Author Archives: larryehu

Fuel prices up but Minister of State says G4O policy has helped

Fuel prices have seen upward adjustments at the pumps barely 24 hours after the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, presented government’s mid-year budget review. A visit to the pumps by 3news.com on Tuesday, August 1 showed that Petrol and Diesel are selling at GH¢12.95 per litre from the previous GH¢12.45. Speaking in an exclusive interview on TV3‘s New Day on ...

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Hughton confirms Ghana remain interested in Nketiah and Hudson-Odoi

Chris Hughton has confirmed that there are talks ongoing between Ghana and English-born Ghanaians Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi to switch allegiance to Ghana. The duo have been on the radar of Ghana in the last few years among other players of Ghanaian descent as the nation seek to strengthen the Black Stars for future competitions. In July 2022, the ...

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The level of African football has improved – Chris Hughton

Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton has lauded the improvement in the standard of football on the African continent. He said this in an interview with talkSPORT radio as he touched on the Black Stars’ 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ghana is on the verge of progressing to next year’s tournament that is to be hosted in the ...

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Better late than never – PNC lauds Parliament for passing Anti-Witchcraft Bill

The People’s National Convention (PNC) has commended Parliament for passing the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2022, which among others provides protection to persons accused of witchcraft. Popularly known as the Anti-Witchcraft Bill, this convention seeks to criminalise the practice of declaring, accusing, naming, or labelling people as witches. The Bill, sponsored under the Private Member’s Bill by Francis-Xavier Sosu,the Member ...

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Partey’s Black Stars future won’t be affected if he moves to Saudi Arabia – Chris Hughton

Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has indicated he isn’t worried about calling Thomas Partey to Ghana’s men’s football team should Partey move to the Saudi Pro League. The veteran trainer expressed this feeling when asked about the Arsenal player’s chances of getting called up to the Black Stars should he move to the Middle Eastern country in an interview ...

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The feelings I have for Shatta Wale is not what it used to be, it’s more brotherly now – Michy

In the realm of celebrity relationships, public breakups and controversies often take centre stage, capturing headlines and gossip columns. However, amidst the drama, some couples manage to find a path of amicability and understanding. Michelle Diamond, the former partner of Ghanaian Dancehall musician Shatta Wale, has revealed that she is currently on good terms with her son’s father. In an ...

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Nigerian leader takes actions to ease cost of living

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has announced a raft of measures to tackle the rising cost of living, which has prompted civil unrest and looting. In a televised address to the nation, Mr Tinubu said he had ordered the release of 200,000 tonnes of grain from strategic reserves. He also promised to increase the minimum wage, encourage more and better-paid jobs ...

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Sports Ministry clarifies payments to Akonnor: Over $200k outstanding

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has issued a statement clarifying the contractual payments owed to Charles Akonnor after the former Black Stars coach contested claims made by Minister Mustapha Ussif that he received $100,000 upon the termination of his contract. In a press briefing last week, Minister Ussif explained that the government still owes Akonnor, over a year after ...

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