Author: Kenneth Abban Jnr

Fuel consumers in Ghana should expect an upsurge in fuel prices after OPEC+ announced a surprise move to cut output.[ads2] Oil prices have surged after several of the world’s largest exporters announced surprise cuts in production. The price of Brent crude oil is trading above $84 a barrel after jumping by more than 5%. The increase came after Saudi Arabia, Iraq and several Gulf states said on Sunday they were cutting output by more than one million barrels of oil a day. In addition, Russia said it will extend its cut of half a million barrels per day until the…

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For 18 years that she worked with the Ghana Police Service and rose through the ranks from Inspector to Superintendent, Mrs Effia Tenge handled public relations for the service at various levels.[ads2] On April 1, 2023, Superintendent Effia Tenge ended her career with the Ghana Police Service and has moved on to pursue other personal goals. She was in charge of Public Affairs at the Volta Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service before her exit. Mrs Tenge was recruited into the Ghana Police Service in 2005 at the rank of Inspector as a public relations officer. She was stationed…

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Western Region have denied reportage that John Dramani Mahama was booed during his campaign tour in the region.[ads2] The former President who is seeking to govern the country for the second time embarked on a three-day campaign tour of the Western region which started on March 24, 2023. Aftermath of his tour of the region came with media reports that the NDC flagbearer hopeful was booed by some members of the party when he visited them at Axim in the Evalue Ajomoro constituency in the Western region. But in a press release, the…

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Ghana legend, Asamoah Gyan has tipped Ernest Nuamah to reach the very apex of his football career following his impressive showdown for the Black Meteors in Algeria clash.[ads2] The FC Nordsjaelland attacker was a delight to watch when Ghana defeated Algeria in the U-23 AFCON qualifiers at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Tuesday with Fatawu Issahaku of Sporting Lisbon scoring the only goal to give the Black Meteors a 2:1 aggregate scoreline. After his explosive performance against Algeria, Ernest Nuamah has enjoy praises from some Ghanaian football loving fans including three-time African best player of the year…

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The Elections Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cleared three candidates to contest for the party’s flagbearership position.[ads2] The former President John Dramani Mahama, former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffour and former Kumasi Mayor Kojo Bonsu have been cleared to contest in the NDC’s May 13 primaries. This was after a successful vetting.[ads3] The winner of the primaries will lead the leading opposition party in the 2024 general elections as the presidential candidate. Meanwhile, businessman Ernest Kwaku Kobeah has pulled out of the party’s flagbearership race. The modern sewage system specialist has pulled out of the race after…

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Ernest Kwaku Kobeah, an astute businessman has pulled out of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearership race.[ads2] The modern sewage system specialist has pulled out of the race after submitting his letter to the NDC’s elections committee on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Prior to picking his nomination forms, Kobeah who hails from Asante Mampong in the Ashanti Region was confident of defeating all candidates including the former President John Dramani Mahama.[ads3] As to why he has pulled out of the race is not immediately known but his vetting on Tuesday was suspended and was expected to continue today. “There is…

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Former Ghana international, Awudu Issaka has entreated Black Stars coach Chris Hughton to recall Felix Afena-Gyan to the senior national team.[ads2] The Cremonese attacker was part of the Black Stars squad that qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar by eliminating Nigeria in the final playoff round. Despite not scoring in the two legged tie, Afena-Gyan played an instrumental role as the striker of the Black Stars under coach Otto Addo. He was subsequently excluded from the final squad for the mundial in Qatar after leaving AS Roma to a struggling Cremonese side in the Italian Serie A.[ads3]…

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has said President Akufo-Addo can never intervene in the proposed anti-LGBTQI Bill which is before House.[ads2] According to Bagbin, the President only has the power to implement the bill after it has been passed by parliament. “A word to the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. There’s no way he can intervene. That answer he gave, wait until we pass it, and we will direct you to execute it, that is where you come in. In terms of the law which is part of the policy, we will finalise it, then the executive has the…

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The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George has entreated President Akufo-Addo to append his signature to make it a law if parliament passes the anti-LGBTQ Bill.[ads2] According to Sam George who is a huge sponsor of the Promotion of Proper Sexual Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, it will be political suicidal and a dent on the legacy of President Akufo-Addo if he fails to sign the bill when brought before him. “The President will be requested by Parliament to sign the bill into law. It will be politically suicidal, and it will mark the sound of a…

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Ghanaian champions, Asante Kotoko have reportedly commenced talks with CK Akonnor to take over the vacant coaching job.[ads2] The Porcupines are currently without a substantive head coach after the dismissal of Seydou Zerbo. The Burkina Faso national was fired as Asante Kotoko coach after a painful 2:0 defeat to Medeama Sporting Club at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi last Sunday. His assistant Abdul Gazale has been tasked to take over the team on the interim until a substantive gaffer is appointed.[ads3] And with the management of the club in search of a new head coach, reports indicate that…

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