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Courage Nobi, the Director of Communication for John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen’s Youth Caucus, a hopeful flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has emphasized that Ghanaians are uniting to support Alan’s bid for party leadership in the upcoming 2024 elections. In an interview on 3FM on August 23, 2023, Nobi conveyed that Alan’s campaign has garnered remarkable momentum, attracting backing from diverse segments of society who recognize his potential. According to him, market women, job seekers, professionals seeking economic stability, and ambitious students all echo their endorsement for Alan Kyerematen. Nobi highlighted the foundation of this support, encapsulated…

Jamaica manager Lorne Donaldson said his team had “never had this much fun” after reaching the Women’s World Cup last 16 for the first time, leaving Brazil devastated. They battled out a cagey encounter in Melbourne and Jamaica put in a stubborn defensive display to ensure their impressive tournament still has another chapter. The Reggae Girlz, ranked 43rd in the world, are unbeaten and have kept three clean sheets in the group stages of their second World Cup, having conceded 12 goals in three defeats in 2019’s competition. “We were not expected to be in the World Cup in 2019,”…

Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton has revealed he has spoken to Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi about switching allegiance to Ghana. The two players have already played for England at various age levels while Hudson-Odoi has even played at senior level. In total, the Chelsea star has three caps for the Three Lions, earning them in competitive matches as well. Nketiah, meanwhile, is the all-time highest goalscorer at Under-21 level for England with 16 goals in 17 appearances. But both could still make the switch to Ghana after being snubbed by Three Lions boss, Gareth Southgate in recent years.…

Peter waweru kamaku from Kenya will officiate the final Group E AFCON 2023 qualifier game between Ghana Black Star and Central African Republic in September. The 39-year old, has a Doctorate degree in Pure Mathematics and works as University lecturer in Nairobi, Kenya. Waweru started to officiate football matches in the lower leagues of Kenya in 2011 before joining the Kenyan Premier League before being listed as a FIFA referee in 2017. He has officiated in various international tournament such AFCON U-20 in 2019, AFCON 2019 IN Egypt, 2019 U-17 World Cup in Brazil, and 2021 CHAN where he officiated…

The Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Builsa South constituency, Clement Apaak, has described as pointless, the disciplinary measures taken in response to the assault incident at Adisadel College, as captured in a disturbing viral video. In the video, a student can be seen violently attacking another student in one of the school’s dormitories, causing severe bleeding below the victim’s right eye. MP Clement Apaak described the punishment meted out to the housemaster of Adisadel College as “improper.” He also argued that it was unnecessary for the authorities to have suspended the victim at the center of the assault. The…

Asante Kotoko can confirm that it has reached an agreement with Libyan side Al Ahly SC for the transfer of midfielder and Club Captain, Richard Boadu, on a permanent deal subject to medicals. The skipper, whose football career began with our youth side, rejoined the club in September 2021, playing an integral role in the club’s Premier League triumph in the 2021/2022 season. Boadu was named Club captain at the start of the 2022–2023 season, having shown resilience, commitment, and stellar performances in his debut season with the club. The skipper leaves with the record number of tackles in the…

Former Black Stars and Hearts of Oak player, Charles Taylor has hit back at critics of Ghana Football Association (GFA) boss, Kurt Okraku who claim the latter runs the association on the basis of nepotism. This comes on the back of a petition filed at the FIFA Ethics Committee that alleged that a number of the GFA’s staff were directly related to Mr. Okraku. “We need to give him our support. When he does something and it succeeds, he does it for Ghana. It will not be for his house,” Taylor said in an interview with Adom TV. “People sometimes…

Three constituencies in the Central Region are at the polls today to elect executives for the respective constituencies. The remaining 20 constituencies have been directed by the party to hold theirs on Sunday, 23rd October, 2022. However, there was drama at the Gomoa East and Awutu Senya West Constituencies when delegates showed up but had the elections suspended or lack of ballot papers. Meanwhile, vigorous preparations are ongoing in the Awutu Senya East Constituency ahead of tomorrow’s exercise. Apart from the Upper Denkyira East and West and the Agona East constituencies where delegates are at polls to elect executives for…

Ten customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region have been arrested for reconnecting themselves after they were disconnected. The ten were arrested at Abuakwa, Makro, Manhyia, Tanoso, and other communities in the Abuakwa district during a night exercise. Some of the arrested customers settled their bills and were reconnected. The ECG TaskForce Manager, Ing Fred Kwabena Bediako, told the media that the exercise forms part of efforts to reduce losses and improve the company’s revenue generation drive. He indicated that a similar exercise would take place nationwide continuously to ensure a stop to customers reconnecting…

Highlife legend Alfred Benjamin Crentsil popularly known as A.B Crentsil has passed away at age 79. The news was announced by ace recording engineer, Fred Kyei Mensah (Fredyma) on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in a Facebook post. “FAREWELL AB CRENSTIL. The original composer and singer of the famous and controversial songs, ‘Moses and Aba’ AB Crenstil, has died! He had a stint with a lot of bands before joining the Sweet Talks Band with Smart Nkansah and then his own band, Ahenfo. His hit songs, ‘Juliana and Obi ba wiase cannot be forgotten” The cause of his death is currently…

New Patriotic Party stalwart, Charles Bissue has withdrawn from the party’s General Secretary race a few days before their National Delegates Conference. In a statement, Mr. Bissue said he was still ready to contribute to his party. “Though I am stepping out of this contest, I am willing to share with whoever gets elected as the General Secretary, and the Party in general, the knowledge, ideas and tools I had intended to use in rebuilding the Party into prominence and sustained political power,” he said. “As a patriot, I will continue to serve in any capacity, and pursue the interest…

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said the ongoing economic crisis sweeping through the world must be a wake-up call to African countries to adopt a technological approach to development, especially as the continent seeks to rebuild and rise. Addressing a high-level African Union-backed “BOMA” event, the Vice President cautioned against focusing on the short-term symptoms of the current crisis and forgetting the structural issues that the worst-hit countries are confronted with. The Boma forum brought together global political and business leaders to deliberate on the progress of Africa towards Agenda 2063, the AU’s timetable for transforming Africa into…

All 16 flagship programs of the government including the Free Senior High School are up for review. This is according to Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. This is one of the many decisions taken at a 3-day crunch cabinet meeting, held at Peduase Lodge to proffer solutions to the economic hardships in the country. The Ghana Cedi has experienced a sharp depreciation trading at 7.8 to a dollar. Fuel prices have also shot up affecting transport fares and the cost of general goods and services. Analysts as well as the opposition NDC, have urged the government to review the Free…

A joint operation by personnel from the Police Intelligence and Operations Units in the Volta Region has led to the arrest of 12 female commercial sex workers operating within the Ho Municipality on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Their arrest follows reports that commercial sex activities within the Municipality are a precursor to many other criminal activities such as break-ins, robberies, and the recent incidents of murder within the Municipality. The suspects whose ages range from 20 to 35 include 11 foreigners and a Ghanaian. They are; Flourish Sampson 25, Gifty Blessing 26, Gloria John 25, Blessing Sunday 23, Sonia Asare…

Kpando Heart of Lions will trek to Oda to take on Kotoku Royals on Match Day 18 of the Division One League on Sunday. Heart of Lions have had a steady rise in the second half of the season after recording two wins, one defeat in their last three matches – climbing to the 4th spot with 33 points, two points behind leaders Tema Youth. Malik Owiah scored a classic goal to give them a vital 1-0 away win against Vision FC at the Theatre of Dreams to move to the 4th spot while Kotoku Royals crashed to a 2-0 loss to…

All roads lead to the Coronation Park where Brong Ahafo United clash with leaders Tamale City on Match Day 18 of the Division One League. The latter toppled Nsoatreman FC 1-0 to move back with 36 points. Bismark Asare scored the match winner in the 54th minute as he latched on to a pass from the right wing to slot home. Tamale City are tied on points with Nsoatreman FC – 36 points and must work off their socks to win on the road. Brong Ahafo United are 7th in the League table with 23 points – 13 points behind their guests…