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In the upcoming 13th African Games Male Football Competition, Ghana’s national under-20 football team, the Black Satellites, will face formidable opponents in Group A. The draw has pitted them against Benin, Congo, and The Gambia in a challenging group stage. Scheduled to kick off in Accra from March 8–23, 2024, …

Osahene Owusu Ntow IV, the Krontihene of the Anum traditional area, has labeled Vice President Bawumia as a ‘conman,’ accusing him of deceptive tactics that swayed public opinion during the 2016 elections. The traditional leader, who initially supported the New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressed his disillusionment with the Vice President’s …

Renowned New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has raised concerns about the party’s communication strategy, citing a lack of recognition for its accomplishments during an appearance on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday, January 31, 2023. Despite having retired from domestic politics, Mr. Otchere-Darko emphasized his disappointment with …

The Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, has confirmed that he has been working without a contract for the past two years after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65. The revelation came during a session with the Public Account Committee, where concerns were raised …

In a shocking revelation at the Gauteng High Court, lead investigator Bongani Gininda stated that South African gospel singer Kelly Khumalo is accused of ordering the murder of her then-boyfriend, football star Senzo Meyiwa. Meyiwa was fatally shot in 2014 while attempting to protect Khumalo from armed robbers. The trial, …

In a recent statement, renowned media figure Abeiku Santana has issued a cautionary message, urging individuals to limit their time spent on social media engaging in unproductive activities. Santana emphasized that spending up to three hours on social media, particularly watching humor-oriented content, without any constructive purpose could hinder personal …

  In a recent development, the High Court has handed down convictions to six individuals accused of conspiracy to commit high treason and committing high treason. Notably, Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Agordzo, Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, and another junior military officer, Corporal Seidu Abubakar, were acquitted. The six convicted …

Renowned Ghanaian musician, Rex Omar (Rex Kwame Owusu Marfo), and his family are preparing to commemorate the one-week observance for his late mother, Madam Grace Adwoa Duodowaa, also known as O’Gray. The event is scheduled to take place this Saturday, January 27, 2024, at The Page, situated off the Kaneshie-Mallam …

Ghana’s head coach, Chris Hughton, has openly accepted blame for the underwhelming performance of the Black Stars in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Despite high expectations, Ghana failed to secure a victory in any of their three group matches, currently holding the third position with just two …

Ayinga Abagre Yakubu, the District Chief Executive of Binduri local assembly, has emphasized the difficulty in establishing a direct connection between the recent killings in the district and the longstanding conflict in Bawku. The incident unfolded when unknown assailants brutally attacked a group of traders en route from Bawku to …