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Mohamed Diomande Declines Ghana Call-Up, Seeks Time to Decide International Future

Mohamed Diomande has declined Ghana’s call-up for the upcoming friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda, citing the need for more time to decide on his international future. Born in Ivory Coast, Diomande previously played for the Right to Dream academy in Ghana before moving to Europe to join FC Nordsjaelland. …

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Brazilian Footballer Robinho to Serve 9-Year Prison Sentence for Rape

Former Manchester City and AC Milan footballer Robinho has been mandated by a Brazilian court to serve a nine-year prison sentence for his involvement in a group sexual assault in 2013. The decision comes after an Italian court sentenced him to the same prison term in 2017 for the same …

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GES Urges Headteachers to Keep Schools Open Amidst Teacher Strike

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive to headteachers of junior and senior high schools to maintain school operations and ensure the safety of students, despite an ongoing strike by three teacher unions. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and …

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Mohamed Kudus Out of Ghana Squad for Nigeria, Uganda Friendlies Due to Injury

Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, will be missing the talents of midfielder Mohamed Kudus for their upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda. Kudus, a key player for West Ham, has been sidelined due to a shoulder issue, forcing him to withdraw from contention for the matches. Initially included …

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Government Plans to Introduce Law to Regulate Organ Donations in Ghana

The Ghanaian government has announced its intention to implement a law allowing organ donations by the end of this year. Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare, the Presidential Advisor on Health, highlighted that the legislation will oversee organ transplants and related procedures. The decision to introduce this law comes as a response …

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One Person Arrested in Connection With the Murder of Christopher Adu Boahen

In relation to the tragic death of Dr. Christopher Adu Boahen, the son of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential candidate Professor Adu Boahen, the police have taken a significant step forward by apprehending a suspect. According to a statement released by the authorities on Tuesday, they were alerted by …

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IMF Urges Inclusive Society Amid Ghana’s Anti-Gay Legislation Controversy

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has stressed the significance of inclusivity following Ghana’s Parliament’s approval of the anti-gay bill. During an interview on Citi TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle, Georgieva underscored the need for all Ghanaians to participate fully in the …

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I Have Seen What Has Been Done in Dubai, I Want to Dredge to Get a Sea in the Ashanti Region – Nana

Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Freedom Jacob Caesar or Cheddar, a prominent figure in Ghana’s business landscape and leader of The New Force Movement, has unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at transforming Ghana’s transportation infrastructure. During an interview with Kojo Marfo on Abusua 96.5 FM in Kumasi, Bediako outlined …

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Black Princesses Secure Semifinal Spot with Victory Over Tanzania

In the African Games Women’s football event, the Black Princesses sealed their spot in the semifinals by defeating Tanzania 2-1 at Cape Coast Stadium on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The game kicked off with Tanzania dominating possession, frustrating the Black Princesses who struggled to maintain their composure. Despite this, Tanzania …

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Three Remanded for Attacking Firefighters at Kumasi’s Racecourse Market

Three individuals have been remanded by the Kwadaso Circuit Court for allegedly assaulting firefighters during a fire incident at Kumasi’s Racecourse Market. The accused, identified as Solomon Anaba (18), Akongoli Adoko (18), and Lamamia Ishmael (21), all laborers, faced charges of conspiring to assault a public officer and assaulting a …

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