The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has urged Premier League Club representatives to apply the knowledge gained from the FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management workshop, which concluded on Wednesday March 5, 2025. The President made the remarks when he closed the two-day workshop, organised for top Ghana Premier League Executives and supported by the world governing body, FIFA, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) in Prampram. President Simeon-Okraku also expressed his gratitude to FIFA for supporting the Football Association’s efforts to enhance football development, while urging the club representatives to apply the knowledge…
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The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has inaugurated a 17-member ministerial committee tasked with revitalizing the region’s declining film industry, popularly known as Kumawood. With Kumawood facing a downturn in recent years, the committee has been charged with developing a strategic framework to rejuvenate the industry and create sustainable employment opportunities for industry players. The committee comprises representatives from various sectors of the film industry, including veteran actors Oheneyere Mercy Asiedu and Bill Asamoah. It will be chaired by Bishop Ofori-Adu. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, March 4, Dr. Amoakohene urged the members to remain united and…
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to paying modest allowances to Assemblymen and women, a promise he made during his campaign. “I did promise to pay modest allowances to our Assemblymen and women. I am committed to that promise,” President Mahama said while delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament last Thursday. President Mahama noted that decentralisation had been at the heart of the country’s governance system, yet key players in the process such as Assemblymen and women often faced neglect and inadequate compensation. Election of MMDCEs The President also reaffirmed his commitment to…
The Electronic Money Issuers (EMIs) Chamber of Ghana has condemned the recent wave of violent attacks targeting mobile money agents across the country. In a press release, the Chamber expressed its deepest condolences to the families of agents who have lost their lives and called for urgent measures to protect these essential workers in Ghana’s financial ecosystem. The Chamber highlighted the critical role mobile money agents play in facilitating secure and accessible financial transactions for millions of Ghanaians. However, the alarming rise in attacks on these agents has raised serious concerns about their safety and the stability of the financial…
The Minority in Parliament has rejected claims by President John Dramani Mahama that his administration resolved the power crisis, popularly known as “dumsor,” in 2016. Addressing the press on Monday, March 3, former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam called on President Mahama to release a load-shedding timetable as parts of the country continue to experience intermittent electricity supply. President Mahama, in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term, attributed the current challenges to a huge debt in the energy sector. However, Dr. Amin Adam dismissed this assertion, arguing that the previous administration, under Nana Addo…
In an active attempt to bolster the Ghana women’s national team, Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren embarked on a far-reaching player scouting mission in Europe. With international friendlies and Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) around the corner, this move represents the resolve towards talent scouting and nurturing for the coveted tournament. Coach Kim’s journey began in Sweden, where he had the ringside experience of the brilliance of former Black Princesses star Sharon Sampson. Pitea IF player Sharon showed her worth during a must-win Swedish Cup tie against Alingsas IF, making a vital contribution toward guiding her team…
Madam Cecilia Atootaga, the mother of embattled Hiplife musician Okomfo Kwadee, has publicly refuted allegations that she is responsible for her son’s prolonged struggles and has been preventing his colleagues from offering assistance. Speaking on UTV’s United Showbiz over the weekend, she pleaded with the public to stop spreading falsehoods about her role in her son’s situation. According to Madam Atootaga, these allegations were propagated by Hammer Nti, who has been overseeing Kwadee’s welfare in recent times. She revealed that she had initially wanted fellow musician-turned-evangelist, Lord Kenya, to take charge of Kwadee’s rehabilitation, believing he was well-suited to help…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has stated that there is no justification for dismissing employees who were legally hired prior to the transition. “If you were employed before the transition, then you’re fine,” he confirmed. Consequently, he has assured President Mahama that no one in his ministry will be let go. He explained on Joy FM that, in his ministry, he has thoroughly reviewed the records and found that the new employees obtained financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance in July, and there was a budget allocation that year to hire staff. “…
President John Dramani Mahama has shared details of his interactions with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia after the recent general elections. During his fellowship with clergy in Kumasi on Sunday, March 2, President Mahama revealed that he never expected the election results to turn out in his favour as they did. He had anticipated that it would take at least three days for the official results to be announced. Surprise To his surprise, the day after the election, he was awakened to a call that his brother, the NPP presidential candidate, Dr Bawumia wanted to speak with him. Mahama…
Daniel Yaw Domelevo, the former Auditor General, has criticized the government for its involvement in the construction of the Hajj Village. He specifically targeted the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, for his assertion that taxpayer money is not being used for the project. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Kwakye Ofosu stated, “FACT: The Hajj Village is primarily an airport terminal building for check-in and pilgrim facilitation, owned and being built by the Ghana Airport Company. Not a pesewa of taxpayers’ money is involved.” Dismissal However, Domelevo dismissed his claims. In a post on his social media platforms,…