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President Buhari honours Customs officer who rejected bribe

President Muhammadu Buhari has presented Integrity awards to two public servants working with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria for exhibiting Integrity in the performance of their official duties.   He presented the awards to Bashir Abubakar and Josephine Ugwu at the opening of the two-day National Summit on Diminishing Corruption in Public Sector held at […]

The length of your relationship doesn’t define its quality

here’s a huge misconception that short-lived relationships are not meaningful or significant in our lives. But, that rumour is simply not true. I strongly believe that the length of a relationship doesn’t validate how deep of a connection two people share.  There are so many ways a relationship of any kind can impact you, from friendships to […]

Jospong calls for European investment in Ghana’s private sector

The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies has reiterated his call for a sustainable plan for the development of Africa that is backed by “massive” private sector investment. Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong stressed that “private sector participation in EU-Africa relations is an assured way to foster development on the continent”. The Executive Chairman […]

470MW Powership Osman Khan commences power production on natural gas

Karpowership Ghana’s 470MW Karadeniz Powership Osman Khan currently located in Sekondi has commenced power production utilising the country’s indigenous natural gas from the Western region.  In August this year, the Powership departed from the Tema Fishing Harbor to berth at its new location within the Sekondi Naval Base. The 470-megawatt capacity Karpowership, which was berthed and operating from Tema […]

I am only interested in footballers who play for rich clubs – Fantana

Fantana without hesitation and coyness has blatantly stated her undying attraction to sportsmen. However, it is not just any fitness enthusiast that the twenty-two-year Ghanaian singer has a soft spot for. Preferably for Fantana, a footballer who is playing for an affluent football club can easily sneak his way into her heart.  The “And So […]

Photos: U15 national team scouting drama as overage player says he’s 14

n the last nine days, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has embarked on a talent hunt for players to form a national U-15 team.  The final selection to be assembled is to participate in next month’s West African Football Union (WAFU) U-15 tournament in Burkina Faso.  However, the scouting program wasn’t without drama. One of the highlights […]

Gov’t consulting chiefs on Dec 17 referendum

Government has begun consulting chiefs and other groups to support the controversial December 17 referendum on the inclusion of political parties in local assembly elections. The Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, on Thursday, met about six chiefs and a host Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to discuss the issue with them. A nationwide referendum will be conducted on […]

One Region, One Ministry’: Okyenhene wants Ministries spread across 16 regions

he Paramount Chief of the Akyem Abuakwa traditional area believes a revolutionary decentralisation will lead to development. He, therefore, urged the government to move at least one Ministry to each of the regions. He cited the Agricultural Ministry and Forestry Ministry, which are both in Accra, as very problematic. The Okyenhene made the statement when […]

ndigenous firms in upstream sector caught fronting to face tough action 2020

The Petroleum Commission will next year begin enforcement of relevant laws to revoke operating permits of indigenous companies in the upstream petroleum sector that front for foreign firms.  This significant move in collaboration with the Registrar General’s Department and the Ghana Revenue Authority is to ensure optimal benefits are derived from the country’s local content policy.  Addressing […]