Samuel Aggrey, popularly referred to as Obour, a Ghanaian supporter famous for carrying a pot to Black Stars matches, has suggested that the Ayew brothers and Lawrence Ati-Zigi retire from Black Stars. He asserted that Dede Ayew and Jordan Ayew have passed their prime, especially Dede, and therefore must either …
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Michael Essien open to Black Stars assistant coach role – Report
Former Ghanaian football star, Michael Essien, is reportedly open to the assistant coach role of the Black Stars. Essien who currently holds the position of assistant coach at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, recently acquired his UEFA ‘A’ coaching license. According to sportsworldGhana, the 41-year-old is enthusiastic about joining the next …
Read More »South Africa’s 2024 general elections will be held on May 29, says presidency
South Africa will go to the seventh democratic general elections on May 29. The presidency announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in accordance with the constitution and the Electoral Act, determined May 29 as the date for the 2024 general national and provincial elections. Ramaphosa consulted the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) …
Read More »Offuman youth demands justice for the death of 25yr old man
Information reaching the news desk of Ghanaweb.mobi from Offuman in the Techiman North District of the Bono East Region has it that, a 25-year-old young man, John Daizy has been shot dead. According to our source, the unfortunate incident happened during a funeral at Jema in the Kintampo South District …
Read More »SDA welcomes EC’s decision to consider changing election date
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Ghana has welcomed the decision by the Electoral Commission to consider changing the national election date from December 7 to a working day in November starting from 2028. The Church had advocated a change of date aimed at addressing the conflict between the December 7, 2024, national …
Read More »Why Abedi Ayew was called ‘Africa Maradona’ despite Pele tag – Popular historian reveals
Popular Ghanaian historian, Yaw Anokye Frimpong, has revealed why Ghanaian football icon Abedi Ayew Pele also had the nickname ‘Africa Maradona’. During his prime, Abedi earned numerous nicknames for his distinct and effective football skills, including dribbling, scoring and passing. One of the few people who had the chance to …
Read More »Here’s why interest rates are still high in Ghana
Apart from the high cost of doing business in Ghana, another major challenge the business community faces is the high interest rates on loans acquired from financial institutions. Despite bemoaning how this particular problem – high interest rates – keeps having dire consequences on their business, the government has done …
Read More »Tap n’ Go ticketing system can never work as ‘trotro’ – GPRTU
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has rubbished assertions by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia that the newly introduced automated transport ticketing system “Tap n’ Go” will eventually be rolled out on intra-city transport minivans popularly known as ‘trotro’ Speaking at the launch of the Tap n’ Go app, …
Read More »Parliament faces potential power disconnection over GH₵23m ECG debt
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding debt exceeding GH₵23 million. This potential action is part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative which aims to recover unpaid debts from various customers. The …
Read More »Majority leadership change false – Joewise
The Majority caucus in Parliament has unequivocally refuted speculations regarding potential changes to its leadership, asserting its commitment to maintaining stability and unity within its ranks. Joseph Osei Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, popularly known as Joewise, addressed concerns surrounding purported shifts …
Read More »Did we ever complain that Bawumia is a disgrace to us? – Bernard Mornah slams Fifi Kwetey
The former Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has taken a swipe at the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for saying that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a disgrace to the people of the northern part of Ghana. Speaking in an interview on UTV on Monday, …
Read More »Leave Afrobeats for Nigerians, focus on Highlife – Appietus to Ghanaian creatives
Renowned sound engineer and music producer, Appietus, has advised Ghanaian acts to stop trying to compete with Nigerians in the Afrobeats genre and rather focus on Highlife. According to him, Afrobeats is mostly associated with Nigeria, and names like Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Asake, and Temz are the top Afrobeats …
Read More »‘I am pregnant’ – Rashida Black Beauty after alleged sexual encounter with Ghanaian pastor
Ghanaian internet sensation, Rashida Black Beauty has claimed that she is pregnant for Prophet Prince Elisha Osei Kofi. In the past, the popular socialite alleged that the Ghanaian prophet coerced her and engaged in a sexual relationship under the guise of supporting her dream of becoming a fashion designer. Rashida, …
Read More »Does Shatta Wale expect the media to promote his album after insulting us? – Nana Romeo
Media personality, Nana Romeo has questioned Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, over his decision to use the media to promote his newly released “Konekt” music album. According to him, Shatta Wale sometime ago disrespected the media by claiming that he does not need the media to flourish in his music career. He questioned Shatta Wale’s …
Read More »Big Twins Cultural Music and Dance Ensemble Shine at Afro Root Carnival in Brazil
The Big Twins Cultural Music and Dance Ensemble, led by the talented twins Mohammed Fuseini, recently dazzled audiences at the Reconnecting Afro Root Carnival in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil this February. The ensemble, comprising 25 members and their dedicated manager Mohammed Shaban, was part of a grand cultural celebration under the …
Read More »NDC Will Lose, If They Maintain John Mahama As Flag-bearer”- Apostle
NDC Will Lose, If They Maintain John Mahama As Flag-bearer”- Apostle He said, according to the three times prophecy which God gave him, the National Democratic Congress will stay in opposition if John Dramani Mahama leads the party. Concurrently, the general overseer for the Soldiers of Christ,Prayer group of all …
Read More »Ghana is not safe with this level of propaganda – Atta Akyea tells NDC
The Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, has advised the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) not to make divisive statements in its pursuit of political power. His comment is in response to the NDC’s National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi who has vowed that a …
Read More »Joyce Aryee, Frema, Hawa, others: Meet the 7 women on Bawumia’s 2024 campaign team
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on February 19, 2024, announced its national campaign team for the 2024 general elections. The extensive list was prepared and presented by the flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and subsequently accepted by the National Council at a meeting at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. According to the list sighted …
Read More »Man admits to rape, murder of US tourist in Germany
A US man has confessed to raping and killing a fellow American tourist near Germany’s famed Neuschwanstein Castle last June. Troy Philipp B faces several charges, including one count of murder over a 21-year-old woman’s death, and attempted murder of the victim’s friend, a 22-year-old woman. The 31-year also admitted …
Read More »Nigeria’s unemployment rate rose by 0.8% in third quarter of 2023
A new report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria’s unemployment rate increased significantly in the third quarter of 2023, rising by 0.8% from Q2 2023. According to NBS, the country’s unemployment rate rose sharply from the 4.2% recorded in Q2 2023 to 5.0% …
Read More »Wife of Haiti’s assassinated president indicted in his killing
A judge in Haiti investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse indicted his widow, Martine Moïse, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the former chief of Haiti’s National Police, Léon Charles, among others in his killing. Dozens of suspects were indicted in the 122-page report issued by Walther Wesser …
Read More »Watch arrival of Akufo-Addo, Wontumi at Alisa Hotel for Bawumia campaign unveiling
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was in attendance at the Alisa Hotel on Monday, February 19, 2024, when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Executive Council met. The body convened to receive the campaign team for the 2024 elections. Akufo-Addo arrived at the premises amid heavy security detail. His car …
Read More »Police Service disassociate itself from DCOP Waabu’s election security comment
The Ghana Police Service has distanced itself from comments made by a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Gabriel Prince Waabu on election security. Speaking on Joy News, DCOP Waabu indicated that the service treats every constituency as a hotspot. DCOP Waabu also emphasised that the police have implemented various structures …
Read More »Fuel prices may rise for next 2 to 3 months – Duncan Amoah
Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah has hinted that prices of petroleum products may continue to rise for the next two to three months. Oil Marketing companies over the weekend made upward adjustments to the prices of fuel at the pumps by between 3% to …
Read More »No military, Ghana as a hotspot – Police chief on 2024 election security preps
A Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Prince Gabriel Waabu has made some big disclosures about security arrangements for the 2024 general elections. During an appearance on Joynews’ Election Headquarters unveiling event in Accra, DCOP Waabu spoke about how deployments will be made and the issue of hotspots. On deployments, he …
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