Author: Barbara Quarshie

Herbert Krapa has been appointed as the new Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The swearing-in ceremony, officiated by Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh on Thursday, April 4, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in ECG’s leadership transition. Krapa, who took the oath of office and the oath of secrecy administered by…

Somalia has taken decisive action amid escalating tensions with Ethiopia, expelling Ethiopian Ambassador Mukhtar Mohamed Ware from Mogadishu. The move, announced after a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Barre on Thursday, April 4, underscores the strained relations between the two neighboring countries, primarily over allegations of interference in internal affairs. Effective immediately, Ambassador…

The Ghana U17 national team, known as the Black Starlets, is gearing up for an important friendly match against Kotoku Shinning Stars this Friday, April 5, 2024 The game holds significance as part of their preparation for the upcoming WAFU Zone B U17 tournament, slated for next month. Currently in a dedicated training camp, the…

Following his recent appointment as assistant coach of the Black Stars, former Ghanaian footballer John Paintsil has initiated legal proceedings against four prominent sports journalists and three media organizations, citing defamation. Paintsil, who has been under intense scrutiny since assuming his coaching role, named Veronica Commey, Saddick Adams, Christopher Nimley, and Patrick Osei Agyemang, also…

Francis Cudjoe, a 19-year-old carpenter, has been handed a 50-year prison sentence by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for sexually abusing a primary two pupil. Despite pleading guilty with an explanation, the court overruled Cudjoe’s plea. He was charged on two counts, with each count carrying a 25-year sentence to be served consecutively. The offenses occurred…

The Ghana Police Service Central East Command in Kasoa has arrested two additional individuals in connection with the recent incidents of alleged missing genitals, bringing the total number of apprehended suspects to four. Mahamudu Yahaya, a 40-year-old businessman, and Osman Abdul Razak, a 21-year-old student, were detained by authorities on charges related to the publication…

A recent assessment conducted by World Economics, a prominent research organization based in the United Kingdom, has positioned Ghana as the 5th best-governed country on the African continent, securing the top position in West Africa. The rankings, which evaluate governance across four key indexes including corruption perception, rule of law, press freedom, and political rights,…

As Ghana gears up for the 2024 elections, a significant political development has emerged with the forging of a strategic partnership between independent presidential candidate Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen and the National Interest Movement led by former Convention People’s Party (CPP) flagbearer Abu Sakara. Announced through a statement released on Thursday, April 4, 2024, the collaboration…

Former President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns about the deteriorating state of sanitation in Ghana despite the existence of the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources. In a public lecture at the Wisconsin International University College in Accra on April 4, 2024, Mahama expressed disappointment with the effectiveness of the ministry, stating that the…

Adrian Schiller, celebrated for his compelling performances in British historical dramas such as Victoria and The Last Kingdom, has tragically passed away at the age of 60. The news of Schiller’s untimely death was confirmed by Scott Marshall Partners, the actor’s talent agency of more than three decades, in a statement shared with PEOPLE on…