuss football calendar with World Leagues Association and Fifpro

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 06:46
Fifa says it is happy to discuss the football calendar with the bodies threatening legal action. Last week the European Leagues, which represents 39 leagues in 33 countries, and global players 39; union Fifpro announced the action over what they say is Fifa 39;s abuse of dominance in the game.
Categories: Africa

Fulham make £20m bid for Manchester United's Scott McTominay

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 06:43
Manchester United have received a second bid from Fulham, understood to be pound;20m, for midfielder Scott McTominay. It is anticipated United will reject the offer but the Scotland international 39;s future is again uncertain after West Ham tried to sign him last summer.
Categories: Africa

Former Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare dies aged 60

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 06:37
Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family has announced. Shakespeare was undergoing treatment for cancer back in October 2023. As well as managing Leicester, he also worked for West Brom, Hull, Everton, Watford, Aston Villa and Norwich and had a spell as England assistant boss in 2016.
Categories: Africa

Royalty is a call to service – Napo

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 00:17
The 2024 running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has called on persons in positions of power and authority to use their offices to influence benefits for the community.
Categories: Africa

Tit-for-tat: Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nations

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 00:17
Namibian Michelle Nehoya has spent nearly $500 ( pound;390) on the application process for a visa to visit Canada - but almost two years later it has yet to materialise. The 38-year-old, who lives in Namibia 39;s capital, Windhoek, is desperate to get to Quebec to see her aunt and cousins whom she has not seen for almost a decade.
Categories: Africa

Napo is humble; let's support him - Okuapemhene

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 00:08
The Okuapemhene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, has strongly attested to the humility of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh and encouraged Ghanaians to vote massively for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming general elections.
Categories: Africa

Actor Bill Asamoah nominated for prestigious 3G Awards in New York

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 00:03
3G Media Group proudly announces the nomination of Ghanaian actor Bill Asamoah to receive an award at the 13th edition of the Annual Mega 3G Awards and Celebrity Bash to be held in New York. The nominees were announced in April, with the event slated for Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Ukrainian Youth Center, 301 Pallisade Avenue, Yonke .
Categories: Africa

Ghana celebrates emancipation day with wreath-laying at historic sites

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 00:02
In a touching tribute to the struggles and triumphs of African ancestors, Emancipation Day wreath-laying ceremonies were held today at the W. E. B Du Bois Centre, the George Padmore Library, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
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Maguire 'absolutely gutted' to miss Euros with injury

Fri, 07/06/2024 - 10:08
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he is absolutely gutted that he will have to miss Euro 2024 through injury. The 31-year-old and Manchester City forward Jack Grealish, both regulars in Gareth Southgate 39;s England squad, have not made the final 26-man list.
Categories: Africa

CAA Regional II Championship ends successfully but no qualification slot to Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Fri, 07/06/2024 - 10:04
The CAA Region II Championship in Accra was a success as other countries put up better performances on the second and final day as their acts gave the host nation some challenge. Most of the athletes said they were looking forward to making the qualification for Paris 2024 and pleaded with the Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) to take the .
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Mastercard hosts thrilling UEFA Champions League Final Viewing event in Ghana

Fri, 07/06/2024 - 01:55
Mastercard celebrated the UEFA Champions League Finals in Ghana with an exclusive event held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. The event brought together a passionate crowd of partners, representatives, and football enthusiasts for a thrilling viewing experience of the final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, celebrating the .
Categories: Africa

Professor Smart Sarpong: An Unwavering Sympathizer And Crony Of The NPP Government

Fri, 07/06/2024 - 01:51
Professor Smart Sarpong 39;s allegiance to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Dr. Bawumia is beyond any shadow of a doubt. His steadfast support for the ruling government has been clear for years, and this affiliation deeply taints the credibility of his surveys and polls.
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Shortlisted nominees announced for CEBA’24

Fri, 07/06/2024 - 01:45
The executives of Central Region rsquo;s most coveted award scheme have officially announced shortlisted nominees for the 4th edition of the Central Entertainment and Business Awards. After laborious weeks of receiving and vetting nominees, the organisers, earlier today unveiled all successful applicants who deservedly qualified to be vot .
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