President Kurt Okraku has extended his visit to the Black Princesses, who joined camp on Monday at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence to begin preparations for their next assignment. Addressing the players and technical staff, Okraku thanked them for their efforts in raising the standard of women’s football in Ghana and encouraged them to remain united and determined. “This camp is part of the journey toward building a solid team. Keep your focus and know that the GFA stands firmly behind you,” he said. The Princesses’ call-up includes some of the most promising young talents from the domestic league,…
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The Ghana Police Service says the two female victims involved in the recent kidnapping case were deceived through an online romance scam and later abducted in Nigeria. The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau (NSB) and the Nigeria Police Force, successfully rescued the two female victims who were kidnapped and featured in a viral video. The chilling footage, which captured the victims in distress, had sparked widespread public outrage and concern. In a joint operation, eight suspects were apprehended in connection with the kidnapping, with arrests made in both Ghana and Nigeria. The suspects were located…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana’s economic recovery is now underway, thanks to the leadership of the new management at the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Matilda Asante-Asiedu as the Second Deputy Governor of the BoG on Friday, May 2, the President highlighted that the current administration inherited a weakened economy from the previous government. He credited the ongoing recovery to decisive actions and renewed leadership at the central bank. Mahama encouraged the newly sworn-in deputy governor to remain focused and committed to the necessary reforms to stabilize the economy. “I am pleased…
United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, has revealed that she is “getting ready to leave Ghana”. The American Diplomat who is completing her three-year tour of duty in Ghana will soon be replaced, although it remains unclear what her next Assignment at the Department of State will be, given her immense 36-year diplomatic career. According to the United States Embassy in Ghana, Ambassador Palmer, before assuming her post in April 2022, served as acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources at the Department of State, overseeing U.S. foreign policy engagement at the critical intersection of our energy, climate and…
A caterer under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), Naa Humu Boateng, has debunked claims that meals served to schoolchildren are tasteless, insisting the real issue lies in the limited quantity due to inadequate funding. “Our food is not tasteless, but the quantity is small. In terms of protein, sometimes we use beans, and beans has protein. And we do not cook raw rice, we add vegetables, and there is nutrition in the vegetables,” she said. Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Friday, May 2, she lamented the financial constraints affecting meal preparation, noting that the stipend provided per child…
Financial losses from online blackmail and sextortion in Ghana have surged to GH¢499,044 in the first four months of 2025, according to data from the Cyber Security Authority (CSA). This marks a significant jump from the GH¢103,663 recorded during the same period in 2024, highlighting the growing economic impact of increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. The CSA’s latest public alert noted a slight increase in reported cases between January and April 2025 compared to the 155 cases documented in the same timeframe last year. The perpetrators typically use fake social media accounts, often featuring attractive profile images, to lure victims into romantic…
Ghana’s upstream petroleum industry recorded a remarkable 181 percent surge in investment, rising from US$32 million in 2023 to US$90 million in 2024, largely driven by ENI’s Cape Three Points operations. This is highlighted in the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) 2024 Annual Report. According to the report, exploration investment in Block 4 soared from US$9 million to US$69 million. However, overall development investments declined by 21.6 percent, falling from US$1.25 billion in 2023 to US$0.98 billion in 2024, mainly due to a significant reduction in Tullow’s drilling activities in the Jubilee Field, where spending dropped from US$631 million…
Ghanaian TikToker Ananzo Eugene Jnr, also known as Washing Bay Promoter, is receiving widespread attention for his rendition of Davido’s new song ‘With You’ featuring Omah Lay. Known for his comedic and joyful music covers, Ananzo shared a video of himself singing the track in his signature style, which quickly gained traction across social media. The gesture has sparked excitement and praise on social media, with many commending Davido for recognizing and rewarding creativity.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially unveiled the Black Satellites squad for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, less than 24 hours before the team’s opening fixture against DR Congo. The delayed announcement sparked criticism from fans and journalists, who had pressed the GFA for transparency regarding player selection ahead of the prestigious continental tournament. The 26-man squad features a blend of domestic and foreign-based talent, including promising forward Jerry Afriyie, who plays for CD Lugo in Spain, and attacking midfielder Abdul Aziz Issah of FC Barcelona B. Also named is Dreams FC striker Aziz Musibau,…
President John Mahama has elevated Edmond Kombat as the Acting Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), replacing Dr. Yusif Sulemana. The announcement was confirmed in a statement issued by TOR’s Corporate Affairs Directorate on Thursday, May 2, 2025. Edmond Kombat, who has served as Deputy Managing Director since February 2025, brings a wealth of experience in the energy sector to the helm of Ghana’s premier refinery. His professional background spans various leadership roles, including work at the Ministry of Energy, the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST), and TOR. He is also noted as a co-founder of…