The Ghanaian capital Accra formally took over as the 2023 World Book Capital of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) from the Mexican city of Guadalajara on Monday. “Books and reading are essential to us all, as…
Armed police officers and soldiers clash in Accra central as traders run for their lives
Some personnel of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces clashed at the Central Business District of Accra on Monday. According to a Myjoyonline.com source, some military officers assaulted a Police officer who was riding a motorbike for…
Tulsa race massacre survivors granted Ghanaian citizenship
Two survivors of the 1921 massacre of black people in the US city of Tulsa have been granted Ghanaian citizenship. Viola Fletcher, 108 and her brother Hughes Van Ellis, 102, are two of three living survivors. About 300 black residents…
8 school children killed after boat capsizes in Ghana
Eight school children in Ghana’s Bono East Region were killed after the boat taking them to school capsized on the Volta Lake, officials confirmed. National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) told newsmen that the eight, five boys and three girls aged…
Meek Mill apologizes for filming music video in Ghanaian presidential palace
Following backlash against his music video filmed at the Jubilee House government building in Ghana, Meek Mill issued a heartfelt apology on Twitter. “To the people of Ghana no video I drop is ever meant to disrespect the people of…
The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world’s tallest man — Favour Nunoo
When I heard rumours of a new contender for the world’s tallest man in northern Ghana, I set out to find out if it was true. The only problem? Measuring him. ————————————————- A local hospital in northern Ghana told 29-year-old…
2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup: Football fans in Ejigbo excited about Ghana’s victory
Football fans in Ejigbo, Lagos State, have applauded the splendid display of the Black Stars of Ghana as they beat South Korea 3-2 in their second group game of the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Ghana, needing a…
South Korea 2-3 Ghana: Mohammed Kudus brace keeps Black Stars last-16 hopes alive
Ghana kept their World Cup campaign alive by edging South Korea in a 3-2 thriller as Mohammed Kudus and Gue-Sung Cho both scored twice in a rollercoaster Group H clash. The Black Stars needed to avoid defeat to avoid an…
Global Citizen campaign raises $2.4b to end extreme poverty
Global Citizen has said that the 2022 Global Citizen Festival campaign has culminated in over $2.4 billion in commitments to end extreme poverty now. The six-week campaign concluded with a nine-hour festival across two stages, beginning in Black Star Square…
Richarlison scores twice as Brazil beat Ghana 3-0
Tottenham striker Richarlison scored a first-half double as Brazil brushed aside Ghana in a friendly. The 25-year-old combined twice with Neymar, sweeping into the bottom corner from the edge of the area, before meeting a free-kick. The former Everton forward…