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The latest round of European football action saw Ghanaian players make significant contributions to their clubs. From the English Premier League to the French Ligue 1 and the Greek Super League, the Black Stars shone bright. As the World Cup qualifiers loom, Ghanaian players abroad are hitting top gear, giving national team coach Otto Addo a welcome selection headache. Here is a rundown of how the Ghanaian players abroad fared in Europe over the weekend. Thomas Partey, Arsenal  Thomas Partey proved to be the difference-maker for Arsenal in their high-stake clash with Manchester City. Just 1:45 seconds after Erling Haaland’s…

At the inception of Ghana’s Fourth Republic, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) cultivated a reputation as the party of celebrated intellectuals, encapsulated in the popular refrain, “We have the men.” This perception was fueled by fierce opposition to Jerry John Rawlings’ December 31, 1981, revolution, and his transition from military rule to democratic governance. As resentment toward the PNDC—and later the NDC—intensified, the NPP positioned itself as the natural alternative, emphasising intellectual superiority. Notably, groups associated with good governance, including sections of the media, largely refrained from scrutinizing the NPP’s self-proclaimed dominance in intellectualism. Instead, they accepted it as an unquestionable truth,…

The 24-Hour Economy is the flagship project of the NDC In his inaugural speech on 7 January 2025 President Mahama outlined his vision of a 24-hour economy where “…our markets are alive and bustling at all hours, with responsive public services accessible at all times so that businesses can operate flexibly to meet diverse demands. Young people, including entrepreneurs, can find opportunities regardless of traditional limitations…’’ The President’s vision is derived from the 24-hour economy policy (24HE) outlined in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Election 2024 Manifesto labelled Resetting Ghana for Jobs, Accountability and Prosperity.I will outline an implementation strategy…

The government has pledged to complete the Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment project to enable residents of the Western Region to reap its full benefits.President John Dramani Mahama announced this when he visited the Takoradi Market Circle project site as part of his “Thank You Tour” of the Western Region on Wednesday.He said the government would discuss new schedules for the project’s completion with the contractor.“The government will meet the contractor and Minister of Finance to discuss how to complete the Takoradi Market Circle Redevelopment project, and soon the contractor, engineers and workers will be on-site”.Currently, the management of the Sekondi-Takoradi…

Dr. Emmanuel Freeman, a computer scientist and head of the Computer Science Department at Ghana Communication Technology University, has advised Communications, Digitization, and Innovation Minister-designate Hon. Sam George Nertey to prioritize expert guidance over political considerations in his new role.Speaking in a telephone interview with GBC Radio Central on Thursday, February 6, 2025, Dr. Freeman emphasized that the success of the minister would depend on making informed decisions based on expert advice rather than political influences. He cautioned that “politics doesn’t solve technology, communication, and digitization problems” and urged the minister-designate to adopt a professional approach.Addressing concerns about Hon. Sam…

Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament (MP), Isaac Adongo Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament (MP), Isaac Adongo, has called on his constituents to remain calm regarding their concerns that he has been excluded from the recently announced deputy ministerial list by the president.While addressing the agitation among some youth in the constituency, Adongo said he had seen the disappointments in them but urged them to rather continue to give support to President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.The MP reiterated his dedication to serving the people of Bolgatanga Central, stressing that his top priority as MP is to represent and advocate for his…

Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has urged the recently nominated ministers of President John Dramani Mahama to serve with dedication and hard work.The former Deputy Minister of Education reminded them that many members of the ruling party’s parliamentary caucus who were as capable were not given the chance.Speaking on Thursday, February 6 on Accra-based Metro TV, Rev. Ntim Fordjour stressed that being chosen from among other eligible applicants is a privilege that needs to be treated with respect.“There are so many competent people who were not named. This should serve as a reflection for those…

The Special Committee constituted by Speaker Bagbin to investigate the chaos which erupted during the ministerial vetting has announced a WhatsApp platform to receive information about the incident. The Committee on Monday, February 3, 2025 at a press briefing urged the media to submit to the committee any video or image evidence of the incident which occurred last Thursday, January 30. Persons with any information are urged to forward same to the Clerk of the Appointments Committee via the number, 0244926911. “We have created a digital platform, WhatsApp where we shall receive multimedia evidence including videos, audio and text to…

The Gender-Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters has sentenced a 23-year-old fisherman to eight years imprisonment for defiling a four-year-old girl at Chorkor in Accra. Joseph Armah, also known as Asaa, charged with defilement, pleaded guilty. The court presided over by Dora Eshun, convicted Armah on his own plea and sentenced him accordingly. The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei, told the court that the complainant is a boxer residing at Lantemaamli-Chorkor. He is an uncle to the victim, aged four. The accused person, now a convict, also resided at Chorkor. On November 29, 2024, at about 1500…

According to the association, there is an urgent need to facilitate immediate reconstruction The Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association has appealed for more public and corporate support towards the reconstruction of the Kantamanto Market, which was recently razed by fire.According to the association, comprising used clothing importers, there is an urgent need to facilitate the immediate reconstruction of the market to alleviate the plight of affected traders and boost economic activities.”We are appealing to the good people out there who are yet to respond to the victims that Kantamanto is burnt; they should come to our aid. Those who have…