Eleven cases of the novel coronavirus has been recorded in the Western Region according to the regional deputy director of Public Health, Mr Gifty Amugi. This comes as a wake up call to residents of the region after restrictions on the fight against the pandemic was eased. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), a total of 471 cases have been recorded nationwide from May 25 to June 7, 2022. As at June 2, 58,534 cases have been recorded from routine surveillance, 95,681 from enhanced contact tracing and 7,626 from international travelers at the Kotoka International Airport. In total, the…
Author: Kenneth Abban Jnr
Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has extended his stay with Crystal Palace ahead of the next league season in England. The 30-year old was among for players who have extended their contracts with the English Premier League outfit until summer 2023. “Crystal Palace are delighted to confirm the contracts of Jordan Ayew, Nathaniel Clyne, James McArthur, and James Tomkins have been extended until summer 2023,” revealed a statement on their official website. “The quartet have made a combined 677 Palace appearances between them [Ayew 133, Clyne 171, McArthur 249 and Tomkins 124] and continue to be core members of the current squad.”…
The founder and leader of Heaven’s Gate Ministry, Prophet Kumchacha has described the construction of a national cathedral by the Akufo-Addo led government as a very bad move. According to the controversial preacher, the national cathedral is a misplaced priority and will be of no importance to Ghanaians especially at this time that the hardship in the country is unbearable. “There’s no need [construction of national cathedral], we don’t need a cathedral at this time that food is expensive, bad roads killing us, electricity tariff and fuel prices on the high”, Kumchacha said on Onua TV. Kumchacha vowed that he…
William Opoku Mensah, a former Asante Kotoko striker has ruled out immediately return to the Ghana Premier League. The 26-year old played for Sekondi Eleven Wise in the division one league before joining Ghana Premier League side Karela United. The former Black Stars ‘B’ attacker then joined American side Swoop Park Rangers before returning to Ghana to play for Asante Kotoko. After the 2020/21 league season, Opoku Mensah left Asante Kotoko for Liberty Professionals in the Ghana Premier League. Currently, Opoku Mensah ply his trade for Mukura Victory in the Rwandan top-flight league where he has become a top figure…
Former Asante Kotoko striker, William Opoku Mensah is hoping to land a call-up to the Back Stars following his explosive performance in Rwanda. The 26-year old has been in a stupendous form for Mukura Victory in the Rwanda Premier League since joining in 2021. Opoku Mensah is currently one of the best performing Ghanaian players in Africa and a hotcake in East Africa following his outstanding form for Mukura Victory. The former Eleven Wise goal poacher has bagged 21 goals with three assists in 25 matches for Mukura Victory this season, winning five most valuable players awards. Speaking with ace…
Atletico Bilbao duo of Neco and Inaki Williams have landed in Ghana for holidays after hectic season in Spain. The William brothers arrived in Ghana on Tuesday from Spain to spend quality time with their families and friends. Inaki Williams and his younger brother have been a target for Ghana as they country seek to strengthen squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the 2023 African Cup of Nations. According to reports, the two will schedule a meeting with officials of the Ghana Football Association to talk about a possible nationality switch. At first, Inaki Williams was…
Robert Wisdom Cudjoe, the Member of Parliament for Prestea Huni-Valley in the Western Region has organized a fully funded skills development training for his constituents. Over hundred youths in the constituency participated in the training programme which was organised by the lawmaker to mark his birthday on June 6, 2022. Even though it was to mark his birthday, the objective of the training was to equiped the participants especially the unemployed and the youth with the needed skills to be able to be self dependant. As part of celebrating his birthday, Wisdom Cudjoe also donated footballs and jerseys to the…
Vice President of the republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said the government’s commitment to transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the country is unmatched. According to Dr Bawumia, the President Akufo-Addo led government has invested hugely in TVET over the last five years – a feat that cannot be compared to the previous administrations. “This government’s commitment to transforming the TVET landscape is unmatched by any other government. In addition to these 32 new TVET institutions we are about to construct, Government has massively invested in TVET over the last five years”, he said while speaking at…
One more person has been confirmed dead as a result of the explosion at occurred in Appiatse in the Western Region on January 20, 2022. Paul Asare is the latest person to die as a result of the explosion. The 38-year old was pronounced dead at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi on Monday, June 6, 2022. He is said to have fell unconscious after he complained of stomach upset and was rushed to KATH for medical attention on Friday June 3 where he gave up the ghost. According to statement by the Public Relations Unit of the Appiatse…
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku is reportedly on the verge of joining Spanish Laliga outfit Sevilla. Reports in Spain indicate that Sevilla have reached a personal term with the defender but yet to reach an agreement with Strasbourg. The 27-year old is said to have agreed on a three-year deal with Sevilla after incredible form in the French Ligue I. Newly promoted English Premier outfit Fulham are also reported to have interest in signing the former Bastia defender for the upcoming league season. Djiku joined Strasbourg in 2019 from Caen and has since been instrumental for the side in the French…