Author Archives: larryehu

”Kurt Okraku sabotaged my national team career because I refused to sign with Dreams FC” – Najeeb Yakubu

Former Ghana youth international, Najeeb Yakubu, has accused the Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Okraku of sabotaging his national team career for refusing to sign with his club, Dreams FC. Najeeb who now plays for the Niger national team, was part of the squad that secured a 2-1 win against the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, ...

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Akomea Wants Otto Addo To Stay On

The Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s Manifesto Committee, Nana Akomea, has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to resist calls for the dismissal of Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Speaking on Joy FM, Akomea defended Addo’s tenure despite Ghana’s disappointing performance in ...

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I coined the term ‘hype man’ in Ghana – Merqury Quaye

Ghanaian broadcaster and event MC, Merqury Quaye, has disclosed that he was first person to use the term ‘hype man’ in Ghana. Merqury, also the Founder of the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards made this statement in an interview with Doreen Avio on Daybreak Hitz while responding some comments made by one of the award winners of Hype man category in ...

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ECOWAS Court orders compensation for violations against New Force’s Shalimar Abbiusi

The ECOWAS Court has ruled in favour of Shalimar Abbiusi, spokesperson for the New Force, in a case against the Republic of Ghana for violating her fundamental rights. The court determined that Ghana violated the rights of Shalimar Abbiusi by wrongfully arresting, rearresting, and illegally deporting her in December 2023, resulting in significant damage to her personal and professional reputation. ...

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‘Restoring forests or ravaging Ghana’s green heritage?’ – Coalition questions Akufo-Addo’s COP 29 claims

President Nana Akufo-Addo’s declaration at the UNFCCC COP 29 in Baku that Ghana has restored 721,000 hectares of forest since 2017 has been met with sharp criticism from the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey. The coalition, in a fiery press release, cast doubt on the President’s claims, arguing that they contradict the ecological realities on the ground. While acknowledging the need ...

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I am not the worst Deputy Minister; my role is to support the main Minister – Mark Okraku-Mantey

Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey has disagreed with critics who suggest that he is the worst Deputy Tourism Minister. Mark Okraku-Mantey explained that as a Deputy Minister, his constitutional mandate per the 1992 constitution is to provide assistance and advice to his superior, the main Minister. For this reason, he finds it irrational for persons to ...

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Election 2024: ‘Right to free and fair elections non-negotiable’ – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to free and fair elections, emphasising that this fundamental right is “non-negotiable.” Speaking at the passing-out ceremony for the Short Service Commission and Special Intake at the Ghana Military Academy, the President underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability as the country approaches the December 7 general elections. “No ambitions of any ...

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Black Sherif Mocks Shatta Wale

The ongoing fashion feud between Shatta Wale and Afrobeat sensation, Black Sherif, took another turn as the latter openly mocked dancehall icon on social media for allegedly wearing fake Calvin Klein underwear. On November 20, 2024, Black Sherif shared an image of Shatta Wale’s underwear on Snapchat, accompanied by a sarcastic sound clip. He wrote on it “4life is our ...

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Dreams FC denies allegations of attempting to sign Najeeb Yakubu

Dreams FC has denied claims by former Ghana youth international Najeeb Yakubu that the club tried to sign him during his time with the Black Starlets. Najeeb, who now represents the Niger national team, alleged that Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku excluded him from the Black Meteors squad that travelled to Japan for friendlies in 2021 due to ...

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I Change Men Every Year – Sista Afia

Songstress Sista Afia has shared her struggles with relationships, revealing that she often finds herself changing partners annually. Speaking on the Girls Aloud Podcast, the artiste admitted that her relationship patterns are concerning and that she is taking time to reflect on her lifestyle. “I think I need to work on my relationship lifestyle because every year, I’m trying to ...

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