Sixteen constituencies in the Northern Region will now hold the New Patriotic Party (NPP) executive elections following the suspension of that of Yendi. The elections in the Northern Region town slated for today, April 28 has been suspended until further notice by the Northern Regional Executive committee of the party due to internal issues. The committee has suspended the elections after some 123 aggrieved polling station executives who had their names removed from the polling station register petitioned the committee and threatened to disrupt the elections. The decision to suspend the elections is said to have come directly from the…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Renowned British DJ and presenter, Timothy Westwood otherwise referred to as Tim Westwood has resigned from his show on Capital Xtra. The 64-year old has stepped down until further notice after being accused of sexual misconduct. A statement from his employees, Global confirming his decision reads, Following the claims that have recently come to light, Tim Westwood has stepped down from his show until further notice.” The hip-hop DJ, 64, is accused of unwanted sexual behaviour and touching on dates between 1992 and 2017 – claims that he has vehemently denied.
Ghana Premier League powerhouse, Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of midfielder Salim Adams on a permanent deal. The highly-rated midfielder joined the Phobians on a season-long loan from Division One League outfit New Edubiase United prior to the start of the 2021/22 football season. Since arriving in the capital, Salim Adams has worked hard and has gradually become one of the consistent players in the Hearts of Oak team. Following his outstanding performance in the Hearts of Oak set up, the enterprising midfielder has signed a three-year permanent deal with the Phobians, keeping him in the club until…
Ghana Premier League heavyweight, Asante Kotoko have reportedly suspended defender Patrick Asmah indefinitely. Reports say the enterprising left-back has been handed indefinite suspension after an altercation with coach Prosper Narteh Ogum. As to what led to the altercation remains bunknown but the former Atalanta BC defender will not be available for WAFA SC clash in Sogakope this weekend. Kotoko will travel to Sogakope to face WAFA in week 26 of the Ghana Premier League this weekend. The Porcupine Warriors are leading the league log with 52 points after 25 matches and need to tame WAFA to stretch the lead.
Ghanaian musicians, Shatta Wale and Wiyaala will be performing at this year’s SummerStage in the New York City in America. The duo have been listed among numerous artistes around the world to thrill spectators with soothing music at the festival. This year’s edition of SummerStage will showcased 200 renowned artists from around the world to local neighbourhood parks, presenting distinctly New York genres — salsa, jazz, and hip-hop — alongside indie, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, contemporary dance, and much more. In 2019, Ghana had her dancehall sensation Samini performing with Shatta Wale and Wiyaala to be on the big stage this…
Ghana Premier League powerhouse, Hearts of Oak have reportedly completed the signing of Cameroonian striker Yassin Ouatching. The 23-year old has reportedly signed a three-year deal with the defending Ghana Premier League champions after impressing the technical handlers at training. Report says Ouatching arrived in Ghana weeks ago from Cameroon to undergo trials and has impressed hence signing the deal. Ouatching is expected to play for Hearts of Oak next season. His inclusion comes as huge boost to Hearts of Oak as they strengthen their attack for a showdown next season. Yassin Ouatching becomes the latest Cameroonian to sign for…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced venues and dates for the semifinals and final of the MTN sponsored FA Cup. According to the GFA, the semifinal games will be played on May 14 and 15 with El Wak Sports Stadium and Golden City Park in Berekum as the two venues for the two games. Defending Champions Hearts of Oak will face Dreams FC on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the El Wak Sports Stadium before Bechem United will take on Aduana Stars at the Golden City Park on the following day. The final game has been slated for Sunday,…
The Supreme Court has on Tuesday, April 26 dismissed application to review the voting rights of the Deputy Speaker of parliament. The application was filed by a private legal practitioner Justice Abdulai who was asking the apex court to review its March 9 judgement concerning whether the deputy speaker should vote during parliamentary proceedings. The apex court ruled that a Deputy Speaker when presiding over parliamentary proceedings has the rights to vote and can be counted as part of a quorum for decision making. He urged the court to set aside its decision insisting it had occasioned a miscarriage of…
Whoscored has named Ghana defender, Andy Yiadom to the English Championship team of the season. The 30-year old has made the squad following his exceptional form for Reading this season. Yiadom had a rating of 6.9 and was the second Reading player to make the squad after John Swift. The outstanding right-back is also vying for Reading FC player of the season after a scintillating performance for the team. He has played 38 league matches for Reading this season, with two goals and two assists to his credit. Andy Yiadom was part of the Black Stars squad that secured a…
Ghana midfielder, Edmund Addo will be leaving Moldovan giant Sheriff Tiraspol at the end of the season. According to reports gathering, the 21-year old will not continue playing for the Tiraspol-based club at the end of the league season. Addo has been a mainstay in Sheriff Tiraspol since joining in 2021 from FK Senica. His phenomenal performance for the Moldovan giant earned him his debut Black Stars call-up, and played for the national team for the very first time in a world cup qualifier against Ethiopia in South Africa. on November 11, 2021. Addo has since been part of the…