President Akufo-Addo has reinstated the mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis in the Western Region, Abdul Mumin Issah after six months of suspension as a result of an altercation with a police officer.[ads2] Mr Mumin Issah was suspended from office as the mayor of the metropolis by President Akufo-Addo in February, 2022 following an interrogation into an altercation with a police officer at a checkpoint in Kwesimintsim, a suburb in Takoradi in the Western Region. He was arrested on February 3 and charged on three counts of assault of a public officer, offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace, and disturbing…
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The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has shut down the operations of a shell filling station at Adome Bridge in Atimpoku in the Eastern Region for selling water-laced petroleum products to unsuspected customers.[ads2] According to an NPA statement, the filling station was closed down following a widely circulated video on social media and subsequent complaints made to the authority on August 29 about a suspected contaminated fuel purchased at the aforementioned fuel outlet.[ads3] This saw a team from the Eastern Regional office of NPA dispatched to the location of the fuel outlet where a water content presence test was undertaken and…
The leading opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated Ghana’s speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin on his election as the President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.[ads2] According to the party, the new role of the highly respected politician is a testament of his diligent works as the leader of Ghana’s parliament. In a statement signed by the general secretary of the party, Johnson Aseidu Nketiah, this achievement by Alban Bagbin “brings honour and dignity not only to his person and sterling qualities, but also to the continent of Africa, our country Ghana, and the National Democratic Congress of which…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has cancelled the Champion of Champions game between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak which was scheduled for next Monday, September 5, 2022.[ads2] The Champion of Champions is a one-off match which is also the curtain raiser for the upcoming season involving the Ghana Premier League champions and FA Cup winners in the previous season. The first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League which has Kotoko facing Burkina Faso side Rail Club du Kadiogo is set for Friday, September 9, 2022.[ads3] On the other hand, Hearts have more than five of their players in…
Italian Serie A newcomers US Cremonese have completed the signing of Ghana goal poacher Felix Afena-Gyan.[ads2] The 19-year old has joined Cremonese on a five-year deal from AS Roma on a permanent contract worth €6m plus €3m add-ons. The club’s official statement reads “US Cremonese announces that it has definitively acquired from As Roma the right to the sports performances of the footballer Felix Afena-Gyan”[ads3] Afena-Gyan was promoted to the AS Roma senior side by coach Jose Mourinho last season after an explosive form for the U18 side of the club. He has joined Cremonese for more playing time in…
Ghana Premier League newbies FC Samartex have acquired the services of highly talented defender James Sewornu, Kyfilla.com has learnt.[ads2] According to multiple sources, the budding defender has joined the Samreboi-based club on a season-long loan deal ahead of the 2022/23 league season.[ads3] Samartex have landed the signature of the enterprising defender after a successful agreement with Hearts of Oak. Sewornu has left Hearts of Oak to FC Samartex to seek for regular playing time after signing a contract renewal for the Phobians until 2026.[ads4] He has become the third Hearts of Oak player to join FC Samartex in the just…
President Akufo-Addo has ordered the commissioner of the Customs division at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to leave office following the expiration of his contract on October 13, 2021. The President has directed the commissioner to hand over office and duties to the acting deputy commissioner of the Preventive Service at the authority, Mr Seidu Iddrisu Iddisah effective Friday, August 26, 2022.[ads4] Mr Seidu Iddrisu Iddisah will serve as the acting commissioner of the customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority until a substantive appointment from President Akufo-Addo. [ads5]
FC Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been assaulted and robbed by unknown gunmen in his house in the Catalan city according to reports.[ads2] The former Gabon international went through the unpleasant situation alongside his wife and family on Monday morning as reported by several news portals in Spain.[ads3] The reports say the Chelsea-bound striker and his family were threatened by the thieves with firearms and iron bars, assaulted him physically, and booted away with some jewelries. Aubameyang is reportedly doing fine despite the physical attacks on him.[ads4]
This year’s edition of the ‘Dynamic Praise’ organized by award-winning gospel musician, SK Frimpong has come to a successful end in Takoradi in the Western Region.[ads2] The event held at the Salem Presby Church in Anaji, a suburb in Takoradi on last Sunday brought together top Ghanaian gospel musicians under one umbrella to praise the name of the Most High. The Salem Presby Church was full to capacity as massive crowd from Takoradi and its environs trooped in to worship the Heavenly Father.[ads3] Led by SK Frimpong, the event witnessed top artistes like Ohemaa Mercy, Kwaku Gyasi, Cindy Thompson and…
Ghana Premier League outfit Legon Cities FC have landed a kit sponsorship deal with renowned sportswear firm Strike.[ads2] The Accra-based club have secured a sponsorship deal with the Portuguese sportswear firm for the 2022/23 league season. READ: FC Samartex announce signing of talented striker Seidu Abubakari A statement from Legon Cities FC announcing the deal reads, “We are delighted to announce that S⃨T⃨R⃨I⃨K⃨E⃨ G⃨H⃨A⃨N⃨A⃨ is our Official Kit Sponsor for the 2022/23 season. They will produce both player and replica jersey versions. Welcome to Royalty, S⃨T⃨R⃨I⃨K⃨E⃨”[ads3] https://twitter.com/LegonCitiesFC/status/1564207075630129154?t=WP6Oa8kzCD2Fy72lZMUNmg&s=19 Legon Cities FC have become the latest club to work with Strike after the…