Author: Nene Odompleh

For the past 9 years (2015- 2024), Innovation for Empowerment and Development, (IFED) Global has championed growth and development on the African continent through its capacity building initiatives. Outstanding among these initiatives is the flagship International Youth Diplomacy Conference (IYDC- Accra) which has built the foundation of several transformational leaders across the African continent. Since its inception, the International Youth Diplomacy Conference has hosted over 3,000 Africans in Accra Ghana, year on year with the exception of 2020 marked by the global COVID-19 pandemic.  Through this conference, African youth have not only been equipped with skills acquired from Model United Nations General Assembly simulations and Committee sessions, they have…

The renowned Ghanaian Business Executive, Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh continues to make waves internationally as she becomes the first Ghanaian juror for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Angela has been invited to join the Awarding Jury on the Creative Business Transformation category. Work across the globe will be judged, awarded, and celebrated during this prestigious international festival. The Awarding Jury represents the global industry’s leading talent from diverse range of disciplines, from across 54 markets, and strictly by invitation. Announcing this year’s festival, Marian Brannelly, the Global Director of Awards for LIONS, stated: “It’s exciting to see representation from four new markets this year – Armenia, Ghana, Pakistan and Panama – as well as the highest-ever representation from the Middle East and Africa. Our…

The first leg of the 2023/2024 Champions League quarterfinals ended in a draw with both teams scoring three goals apiece leaving the decider for the Etihad Stadium in the second leg The game ended with six goals which is the second-highest number of goals scored in a fixture between the two in the Champions League since 2013. The white wall of the Madrid fans went silent in the 2nd minute when the Portuguese mystro, Bernardo Silva broke the deadlock with a goal from the free kick spot far from the wall. The noise in the Bernabeu surged when Eduardo Camavinga’s…

The office of the Financial Secretary and the Endowment fund Board of the Students Representative Council, UniMAC- IJ, formerly GIJ, has announced the disbursement of an amount of GHc 16,300, representing its first tranche of the Student Aid Facility which has covered the academic facility user fee of 13 students. In a statement signed by Mercy Adomaa Sarpong, Financial Secretary, UniMAC-IJ, and Yvonne Neequaye, Chairperson of the Endowment Fund Board, the total amount of GHc 30,000 was allocated for the two semesters of which the amount of GHc 16,300 was disbursed to pay for fees of 13 students for the…

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced Tuesday, April, 30 as the date slated for the by-election at the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region to re-elect a new member of Parliament following the demise of John Kumah which has left the seat vacant. The EC broke this news at a meeting with the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC)  on Tuesday, April 9, to address matters concerning the missing Biometric Verification Devices which the opposition National Democratic Congress brought to light and agitated for clarity. Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party, announced Saturday, April 13 for the internal primaries to elect a candidate…

The Transport Operators of Ghana and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have released a joint statement announcing the increment of transport fares effective Saturday 13, April, 2024 owing to the increment in petroleum prices. The statement released on Monday, April 8, 2024, says the increment was justified by the government’s unconcerned posture with regard to petrol, vehicle spare parts, and lubricant reduction as well as the tight grip of the worsening economic living conditions on the neck of drivers. “Just as it may have been noted by most Ghanaians the government appears to be indifferent regarding any reduction in…

Real Madrid forward, Rodrygo Silva de Goes has revealed he rejected a sumptuous € 3 million deal with Liverpool in 2017 when he was in his element in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward made this revelation in an interview with Thiago Rabelo of the Guardian in the build-up to their most anticipated European clash with the defending champions Manchester City on Tuesday night. Rodrygo revealed he denied the deal because his desire to stay at Santos was impervious despite the deal being a favorable one. He chose to stay at Santos and write his name in history which he proudly…

Nigerian Actress Jumoke Aderounmu best known for her role in Funke Akindele’s Jenifa’s Diary TV series as Esther has reportedly passed on. The news of her demise came as a shock to the Nigerian movie industry and the whole African theatre community as an avalanche of condolences have been sent across social media platforms. According to reports, her death was confirmed by her brother Adeola Aderounmu on his Instagram story on Sunday. He further revealed that the actress’ demise occurred on Saturday, April 6th however, the news was not released to the public domain. The cause of her death remains…

Media Personality and Founder of B.You, Berla Mundi organised the 2nd edition of B. You Love series in Accra to sensitize 30 young women about Cervical cancer and entrepreneurship. The mini-conference brought together skilled professionals including Dr. Vanessa Apea, Consultant in genito-urinary medicine, and Victorine Sarr, a seasoned professional and founder of Lyvv Cosmetics, to share some insights on women’s health and career needs. With an initial plan to focus on career mentorship and guidance, Berla Mundi revealed her team’s intention to add on to and diversify the project, to include women’s health (cancer) and entrepreneurship. She further emphasized that…

Media Personality, Sangmorkie Tetteh has advised students and graduates in search of practical skills against long-term volunteering in a single company to avoid disappointment. She emphasized that after one year of volunteering without a job offer, graduates should consider exploring other opportunities. She said this at the Academic City University College during a round table discussion organized by the career services office of the students and community affairs department to connect students to key industry players. “Move into other ventures as for that I must tell you and I don’t want you to volunteer at one place for 10 years….stop…