Three top International Excellence Awards instituted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have been won by Ghana. The coveted awards were to recognise candidates with outstanding performance at Read More... The post Ghana Sweeps 3 Top WAEC Awards appeared first on
A number of West African musicians have attracted international attention in recent years, contributing to the growth of the continent's music scene. The post Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid rated as most popular musicians in West Africa; no Ghanaian artist listed first appeared on 3News.
The value of the economy in 2023 stood at GHS841.6bn relative to GH¢ 614.3bn representing a GH¢227bn increase from the previous year. This was driven by the dominance of the services sector which contributed GH¢357.34 billion or 45.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), followed by industry with GH¢247.941 billion (31.7% of GDP), and agriculture at […] The post Value
A Ghana Air Force helicopter has crashed-landed in Bonsokrom, located within the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region. Eyewitnesses who spoke to Citi News revealed that the helicopter site, now cordoned off from public access by Air Force personnel, was reportedly carrying 14 individuals, including staff from the Petroleum sector regulators. The helicopter crashed-landed […] The post W/R:
A Ghana Air Force helicopter has crashed-landed in Bonsokrom, located within the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region. Eyewitnesses who spoke to Citi News revealed that the helicopter, now cordoned off from public access by Air Force personnel, was reportedly carrying 21 individuals, including staff from the Petroleum sector regulators. The helicopter crashed-landed into […] The post W/R:
Some Assembly members in Awutu Senya West have described the confirmation of the District Chief Executive for Awutu Senya West, Moses Arhinful Acquah, as illegal. They claimed the confirmation took place in the early hours of Sunday, March 10, 2024. The DCE nominee had earlier failed to meet the two-thirds majority needed in his two […] The post Awutu
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has commended Ghana for its strides in upholding freedom of speech, despite recent assaults on media personnel. The Foundation emphasized that Ghana’s commitment to free speech and media quality should be recognized not just within Africa but on a global scale. This praise aligns with President Akufo-Addo’s recent […] The post MFWA
Naira Marley The criminal trial of Nigerian singer Naira Marley hit a roadblock at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, as proceedings were adjourned due to a Read More... The post Naira Marley’s Cybercrime Trial Adjourned appeared first on
Multifaceted celebrity John Dumelo has encouraged Ghanaians to venture into Agriculture. In a video on Ghana’s 67th Independence Day shared on X, the actor, Politician and farmer described agriculture as a realm of possibilities for a greater Ghana. Despite the challenges and hardships faced by many, he urged Ghanaians to remain hopeful and make the […] The post 67th
Four communities in the Prestea-Huni-Valley Municipality, impacted by the operations of Gold Fields Ghana Limited, have benefited from US$1.53 million healthcare and other social infrastructure legacy projects through the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation. The projects include a renovated maternity block with modern delivery facilities and other amenities at the Abosso Health Centre, accommodation for doctors […] The post Gold
A gender activist and research fellow with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), Dr. Amanda Odoi, has warned that the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, will worsen brain drain in the country. The bill, which prohibits LGBTQ activities and their promotion, […] The post Passage
Four individuals have succumbed to Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Upper West region, with a total of 18 reported cases since January 2024. Dr. Collins Boateng Danquah, the Deputy Upper West Regional Director of Public Health, revealed this information during an interview, noting that five out of the 11 municipal/districts in the Upper West region […] The post Meningitis kills
By Marie-Noelle Nwokolo and Nyasha Mpani 2024 isn’t just another year on the calendar for Africa – there’s a democratic whirlwind sweeping across the continent, with 17 nations poised to make history, one ballot at a time. Africa isn’t just counting votes – it’s counting on democracy. With almost a third of the countries on […] The post Ghana’s
The Media Foundation for West Africa has attributed the closure of four radio stations in Bawku by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to what it says is the inactivity of the National Media Commission (NMC). The NCA, following a recommendation by the Upper East Regional Security Council and the National Security Ministry, shut down the […] The post NMC’s
Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai A call has been made to all stakeholders in the tertiary education space to make the West African sub-region the most attractive destination for tertiary Read More... The post Experts Discuss West African Tertiary Education
The Board Chair of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has called on President Akufo-Addo to reject the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill. Prof. Gadzekpo argued that the bill undermines fundamental human rights protected by the Constitution, including the rights to dignity, freedom of speech and association, procession […] The post Reject
The Member of Parliament for Upper West Akim, Frederick Obeng Adom, initiated the commencement of construction for the Mepom to Esaaso Road on Friday, February 23. This significant road, vital within the constituency, has long suffered from deterioration. However, with the sod-cutting ceremony, it is slated for reconstruction. Spanning a length of 19 kilometers, the […] The post Upper
The test firing of a Trident missile from a Royal Navy submarine has failed, for the second time in a row. The latest test of the UK’s nuclear deterrent was from HMS Vanguard and was seen by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. The missile’s booster rockets failed and it landed in the sea close to the […] The post Trident missile test fails for second time in a row
The post Fowler Museum (USA) Officially Return ‘Stolen’ Asante Artefacts To Otumfuo appeared first on The Chronicle News Online.
On January 28, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – from which all three had been suspended following the military coups that overthrew their democratically elected governments. This represents the greatest crisis the bloc has faced since its establishment in 1975. The three […] The post
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