EOCO releases wanted persons list

May182023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

EOCO releases wanted persons list

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has released a list of three persons wanted in connection with various criminal activities. The list, which was shared on Twitter, contains the details of Ezekiel Mensah Otoo, Nicholas Gyekye, and Derrick Obeng, a.k.a Chiling. Ezekiel is wanted for alleged offences of stealing and involvement in SIM swap fraud. In the case of Nicholas Gyekye, the EOCO has not stated what crime he is alleged to have committed but has urged members of the public to provide information on the said Nicholas Gyekye through a phone number. The third person on the list, Derrick Obeng, is being sought after by the EOCO for allegedly stealing, defrauding by false pretence and money laundering. The EOCO has asked anyone with information on the...

May182023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Ghana Navy and Naval Wives Association support Methodist Rafiki Satelite Village

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The Ghana Navy in collaboration with the Naval Wives Association (NAWA) have donated food, sanitary and clothing items worth thousands of cedis to the Methodist Rafiki Satellite Village at Gomoa in the Central Region, on Saturday 13 May 2023. The gesture formed part of their Corporate Social Responsibility to climax this year’s Mother’s Day celebration. The President of NAWA, Salamatu Yakubu, who is also the spouse of the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) said the donation was to reach out to the vulnerable and less privileged in society. Additionally, it was to compliment the efforts of the caregivers at the Orphanage and also alleviate the plight of the Children. On his part, the Director Methodist Rafiki Satellite Village, Rev Dr Isaac Nana Abekah ex...

May182023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Ghanaian Insurtech, Brolly, accepted into Techstars Tulsa in Oklahoma, USA

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Brolly, a Ghanaian insurtech specializing in affordable car insurance has been selected for the Summer 2023 cohort of the world-renowned Techstars accelerator in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The startup which offers flexible payments for car insurance coverage joins 11 other startups selected for this year’s Techstars Tulsa accelerator from over 300 high-quality applicants. As part of the accelerator package, Brolly will receive equity investment and be connected to a global network of mentors as well as resources to help the company grow. The company will also gain access to Techstars’ network of potential investors especially as they look to raise a round of funding to power growth in Ghana and expansion to Nigeria. Since soft-launching in Ghana, Brolly has recorded an aver...

May172023 by Daniel DuahNo Comments

GFA LAUNCH GHANA FOOTBALL SCHOOL IN ACCRA

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially launched a capacity building and skill training wing called the Ghana Football School. The launch which took place at the GFA headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 is aimed at building the capacity of individuals involved in the various facets of the Ghana Football ecosystem. The Ghana Football Association is rolling out this initiative in collaboration with top level institutions, including the University Of Ghana (UG), the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA), the Sunyani Technical University and the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). Members of the Professional Fo...

May172023 by Daniel DuahNo Comments

Drop Andre Ayew from Black Stars to make way for young players – Osei Kuffour

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Ex-Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Osei Kuffour believes it’s time for Andre Ayew to be dropped from the Black Stars to make way for other young, talented players. According to him, Ayew has run his race with the national time and must now take a back seat for other players to shine. The former Hearts of Oak man was, however, quick to add that Andre’s younger brother, Jordan Ayew, still has a lot to offer the Black Stars. “Andre Ayew is done with the Black Stars and should be shown the exit in order to open doors for emerging talents like Kudus Mohammed,” Kuffour told Onua Sports, as quoted by 3news.“Dede Ayew has been with the Black Stars since 2008, and it’s time to leave. Kudus Mohammed, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and others also need the space to show us what they have.“Andre Ayew has ...

May162023 by Daniel DuahNo Comments

GFA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ASANTE KOTOKO LEGEND SAMPSON APPIAH

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The GFA Foundation has extended relief to former Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Black Stars Goalkeeper, Sampson Appiah, with an amount of Ten Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS10,000.00). The gesture is the latest in the series of donations to usher in the GFA Foundation after its establishment and launch in April 2023. Interacting with some members of the Association of Kotoko Legends in Kumasi over the weekend, the President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku advised the current crop of players to take their health very seriously. He admonished them to do regular health check-upsso that any concerns detected can treated early before it gets c...

May162023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Ghana school students talk about their social media addiction, and how it affects their use of English

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social, Science & Technology

Social media networks such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube and Instagram have been shown to have significantly transformed student behaviour. But the focus has been on students’ social behaviour. And on how the English language is being spoken because of social media use. The relationship between social media and students’ English language writing has been largely ignored. Our team of four researchers who specialize in language studies set out to study the relationship between social media use and English language performance. We studied one English as a Second Language class at Fiaseman Senior High School in Tarkwa, western Ghana. English is Ghana’s official language and is the medium of instruction for all levels of education. We learnt from the students th...

May162023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Stratcomm Africa to equip 29 women with digital communication skills to mark 29th anniversary

Africa News, Ghana News, Science & Technology

Strategic Communication Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa), Ghana’s premier total communication agency, is 29 years old and is marking this anniversary with the “29 for 29“ initiative. This involves equipping and empowering 29 women with digital communication skills through mentorship, hands-on practical training and advisory services. The 29 women, made up of 19 female students in communication and 10 female entrepreneurs, will benefit from the yearlong programme leading up to the organisation’s 30th-anniversary celebration in 2024. Recognizing the growing power of digital communication globally, Stratcomm Africa seeks, through this initiative, to help entrepreneurs and students to appreciate the value of these critical communication channels. Sharpening the skills of the stu...

May162023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Public transport operators reduce fares by 10% from May 17

Ghana News, Headlines Today

Following continuous reduction in prices of petroleum products in recent weeks, transport operators have agreed to review fares downwards effective Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The decision was announced in a statement released by the Road Transport Operators on Monday, May 15. In a statement jointly signed by the General Secretary of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council, Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah, and Godfred Adulbire, General Secretary of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the operators said the decision is in line with “Administrative Arrangement on Public Transport Fares, to accommodate for reductions in prices of petroleum products observed over the period.” The new fares will affect shared taxis, intra-city (trotro), intercity (long distance buses) and haulage ...

May152023 by Daniel DuahNo Comments

KING FAISAL EDGE NSOATREMAN FC IN MTN FA CUP SEMIS

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King Faisal edged Nsoatreman FC 3-2 in the semifinal of the 2022/23 MTN FA Cup at the Dr. Kwame Kyei sports complex on Sunday. The five-goal thriller was well attended by top football executives including President Simeon Okraku and Dr. Kwame Kyei, President of Division One League side Nations FC. Others included Wilson Arthur, President of Skyy FC and chairman of the MTN FA Cup Committee, Vice chairman Kofi, George OfosuHene and Donne Komako - committee members of the FA Cup committee. Our team of photographers, Emmanuel Osei, Emmanuel Kpab and Gloria Omari sent us the above photos: GFA COMMUNICATIONS

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