Month: July 2019

Petition is launched to get Megan Rapinoe on the FIFA 20 front cover

Megan Rapinoe’s profile has grown exponentially over the past few weeks thanks to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 34-year-old, who co-captains the United States’ Women’s team, was the star of the tournament. She scored six goals – the joint-highest tally alongside Ellen White and Alex Morgan – and helped the US win their fourth […]

Two Die, Thousands Flee After 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Ravages Indonesia

At least two people have been found dead and thousands were forced from their homes after a major 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit the remote Maluku islands in eastern Indonesia, an official said Monday. The shallow quake struck about 165 kilometres (100 miles) south of the town of Ternate in North Maluku province on Sunday evening, according […]

Refund monies deducted from our allowance – Teachers

Newly-trained teachers in Ghana say they are “shocked” that GHS35 have been deducted from their June national service allowance without their consent. They are demanding a refund. According to the teachers, the leadership of the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA), in an attempt to explain the deduction, said GHS20 would be used to provide t-shirts […]

Bishop Obinim sues GRA

The founder and leader of the International Godsway Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has sued the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over what he calls an unlawful placement of lien on his Fidelity Bank account by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The GRA took the action for the Bishop’s non-payment of rent taxes over a block of […]

Fantana confirms arrest in the US; reveals what happened

RuffTown Records’ newest signee, Fantana has finally confirmed that she was charged in the US for grand theft some years back fater photos of her mugshot went viral last week. According to Fantana, she never stole anything warranting the arrest, but rather, destroyed a roommate’s bracelet. This, she revealed, got the roommate very offended and […]

OFFICIAL: Man City have released their third kit for the upcoming 2019-20 season.

Manchester City have released their new third kit for the 2019/20 season which is inspired by the superb football played by the Premier League champions. Pep Guardiola’s side are preparing for the pre-season Asia Trophy which takes place this week, and their third jersey has been unveiled ahead of their arrival in Shanghai. The shirt […]

Development authorities to disburse $1 million per Constituency

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has granted letters of commencement to the three development authorities to commence the full implementation of the $1-million per constituency pledge under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP) for the 2020 fiscal year. The commencement certificate makes available GH¢1.66 billion (equivalent of $320 million) for the 275 constituencies across […]

Legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas moves to Porto backroom staff

Iker Casillas will move to the Porto backroom staff ahead of the new season. The legendary goalkeeper suffered a heart attack in May and there had been reports that he would retire. However, the 38-year-old will join the Porto backroom staff while he completes his rehabilitation. Whether or not the goalkeeper will return to action […]

GES implements new curriculum September

Beginning from the 2019/2020 academic year, the Ghana Education Service (GES) will roll out a new educational curriculum that will focus on the total development of the child and not be examination-focused, to discourage learning by rote, also known as ‘chew, pour, pass and forget. The Executive Secretary of the National Council for Curriculum and […]