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U-20 AFCON: Ofei Calls for Improved Finishing from Black Satellites

May 4, 2025

Desmond Ofei, head coach of the Black Satellites, has emphasized the need for his team to enhance their finishing skills if they hope to advance from the fiercely competitive Group C at the TotalEnergies U-20 AFCON Egypt 2025. Following Ghana’s 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in their opening group match,...

Sammy Gyamfi Condemns NPP’s Hypocrisy Over Judicial Appointments

May 4, 2025

Sammy Gyamfi, the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has issued a sharp critique of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing the party of blatant hypocrisy regarding its objections to recent judicial appointments made by President John Dramani Mahama. Mr. Gyamfi characterized the NPP’s condemnation of Justice Senyo Gyamfi’s ascension to...

Gabon Restores Constitutional Governance as President Nguema Assumes Office

May 4, 2025

Gabon officially reinstated constitutional governance on Saturday, May 3, with the inauguration of President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, marking him as the fourth leader of the Central African nation. He is set to serve a seven-year term. The vibrant and historic inauguration ceremony took place at the Gabonese National Sports Stadium in Libreville, attended...

Edmond Kombat Takes the Helm as Acting MD of Tema Oil Refinery

May 3, 2025

President John Mahama has appointed Edmond B. Kombat as the Acting Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR). This decision follows the reassignment of Dr. Yussif Sulemana to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, as detailed in a letter dated Tuesday, April 29, 2025, signed by the President’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Callistus Mahama....

Bawumia Urges NPP Members to Foster Unity During Thank You Tour

May 3, 2025

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 Presidential Candidate, has urged party members to cultivate unity and respect in the wake of the party’s electoral loss. Speaking to party stakeholders in the Savannah Region on Saturday, May 3, 2025, during the NPP’s national Thank You Tour, Dr. Bawumia...

President Mahama Appoints Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as New Government Statistician

May 3, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has formally appointed Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as the new Government Statistician, entrusting him with the critical task of embedding reliable data and evidence into Ghana’s national development strategy. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Jubilee House in Accra and was graced by notable figures including the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel...

Chief Imam Offers Blessings for Ghana Olympic Committee Executives

May 3, 2025

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Sharabutu, has offered prayers and blessings for the newly elected executives of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) during a courtesy visit to his palace in Fadama, North Kaneshie, Greater Accra. Led by GOC President Richard Akpokavie, the delegation included First Vice President Mawuko Afadzinu, General Secretary Kassim Muniru, Treasurer...

Tetteh Quarshie Hospital Gets GH₵5.8m Dialysis Centre to Tackle Kidney Disease

May 2, 2025

A state of the art kidney dialysis centre valued at GH₵5.8 million was commissioned at the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital in Mampong last Friday. The facility, a collaborative effort between the Sustainable Health Education and Interventions (SHEILD), corporate giants, and individual sponsors, aims to transform end-stage renal failure management in the Eastern Region and beyond....

Sam George Urges Youth to Invest in Farming Instead of Betting

May 2, 2025

Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, has called on young people to steer clear of sports betting and consider investing in agriculture as a more rewarding alternative. In a recent statement, George highlighted the futility of betting, noting that while there may be occasional wins, the losses often outweigh any...

Kwabena Adu-Boahene Remanded in Custody for Seven Days by Accra High Court

May 2, 2025

Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, has been ordered to remain in custody for seven days by the Accra High Court. This decision allows the Attorney General’s office additional time to finalize witness statements related to the ongoing case against him. The court has scheduled Adu-Boahene’s next appearance for May 13,...