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The Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Farihan Alhassan, has paid a courtesy call to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, at his residence in Fadama. The visit was to seek prayers and blessings as he takes on his new leadership role and to extend well wishes ahead of the upcoming Ramadan period. During the meeting, Alhassan emphasized the importance of unity and financial inclusion, reaffirming GCB Bank’s commitment to serving all Ghanaians through its extensive network of over 184 branches. He highlighted the bank’s efforts in fostering strong community relationships and supporting the Muslim community, particularly during…

The Girls for Goals initiative is now in full swing, using football as a tool to empower Ghana’s youth. The program, which merges sports training with life skills education, aims to shape the next generation of leaders by fostering personal growth, confidence, and leadership skills. The project team visited Dornorgbor and Avete M/A Basic Schools in Anloga, Volta Region, where students participated in football training and interactive sessions on financial literacy, healthy relationships, self-confidence, and goal setting. The initiative seeks to equip both boys and girls with essential skills to navigate life, whether in football or beyond. The visit also…

Illegal mining, also called galamsey, has become one of the country’s most pressing challenges. It threatens not only the environment but also the economy, public health, and national security. Despite various efforts by the government, including military crackdowns, illegal mining continues to thrive, often due to economic hardship, weak enforcement, and a high demand for gold in both local and international markets.The impact of illegal mining is devastating. Rivers and water bodies, once clean and safe for drinking, have become polluted with mercury and other harmful chemicals. Farmlands have been destroyed, leaving farmers without a livelihood.Communities face increased health risks…

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday in conformity with Article 76 (1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, constituted his 19-Member cabinet.The 1992 Constitution enjoins the President to have a Cabinet of no fewer than 10 and not more than 19 ministers.Article 76 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana defines the Cabinet as a group of people that includes the President, Vice-President, and not more than 19 Ministers of State.The list of Cabinet Members was announced after their first meeting with the President at the seat of Government in Accra, by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential Spokesman and Minister of…

Minority in Parliament has initiated an appeal against a ruling by the High Court against Akwatia MP who is a member of the Minority Caucus. The High Court in Koforidua on February 19 issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Akwatia Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi, after convicting him of contempt of court. The ruling stems from Yaw Kumi’s decision to continue holding himself out as an MP despite an interim injunction barring him from being sworn into office. The court had earlier directed him to refrain from assuming the parliamentary role until a legal dispute was resolved,…

A Nigerian national and two Ghanaians have been sentenced to a total of 50 years imprisonment by the Assin-Kyerewere Circuit Court for attempted robbery at Wawase-Semanhyia in the Assin North District. The convicts, Francis Baidoo, 30, driver; Wisdom Aleki, 24, tricycle rider and Mohammed Baba, 38, a Nigerian beautician, pleaded not guilty but were found guilty at the end of their trial. The fourth person, Francis Larbi, is on the run and the police are on his heels. The court presided over by Emmanuel Amoh-Yartey sentenced Baidoo and Aleki to 15 years each for conspiracy to commit crime and attempted…

The West Africa Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has stated that ongoing maintenance work on the gas pipelines will be completed on March 2, 2025, as 70 per cent of the work has since been completed.The company that operates the 569-kilometre pipeline from Nigeria through Tema to Takoradi in Ghana temporarily shut down gas transmission on February 5, 2025, to enable it to undertake maintenance work, which includes cleaning and inspections of the line.Mr Benoni Owusu Ayeh, the Operations and Maintenance Superintendent West, WAPCo, explained that the shutdown enables them to launch the Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIG) into the pipeline…

The fight against corruption in Ghana has been a long and arduous journey, with various institutions and mechanisms established to curb the menace. However, the effectiveness of these institutions has often been called into question. Recent comments by Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have reignited the debate on the efficacy of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the broader anti-corruption framework. Asiedu Nketiah’s call for the scrapping of the OSP has brought to the forefront the need to re-evaluate Ghana’s approach to tackling corruption.BackgroundThe Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was…

For Patience Ajongyere, popularly known as Patience the Painter, painting has been the driving force behind her journey into the entrepreneurial world. A third-year Biological Science student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, Patience is not just a student of science but also the CEO of Heritage Strokes Paintings, a company born from her love for art. Hailing from Chiana-Kanania in the Upper East Region of Ghana, Patience’s artistic journey began during her time at Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School. What started as a spark of curiosity soon ignited into an unquenchable…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the quarterfinals and semifinals draws for the 2024-25 CAF Champions League. The highly anticipated draw took place at the beIN Sports headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday evening. South African teams Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Stellenbosch FC were among the teams eagerly awaiting their opponents as they wanted to avoid creating local rivalries at this stage of the competition. The stage is set for the quarterfinals of the African Champions League, with thrilling matchups on the horizon. Reigning African Champions League winners Al Ahly of Egypt will continue their title defence…