2023 BAR Conference: Akufo-Addo tackles Mahama over attack on Judiciary
President Nana Akufo-Addo has described the tagging of judges, along political lines, by former President John Mahama as dangerous and a brazen attack on the independence of the judiciary. According to him, the concept of “NPP” and “NDC” judges is new to the Ghanaian political discourse and must be rejected by the citizenry. Speaking at the Ghana Bar Association Conference...
Richard Nyamah Ditches Alan to Focus on Parliamentary Ambition
Former Deputy Director of Communication for Alan 4 President (A4P) Campaign, Richard Nyamah has declared his intention to quit the role and refocus his efforts on becoming the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for the Kpandai Constituency in the Northern Region of Ghana. In a press statement, Mr. Nyamah noted that the decision of Hon. Alan Kyerematen to withdraw...
Ghana’s Producer Price of GHC1,308 per Bag of Cocoa Highest in West Africa – Nana Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced a new producer price of GH¢1,308 per bag of cocoa at a colorful event at Tepa, in the Ashanti Region. According to the President, the new cocoa price is the highest ever paid to cocoa farmers within the West-African Sub-Region. President Akufo-Addo in his address stated that the prices of cocoa internationally have remained very...
Ghana boxer Seth Gyimah promises to bounce back ‘stronger’ after defeat to Senegal’s Seydou Konate
Seth Gyimah, popularly known as 'Freezy Macbones' has reacted after his defeat to Senegal's Seydou Konate in a qualification match for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Gyimah fell short against Konate, dealing a significant blow to his aspirations of donning Ghana's colors at the forthcoming Olympic Games. The judges ruled the tie 4-0 in...
US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic wins 24th major by beating Daniil Medvedev
Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title by outlasting Daniil Medvedev in a punishing US Open final in New York. The 36-year-old Serb won 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 but the straight-set scoreline does not tell how deep he had to dig. A comfortable opening set was followed by a brutal second which lasted one hour and 44 minutes. After...
Africa’s Super-App Ayoba launches ‘Nite Nite’ romantic comedy series
MTN Ayoba, the all-in-one app, which was developed to bridge the digital divide and harness growth by placing a spotlight on African content has teamed up with one of Ghana’s most prolific and creative filmmakers, Eddie Seddoh, to release a new romantic comedy series, ‘Nite Nite’ exclusively for all Ayoba users. The premier begins on 30th August 2023. Viewers will...
Hansi Flick sacked by Germany as Euro 2024 hosts lose patience
Hansi Flick has been sacked as Germany manager following Saturday's 4-1 friendly defeat by Japan in Wolfsburg. He becomes the first Germany boss to be sacked since the role was created in 1926. Germany have lost four of their past five games, with Flick overseeing just 12 wins in his 25 matches since replacing Joachim Low in August 2021. Rudi Voller, who...
GFA awards Julian Nunoo with brand new car for emerging as Referee of the Season
Referee Julian Nunoo has been rewarded with a brand new Hyundai Elantra saloon car after emerging as Referee of the Season for 2022/23. GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon announced this at the flagship award at the maiden GFA Awards event which was held at the UPSA Auditorium on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Referee Nunoo emerged as the winner ahead of Rustum...
GFA takes delivery of referee uniforms for new season
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken delivery of new Referee uniforms for referees ahead of the new season. This follows the announcement by President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku at the last ordinary Congress in Kumasi that the GFA will continue to provide uniforms for referees in the upcoming season. The beneficiaries include Premier League referees, Division One League referees, Women’s Premier...
Brazil forward Antony to delay Manchester United return after assault allegations
Manchester United winger Antony has agreed to delay his return to the club "to address allegations" of assault made against him. The 23-year-old was due back to training on Monday after being dropped from Brazil's squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru. But United say it has been agreed with the player that he will delay his return...
