The Eastern Regional Education Directorate has banned the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages and fizzy drinks in schools. The decision follows a staggering revelation of health consequences among schoolchildren. Speaking to Starr FM on the sidelines of a joint press conference by the Eastern Regional Education and Health Directorates on Wednesday …
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Al Nassr president behind Ronaldo’s signing resigns
The Al-Nassr executive who helped broker the deal to bring Cristiano to the Saudi club has resigned amid a poor season, according to a report. WHAT HAPPENED? According to a report from the Saudi Gazette, Al-Nassr club president Musalli Al-Muammar, who oversaw the signing of Ronaldo earlier in the season, …
Read More »Great Olympics beat Asante Kotoko 2-0 to end winless run in GPL
Great Olympics ended their winless run in the Ghana Premier League with an impressive 2-0 victory over defending champions Asante Kotoko at Sogakope. The Greater Accra Landlords put on a brilliant performance to secure the win at their adopted match venue. Kotoko had an early chance in the 7th minute …
Read More »Massive changes to hit Asante Kotoko board, management committee
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu is reportedly considering making some major changes to the board as well management of Kumasi Asante Kotoko. According to a report by Asempa FM, these changes could see a merger of the board and management of the club. The report states that the life patron …
Read More »School feeding caterers declare nationwide strike over unpaid arrears
Caterers under the School Feeding Programme have declared a nationwide strike following the government’s failure to pay them their arrears and increase the amount per child. The aggrieved caterers drawn from various regions across the country who converged in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi stressed that laying down their tools …
Read More »It’s ‘unacceptable’ to complain about NHIS; resign – Mahama to Health Minister
Former President John Dramani Mahama is calling for the resignation of the Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang-Manu over the challenges associated with the smooth implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Mr Agyemang-Manu, recently complained about the return of the ‘Cash and Carry’ system in most health facilities across the …
Read More »Signs you may notice if you have blood clots in your kidney
Blood clots are a gel-like gathering of blood that grows in your veins or arteries when blood changes from liquid to partially solid. Clotting is an ideal function that prevents your body from bleeding in excess when you get hurt. Nevertheless, blood clots that develop in some places and do …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan ready to help boyhood club Liberty Professionals
Former Black Stars striker, Asamoah Gyan is ready to offer his services to his boyhood club, Liberty Professionals who are currently in the Division One League. Liberty Professionals, the club that used to be a talent hub for Ghana football, was relegated to division in the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season. The club according …
Read More »Why pull down La General Hospital without building a new one – Mahama asks Akufo-Addo
Former President John Dramani Mahama has questioned the thought that went into President Nana Akufo-Addo’s decision to demolish what was a fully-fledged La General Hospital serving the La and surrounding communities in the Greater Accra. The hospital, which was upgraded from a Polyclinic into a General Hospital by President Mahama to expand …
Read More »Danlad Ibrahim dropped as Asante Kotoko name line-up to face Aduana Stars
Asante Kotoko deputy skipper, Danlad Ibrahim has been dropped to the bench as head coach Abdul Gazali names his line-up for the crucial tie against Aduana Stars. Danlad who has conceded 6 goals in five games has seen his place taken by Frederick Asare for tonight’s fixture at the Baba …
Read More »Former Man United defender Wes Brown declared bankrupt after divorce
Former Manchester United defender, Wes Brown, has been declared bankrupt a year after divorce. According to the UK newspaper The Mirror, HM Revenue and Customs filed a bankruptcy petition against the 43-year-old on February 27, 2023. The report further indicates that High Court endorsed the petition on April 12 before …
Read More »Tugha Rolla – Win (Prod. By Ipappi)
Talented Ghanaian singer Tugha Rolla bounces back with a brand new single, ”Win.” The singer has always been on the note of giving fans the best out of the best when it comes to music. Hope is all we need and yes he has got some spices to speed up …
Read More »Asante Kotoko confirm owing players two months’ salary
Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko’s Brands and Communications Manager, David Obeng Nyarko, confirmed owing its playing staff two months’ salary. David Obeng Nyarko clarified the situation in an interview with Sompa FM, a local radio station. While refuting media reports that the club owed four months’ salary, Nyarko acknowledged …
Read More »Arsenal fans turn heat on Thomas Partey after ‘disgraceful’ performance against Southampton
Some Arsenal fans have lambasted Thomas Partey for a poor display in the club’s three-all draw against Southampton on Friday, April 21, 2023. A section of the fans has pinned the club’s recent struggle on the Ghanaian who has been sluggish in his last three games. Partey gave the ball away cheaply, …
Read More »UPSA student videoed whipping two others mercilessly dismissed
The female student of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), who was captured in viral videos bullying two other students with canes, has been dismissed from the school. The dismissed student, Mabel Teye-Nomo, is said to have gone on the rampage over claims that the other students had gossiped …
Read More »Coach Kwasi Appiah in talks with two foreign clubs despite offer from Kotoko
Former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah is weighing up proposals from two foreign clubs who have expressed interest in appointing him as head coach. The former Black Stars coach has been approached by Asante Kotoko to appoint him as the next coach following the dismissal of Seydou Zerbo. Kwasi Appiah confirmed the talks …
Read More »Ghanaian footballers who have lost their Twitter verifications
All active former and current Ghanaian footballers on Twitter have lost their verification as Twitter get rid of legacy verification. This comes after a purge of the checkmarks began on Thursday Thursday, April 20, 2023, to remove all blue check marks of users who have not subscribed to Twitter Blue. …
Read More »Tears flow as mortal remains of sports commentator Sarfo Abrebrese arrive in Ghana
Family members and sympathizers wept as the mortal remains of late sports commentator, Lawyer Sarfo Abrebrese arrived at the Aviance Cargo village for a short ceremony on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Abrebrese passed away in his sleep on March 9th in the United States of America, where he had been …
Read More »MoH denies reports of plans to halt Zipline delivery service
The Ministry of Health has denied claims that it has plans to halt Zipline drone delivery services. The denial comes on the back of reports in some sections of the media that the Helth Minister, Kweku Agyemang-Manu during a meeting with management of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Tuesday, …
Read More »Asante Kotoko to appoint Kwasi Appiah as head coach – Reports
Asante Kotoko are reportedly considering the appointment of James Kwasi Appiah as head coach. Reports in the media claim that the former Al-Khartoum gaffer is set for his second spell at the club with talks advanced. Kwasi Appiah is often referred to as someone who bares the Kotoko DNA having played and coached …
Read More »Hearts of Oak get Togbe Afede’s greenlight to name Prosper Ogum as head coach – Reports
Accra Hearts of Oak are set to appoint former Asante Kotoko manager, Prosper Ogum Narteh as a new manager. According to reports, Hearts’ Executive Board Chairman Togbe Afede XIV has approved the appointment following a meeting. If his appointment materialise, Ogum will become the third manager the club has appointed …
Read More »Saudi lawyer calls for deportation of Cristiano Ronaldo for holding manhood in protest
Lawyer Nouf, a Saudi Arabia lawyer has demanded the deportation of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo following the player’s insulting gesture during Al-Nassr’s defeat to Al-Ittihad on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Ronaldo, while leaving the pitch after the disappointing defeat, grabbed his crotch in response to fans who taunted him by …
Read More »Why Michael Essien is ‘bitter’ about Ghana
Former Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien’s ‘not interested’ response to whether he will consider working for Ghana as a manager has rekindled the narrative about him being bitter about the nation. Essien seldom involves himself in national team activities, especially the Black Stars, aside sending well wishes prior to games …
Read More »I no longer use NHIS card; I pay when I go to hospital – Health Minister laments
Minister of Health, Kweku Agyemang Manu has revealed that he pays cash whenever he visits the hospital despite being on the National Health Insurance Scheme. He mentioned specifically that visits to the Ridge Hospital and the University of Ghana Medical Center (UGMC) have seen him pay cash after receiving the …
Read More »FIFA looks back at Ghana’s impressive World Cup campaign in 2010
World football governing body, FIFA has in a post on social media thrown back to Ghana’s outstanding campaign at the 2010 World Cup. At the tournament hosted in South Africa, the Black Stars did very well and caught the eyes of the entire world. Having sailed through the group stage, …
Read More »It looks like health insurance is not working – Health minister laments
The Minister of Health, Kweku Agyemang-Manu, has accused some service providers under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) of frustrating the scheme. According to him, ordinary Ghanaians are charged monies by health facilities for essential services they have already paid for under the scheme. He added that those who are …
Read More »How Bayern Munich players treated Sadio Mane after he punched Leroy Sane
Bayern Munich players have distanced themselves from Senegalese international, Sadio Mane after his altercation with teammate Leroy Sane at the Etihad Stadium, Sky Sports has reported. Sadio Mane allegedly punched Leroy Sane on the lip during an altercation after Bayern Munich’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg …
Read More »Why Sammy Kuffour resigned from Black Stars management committee
Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum has confirmed the resignation of Samuel Osei Kuffour as a member of the Black Stars management committee. Henry Asante Twum revealed that the Bayern Munich legend tendered in his resignation before the 2023 African Cup of Nations doubleheader qualifiers against Angola. “It’s true that Sammy …
Read More »Heavy rainstorm destroys classrooms at Dunkwa SHTS, students cry for support
More than seven classroom blocks of the Dunkwa Senior High Technical School (DSTS) have been destroyed after a heavy downpour at Dunkwa in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality. The devastating situation has left the students and teachers with no other option but to study in uncompleted buildings on campus. A …
Read More »How Cold Water Showers Affect A Person With High Blood Pressure
The debate about whether cold or hot showers are better for one’s health has been going on for quite some time. Some people think that taking a bath in cold water causes either beneficial or bad effects to the body. However, how a cold shower might influence someone who already …
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