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The Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, has emphasized the need for a more effective approach to maintaining sports facilities in the country. Speaking at the unveiling of the University of Ghana’s sports facilities on Friday, March 1st, 2024, he highlighted that the construction of modern sports facilities …

In a momentous ceremony, Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, unveiled the University of Ghana (UG) Sports Stadium as the primary venue for the 13th African Games (AG) yesterday. The stadium, boasting a capacity of 10,000 spectators and equipped with a state-of-the-art Mundo track for athletics alongside warm-up tracks, …

Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, has emphasized that incarcerating individuals based on their sexual orientation will not eradicate homosexuality. He expressed concern that such measures could potentially exacerbate such activities. Parliament passed the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill, commonly referred to …

Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has been banned from football for four years due to doping. The ban comes after Pogba tested positive for testosterone during an exam conducted in September 2023, following Juventus’ game against Udinese. Although Pogba did not play in the match, he was present on the bench. …

In a recent statement, Dan Botwe, the campaign chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), confidently predicted victory for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s flagbearer, in the upcoming December elections. Botwe, a former Local Government Minister, asserts that the NPP is well-positioned to assume governance and secure a majority vote …

In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Tuesday, February 27, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed optimism about Ghana’s future, stating that the country is overcoming its challenges and moving forward. He acknowledged the difficulties faced in the past but emphasized that Ghana is now on the path …

Representatives from the Chicago Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have recently visited the Executive Director, COP MYT Addo-Danguah, and the management team of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in Ghana. The visiting team consists of a Forensic Accountant and two Special Agents, who are …

The latest findings from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) shed light on the grim toll of road accidents in January 2024. According to the NRSA’s data, a total of 174 individuals tragically lost their lives in road accidents during this period. The report further reveals that there were 1,142 …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has voiced apprehension regarding the current severe weather conditions prevailing in the country. In an official statement, the GHS emphasized the significance of public awareness, especially among individuals grappling with ailments such as asthma and chronic respiratory disorders. The advisory urged vigilance in light of …

Afua Asantewaa, who recently attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon, has apologized to Ghanaians for the delay in revealing her record results. Following allegations that she knew the outcome of her attempt before the official announcement but did not disclose it, Asantewaa clarified that …