President John Dramani Mahama has announced his government is taking steps to provide modern sports infrastructure in regions without standard stadia, with plans underway to replicate the Tarkwa GoldFields stadium model across the country. Addressing journalists at a press engagement on Wednesday night, the President revealed that the Ministry of Sports and Recreation is currently working on the design and…
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that 80 people have already been interrogated under his government’s anti-corruption drive. During his media engagement at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the ongoing investigations form part of “Operation Recover All Loot ,” a nationwide effort to trace and retrieve state funds and assets. He noted that several high-profile cases, including the…
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has donated medical equipment valued at $1.5 million to the Ga North Municipal Hospital. The donation, according to the minister, is part of government’s plan to strengthen existing health facilities across the country. He said the move followed a surprise visit where he discovered that the hospital was operating without…
President John Mahama says his government has established the Ghana National Research Fund with an initial allocation of GH¢50 million to support homegrown innovation and reduce reliance on foreign funding for academic work. Speaking during his media encounter on Wednesday, September 10, President Mahama said the initiative is a decisive step toward building a knowledge-based economy while securing Ghana’s intellectual…
By Alex Adi West African health leaders are advancing clinical trials for a potential Lassa fever vaccine in countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia and Senegal. To support this effort, regional collaboration is underway to establish a vaccine manufacturing centre. However, vaccine hesitancy remains a significant challenge, hindering efforts to combat infectious diseases in the region, experts noted at the opening…
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has recounted a near-death experience while in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). Source link
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child. The 43-year-old, who was sacked last year over comments made in a video about former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, was charged following an investigation by Nottinghamshire Police. Source link
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has criticised a growing trend in Nigeria 39;s film industry, where producers, especially on YouTube, prioritise looks and popularity over acting talent and experience. Source link
Manufacturing is often called the heartbeat of economic growth mdash; and for good reason. Nations that invest in local industries create more jobs, strengthen their currency, and reduce dependency on foreign goods. Source link
A teacher and a student were injured in a knife attack at a school in the Riviera town of Antibes in southern France, police said Wednesday, adding that the suspect was detained. The incident was the latest in a spate of knife attacks on teachers and students in recent years. Source link