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Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has admitted that football in the country is facing serious challenges. Speaking at a training session for Premier League Match Commissioners on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, he emphasized that this moment presents an opportunity for significant change. The training, focused on enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols, is part of ongoing efforts to improve the safety of all stakeholders, including players, officials, and fans. This follows the tragic death of Francis ‘Nana Pooley’ Frimpong, who was fatally stabbed during Asante Kotoko’s match against Nsoatreman in Nsoatre two weeks ago in a Ghana…

Professor Goski Alabi, a member of the National Education Forum Committee, has assured that the committee’s comprehensive report on Ghana’s education sector will be finalized and submitted to the government by March 2025.The committee, established by President John Dramani Mahama as part of his campaign promise to initiate a national dialogue on education, has been engaging key stakeholders to gather insights and recommendations for transformative reforms.Chaired by Professor George K. T. Oduro, former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, the committee is tasked with defining the forum’s agenda, engaging stakeholders, selecting a venue, setting up a secretariat, and…

Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, has criticized the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, for politicizing health issues during a parliamentary session.According to the Member of Parliament for Banda, health matters should not be subjected to political debate. He argued that the Minority Leader should refrain from attributing political blame for the recent cholera outbreak.“If there is cholera outbreak, it is a health problem and you are attributing political problem for health problem. How can that be? health issues and you are using political solutions, oh leader!” he said. On the other hand, Afenyo-Markin urged…

Akim Swedru lawmaker Kennedy Nyarko Osei has assured sacked public service workers that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will reinstate them when the party returns to power.In a Facebook post, Mr. Osei Nyarko stated that the affected persons would be fully compensated for the years they would spend at home.He noted that the NPP would reverse the “undemocratic and unconscionable behaviour” of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.“We will right the wrongs in the future NPP government. We are keeping copies of the termination letters for the purposes of the future,” he assured.The Akim Swedru MP urged the affected appointees…

Central Cee has made history at the Mobo Awards, becoming the first artist to be named best male act three times. It was his seventh trophy, matching Stormzy’s record as the most decorated rapper in the awards’ history. He did not attend the ceremony in person, with his prize instead collected by host Eddie Kadi who joked they “share everything… except royalties”. The event in Newcastle also saw Bashy claim the best album and best hip-hop act after a 15-year break from music and Darkoo beat off competition from Raye and Jorja Smith to be recognised as the best female…

Historical Facts and Figures:In 2018, four young girls went missing in Takoradi, Ghana. The victims were Ruth Abakah (19), Priscilla Blessing Bentum (21), Ruth Love Quayeson (18), and Priscilla Mantseabea Koranchie (15). Despite extensive efforts by the police and public outcry, the girls were confirmed dead in 2021 after DNA tests matched human remains found near the home of the main suspect.Family Background:The families of the missing girls have endured immense pain and uncertainty. Ruth Abakah’s elder sister, Matilda Abakah, recounted how the suspect called demanding money for Ruth’s release. Ruth Love Quayeson’s family received ransom demands and followed up…

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has confirmed the detection of a single case of Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) in Ghana.While briefing Parliament on the ongoing cholera and meningitis outbreaks, Akandoh explained that the Ghana Health Service (GHS) started testing for hMPV in January 2025 after noticing a rise in respiratory cases in China and other temperate countries in December 2024.“In response to a recent increase in respiratory cases in China and some temperate countries in December 2024, as part of our routine surveillance, we commenced testing for Human Metapneumovirus this year in January 2025,” he stated.According to him, the virus…

The Head of Client Experience at Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), Miriam M. Amissah, has urged couples to prioritise financial planning and avoid starting their marriages with debt. Speaking during an X-Spaces discussion on the eve of Valentine’s Day, themed “My Money, Your Money, or Our Money?” Ms Amissah stressed the importance of transparency, communication, and prudent spending in relationships. She cautioned against overspending on weddings, noting that financial struggles can strain a marriage. She stated, “It is unwise to begin a marriage burdened by debt. While a wedding is a one-day celebration, marriage is a lifelong journey. “Overspending on…

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has issued a stern warning to match commissioners, stating that those who fail to meet expectations will be let go. This warning comes amid intense scrutiny of the Ghana FA’s handling of safety measures at match centres, following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong Pooley. Pooley’s death occurred during a match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman in Week 19 of Ghana’s top-flight league. The incident led to the suspension of the division, prompting the Ghana FA to meet with 18 Premier League clubs to discuss measures to prevent such incidents. During…

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has officially informed the Greater Accra Regional Police Command of its intention to stage a protest against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The demonstration, set for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Obra Spot, Circle, Accra, aims to challenge WAEC’s decision to withhold and cancel the results of some students who sat for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).According to NUGS, the affected students have been unfairly treated, and the uncertainty surrounding their results could jeopardize their academic futures. The union is calling on WAEC to be…