VAR was initially expected to be introduced during the ongoing season, but its rollout has faced setbacks. Speaking in an interview with 3Sports, Mr. Addo assured that the GFA remains committed to bringing VAR into the league to enhance officiating standards. “We are on the journey to acquiring VAR, but some countries have more financial resources than others, allowing them to progress faster. VAR is not something you can simply purchase; there are several steps involved, including training for referees and VAR technicians. We have been working with FIFA on this process,” Addo explained. He further revealed that while FIFA…
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21-year-old final-year student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Daniel Tuffuor, has been remanded into police custody in connection with the alleged murder of Joana Deladem Yabani, also a final-year student at the university. Tuffuor was arrested on Thursday, February 27, 2025, following the discovery of Joana’s lifeless body on campus earlier that morning. The university’s security service was alerted to the incident and subsequently reported it to the police. Authorities believe the deceased and the suspect were in a romantic relationship at the time of her death. Tuffuor was arraigned before the Prempeh District Court,…
The Majority and Minority sides of Parliament repeated their usual support-disapproval ritual about the substance of President John Dramani Mahama’s message on the State of the Nation delivered on the floor of the House yesterday. When the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, was offered the floor to second a motion to adjourn the House after the President’s message, he described the presentation, popularly referred to as the State of the Nation Address (SONA), as a message of hope while the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Marking, urged. President Mahama to stop lamenting over the state of the economy and focus his energy on…
A leaked audio conversation has sparked controversy involving Nigerian music star Burna Boy, socialite Sophia Egbueje, and influencer Ama Reginald. In the viral clip, Sophia expressed her frustration, accusing Ama of betrayal after she allegedly encouraged her to hang out with Burna Boy, only to later be seen with him and his rumored new girlfriend, Chloe Bailey. Sophia revealed she had given Burna Boy a chance after he promised her lavish gifts, including a Lamborghini truck worth 500 million naira, but was left disappointed when he failed to fulfill his promise, forcing her to buy the car herself. Beyond the…
In a bold step to address the growing environmental crisis caused by Single-Use Plastics (SUP), 5 (five) major supermarkets and other related businesses have assented and committed to the implementation of a Voluntary Pact to phase down Single-Use Plastics in Ghana. These include Sneda Shopping Centre, Neha Supermarket, All Needs Supermarket, Decathlon Ghana, and Green Butterfly Market. This follows the successful launch of the Voluntary Pact initiative, co-designed by Plastic Punch together with major supermarkets, CSOs and other organizations. The pact signifies the collective commitment to the 50% reduction of Single Use Plastic bags in Ghana by 2030, contributing to…
The Minority in Parliament has rejected the nomination of Deputy Attorney General and Justice Minister-designate, Justice Srem-Sai, following a disagreement with the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor. The dispute arose when Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin requested Srem-Sai to demonstrate the traditional dance a move the Chairman vehemently opposed. Taking offense, Afenyo-Markin described the Chairman’s stance as ‘whimsical’ and claimed he was ‘rudely interrupted,’ indicating unfair treatment toward the Minority. After a ten-minute suspension of the vetting process, the Minority returned and declared their rejection of Srem-Sai’s nomination. Afenyo-Markin noted that, despite smooth vetting sessions since Monday, February 24,…
Ghana takes centre stage as the host of QNET’s highly anticipated V-Africa 2025, a regional edition of the company’s flagship convention. From February 20 to 23, 2025, the Accra International Conference Centre hosted over 4000 participants from across the Sub-Saharan Africa region to experience four days of empowerment, networking, and innovation. The convention spotlighted QNET’s exclusive product offerings, providing immersive entrepreneurship training, and contributing significantly to Ghana’s tourism and economic growth. V-Africa 2025 showcases Ghana as a hub for entrepreneurial excellence. Trevor Kuna, Chief Marketing Officer for QNET, expressed his enthusiasm: “Hosting V-Africa 2025 in Ghana is a testament to…
President John Dramani Mahama will deliver his first message on the state of the nation tomorrow, during which he is expected to tell Ghanaians and the global community the true state of affairs in all sectors of the economy. The weaknesses and strengths inherited will inform the responses and measures the President and his government will spell out, with the solutions grounded in what his party has already promised to do in reviving and growing the economy. As he delivers his first State of the Nation Address, a constitutional requirement that promises to be a defining moment for his historic…
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has clarified that it is not the commission’s policy for its members, including the chairperson and deputies, to attend swearing-in ceremonies unless they receive an official invitation. Speaking at an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Wednesday, February 26, to review the 2024 general elections, Jean Mensa revealed that the commission did not receive an invitation to attend the swearing-in of President John Dramani Mahama or any ministerial inaugurations. Her remarks come in response to questions about her absence at President Mahama’s swearing-in ceremony. Mahama was officially sworn in on January…
The government is set to roll out the Microfinance Policy by the end of the year, a move expected to transform the sector and stimulate economic growth. This was revealed by Andrew Amerckson, Head of Banking and Non-Banking at the Ministry of Finance, during the launch of a five-year strategic plan by the Ghana Association of Savings and Loans Companies (GHASALC). Speaking on behalf of the sector minister, Ato Forson, Amerckson emphasized that the policy will serve as a roadmap for the future of Ghana’s microfinance sector. “To streamline the operations of the sector, the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration…