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February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Jordan Ayew Named Black Stars Captain; Partey Declines Deputy Role

Jordan Ayew has been appointed the substantive captain of the Ghana Black Stars, according to sources close to JoySports. The Crystal Palace forward will succeed his elder brother, André Ayew, who held the captaincy since May 2019. Jordan Ayew, a long-serving

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Mahama Vows To Resolve Ghana’s Economic Crisis

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to resolve Ghana’s ongoing economic crisis within the duration of his four-year term. During his first State of the Nation Address in his second term on Thursday, February 27, President Mahama acknowledged the severe economic

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

KNUST Final-Year Student Found Dead; University Launches Investigation

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has pledged to ensure the safety of its community following the tragic death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a fourth-year Biological Sciences student. Her lifeless body was discovered near the KNUST Disability and

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Mahama Announces Crackdown on National Service ‘Ghost Names’ Scandal, Assets to Be Frozen

President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to take decisive action against those implicated in the National Service ‘ghost names’ scandal, a massive case of financial fraud that has drained millions of cedis from the public purse. In his State of the

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

“There Will Be No Secrecy In How Much Government Spends On The National Team” – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has made a bold move toward transparency in Ghana’s sports funding. During his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, 2024, the President emphasised that the budget for the Black Stars, must be made public, as it

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

‘The State of Our Nation is Not Good’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a sobering evaluation of Ghana’s current state, declaring that the country is in the midst of a crisis. In his first State of the Nation Address of his second term, presented to Parliament on Thursday,

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

I’ll Reduce Presidential Staffers Drastically – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced his intention to significantly reduce the number of presidential staffers in his administration. Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term on Thursday, 27th February, in Parliament, he emphasised

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Gas Explosion Rocks UG’s Bush Canteen, Shops Destroyed

A suspected gas explosion at the University of Ghana's Bush Canteen has caused significant damage, destroying several shops and triggering widespread panic. The incident, which occurred Wednesday evening, sent plumes of smoke billowing into the air as fire engulfed multiple structures

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Bagbin Orders Probe into MP’s Alleged Galamsey Involvement

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has initiated an investigation into allegations that a Member of Parliament (MP) is involved in illegal mining, commonly known as "galamsey." Bagbin made the announcement at a conference focused on developing a strategy for responsible small-scale

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim Stresses Importance Of Proper Church Leadership

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim, in a recent sermon on AP Radio 105.7, emphasized the importance of proper church leadership, highlighting the critical characteristics required for effective shepherding of the faithful. Drawing from 1 Timothy 3:1-7, he cautioned congregants about the dangers