Parliament is set to reconvene on Monday, December 16th, 2024, as announced by Speaker Alban Bagbin. The seventh meeting of the eighth parliament will commence at 10:00 AM at a place which will be named by the speaker in due time. This parliamentary session is expected to address a range of crucial issues, including legislative business, and oversight functions. Lawmakers will deliberate on key bills and motions, shaping the country’s legislative agenda. Below is the letter from the office of the Speaker. Ghana’s Parliament has been embroiled in controversy following Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant.…
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At least 56 people have been killed including children in a stampede at a stadium following fan clashes at a soccer match on Sunday in the city of Nzerekore, southeast Guinea. Videos and pictures shared online showed victims lined up on the ground. In one video, over a dozen inert bodies could be counted and several of them were children. An opposition group said dozens of people were killed in the clash, adding that a final death toll had not yet been determined. Local media reported that the stampede happened after a fight broke out among spectators during the match…
World-class airline Goldstar Air, a Ghanaian and United States registered company, the wings of Ghana and the belly of America with its 24-hour service will globalize eight (8) Ghanaian traditional products to enhance market access and improve Ghana’s economy. The eight Ghanaian products that the airline will globalize with partners are Ghana’s Golden Tree chocolate Bar, Peebles and drink, Ghanaian Gold Ornaments, Kente traditional cloth, Ghanaian textile (Kaba), Ghanaian music, Ghanaian movies (Ghallywood), Ghanaian festivals and Ghanaian local beads. These products are capable of creating over two (2) million job opportunities for Ghanaians. Goldstar Air believes that this synergistic partnership…
Asante Kotoko Sporting Club is delighted to confirm its return to the iconic Baba Yara Stadium for the remainder of the 2024/2025 season. The club will play its home matches at the stadium following the completion of necessary maintenance work by the National Sports Authority. Kotoko fans can look forward to once again experiencing the electric atmosphere and passionate support that the Baba Yara Stadium is renowned for. The club is excited to welcome its supporters back to their spiritual home and create unforgettable moments together.
The Effie-Kuma Astroturf in Takoradi recently hosted a thrilling two-day scouting tournament that showcased the immense talent of West Africa’s young football stars. The event, which took place on November 27th and 28th, involved six promising teams: Bis Paradise Sporting Club, Fijai United Soccer Academy, West Ridge United, Sedan Academy, Team Move FC, and Future Stars. The tournament was attended by renowned European football scout Matjaz Voglar from Slovenia and Abaidoo Abednego, a leading FIFA football agent from Gfarok Sporting Agency. The duo was on the lookout for exceptional talent to nurture and develop. The matches were characterized by intense…
Earlier today, I joined the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in commissioning the Obetsebi-Lamptey Interchange Phase 2, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in critical areas of Accra. This comes after Phase 1 of the interchange was commissioned in 2020 by President Akufo-Addo. The 3-tier interchange also features a 389-meter bridge, providing a direct link for traffic on Ring Road West across the Obetsebi Lamptey Circle. This bridge descends prior to the Abossey Okai traffic lights, ensuring seamless movement for commuters and effectively eliminating delays caused by cross-traffic. The interchange will provide significant relief to commuters and stimulate…
Ghana striker Mohammed Fuseini was in excellent form as he played 87 minutes and also scored for Union St. Gilloise in their hard fought 1:0 away win over FC Twente in the UEFA Europa League group stage match day 5. The talented Ghanaian forward was exceptional with his surging runs and composed as he tormented the FC Twente defenders. Fuseini scored the only goal of the match in the 11th minute to win all the 3 points for his club and was rated 8.1. As it stands now, Union St Gilloise are 24th on the league table with 5 points…
Goldstar Air, the Wings of Ghana, and Belly of America celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the United States, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, as specified in a joint resolution passed by United States Congress in 1941 and a proclamation issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942, but was first celebrated in 1621. Thanksgiving Day is also celebrated in Canada on the second Monday in October. It involves gathering with loved ones, sharing meals, and giving thanks for blessings. Adapting this festive occasion in Ghana will bring a unique blend of cultural traditions and communal spirit.…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a one-week break for all its football related competitions in December. In a statement released on Wednesday, the GFA said the decision was made to allow participants to exercise their civic responsibility during the national General Elections scheduled for December 7, 2024. The Ghana Premier League, Access Bank Division One League, Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League, and all other competitions will pause after this weekend’s matches. This includes the MTN FA Cup Round of 64 games and Matchday 6 fixtures of the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League. Football will resume the following weekend,…
Former Liberia warlord and Nimba County Senator, Prince Yormie Johnson has died on Thursday 28 November 2024 at the age of 72. The former warlord collapsed in his bathroom during a shower and went into a coma. He was later confirmed dead upon arrival at a local health facility. Siaffa Jallah, deputy director of press at the Senate, and officials from his party Confirmed Johnson’s death. Jallah said Johnson was the longest-serving senator in the country. Prince Johnson served as a senator for Nimba County since 2006. He was a former rebel leader who played a prominent role in the…