2022/23 GPL: Asante Kotoko aim for first win against Karela United
Asante Kotoko are winless in two games following the goalless draw against Heart of Lions and last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Bibiani Gold Stars at DUN’s Park – with the former Champions desperately looking for a win to set their season on track. Premier League winner Dr. Prosper Narteh-Ogum is back to the club with huge expectations but has yet...
Democratic Republic of Congo: One dead;11 injured in a stadium explosion
A rocket accidentally exploded on Thursday in a stadium in the city of Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least one person and wounding eleven, according to the authorities. At around 4:00 pm (14:00 GMT), an "RPG-7" rocket launcher belonging to a Congolese soldier "inadvertently dropped" its ammunition, which "fell at the Unité stadium",...
2022/23 GPL: Bofoakwa Tano clash with Hearts of Oak at Coronation Park
Returnees Bofoakwa Tano will lock horns with Hearts of Oak at the Sunyani Coronation Park on Saturday after picking 4 points from their first two matches. Bofoawka grabbed a well-deserved point in their season opener against Accra Great Olympics (0-0) before an imperious 2-1 win over Real Tamale United - their first Premier League home win in 16 years. Bofoakwa...
Health Ministry summons management of Korle-Bu over new dialysis fee
The Health Ministry has summoned the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital over a new fee being charged kidney patients who visit the Renal Unit of the facility for dialysis sessions. The hospital has come under intense criticism after reports of a review of its dialysis charges. The Head of Public Relations at the Health Ministry, Isaac Ofie, said the hospital’s...
Factionalism within NPP is dividing our force – Kufuor
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, has expressed concerns about what he perceives as deep-seated factionalism within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Mr. Kufuor, who led Ghana between 2000 and 2008, said he had observed that the NPP of today differs significantly from what it used to be. In an interview with Accra-based TV3, the former president emphasized the need for the...
Voter registration: EC expresses concern about minors and foreigners taking advantage of guarantor system
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has disclosed that persons under 18 years and foreigners are taking advantage of the guarantor system to register as voters in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. This was disclosed by Deputy Chairman of the commission, Dr. Bossman Asare while addressing the press on updates after the 16th day of the exercise. Speaking at the press...
FSG agree to sell minority stake in Liverpool worth £82-164m to Dynasty Equity
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have agreed to sell a minority stake in the club worth between £82m and £164m to global sports investment firm Dynasty Equity. The deal ends the search for new investment by FSG, who wanted to retain majority ownership of the Reds. The new investment will primarily be used to pay off the club's bank debt. "Our...
Spanish police raid referee offices as part of Barcelona investigation
Spanish police raided the offices of the referees' committee as part of an investigation into Barcelona's alleged corrupt payments to an official. Barcelona face charges of corruption over payments made to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, a former vice-president of the committee, in return for favourable refereeing decisions. Uefa is also investigating the matter. Barcelona deny any wrongdoing and no arrests were made during...
Exploitation of Africa’s natural resources must meet expectations of citizens- Deputy Lands Minister
Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker has emphasized that exploitation of natural resources in Ghana and Africa at large must result in tangible benefits for the general population. According to him, there must be synergistic relationship between mining industries and the citizens characterized by equal beneficiaries for both exploiters and the citizenry and equitable management of...
Meet Oforiwaa Oyo
Darko Oforiwaa Priscilla, better known in showbiz as Oforiwaa Oyo is a Ghanaian Media Personality, youth advocate, MC and a voice over artiste. Oforiwaa believes in spreading smiles and joy everywhere and also serving as a voice to the voiceless. She enjoys her job as it’s one of the mediums through which she believes to be spreading joy to...
