Former Presidents, John Agyekum Kufuor and John Dramani Mahama have landed in Parliament for today’s state of the nation address by President Akufo-Addo.[ads2] The two former presidents are among dignitaries present for the all-important event in Parliament this morning. “We are blessed with the presence of former President John Agyekum Kufuor and we have your Excellency the former President John Dramani Mahama,” Speaker Alban Bagbin mentioned them among other dignitaries present.[ads3] President Akufo-Addo is expected to address parliament and Ghanaians on the current situation of the country from 10:00am this morning. He is expected to touch on the controversial domestic…
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Asante Kotoko head coach, Seydou Zerbo has lost his 10-year old son Zerbo Faical Mamadou.[ads2] According to a statement from Asante Kotoko, Faical Mamadou died on Tuesday due to complications after a heart surgery. The club’s statement reads, “Our head Coach Seydou Zerbo has lost his son Zerbo Faical Mamadou earlier today due to complications after a heart surgery.[ads3] “The entire Porcupine family send our condolence and prayers to our coach and his family in this difficult period. “The club will communicate to our fans the next line of action.”[ads4]
Ghanaian top-flight side, FC Samartex 1996 on March 6, 2023 held a seminar for its players and officials to abreast themselves with the laws governing football.[ads2] The seminar held at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Samreboi in the Western region was to help the players and technical team to appreciate the changes in the laws of the game. Retired Ghanaian referee JK Manu took the team through the entire process.[ads3] According to the club, the objective of the seminar was to enable the playing body and the technical team to come in terms with the laws of the game to…
After being dragged to court by the Special Prosecutor, Sumaila Abdul-Rahman has resigned from his position as the acting Chief executive officer of the Northern Development Authority (NDA).[ads2] Mr Abdul-Rahman has relinquished his position after the Special Prosecutor dragged him and his two deputies to court over alleged procurement breaches. In a statement, the outgoing NDA acting CEO explained that he has resigned to pave way for the ongoing judicial process without any interference.[ads3] “I write to resign from my position as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Northern Development Authority (NDA). This decision has become necessary to enable…
Two children have been reported dead at Baba Dogo in Bortianor in the Ngleshie Amanfro constituency after Tuesday’s heavy downpour in Accra.[ads2] According to reports, the building housing the two children and their mother collapsed killing the children. The mother in a bid to move his two children to safety was unable to do so as rushing water carried the two children away.[ads3] Some parts of Accra got flooded after a three-hour downpour in the Ghana’s capital on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Affected areas included Circle, Ogbojo, Shiashi, Kasoa old barrier, Weija, Dansoman, Lapaz all got flooded. The rains which…
Former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah has called on Ghanaians to support Chris Hughton to succeed as the Black Stars coach.[ads2] The former Brighton and Hove Albion manager was handed the Black Stars coaching job last month after the departure of Otto Addo. Hughton will begin his time in charge of the national team with the AFCON qualifiers against Angola.[ads3] And Stephen Appiah who happens to be the first captain to qualify Ghana to the World Cup has called on Ghanaians to let go everything and support the Black Stars. “I mean we all know Chris Hughton, who has coached a…
Poor facilities in Wa East District in the Upper East region have led to doctors declining postings to the district, says Dr Kingsley Pascal who happens to be the District Director of Health Services.[ads2] According to him, the facilities at the district prevent some doctors including indigenes from accepting postings there. In his view, Dr Pascal described the decision for some doctors to reject postings to the area as unfortunate and called on authorities to improve the facilities.[ads3] “We have gotten a few postings but when they come, they see the place, they go and don’t come back… It is…
Parts of Accra got flooded after a three-hour downpour in the Ghana’s capital on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.[ads2] Affected areas include Circle, Ogbojo, Shiashi, Kasoa old barrier, Weija, Dansoman, Lapaz all got flooded The rains which started around 3:40am mad it difficult for pedestrians to get vehicles to their workplaces as major streets in the affected areas were flooded.[ads3] https://twitter.com/GTV_Ghana/status/1633030503396782082?t=N_gzryb91Fke7LP8rO-EFg&s=19 https://twitter.com/kingofaccra/status/1632967645472468992?t=nh_XGwS1Bkl63Di7dE46FA&s=19 https://twitter.com/eddie_wrt/status/1633033464881508352?t=qJHEXBeWWOyZwwFB5gzphA&s=19 [ads4]
Asante Kotoko striker, Steven Mukwala Dese has earned a call-up to the Uganda national team ahead of 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania later this month.[ads2] The 23-year old has been handed an invitation by coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic for the double-header against the Taifa Stars. Mukwala has been in a blistering form for Asante Kotoko since joining the club prior to the commencement of the 2022/23 league season after ending his stay at URA FC in Uganda.[ads3] Uganda will host the first leg at the St Mary’s Stadium-Kitende on March 24 before the reverse fixture at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium…
Ghana Premier League outfit, Medeama Sporting Club have named a four-man shortlist for the club’s player of the month for February.[ads2] The four players are Jean Vital, Nurudeen Abdulai and goalkeeper Felix Kyei. Midfielder Jean Vital has been shortlisted after making three appearance for the club in the aforementioned month.[ads3] Goalkeeper Felix Kyei played four matches for the club with three clean sheets while Nurudeen Abdulai had two goals in four matches for the club with two man of the match awards as a defender. https://twitter.com/MedeamaSC/status/1633006379207217159?t=w8igw262d67YbCOQprr-pA&s=19 The winner will be announced by the club after the end of voting.…