Culture&History

  In a move aimed at preserving Islamic values and making marriage more accessible to young people, Alhaji Mohammed Iddrisu, the Chief Imam of the Bole Traditional Area in the Savannah Region of Ghana, has announced a ban on extravagant Islamic weddings that deviate from established Islamic practices. The ban, …

Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Minister, has announced the establishment of specialized “Student Desks” within Ghanaian diplomatic missions abroad. This initiative, launched under his direction, aims to prioritize and directly address the needs of Ghanaian students studying internationally. The initial phase of this program has seen the creation of …

  Mrs. Beatrice Kwaakye, a remarkable draughts player Asankran Odumase, a small community within the Amenfi West Municipality of Ghana’s Western Region, is challenging the status quo. Mrs. Beatrice Kwaakye, fondly known as Ante Bee within her community, has issued a bold call for a national draughts challenge specifically for …

  Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah, a senior lecturer at KNUST’s Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies, has made history by becoming West Africa’s first deaf professor. His remarkable journey is a testament to his determination and perseverance. Prof. Mprah’s academic path began under humble circumstances, attending primary school under trees in …

Two months after the turbulence of the recent elections in Ghana, the Aowin Traditional Council has taken an unprecedented step, banishing its Member of Parliament, Oscar Ofori Larbi, from setting foot on any land within the Aowin Traditional Area. This dramatic decision stems from accusations of disrespect leveled against Larbi, …

  Egypt has captivated the world once again with the unveiling of remarkable new archaeological discoveries at the ancient necropolis of Thebes, located in Luxor. The finds, which include 4,000-year-old tombs of high-ranking officials and exquisite artwork from the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, were unearthed during a three-year excavation led …

  In a momentous and historic ceremony held at Independence Square on January 7, 2025, John Dramani Mahama was officially sworn in as the sixth President of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. This significant event marked Mahama’s return to the presidency after his previous term ended in 2017, making him the first …

  December 27th, 2024, marks a pivotal day in Ghana’s educational history with the commissioning of the Accra STEM Academy by His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. This state-of-the-art institution is a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize its education system and equip its youth with the …

  Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has demonstrated his commitment to his community by generously distributing food items and autorickshaws (known locally as “Keke”) to residents of Olusosun, Nigeria. This act of philanthropy, carried out during the Christmas season, underscores Osimhen’s dedication to giving back to his community and providing …

  Samuel Ansah, the young and philanthropic CEO of Muelans Motion Enterprise at Asankrangwa, has demonstrated a deep commitment to his community by donating essential food items and cash to residents of Attobrakrom in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of Ghana’s Western Region. This act of generosity, carried out on …