GJA forms Award Scheme Committee
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has formed the 27th Annual GJA Media Awards Committee ahead of it’s awards ceremony. This announcement was contained in a release signed by the General Secretary, Mr. Kofi Yeboah and issued on Tuesday September 26, 2023. The nine-member committee would be chaired by the former Director of Television at...
My Love for Money Made Me Chose Music Over Dance – Asake
Nigerian music star, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has revealed that his choice of pursuing music over dancing was driven by his financial aspirations. Also known as 'Mr Money', the singer clarified in an interview that he opted for a music career as he was uncertain if dancing would yield the financial success he aimed for. He said: "The main...
Alan’s Resignation: It is time for Reflection – Boakye Agyarko to NPP
A failed presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Agyarko, says the resignation of Alan Kyerematen from the party must serve as sufficient notice to the party and lead it into a time of reflection rather than displaying triumphalist arrogance. “The unfortunate departure of Alan Kyerematen from our ranks must serve a necessary and sufficient notice to us...
Uphold professional standards- Interior Minister to Journalists
The Minister for the Interior, Mr Ambrose Dery, has urged journalists to uphold high professional standards to help minimise hate speech and its consequence on national cohesion. As gate keepers of news, he said journalists should advocate zero tolerance for misinformation, fake news, misrepresentation and exaggeration to build peace in the country. Mr Dery made the call in a speech read...
Iraq fire: At least 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in Qaraqosh
At least 100 people have died and 150 others are injured after a fire broke out during a wedding in Iraq's biggest Christian town. Hundreds were celebrating in a banqueting hall in Qaraqosh in Nineveh province when it happened. It is not known what started the fire but some reports suggest fireworks set it off. Flammable panels fuelled the flames, causing parts...
Road Crashes: 1,433 die, 10,367 injured this year
At least 1,433 people died from road accidents across the country, from January to August, this year, the National Road Safety Authority (NSRA), has said. This represents 11.27 per cent decrease in the number of persons killed through road crashes as against 1,615, deaths recorded within the same period, last year. Additionally, 10,367 persons suffered injuries through road accidents, a 0.47...
African School Championship zonal qualifiers draw to be held on Wednesday
The draw for the 2nd edition of the African School Championship zonal qualifying tournament will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at WAFU-B headquarters in Abidjan, Ivory Coast at 10:00 a.m. GMT. This season's edition will see U15 National Teams from Schools compete rather than the particular schools. Season two of the successful CAF African Schools Football Championship kicked off with...
Victor Osimhen’s agent threatens legal action against Napoli after social media post
Victor Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda has threatened to take legal action against Napoli after the club mocked the striker on social media. Napoli shared a video on their TikTok account showing the striker missing a penalty against Bologna, with a high-pitched voice saying ''gimme penalty please" dubbed over the top. The post has since been deleted. "We reserve the right to take...
Man Utd beat Crystal Palace to reach Carabao Cup fourth round
Holders Manchester United cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a comfortable victory over Crystal Palace in their all-Premier League encounter at Old Trafford. First-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Casemiro set United on their way to a place in the last 16, with the Brazilian providing the cross for Anthony Martial's clinical first-time effort 10 minutes after the...
Catherine Afeku ditches Alan for NPP after his resignation
Former Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture and a staunch member of Alan Kyerematen’s campaign team, Catherine Ablema Afeku has abandoned him after his resignation from the New Patriotic Party. Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen announced his resignation from the New Patriotic Party and intension to contest in the 2024 general elections as an independent candidate, on Monday September 25 after...
