Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

Bibiani Gold Stars forward Ibrahim Laar has won the NASCO player of the month award for November.[ads2] Laar emerged as winner after scoring four goals and winning two most valuable player awards. He was nominated with Cephas Kofi Mantey of Bechem United, Bright Adjei of Aduana FC, David Abagna Sandan of Real Tamale United and Mezack Afriyie of Berekum Chelsea.[ads3] The player is set to receive a 40-inch NASCO Television set from Electroland Ghana Limited.[ads4]

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The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has resigned from his position, according to multiple sources.[ads2] Otherwise known as ‘Alan Cash’, the renowned principal consultant tendered his resignation letter to President Akufo-Addo on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He has long been rumoured to be nursing the ambition to contest the flagbearership slot of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). But it’s unknown whether the resignation is connected to his ambition of becoming the flagbearer of the NPP for the 2024 general elections. Alan Kyerematen made an attempt at the leadership of the New Patriotic Party in 2007, capturing 32.3%…

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Dr Eric Nkansah has been confirmed as the substantive Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES).[ads2] He was appointed the acting Director-General of GES in October, 2022 as replacement for Professor Kwasi Opoku-Amankwah which generated lots of controversies. His appointment saw the major teacher unions going on strike with a reason that a long-standing principle of appointing a professional to the post had been breached.[ads3] But the strike was later called off. However, a statement communicated to all regional directors of education dated Wednesday, January 4, 2023 has confirmed Dr Eric Nkansah as the substantive Director-General of GES. The statement…

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The 1992 constitution of Ghana instead of benefiting the citizens have been used as a tool by leaders to oppress the people says the Executive Chairman of AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte.[ads2] According to him, the constitution has not served it’s purpose of protecting the interest of citizens. Delivering a lecture on “The 1992 constitution – A fundamental Law for our Prosperity or a well-crafted guide for our economic doom”, Mr. Ofosu-Dorte said, “the constitution users have made it a sin to become a Ghanaian citizen. As much as citizen’s rights are given in the constitution, it is difficult…

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English Premier League powerhouse, Manchester United are reportedly discussing a move for Kudus Mohammed.[ads2] The 22-year old has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United following his imperious form for Ajax Amsterdam FC this season despite adapting to a false nine role. Kudus has bagged ten goals in all competitions this season for Ajax Amsterdam and registering two assists.[ads3] With Manchester United having challenges with their attacking department, reports in England indicate that Kudus Mohammed has been deemed as the perfect option to the team’s attacking problem.[ads4] He had a spectacular tournament at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in…

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Nora Häuptle has been appointed as the Head Coach of the senior Women’s national team – otherwise known as Black Queens.[ads2] The 39-year-old former Swiss International is a product of the University of Bern where she attained her Masters in Sports Sciences – also a Bachelor of Philosophy and Minor in Theatre Sciences. Nora holds is a UEFA Pro Licence certificate and has previously worked as an Instructor for the Swiss Football Association.[ads3] She holds other Diploma Certificates such a, UEFA Mentorship Hope Powell – Brighton and Hove Albion FC, CAS Sports Management – University of St. Gallen and Shalkeh…

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Black Galaxies assistant coach, Bismark Kobby Mensah has said the team is determined to win the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria which start on January 13.[ads2] The Black Galaxies have returned to the competition for the first time since 2014 after several failed attempts to secure qualification. Even though the team will be facing tough challenges, the former Karela United tactician believes the Black Galaxies have gotten enough preparations and have what it takes to win the trophy.[ads3] “The plan is to win the trophy,” Kobby Mensah said in an interview as scribed by Ghanasoccernet. “We have had…

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The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Service Secretariat (NSS), Alex Opoku-Mensah has been transferred to the Head Office in Accra to work under direct supervision.[ads2] Mr Opoku-Mensah was suspended for verbally abusing a nurse at the Manhyia Government Hospital. Immediately after his suspension, a committee comprised representatives from the NSS itself, the Public Services Commission, and the Ministry of Education was tasked to investigate the matter and submit a report to report to the NSS management within a month.[ads3] Even though he apologized for his actions, Mr Opoku-Mensah has been suspended for two months with salary and will have…

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President Akufo-Addo has rebuffed claims that Akonta Mining Company Limited, owned by the New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, is actively engaging in illegal mining activities.[ads2] According to the President, the company is not involved in any illegal mining activities as being purported in Ghana. Responding to concerns of illegal mining activities in the country at came to the fore at the 28th National and 16th Biennial Congress of the National Union of Ghana Catholic Diocesan Priests Association in Koforidua, President Akufo-Addo said, “let me respond briefly to the chairperson on the issue of illegal mining,”.[ads3] “I want…

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Former Black Stars coach, James Kwesi Appiah has not shut the door on a possible return to head the senior national male team.[ads2] The Black Stars is currently without a head coach after Otto Addo decided to step down following the country’s poor showdown at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Otto Addo qualifed Ghana to the mundial after beating Nigeria on an aggregate scoreline in the final playoff round but failed to progress from the group stage of the tournament, picking only a win and losing the other two matches.[ads3] And with the search for a new head…

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