Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has announced a 24-player squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Cote d’Ivoire, scheduled for May 30 and June 3, 2025. The matches form part of the team’s preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place from July 5 to 26 in Morocco. The squad features a mix of experienced internationals and fresh faces, with most of the players retained from last month’s friendly series against Senegal. Among the new additions are midfielder Nancy Amoh of Ampem Darkoa Ladies and goalkeeper Afi Amenyaku of Northern Ladies, both earning…
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The Industrial Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Abass Imoro, has hinted at an imminent reduction in transport fares, promising commuters some relief as the Ghana cedi continues to gain strength against the US dollar. Speaking to Channel One News on Monday, May 19, Imoro revealed that ongoing negotiations between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport are nearing a conclusion, with a final meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 20. “It was a marathon meeting. The Transport Ministry is looking for some percentage, and the transport operators are also looking for some percentage. Finally, we closed…
Former Vice President and 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has acknowledged the shortcomings of the NPP-led administration, offering an apology to Ghanaians while appealing for renewed trust ahead of the upcoming general elections. Speaking at an engagement in London, Dr Bawumia admitted that although the NPP had made significant strides in governance, it had also made notable mistakes. In a candid and reflective tone, he said: “The NPP did a lot of work, there’s no doubt about that, but we did not get everything right. We got quite a few things wrong, and I…
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, inaugurated the new board on Monday [May 19, 2025], The minister described the body as a strategic vehicle for achieving effective currency management and bolstering the country’s economic resilience. Members on the board are; 1. Mr. Kojo Fynn – Chairperson 2. Mr. Samuel Gyamfi – Ag. CEO of the Gold Board / Member 3. Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah – MP, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources / Member The Minister responsible for Mines or a representative of the Minister responsible for Mines, not below the rank of a Director, nominated…
An activist of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), P.K. Sarpong, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama for what he describes as an inappropriate fascination with Ibrahim Traoré, the military leader of Burkina Faso. He contends that it is surprising for a democratic leader to consistently associate with a military figure. Sarpong’s remarks came after a significant government delegation attended the unveiling of a statue of the former military leader of Burkina Faso, Captain Thomas Sankara, over the weekend. Questionable alliance In a Facebook post that sparked outrage among many Ghanaians, Sarpong challenged Mahama to explain his intentions behind this questionable…
Controversial fetish priest turned evangelist Mama Pat, also known as Agradaa, has claimed that she used a spiritual oil from Israel to charm Sammy Gyamfi into giving her U.S. dollars. While delivering a sermon at her Heaven Way Champion International Ministry in Accra on Sunday, the evangelist asserted that it was not coincidental that Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), met with many people at the event but chose to specifically hand her the money. “What makes me special is the lucky oil. And that lucky oil is from Israel,” Agradaa boasted. Spiritual power She…
KGL Group is on track to fulfill its commitment to constructing a state-of-the-art mental health facility in Kumasi to serve the northern zone of the country. This project is being undertaken in collaboration with Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The sod-cutting ceremony took place in February 2025, and work is progressing steadily. Expected to be completed within 12 months, it will provide comprehensive mental health services to address the growing needs of the Ashanti region and beyond. Commitment to Asanteman This initiative is part of KGL Group’s ongoing commitment, through its foundation, KGL Foundation, to raise mental health awareness and…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is expected to return to Ghana by the end of next week. The Vice President is currently in the United Kingdom receiving medical care following a brief illness. Speaking during a durbar at the Old Ghanata Astroturf in Dodowa as part of his ‘Thank You Tour’ on Friday, May 16, President Mahama shared an update on her condition. “I bring you greetings from H.E. the Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. I’m happy to state that I spoke to her on Thursday, May 15, and she will…
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that more positive developments will be announced in the mid-year budget review, set to be presented in August. Speaking about the government’s efforts to stabilise the economy at a durbar in Wa as part of his thank-you tour on Thursday, May 15, Mahama expressed confidence that the country is on the right path. Since taking office, Mahama said the government’s primary focus has been on stabilising the economy. He explained that the budget presented to Parliament in March this year was designed to drastically reduce expenditure while directing saved revenue into priority areas,…
The Ghana Immigration Service, in a major swoop, has picked up over 2,241 foreign beggars from various strategic locations in Accra. The operation resulted in the apprehension of 384 adult males, 525 adult females, 577 male children, and 755 female children from eleven locations across the capital. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, May 16, the Head of Public Relations, Michael Amoako-Atta, announced that buses have been made available to transport the individuals back to their respective countries after profiling is completed. The swoop, which was conducted on Friday morning, targeted areas such as Kotoka International Airport, Madina, Kaneshie,…