The Managing Director of Sohin Security Services Limited, Solomon Adelaquaye, who was arrested for alleged drug trafficking has been indicted at the New York District Court on a charge of conspiracy to import heroin into the United States (US). Facing the same charge with him are Samuel Antonio Pinedo-Rueda, a Colombian; Frank Chima Muodum and […]
President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday night joined the Emperor and Empress of Japan and the Japanese Prime Minister at the 2nd Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Awards and Commemorative Banquet at which two distinguished personalities were recognised for their outstanding work in the fields of medical research and medical services aimed at combating infectious and […]
Emirates Airlines is embarking on a three-day Sale on its Business class fares from June 4 to June 6, with a 15 per cent reduction in the price of the tickets. The promotion, which is worldwide, would see ticket prices starting at $1618 from Accra to Abidjan, $4480 from Accra to Dubai and $ 4515 […]
Ghanaian and Nollywood actor Van Vicker is starring alongside Hollywood’s Carl Payne of The Cosby Show fame in a new movie titled, When One Door Closes. The movie has been described by pundits as a ‘remarkable dramatic production that has brought different cultures together to tell a captivating African story.’ When One Door Closes was […]
The White House in the United States of America (USA) has honoured a Ghanaian entrepreneur, Dr Ashifi Gogo, as one of the 11 Immigrant Innovators at its “Champions of Change” awards ceremony held recently. Dr Gogo, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Sproxil Worldwide, has been operating in the USA as a technology entrepreneur, […]
A number of Japanese companies have expressed interest in investing in Ghana’s energy, oil and gas sectors. Some of the companies have also proposed to channel their investment into agriculture, agro processing and water management. The chief executive officers of the various companies made the proposals at separate meetings with President John Dramani Mahama on […]
Three United Nations bodies have called on the global community to place food security and nutrition at the centre of Africa’s development Agenda. The three Rome-based United Nations agencies; the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development, (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP) said supporting smallholder farmers in Africa is […]
Libya is seeking to recover more than $1 billion in assets allegedly stashed in South Africa by former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, a local newspaper reports. The paper said on Sunday that the South African government has been called upon to assist Tripoli in repatriating diamonds, gold and cash. Repots said that Libyan investigators had […]
Wyclef Jean believes Angelina Jolie is “giving people strength” through her extraordinary contributions. The actress recently announced she underwent a double mastectomy after learning she was genetically prone to developing breast and ovarian cancer. Angelina is also a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Wyclef worked with Angelina and her fiancé […]
The Black Stars leave a departing message for Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Ethiopia, their gratitude for the wonderful reception and support during their stay to prepare for Friday’s 2014 World Cup qualifier against Sudan. Ghana will leave Ethiopia on Wednesday night for Sudan. The Black Stars have enjoyed great reception since touching down in Addis […]
