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Rabiu Mohammed, a former Black Stars midfielder, has expressed confidence in Ghana’s ability to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, he believes the team’s struggles stem from a lack of self-belief. Ghana is set to face Chad and Madagascar in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, with head coach Otto Addo naming a 23-man squad for the fixtures on March 21st and 24th, 2025. Speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, Rabiu pointed out that the squad’s current woes are rooted in a lack of confidence. “This Black Stars team has lost trust in itself. They possess the talent…

Stakeholders at the just-ended National Education Forum have urged the government to undertake a comprehensive review of Ghana’s curriculum and assessment systems, at all levels, to make them fit for purpose.The education curriculum required enhancements to achieve the transformation needed for sustainable development, they indicated.“Priority attention must be accorded to the provision of resources for curriculum implementation and assessment,” a communique issued at the end of the Forum said.It took place from February 19 to March 13, 2025, on the theme: “Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future.”The communique, read by Professor George K.T. Oduro, Chairman of the Planning Committee, appealed…

Yaw Anokye Frimpong (R) says J.B. Danquah (L) was not part of the NLM or the UP Renowned legal practitioner and historian Yaw Anokye Frimpong has stated that there is no such thing as the Danquah-Busia Tradition in Ghana’s political history.According to him, the tradition is a fiction created by a faction within the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) to counter Ashanti dominance in Ghanaian politics.Anokye Frimpong, speaking in an interview on Onua TV over the week, suggested that the Akyem faction of the New Patriotic Party, which was not part of the United Party (UP) or the National Liberation…

To attract the necessary investments for improving healthcare delivery, Ghana must present clear, evidence-based priorities. This evidence is best generated through research. In pursuit of this goal, the Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has solicited research questions to identify data-driven solutions for better health outcomes. Over a thousand research questions were submitted by Ghanaians from various sectors, covering areas such as maternal and newborn care, child and adolescent services, and broader healthcare concerns. To determine which of the questions should be prioritized for further research and using the Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) -…

Screenshots of scenes from the incident A fire broke out at the girls’ dormitory of Labone Senior High School in Accra on Sunday, March 16, 2025.Videos shared by Accra-based ChannelOne TV showed personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service working to contain the blaze.Footage captured from the scene showed firefighters still battling the flames in some rooms of the dormitory.Several rooms were completely destroyed, with only the skeletal frames of beds remaining. While some rooms suffered partial damage, many remained untouched by the fire.Students and onlookers were seen standing on the dormitory veranda as the situation unfolded.The cause of the…

Prices of Petroleum products are expected to witness some significant reduction at the pumps from March 16 2025. This is based on the Pricing Outlook Report that guides the price quotes of the various   Oil Marketing Companies from March 16 to 31st March 2025 and   seen by JOYBUSINESS The decline might be the third consecutive drop in prices at the pumps since February 16 2025. Pricing Dynamics from March 16 2025 Based on the Pricing outlook from 16th to 31st March 2025, that JOYBUSINESS has secured from the Oil Marketing Companies, a liter of petrol is likely to be sold…

Andre “Dede” Ayew, with 112 caps, 24 goals, and 7 assists for Ghana, as well as five goals for Le Havre AC in the French league, was once again excluded from Otto Addo’s 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. Former Black Stars midfielder Rabiu Mohammed has criticized the treatment of Ayew and other Black Stars legends, calling it unacceptable. Speaking to Akoma FM, Rabiu expressed disappointment over how Ghana neglects its top players as they near the end of their careers. “This issue didn’t begin with Otto Addo; it’s been a problem for years.…

Prof Victor Antwi, the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Central Region, has emphasised the importance of Ghana catching up with global advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI).Speaking at the Skills and Multi-IT Summit organised by the Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) and hosted by UEW’s Mathematics Department, Prof Antwi noted while AI had the potential to drive development, its abuse was a major concern.”The way AI is being abused is what I don’t like; however, if we can control it, it will go a long way to help us develop. Where it has gotten to…

Renowned dental surgeon and World Oral Health Day Ambassador, Dr. Louisa Ansong Satekla, has emphasised the importance of maintaining proper oral hygiene to safeguard both social interactions and overall health. During a discussion on JoyNews’ Konsulting Room 5 on Saturday, March 15 with host Dr. Sue, she provided expert insights on maintaining optimal oral hygiene and debunked common misconceptions about dental care. Dr. Satekla began by stressing the broader significance of oral hygiene, explaining that it goes beyond just keeping the teeth clean. “A lot of people think that brushing just once a day is enough but there is so…

“When the cure becomes the cause, we have failed. Blanket iodisation without targeted evaluation risks creating more health problems than it solves.” Dr. Basil Hetzel.For decades, artificially iodised salt has been heralded as a public health success story, particularly in landlocked regions where iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs) such as goitre and cretinism were prevalent. However, in coastal countries like Ghana, where access to iodine-rich seafood and natural sources of iodine is abundant, the widespread use of iodised salt may pose hidden risks to health and the environment.In the 1990s, Ghana, like many other countries, adopted a universal salt iodisation (USI)…