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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has called an emergency meeting with Premier League clubs to address security concerns following the violent incidents that occurred during the match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko at the Nana Koramansah Park on February 2, 2025. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 11 am, comes in response to the tragic death of a Kotoko fan, Nana Pooley, who was fatally stabbed during the clashes, as well as multiple injuries and property damage. The GFA has emphasized the urgent need to discuss safety protocols and preventative measures to avoid future tragedies in…

A company’s success is directly linked to the strength of its leadership team. CEOs who surround themselves with capable, strategic, and high-performing leaders drive innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth. In Ghana’s competitive business landscape, assembling and developing a strong leadership team is a critical priority for every CEO. Key Traits of a High-Performance Leadership Team. 1. Strategic Thinking:• Leaders should align their decisions with the company’s long-term vision.• They must anticipate industry trends and position the business for future success. 2. Accountability & Ownership:• Great leaders take responsibility for their decisions and actions.• They inspire teams to meet and…

Boakye Agyarko Kyeremateng The urgent call for the NPP to be rebranded is a tacit admission that we have deviated from our core values, mores, beliefs and values, and have lost our sense of direction and identity, thereby.The manifestations of this loss are what is driving this call for reforms and rebranding.Thes desire to rebrand is a tacit recognition that our current brand is tarnished, and we are unhappy with the current state of affairs.When we bleach the banners of the ideological brilliance of our party, fewer people will desire to march under its colours. The New Patriotic Party (NPP)…

The Victory Baptist Church at Ayigya in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region has launched its 40th-anniversary celebrations, marking four decades of dedicated service to the community, spreading the Gospel, and fostering spiritual growth.The anniversary will be commemorated with a year-long series of activities, including medical outreach and evangelism. Other planned initiatives include the construction of a water borehole at Ayigya, the dedication of the church building, and the adoption and renovation of a ward at KNUST Hospital.Under the theme “Celebrating God’s Unchanging Promises,” the anniversary was officially launched on Sunday, February 2, 2025, by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr.…

Ghana, Accra, 21 January 2025 – 2024 has been a game-changing year for cryptocurrency, with market capitalization soaring by a staggering 96.2%, driven by strong gains in the first and fourth quarters. A pivotal moment in January was with the launch of U..S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, propelling market sentiment and attracting a fresh wave of capital. Favourable macro factors, including the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut and positive regulatory shifts post the U.S Presidential , further fueled the surge.This report serves as an essential resource for understanding the evolving crypto landscape and preparing for what’s ahead in 2025.An eventful…

Hollistar Duah-Yentumi (R) and Kofi Tonto (L) A political aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, has criticised the immediate-past Managing Director of SIC Insurance Company Limited, Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, over reports of her refusal to hand over to the newly-appointed Acting MD, James Agyenim-Boateng, weeks after his appointment by President John Dramani Mahama.According to the communicator, appointees from the former government are expected to step down from their respective positions following the government transition.Kofi Tonto argued that individuals who campaign against the new government’s vision cannot expect to be retained in their roles, urging them to step…

Former Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central, H.E. Alhaji Said Sinare, has strongly condemned a derogatory remark made by a sitting Member of Parliament against Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, daughter of Ghana’s late former president, Jerry John Rawlings.In a letter addressed to the Speaker of Parliament, Sinare denounced the comments as an attack on Dr. Rawlings’ character and an unjust attempt to tarnish the legacy of a leader who dedicated his life to justice, accountability, and the empowerment of the marginalized.The remark in question, which referred to Dr. Zanetor Rawlings as “the daughter of a murderer,” was described by Sinare as…

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of Appointments Committee of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor has accused the Minority Leader of using the vetting process to settle his political issues with ministerial nominees. Speaking in an exclusive interview with TV3’s Alfred Ocansey, Mr. Ahiafor questioned the rationale behind of some of the questions which were asked by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin during the vetting. According to him, the leader, during the vetting posed some questions which did not benefit to seek the eligibility of the nominees, rather to address some political comments and matters. “It has not landed on anything…

Two managers of Bridge Micro Credit have been put before court for confiscating 955 pieces of women’s dresses from a customer’s shop for defaulting on loan payments. Gideon Yeboah, 39, Recovery Manager, and Godfred Bright Eku, 50, General Manager, appearing before an Accra circuit court, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit a crime, unlawful entry and stealing women’s dresses totalling GH¢513,000. The court presided over by Christina Cann, has admitted the accused persons to bail in the sum of GH¢513,000 with three sureties each. Two of the sureties should be justified. The matter has been adjourned to February 24,…

Maurice Ampaw, Ghanaian private legal practitioner and media personalityMaurice Ampaw, a Ghanaian private legal practitioner and media personality, has backed down on his 2024 election statement.The outspoken New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporter had vowed to leave Ghana for Togo if then-NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, whom he claimed was unfit to return as President, won the election.“I would not allow Mahama to rule over me for a second time; I would go to Togo. I’m telling you, mark it on the wall. I would leave the country.“… if Mahama wins, I will go and live in Togo for four years.…