The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at the end of his 3-day tour at the Volta Region cut sod for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Kpong Left Bank Irrigation Project, at Torgome, in the North Tongu Constituency of the Volta Region. With the country possessing 1.9 million hectares of irrigable land, only 210,000 hectrated is suitably developed, representing a little over 11% of the total area which can be potentially irrigated. That is why the Ghana Commercial Agricultural Project, in consultation with the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA), has selected for rehabilitation and modernization…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
The Kingmakers of Apremdo Division in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis have destooled Nana Egya Kwamina XI popularly known in the private life as William Eghan as the Chief of Apremdo for disrespecting the stool and pursuing a selfish agenda. The deposed chief was enstooled as the chief of Apremdo in after a protracted chieftaincy dispute which had left the community without a chief for some time now. The kingmakers as part of their customary duties advised Nana Egya Kwamina XI to desist from engaging himself in any activities that bring the office of the stool he occupies in disrepute. Addressing the…
Mr Charles Osei Assibey, President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) has said he is confident that Ghana would host and win in this year’s Africa Armwrestling Championship, which would be held in Accra, from 26-29 July, 2018. Mr Osei Assibey in an interview with GNA Sports said he was confident in his team, as the athletes were preparing feverishly for their Africa counterparts. He indicated that there were still challenges which needs to be attended to, in terms of sponsorship and was awaiting on the Ministry of Youth and Sports as well as the Accra Metropolitan Assembly to honour…
Ghanaian budding artist Kwesi Arthur has revealed that he has never been in a romantic relationship before. According to the 24-year-old artiste, he is currently single and does not intend to get into any relationship. Speaking to Jessica Opare-Saforo on Citi 97.3 FM, the promising Ghanaian musician said that he has never dated anyone before and admitted he is not a virgin. “I don’t have a girlfriend. I’ve never had one before. am single although I love everyone who shows me love,” he said According to him his decision to stay out of romantic relationships is to focus on his…
Former Accra Hearts of Oak scintillating goal poacher Mahatma Otoo has commenced preseason training with his Turkish outfit Balikesirspor Baltok. The Ghanaian international had a blistering performance for his side last season scoring 13 goals . Otoo who parted ways with Norwegian side Songndal FC last two seasons and later joined Umraniyerspor as a free agent inked two-year deal with Balikesirspor Baltok last year. He was part of the Black Stars squad that won silver at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. He has seven caps with two goals to his credit. READ ALSO: Kwadwo Asamoah begins preseason exercise with…
Ghanaian international Kwadwo Asamoah has began preseason exercise wit Italian Serie A side Inter Milan ahead of the new season. The midfield dynamo inked three years contractual terms with Luciano Spalletti side after ending his stint with Juventus. The 29-year-old Ghana star joined the Black and Blue side on a free transfer after winning 13 trophies which includes the UEFA Champions League, the Coppa Italia, Super Coppa Italiana and the Europa League for Juventus during his six years stint at the Juventus Stadium. He had 156 appearances for La Vecchia Signora lads scoring five goals. Kwadwo Asamoah has featured twice…
Anti corruption campaigner, Daniel Batidam has said he suspects foul play in the investigations conducted into the Australia Visa racketeering scandal which led to the exoneration of Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, Pius Enam Hadzide. The Deputy Youth and Sports Minister and the Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority, Kwadwo Baah Agyemang were reinstated on Monday after police investigations cleared them of any wrongdoing. However speakig to Accra based Starr FM, the former Board Member of the African Union [AU] Advisory Board of Corruption believes the government’s delay in making public the full report is suspicious. “Many Ghanaians ,must…
Budding Ghanaian musician Kwesi Arthur has revealed the reason why he no longer sing in his church. According to the ‘Grind day remix’ composer, he was scolded for singing VIP now VVIP popular track ‘Ahomka Wom’ after a Sunday School service. Kwesi Arthur, a member of the Church of Pentecost disclosed that his act did annoyed the leaders of the church and he was severely reprimanded for that. However, he added that the members of the church also scolded him and he also received some lashes from his mother. He further added that he had no idea what came over…
The Chief Executive Officer for Ghana National Petroleum Corporation,(GNPC) Dr. K.K Sarpong, has cut sod for the construction of an ultra modern artificial pitches [astro turf] at Bekwai in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. GNPC Foundation, the corporate social investment arm of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation as part of its social responsibilities have outlined plans of constructing Six artificial pitches across the length and breath of the country. Another one will be done in Asokwa,Kumasi,also in the Ashanti Region. Two will be done in the Western Region, Effia Constituency in Takoradi and Tarkwa T & A. Park, One is…
Media General subsidiary Connect 97.1FM Community Rap battle has already commenced in the Sekondi /Takoradi metropolis with an electrifying performances from the contestants. The search for the best young rapper in the aforesaid metropolis on last Saturday 23rd June, 2018 kick started at the Effiekuma Police park with the contestants eager for the final spot. At the end Africa, NeffGee, Yaw King, Cubes were selected as winners from Effiakuma. The next stop will be at Kwesimintsim Lorry Park before Sekondi and finally wrapping the prelims up at Takoradi. The grand finale is scheduled to come off at the…