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First Lady rejects allowances, decides to refund GHS 899,000 paid her since 2017

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The First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, says she can’t accept the emoluments approved for her by Parliament. She has thus decided to refund to the state, all the monies paid her since 2017, which amounts to GHS899,097.84. This was captured in a statement signed by Korkor Bleboo, the Director of Communications at the Office of the First Lady. “The First Lady, in consultation with the President of the Republic, has decided to refund all the monies paid to her as allowances from the date of the President’s assumption of office, i.e., from January 2017 to date, amounting to GHS899,097.84.” “The First Lady has also decided not to accept any monies that have been allocated to be paid to her, pursuant to the recommendations of the Ntiamoa-Baidu committee, as approved by Parliament. She is doing this as a purely personal decision, without prejudice to the rights of others, and not to undermine the propriety of the process undertaken by Parliament.” In the statement, Mrs. Akufo...

Hearts of Oak Don Win thema First Title for Eleven years, see Pictures

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 Fans no fit hide their excitement as one of the oldest clubs of Ghana, Accra Hearts of Oak don lift their first premier league trophy 🏆 for 11 years now them no win. The last time them win the league title was for the 2008/09 season bot Samuel Boadu thema tactician from Medeama don guide them to the beautiful trophy. See some pictures for the down as fans celebrate the win  Some fans dey happy mood inside A fan don raise the Hearts of Oak flag Jubilation dey go on after them score liberty  A fan dey celebrate for Independence square

Edem calls on Chiefs to Sensitize Community members on dangers of COVID-19

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Edem presenting to Gifty Fumey The popular Ghanaian musician Edem of the VRGM has called on Chiefs to educate their community members against the dangers post by the COVID-19 pandemic in quest to contain the spread of the deadly virus. He was speaking during a brief Ceremony to support some 3 Community Clinics in the Ho Municipality in the Volta Region. The VRGM Boss Edem has partnered FOODTECH Limited (Ltd) on Friday, to donate some relief items to three community clinics in the Ho Municipality in the Volta Region to augment their fight against the deadly COVID-19 disease. FOODTECH Ltd are the producers of Cornelly, No8 and Snappy Exotic Chilly Chips. The clinics were Tokokoe CHPS Compound - Tokokoe, Taviefe – Deme CHPS Compound - Deme and Alale Family Health Clinic – Fiave. The items donated included Veronica buckets, gallons of liquid soap, gallons of sanitizers and packs of tissue napkins. Others included hand thermometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, stethoscopes, weighing s...

Record breaking moments in uefa champions league

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Uefa champions league is back on the radar this week with so many records to break. But before then let's look at some records that was broken in the champions league in the past.

AFCON 2019: ALGERIA VS NIGERIA, KEY FACTS AND PLAYERS TO WATCH.

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Algeria in this years tournament looked great so far. Although they are yet to reach the finals of tournament, one might concluded that they have won the ultimate prize. They have collected 9 points from group stages without conceding a goal in the process. The only goal they conceded in the tournament came in the game between Ivory Coast when the played 1-1 and went to extra time then won 4-3 on penalties. Algeria have been very stubborn at their back allowing only 1 goal in their net. Their defensive set up is massive. However, Nigeria have not badly performed in the tournament thus far. They scooped 6 points from group stages. Their only upset in the competition was when they lost 2-0 to the tournament newbies Madagascar in the third group game. Nigeria came back strongly in the round of 16 against Cameroon and defeated them 3-2 not forgetting Cameroon are the defending champions. So far, Nigeria have conceded 5 goals in the tournament 4 more than Algeria. Nigeria w...

Meet Caleb Ekuban the new Ghana Striker

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Caleb Ansah Ekuban was born on 23rd March 1994. He plays for Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor on loan from Leeds United as a striker . Be was born in Italy to Ghanaian parents, Ekuban declared for the Ghana national football team. Ekuban is a striker known for his pace, technical ability and strong physique. His style of play and prolific goal scoring as a youngster in the Chievo youth team saw him likened to compatriot Mario Balotelli. Caleb Ekuban was born in Villafranca di Verona , Italy to Ghanaian parents, Rev. Kobina and Sabina Ekuban. Caleb's father is the district elder of the Pentecostal Assembly of Churches in Italy as well as an accountant and business entrepreneur. Ekuban was one of seven children growing up in Italy. At the age of 10 his father was transferred to Mantova for ministerial duties and registered Ekuban along with two of his brothers with the Mantova youth team. Ekuban stood out and went on to be signed up by Chievo. He is fluent in Italia...

Be An African

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"Kokloxɔ mekpeaŋʋ na koklo ooooooo". That is what we say in my language. The "chicken is never shy of its pen". No matter how old or wretched it looks, that's where the chicken will lay its head. Do not be deceive my brother, do not be deceive my sister. Dress like an African. Wear your clothes like a Ghanaian. When they ask you where you come from, be bold and say I am Ghanaian. It doesn't take anything away from you. Will your mother or father die if you do so? I doubt. Be an African, eat like an African. Stop eating junk food. Our forefathers ate and drink of calabash but they lived longer than this current generation. Indomie although delicious, is not our food and will not be. Akple kple fetri detsi is what I eat but I'm strong like gakpo. Be an African. When will you stop comparing your boyfriend or girlfriend to that little funky girl in the telenovelas? He or she can't be like him or her. He is an African. She is an African. Walk l...