Parliament sharply divided as Haruna Iddrisu prays Speaker to declare four seats vacant
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah Parliament on tenterhooks as the Majority Caucus in the House runs to the Supreme Court to protect their interest against a petition filed by the former Minority Leader praying the Speaker to declare about four seats vacant. Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin in the early hours of Tuesday 15th October, 2024 told […]
Victims of East Legon accident were two 12-year-old girls – Police
By: Henrietta Afful The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that the two victims who died in the East Legon accident last Saturday, October 12, 2024, were 12-year-old girls. They were in a Honda Acura with registration number GR 2542 – 23, when it was struck from behind, trapping them inside. The collision involved a white […]
Libya criticises Nigeria amid Afcon qualifier boycott
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has criticised its Nigerian counterpart after its national side returned to West Africa before their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier in Benghazi. The Super Eagles squad decided to boycott the match, scheduled to be played at 19:00 GMT on Tuesday, after being stranded at Al Abraq airport when their plane was […]
Ghana face AFCON qualification crisis after 2:0 defeat to Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Stars suffered a disheartening 2-0 defeat against Sudan in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya. This loss has placed Ghana in a precarious position, with the team needing to secure six points from their remaining two matches to […]
Hassan Ayariga urges EC to publish reasons for parties disqualification
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah Flagbearer of the All Peoples Party, Hassan Ayariga, has petitioned the Electoral Commission to disclose reasons for disqualifying certain political parties. Speaking during a crunch meeting with the Electoral Commission and all qualified political parties regarding the re-exhibition of the provisional voters register, Mr Hassan Ayariga emphasized that disclosing the reasons for […]
Spintex Knights make history as first Ghanaian team to reach Elite 16 in Basketball Africa League
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Spintex Knights Basketball team has etched their name in history by becoming the first team from Ghana to qualify for the elite 16th stage of the prestigious Basketball Africa League (BAL). This milestone not only highlights the team’s prowess but also elevates Ghana’s presence on the continental basketball scene. The greater […]
Ghana Business Regulatory Reforms Programme to launch publicity campaign in 2025
By: Dominic Hlordzi The Head of the Trade and Investment Section at the Ghana High Commission, UK and Former Director of the Ghana Business Regulatory Reforms Programme (GBRRP), Diana Afriyie Addo, has indicated that the GBRRP is preparing to embark on a publicity campaign to introduce the Ghana business community and public to their services. […]
AFCON 2025Q: We have to be mentally strong to win this game against Sudan – Otto Addo
By: Nana Kwame Bediako In the wake of a goalless draw against Sudan, Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, is brimming with confidence as he prepares his team for match day four against same opponent, Sudan, in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The first encounter, held at the Accra Sports Stadium, was […]
WASH experts advocate upscale of Plan Int. Ghana’s IPADEV Project
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Some experts in the field of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) at the 35th edition of the annual Mole Conference Series have called on the government of Ghana and its development partners to adopt and scale-up Plan International Ghana’s Integrated Package for Sustainable Development (I-PADEV) Project. According to them, the success story […]
Former Energy Minister defends Gold for Oil Programme; NPP outlines energy sector plans
The Former Minister of Energy, and Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party, NPP, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has stated that without the introduction of the Gold for Oil programme in 2022, Ghana’s economy would have been on the verge of collapse. According to Dr. Prempeh, the initiative played a crucial role in conserving […]
Mamobi clash: Man captured with weapon declared wanted
A middle-aged man, captured in a video footage with a weapon during the clash between supporters of the New Patriotic Party, NPP and the National Democratic Congress, NDC, at Mamobi in Accra, has been declared wanted by the Police. A statement from the Police identified the suspect by his pseudonym as Fatau Motorway. It urged […]
Otto Addo expresses confidence in securing victory ahead of match against Sudan
By: Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, is optimistic his team will beat Sudan in their second match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The game will be played today, Tuesday, October 15, 2024. In the first match last Thursday, the teams drew 0-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana. Looking […]
GAF cautions against unauthorised use of military uniforms
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a stern warning against unauthorized use of military-pattern uniforms and accoutrements during demonstrations. In a statement released on Monday, October 14, GAF expressed concerns over individuals wearing unapproved military uniforms while providing security for public figures, despite previous warnings. This practice has been increasing, with some […]
Ghana loses 120 thousand metric tons of cocoa to smuggling in 2022-2023
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahene Aidoo, has revealed that Ghana lost an alarming 120,000 metric tons of cocoa beans to smuggling between 2022 and 2023. This significant loss poses a major threat to Ghana’s cocoa industry, a vital sector of the national economy. The smuggling of cocoa beans, […]
