Ghana will now have a state of the art Museum for past Heads of State who have contributed immensely to the growth and development of the nation at large with the transformation of the Osu Castle; the former seat of government into a Heads of State Museum. The project will serve as an exhibition hall … Read more
With his raspy voice and sex appeal, Rod Stewart has rarely been considered controversial. But after an unlikely online row, the pop star has apologized for a video that some saw as emulating an Islamic State beheading. The singer of “Some Guys Have All the Luck” and “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” appeared in a … Read more
President of Ghana, Nana Akufo Addo, will receive the Queens Baton Relay (QBR) at the Flagstaff House on Monday, 20th March. The QBR will touch down in Ghana from March 18-22, 2017, ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. Upon arrival in Ghana it will spend quality time in each community it … Read more
It’s barely a week to Ghana’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the country is gearing up already to celebrate. Series of activities to mark the event began Friday February 24 with the launch of the [email protected] anniversary cloth on Friday February 24 in Accra being the first. Tuesday saw President Akufo-Addo and several other state personalities … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, during the unveiling of the [email protected] logo had said that national monuments will be built in remembrance of Ghana’s 60th anniversary. According to the President, the [email protected] national monuments will be in form of projects which will serve as souvenirs for the country’s Diamond Jubilee. Now, the 60th Independence Planning … Read more
Queen Elizabeth II of England has awarded a Ghanaian-born nurse in the UK, Cecilia Anim, with a CBE, (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire). The New Year Honours are awarded as part of UK’s New Year celebrations at the start of January 2017. This year’s honors has been touted as the most … Read more
Veteran Australian entertainer Rolf Harris will be retried over three sex offences after a British court failed to reach a verdict this month, and will face one additional charge, prosecutors said on Wednesday. “We have decided to seek a retrial of Rolf Harris in relation to the charges of non-recent indecent assault on which the … Read more
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who in the past sparked fury over comments about Africans, arrives in The Gambia on a charm offensive Tuesday as its new government considers rejoining the Commonwealth. Johnson is to meet President Adama Barrow and visit the British-funded Medical Research Council, his ministry said, resetting ties after years of tension … Read more
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping new executive order to suspend refugee arrivals and impose tough new controls on travelers from seven Muslim countries. Making good on one of his most controversial campaign promises, and to the horror of human rights groups, Trump said he was making America safe from “radical … Read more
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping new executive order Friday to suspend refugee arrivals and impose tough controls on travelers from seven Muslim countries. Making good on one of his most controversial campaign promises, and to the horror of human rights groups, Trump said he was making America safe from “radical … Read more
The bizarre wording of a certain song among the people of Eastern Nigeria enquires: “would a man ever refuse breastfeeding?” And it choruses the answer “No”. The singer goes on to explain: if a man finishes with sucking his mother’s breast, he goes on to suck his girl friend’s breast. And when he is done … Read more
‘It is indeed unfortunate that so much Nok material has been looted over time to supply the international art market. Properly excavated, such pieces might have shed valuable light on the Nok culture.’ Ekpo Eyo. (1) The International Council of Museums, ICOM , has issued a Red List of West African Cultural Objects at Risk … Read more
All hail Netflix’s take on Queen Elizabeth II. The Crown took home the Golden Globe for Best TV Drama at the 2017 awards. The newcomer, which had its first season debut in November, beat out fellow Netflix series Stranger Things, NBC’s This Is Us and HBO’s Game of Thrones and Westworld. Mr. Robot took home … Read more
While suffering from a “heavy cold” over the holidays, the British monarch delayed her customary travel to Sandringham Palace with Prince Philip and later opted out of attending the annual Christmas Day and New Year’s Day church services. “The Queen does not yet feel ready to attend church as she is still recuperating from a … Read more
Hollywood is gearing up for this year’s Golden Globes – one of the biggest nights in the entertainment calendar. The ceremony is traditionally seen as an indicator of which films will do well at the Oscars. La La Land leads the field with seven nominations, followed by Moonlight (six) and Manchester By The Sea (five). … Read more
Adam Afriyie, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade envoy to Ghana, will attend the inauguration of President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Mr. Afriyie will attend on behalf of the government of Queen Elizabeth II. A statement issued by the British High Commission in Accra, said Mr Afriyie’s visit “will strengthen and promote the … Read more
Adam Afriyie, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade envoy to Ghana, will attend the inauguration of President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Mr. Afriyie will attend on behalf of the government of Queen Elizabeth II. A statement issued by the British High Commission in Accra, said Mr Afriyie’s visit “will strengthen and promote the … Read more
Bradley Wiggins announced his retirement from professional cycling on Wednesday, bringing the curtain down on a career that saw him become one of Britain’s greatest sportsmen. The 36-year-old became Britain’s first Tour de France winner in 2012 and bows out with eight Olympic medals, including five golds, and seven world titles, across track and road … Read more
In the photo, Prince Charles appears to smile at the Queen, who looks directly at the camera A photograph of the Queen and the Prince of Wales has been released to mark the end of her 90th birthday year. The photo shows the Queen with her son Prince Charles in the White Drawing Room at … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for 2016. The property tycoon was awarded the title following his unexpected victory over Hillary Clinton in November’s presidential election. Mr Trump told NBC’s Today show shortly after the announcement it was a “great honour” which “meant a lot” to him. He … Read more