American rapper, Meek Mill was never permitted by the Presidency to shoot a music video at the Jubilee House says the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah.[ads2] According to him, the multiple award-winning rapper never sought the permission of the Presidency before shooting the music video. “Meek Mill music’s video was not sanctioned by the Presidency. Its permission was not sought whatsoever for the use of the video. The musician has realized his indiscretion, apologized & taken down the video,” Mr Ahiagbah tweeted. Meek Mill has been heavily bashed by some section of Ghanaians after…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
The Ghana Police Service have arrested two people wanted in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred during the NDC’s National Youth and Women’s Congress held on 10th December 2022, at Cape Coast in the Central Region.[ads2] The two suspects, Abdul Halid Shaibu alias Oluu and Ibrahim Razak, who were among the 16 persons declared wanted for their involvement in the disturbances, were arrested through targeted intelligence operations at Tamale in the Northern Region on 7th January 2023. The two suspects are currently being held in custody, and assisting the Police with the investigations.[ads3] According to the Police, the faces…
Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, Richard Attah has apologised for an unpleasant comments made by his wife against the management of the club.[ads2] Joyce Attah, the wife of the goalkeeper stole the headlines few days ago for alleging that two Directors of the club which she nicknamed “Aki and Pawpaw’ masterminded the sacking of former coach Samuel Boadu from the club by interfering in coaching decisions and manipulating matches. In a widely circulated audio, Mrs Attah disclosed that the two unnamed officials of the club told referee Selorm Yao Bless who was in charge of a 1-1 draw between Hearts of Oak…
Tanzanian giants, Azam FC have announced the signing of Ghanaian goalkeeper Abdulai Iddrisu.[ads2] The 25-year old has joined Azam FC on a two-year deal after passing a mandatory medicals. Iddrisu has joined the Tanzanian football powerhouse from Ghana Premier League outfit Bechem United.[ads3] He was a sensation for Bechem United in the Ghanaian top-flight league last season which earned him a call-up to the Black Galaxies.[ads4] Abdulai Iddrisu was part of the Black Galaxies squad preparing for the CHAN 2022 to be held in Algeria this month. He made 31 appearances for Bechem United in the Ghana Premier League last…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that Senior High Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.[ads2] This, according to GES, is as a result of the statutory holiday on Monday, January 9, 2023. This was contained in a statement dated January 7 and signed by the Head of Public Relations Unit of GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo.[ads3] Meanwhile, the statement indicate that reopening date for primary and junior high schools still remains on January 10, 2023.[ads4]
Police intelligence operation on 5th January 2023, led to the arrest of four suspects for the unlawful possession of over 104 bags of substances suspected to be narcotics at Lolonya near Sege in the Greater Accra Region.[ads2] The four suspects, Ntow Prince, Felix Owusu, Jery Quartey and Daitey Mashack were arrested while discharging sacks of the compressed plant materials into a boat at the seaside at Sege. A police statement says during the arrest, suspect Daitey Mashack who is the Assemblyman of the area attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an amount of Twenty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH₵ 20,000.00).[ads3]…
President Akufo-Addo has accepted Alan Kyerematen’s resignation as the Minister of Trade and Industry.[ads2] According to a statement dated January 6 and signed by the Director of Communications at the Office of the President, Eugene Arhin, Alan Kyerematen on Thursday, January 5 informed the President on his decision to resign and subsequently submitted a resignation letter. The President then thanked Alan Kyerematen otherwise known as Alan Cash for his services to Ghana and wished him well in his future endeavours.[ads3] It has since been unknown as to why Alan Kyerematen resigned from his position but he has long been rumoured…
President Akufo-Addo has asked Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to act as the Trade and Industry Minister following the resignation of Alan Kyerematen.[ads2] Alan Kyerematen resigned from his position in the Akufo-Addo-led government on Thursday, January 5 after tendering his letter to the President. According to a statement dated January 6 and signed by the Director of Communications at the Office of the President, Eugene Arhin, Ken Ofori-Atta will act as Trade and Industry Minister until a substantive appointment is made.[ads3] It has since been unknown as to why Alan Kyerematen otherwise known as Alan Cash resigned from his position but…
The Brands and Communication Manager of Asante Kotoko, David Obeng Nyarko has disclosed how low attendance at the stadium is affecting the day-to-day administration of the club.[ads2] According to him, Asante Kotoko spend over Gh¢300,000 on wages every month but has only earned Gh¢150,000 as gate proceeds in their last two matches. He stated that the low attendance at the stadium will make it very difficult for the club to maintain its top performing players if the situation continues.[ads3] “The effect of poor attendance on Asante Kotoko is very huge. We have only earned Gh¢150,000 as net from our last…
Ghanaian giants, Hearts of Oak have denied media reportage that head coach, Slavko Matic has parted ways with the club aftee just three months.[ads2] The Serbian trainer has returned to his country with reports suggesting that he will not return to continue his job as head coach of the former Ghana Premier League Champions. In a statement, Hearts of Oak have denied the reportage, indicating that Matic has only returned to his country to seek for medical attention.[ads3] The statement has also rebuffed claims by one Jean Jacque Kojo Effangon that management of Hearts of Oak failed to provide for…