President Mahama visits Nayiri Palace, seeks support for peace-building efforts
In a continued effort to foster peace and unity in areas affected by protracted conflicts, President John Dramani Mahama embarked on a crucial peace-building mission in the northern region. Following his visit to the Bawku Naaba and his people, President Mahama proceeded to the Nayiri Palace to reaffirm his dedication to resolving the longstanding conflicts […]
Meta to lay off 5% of employees in efficiency drive
Tech giant Meta announced plans to lay off about 3,600 employees based on their performance, US media reported on Tuesday. This will affect 5% of the company’s 72,000-strong workforce, said the company to AFP news agency. “I’ve decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster,” CEO Mark Zuckerberg said. Meta, […]
Kwesi Nyantakyi advocates for psychological support in Black Stars’ technical team
By Kwame Bediako Former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi has raised a critical concern regarding the mental state of the Black Stars’ technical team. Following a disappointing performance that saw the team fail to qualify for the African Cup of Nations for the first time in two decades, Nyantakyi believes that the introduction of […]
Obesity needs new definition, says global report
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese when “a more accurate” and “nuanced” definition is needed, a report from global experts says. Doctors should consider the overall health of patients with excess fat, rather than just measuring their body mass index (BMI), it says. Those with chronic illnesses caused by […]
Mahama recalls Diplomatic and Service Passports issued by previous administration
The Office of the President of Ghana has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to recall all Diplomatic and Service Passports issued under the previous administration. In a statement signed by the President’s Secretary, Dr. Callistus Mahama, the directive was described as part of efforts to ensure the proper use and management of official travel […]
Parents should reduce the burden of free SHS on government by paying for feeding – Daniel Bruce
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave What will our role as parents be if we expect government to take care of feeding while providing free SHS. Clinical psychologist, Daniel Bruce, has commended the government’s efforts in providing free education to Ghanaians while urging parents to help the government save money by handling the feeding of their kids […]
Kim Bjorkegren named new Black Queens Head Coach
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Swedish coach Kim Lars Björkegren as the new Head Coach of the Black Queens. This announcement comes as the GFA looks to revitalize the team following the departure of former coach Nora Hauptle, whose tenure concluded in December 2024. Björkegren’s extensive coaching experience and proven […]
KNUST lays out elaborate plan to welcome fresh students
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST) in the Ashanti regional capital Kumasi has outlined an elaborate arrangement to receive all prospective first-year students to ensure their seamless transition from home to campus life. The management has therefore called for calm cooperation and trust in the university to […]
CAF announces postponement of CHAN 2025 tournament
By Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024 which was scheduled to take place in February 2025 . This decision was made after CAF’s technical and infrastructure experts assessed the host countries’ preparedness to […]
WAPCo revises offshore pipeline cleaning schedule
By Spendilove Incoom The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has announced a revised schedule for its offshore pipeline cleaning and inspection exercise, commonly referred to as “pigging.” Originally scheduled to begin on January 20, 2025, the exercise will now commence on February 3, 2025, to better align with the interests of key stakeholders. […]
