Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

[ads1] The Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Professor Peter Twumasi has revealed when Asante Kotoko will return to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Asante Kotoko have been using the Accra Sports Stadium as their home venue this season due to renovation works ongoing at their favorite ground in Kumasi.[ads2] The club recently opted for the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale as their home venue due to congestion at the Accra Sports Stadium but later rescinded their decision. Many, particularly Asante Kotoko supporters have been asking when the club will return to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium since their…

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[ads1] Ghana midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has disclosed the reason behind his retirement from international duties. The 30-year old midfielder announced his retirement from the Black Stars few days ago after capping 78 matches for the Ghana senior male national team since his debut in 2008.[ads2] He last had an invitation to the Black Stars in 2017 and since then has been struggling to return to the team again. His retirement came as very shocking to some Ghanaians considering his current form at Italian Seria A outfit Hellas Verona this season.[ads3] But speaking to Alfred Takyi Mensah on Onua TV, Emmanuel…

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[ads1] The United States of America (USA) president-elect Joe Biden has said he is looking forward to hold a future dialogue with Ghana’s President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo. According to Biden, he is looking forward to working with President Akufo-Addo in addressing the common problems facing both countries.[ads2] Biden said this in a letter replying to President Akufo-Addo’s congratulatory message when he was declared the United States of America president-elect. The letter which was published by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin reads, “Dear President Akufo-Addo, thank you for your kind words and well wishes. I am sorry that…

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[ads1] The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have chosen leaders to represent the party in the 8th Parliament. The next Parliament would be inaugurated on January 7, 2021 as well as President Akufo-Addo who was declared winner of the 2020 December polls by the Electoral Commission of Ghana sworn in.[ads2] The National Council of the NPP have approved Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye to continue serving as the speaker of Parliament. The former Dome Kwabenya legislator has been the speaker of Parliament since January, 2017 when President Akufo-Addo ascended the presidential throne of the republic.[ads3] It is believed that the NPP…

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[ads1] The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have reportedly chosen Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye as the speaker for the eighth parliament. The renowned politician has been the speaker for the seventh Parliament since January, 2017 when President Akufo-Addo ascended the throne.[ads2] Reports murmuring indicate that, the NPP have decided to let the 76-year old politician to continue serving as the third leader of the country in the next Parliament.[ads3] It is also reported that, member of Parliament for Suame in the Ashanti Region, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has been chosen to continue serving as the majority leader for the next…

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[ads1] The Youth and Sports Ministry has presented a cheque of Gh¢20,000.00 to the last year’s Offinso accident victims. The Director General of the National Sports Authority(NSA) Professor, Peter Twumasi presented the cheque on behalf of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon.Isaac Kwame Asiamah-MPI, On Monday January 4th 2021.[ads2] This forms part of the life insurance policy packages secured by the Ministry with the Glico Insurance Company for the injured. The donation was made through the MCE of the Offinso South Municipality, Hon Solomon Kesse. The MCE informed government of the efforts made by the Assembly to establish an…

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[ads1] Ghana Premier League giant, Asante Kotoko have arrived in Sudan ahead of CAF Champions League clash against Al Hilal. The Porcupine Warriors landed in Sudan on Monday afternoon to prepare for the big game ahead after a transit in Ethiopia.[ads2] Coach Johnson Smith has arrived in Sudan with twenty-two (22) players for the make or break encounter with Fabio Dos Santos Gama and Felix Annan included. The Ghana Premier League record holders lost the first leg of the second preliminary round by a goal to nil at the Accra Sports Stadium to Al Hilal and have to return the…

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[ads1] The fourth edition of the popular dating reality show, DateRush has been launch on Sunday on TV3. This year’s edition has had a change of host with Giovani Caleb replacing Nii Kpakpo Thompson.[ads2] Nii Kpakpo Thompson has been the host for the past three seasons but this time around Media General’s Giovani Caleb has been handed the role. Many have asked questions on the absence of Nii Kpakpo Thompson from show.[ads3] Responding to the loads of questions, Nii Kpakpo Thompson tweeted that, “I have received loads of questions from every corner about me not being on #daterush. Unfortunately, this…

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[ads1] The Ghana Police Service has announced the security arrangements for the swearing-in of President Akufo-Addo on January 7, 2021. President Akufo-Addo and the newly elected members of Parliament would be sworn in as president-elect for the second term after emerging victorious in the just ended 2020 December polls.[ads2] To ensure a successful swearing-in exercise, the Ghana Police Service has made known the various security arrangements for the event on January 7, 2020. According to a statement from the headquarters of the Ghana Police Service, about 6,000 security personnel would be deployed to the inaugural ceremony.[ads3] These 6,000 security personnel…

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[ads1] Ghana midfielder, Majeed Ashmeru is on the verge of joining Belgian giant Anderlecht on a six months loan. According to reports, the talented midfielder is joining Anderlecht on a short term contract with option to make the deal permanent.[ads2] Ashmeru is joining the Belgian top-flight side due to lack of regular playing time at Austrian Bundesliga outfit Red Bull Salzburg.[ads3] The 23-year old has been warming at the bench this season after returning from a loan spell at Swiss side St Gallen FC. He capped 34 matches for St Gallen FC last season, scoring four goals.[ads5]

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