Chelsea legend Michael Essien has opened up about his decision to pursue coaching after retiring from professional football in 2020. In an interview with DW, the former Ghana international expressed his passion for the game and his desire to work with players on the pitch. “I’m doing my badges because I love being around the […]

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has underscored the need for parliaments to share experiences and learn from each other to enhance governance, sustain the confidence of the electorate in their elected representatives, and improve parliamentary democracy. He was speaking at Westminster at the CPA Branch office of the House of Commons, London, […]

Former Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien believes that footballers who were active during his playing days will eventually emerge as excellent coaches if they take that step in their profession after retirement. Essien, who was a crucial player for Chelsea, has turned his attention to coaching, having received his UEFA A and UEFA Elite Youth […]

Former President John Dramani Mahama has accused the Akufo-Addo-led government of destroying the cocoa sector of the Ghanaian economy. Mr Mahama indicated that cocoa farmers used to be paid instantly during the era of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) whenever they sold their cocoa. But, he said, it now takes the farmers three months to […]

Gideon Danquah, a 25-year-old orphan, founded the MVP Academy in Obuasi, a significant mining town in Ghana. With a passion for football and a desire to make a positive impact, Danquah established the academy to provide opportunities for young people to achieve their dreams. The academy aims to guide approximately 70 youngsters towards reaching the […]

Outspoken popular Ghanaian preacher, Prophet Nicholas Osei better known as Kumchacha has condemned the actions of his fellow religious leaders who encourage worldly people to give their funds to the church but rebuke their choice of songs. In a recent interview on UTV, the prophet asked why preachers criticize their members for playing secular music when […]

 The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has been petitioned to investigate government officials for their alleged involvement in illegal small scale mining (Galamsey). The petition dated 25th April 2023, filed by South Dayi Member of Parliament, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, which was authored by his counsel, Nii Kpakpo

Black Stars captain Andre Ayew says talent is the main prerequisite to winning a FIFA U-20 World Cup. The former Olympique Marseille player led a host of young talented players as captain to win Ghana and Africa’s first U-20 World Cup in 2009 with the Black Satellites after beating their Brazillian counterparts on penalty shootouts […]

The Akufo-Addo administration has destroyed the Ghanaian economy therefore, Ghanaians must punish the governing party in the 2024 general elections, Builsa South Member of Parliament Dr Clement Apaak has said. In the view of Dr Apaak, the current government can best be described “as the worse tragedy ever to befall our nation.” “This government has […]

Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD Ghana) Professor H Kwasi Prempeh has said illegal small scale mining (Galamsey) is a whole value chain business that involves equipment leasing and legal services. He said the practice also involves security and police protection, media, regulatory and political cover. “Pay attention,” he wrote on […]

Renowned Ghanaian gospel artist, Obaapa Christy has spoken out about the challenges of being a performer in the music industry, revealing that she charges for her performances due to the expenses involved in getting ready for shows. Speaking in a recent interview, the award-winning singer explained that the cost of makeup and costumes alone can […]

The Government of Ghana has commenced discussions with the Global Legal Entity Identification Foundation (GLEIF) to allow identity verification of Ghanaian businesses globally, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said. This follows the successful roll-out and acceptance of the Ghana Card as the single source of identity for Ghanaians and persons living in Ghana, the […]

Ghanaian actress Nana Ama Mcbrown has made a generous donation to the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, Sheik Abdul Mumin Harun and the Muslim community in Kumasi in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan. Known for her history of philanthropy and community service, the actress and Onua TV host donated food […]

A member of the legal team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Edudzi Kudzo Tameklo, has descended heavily on the government, asking leader Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to address the nation and apologise for the failure in fighting illegal mining. Lawyer Tameklo stressed that the content of the Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng report only shows

Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is demanding a national probe into the revealing issues in the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) report leaked last week. The report on the operations of the Committee from 2017, when it was inaugurated, to January, 2021, when it was dissolved, cites several government officials in illegal mining. […]

The Individual Bond Holders Association of Ghana (IBHAG) says one of the conveners of its counterpart, Ghana Individual Bondholders’ Forum (IBF) appears to be an appendage of the Ministry of Finance. The Association said Senyo Hosi has been doing the bidding of the Ministry contrary to the collective position of individual bondholders against government’s proposals […]

The Individual Bond Holders Association of Ghana (IBHAG) has written to the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to recuse itself from deliberations of the Technical Committee set up to address concerns regarding domestic bonds in government’s debt restructuring efforts. The Association said its decision has become necessary “as deliberations so far seem not to serve […]

The police have arrested Kwame Ato Asare, popularly known as Kwame Ani, after a month of leading an attack on a police patrol team in Axim in the Western Region. Kwame Ani, who has been on the police radar as the prime suspect, went into hiding following the incident. He was, however, granting interviews in […]

A ceasefire in Sudan so far appears to be holding after taking effect at midnight (22:00 GMT on Monday). It is at least the third suspension of fighting since violence erupted this month, but the others did not hold. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the 72-hour pause in fighting had been agreed between […]