Genk forward, Joseph Paintsil has reportedly been dropped from Ghana’s final 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this month.[ads2] The 24-year old, per reports, has been omitted from the Black Stars final squad despite his fine form for Genk in the Belgian league this season. Paintsil has been in a blistering form this season, scoring six goals with five assists in thirteen matches for Genk.[ads3] Meanwhile, coach Otto Addo is expected to announce the final squad before November 14, 2022. Ghana will pitch camp in Abu Dhabi with the final 26 players expected to arrive…
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The Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul has denied reports that government is training mercenaries at the jubilee house.[ads2] At a press briefing in Parliament, Mr Nitiwul stated emphatically that the reports murmuring in the media is baseless, indicating that government does not intend to compromise the security of the State. “Let me state that this President will hand over to the duly elected President of Ghana on the 7th of January 2025. Nobody will interfere in the choice of the people of Ghana, not from the military, not the Police and not any politician.”[ads3] “This government has not brought anybody…
Fast rising Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Dablixx Oshaa has passed away according to reports in the West African country.[ads2] Dablixx as affectionately called by his followers, is said to have died on Monday November 7 but the cause of his demise is unknown. He is known for his unique and kind of trap music which make him a standout among his peers. More soon…[ads3]
The Member of Parliament for Bolga Central, Isaac Adongo has entreated the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to resign as soon as possible to save the country from the mess he has created.[ads2] According to the lawmaker, Dr Ernest Kwamina Yedu Addison who is the current Governor of the Bank of Ghana has illegally given an amount of Gh¢70 billion to the government to finance matured debts thus the reason behind his calls. Speaking at a press conference in Parliament on Tuesday November 8, the Deputy Ranking Member on the Finance Committee indicated that he has served notice…
The Shama District Football Association under the Western Regional Football Association has received Gh¢10,000.00 from Lower Pra Rural Bank as part of support towards the district’s division three and juvenile competitions in the 2022/23 league season.[ads2] The financial support from the local bank with its headquarters in Shama was brokered by the chairman of the district football association, Professor George Kuntu Blankson with the sole aim of easing the burden of clubs under his jurisdiction. The money has been released to the account of the Shama District FA which will be used as a support fund for the division three…
Ghanaian dancehall musician, Charles Nii Armah Mensah popularly known as Shatta Wale has explained why he failed to perform for the Hogbetsotso festival in the Volta region.[ads2] The multiple award-winning artiste with arguably the loudest fan base in Ghana was billed to perform at the Eli Beach in Tegbi last Saturday but failed to show up. READ ALSO: Bulldog sues Shatta Wale for defamation His fans who waited and waited without him showing up were left disappointed, after five hours threw stones and empty bottles onto the stage as a way of expressing their disappointments in the musician.[ads3] In a video,…
Ghanaian artiste manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson popularly known as Bulldog has sued former client and dancehall musician Shatta Wale for defamation.[ads2] This comes following the two recent feud where Shatta Wale alleged that Bulldog had a hand in the gruesome murder of Fennec Okyere – a former manager to Kwaw Kese. READ: Shatta Wale threatens to expose Bulldog over Fennec Okyere’s murder The Ghana Police Service subsequently opened investigations into the case following the claims by Shatta Wale.[ads3] Fennec Okyere was murdered at his Manet Gardens residence on Spintex Road on Thursday, March 13, 2014. He was 31-years-old. READ ALSO:Black…
The One District One Factory initiative will be abolished if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) return to power in 2024 says Tamale Central legislator, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.[ads2] According to the NDC lawmaker, the initiative by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government is just a mere slogan which is yielding no results. “It is nothing but a slogan,” the former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry said on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday November 5. “The 1D1F is something that when the NDC takes over we will throw out. The way it is in this form is not helping.”…
Asante Kotoko midfielder, Justice Blay has said he will need more playing time to get his confidence back after a long-term injury.[ads2] The 28-year-old was an integral part of the title-winning team under former coach Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum before injury ruled him out of last season. READ: Kotoko’s Justice Blay returns to training after injury layoff He returned to the field for Kotoko against FC Samartex where the Porcupines emerged victorious at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi yesterday.[ads3] Speaking after the game, the former Medeama defensive midfielder stated he is eager to return to his best of form but…
About ninety percent of Ghanaian medical doctors have considered leaving for abroad to seek for greener pastures according to a survey by the Ghana Medical Association (GMA).[ads2] Per the report, the survey was conducted among 360 medical doctors of which about ninety percent of them made their intentions of wanting to leave Ghana for abroad very loud and clear. Reason for their decision is because of poor working conditions.[ads3] “Immigration of medical doctors from Ghana is an age-old problem that continues to deplete the country of much needed human resources”, the President of Ghana Medical Association, Dr Frank Serebour reiterated…