Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has asserted that Ghana requires a strategic upgrade to propel it forward rather than a complete reset as proposed by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). At a maiden media encounter held in Accra on Sunday, August 25, 2024, Dr. Bawumia emphasised that Ghana’s economy, which he ...

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76. Eriksson, the first non-British manager of the England team, led the Three Lions to the quarter-finals at three major tournaments during his five-year spell in charge between 2001 and 2006. In January Eriksson said he had “at best” a year to live after being diagnosed with cancer. His family ...

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has finally published a list of beneficiaries of its scholarship program, following a deferred response to a formal Right to Information (RTI) request by JoyNews. The request, originally made by the Head of the Research Desk at The Multimedia Group, Raymond Acquah, sought comprehensive details on GNPC-funded scholarships granted to both local and foreign ...

The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to look into reports of the national amputee team, the Black Challenge, being owed allowances for their performances and ensure they receive due payment. The Black Challenge are reportedly owed allowances following their successful campaign at the 2024 Amputee Africa Cup of Nations (AAFCON). Ghana beat ...

Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto provides Ghanaians with a vision of hope and a clear roadmap for the future. He stated that the manifesto outlines various challenges facing the country and presents solutions aimed at addressing them. Dr Asah-Asante noted that the manifesto not only highlights existing problems ...

Jackson has sharply criticised former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi, telling him to “shut your mouth” and using unprintable language in a heated Instagram post following Chelsea’s 6-2 win over Wolves. The Chelsea forward, who scored just 98 seconds into the match, expressed his frustration with Obi after the Nigerian’s critical comments about him. Jackson wrote, “Shut your mouth. Don’t talk ...

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has issued a retraction and apology to business mogul Ibrahim Mahama regarding a statement in his latest book, “The President Ghana Never Got”. In the book, Manasseh claimed that Mr. Mahama owed Merchant Bank $28 million. However, Mr. Mahama’s lawyers clarified that their client had never applied for or received any facility from Merchant Bank ...

The President of the Apostolic Church Ghana (ACG), Apostle Dr. Aaron Ami-Narh, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure that the will of Ghanaians prevail in the upcoming elections to safeguard the nation’s peace. Speaking at the National Women’s Convention of the Church in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region, he emphasised the importance of fairness on the part of the ...

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has once again acknowledged the prevailing economic hardship in the country. He said although many Ghanaians are facing difficulties, many things have been done to ameliorate the suffering “The suffering is there, it’s not gone, but there are a lot of social interventions to reduce the suffering,” he said. The flagbearer of the NPP ...

As the new season unfolds, several Black Queens players are expected to excel at their respective clubs. These players, including Doris Boaduwaa, Evelyn Badu, Freda Ayisi, Portia Boakye, and Priscilla Adubei, bring a wealth of experience and talent to the pitch. 1. Doris Boaduwaa (Hapoel Jerusalem) After a successful spell in Europe, the 21-year-old Ghanaian international joins Hapoel Jerusalem on ...