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13 Jan

Nsoatreman FC Will Improve In The Second Half Of The Season – Yaw Preko

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Nsoatreman FC Head Coach Yaw Preko Confident of Improved Performance in Second Half of 2024/25 Ghana Premier League Nsoatreman FC head coach, Yaw Preko, is confident in his team’s ability to improve their performance in the second half of the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League campaign. Currently, the Twumasikrom-based club sits in 15th place on the league table, with 15 points from 16 matches. They have managed three wins, six draws, and seven losses so far this season. Despite the team’s struggles, Preko remains optimistic. He revealed that the club has made new signings to strengthen the squad and address…

13 Jan

Don’t Be Scared; We Won’t Default On Our Debt Obligations – Ato Forson To Akufo-Addo

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The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured former President Nana Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana that the country will not default on its debt obligations under his leadership. Speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 13, Dr. Forson addressed concerns raised by the former President during his final State of the Nation Address. In his address on January 3, 2025, Nana Akufo-Addo emphasised the critical importance of maintaining Ghana’s financial commitments, urging the incoming Finance Minister to prioritise the nation’s debt repayments. He also announced that his government had made a payment of $346…

13 Jan

Free SHS Will Continue Uninterrupted – Finance Minister-Designate Assures

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Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians that the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy is here to stay, reaffirming his party’s commitment to the initiative. Speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 13, Dr. Forson stated that the policy would continue under the new government. “My party’s position on Free SHS has been well articulated by President Mahama. In fact, the President of the Republic of Ghana has said it. You have the assurance from him, and I am only a servant. Who am I to say otherwise?” Dr. Forson remarked, reinforcing the government’s…

13 Jan

Americans Gauff & Pegula Dedicate Wins To LA

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Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula dedicated their Australian Open first-round wins to Los Angeles and the firefighters who have been tackling the devastating wildfires. Third seed Gauff, one of the favourites for the title in Melbourne, beat compatriot and 2020 champion Sofia Kenin 6-3 6-3. Gauff wrote “stay strong LA, thank you firefighters” on the camera lens after her victory. She and Taylor Fritz have previously donated to a charity effort to help those affected. Seventh seed Pegula wrote “LA” and drew a love heart on the lens after her dominant 6-3 6-0 victory over Australian wildcard Maya Joint.…

13 Jan

Draper Battles Way Through Melbourne Opener

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British number one Jack Draper was far below his best but managed to avoid a shock first-round defeat at the Australian Open. Draper, seeded 15th, twice trailed before fighting back to beat Argentine clay specialist Mariano Navone 4-6 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2 in a mammoth four hours and one minute. The 23-year-old left-hander was playing his first match since October, having had his build-up disrupted by a hip problem. Draper insisted beforehand he was “ready to go” against 46th-ranked Navone. But the US Open semi-finalist’s usually reliable serve was broken five times and he committed a whopping 88 unforced errors.…

13 Jan

GFA Announces Frimpong Manso As New Black Starlets Head Coach

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The Ghana Football Association has announced the restructuring of the technical team for the National Male Under-17 team, the Black Starlets. As previously announced, experienced CAF License A Coach Stephen Frimpong Manso is the new Head Coach of the team, with Nana Kweku Agyemang and Jacob Nettey being retained as Assistant Coaches. Kennedy Ofori Ansah has been named the Goalkeepers’ Trainer, with Derrick Laryea as the team’s Video Analyst. The team’s Equipment Officer is Charles Okofo Asenso. Team Doctor Dr. Kofi Ablorh leads the medical team, with Eric Totimeh as Physiotherapist and Jeremiah Boye as Masseur. The team’s welfare issues…

13 Jan

Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Flight TK630 Returns To Accra Hours After Takeoff

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A Turkish Airlines flight, TK 630, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, scheduled for Istanbul from Accra on Saturday, January 11, was forced to return to Kotoka International Airport approximately two and a half hours after takeoff. Scheduled for a six-hour flight, the aircraft was forced to turn back due to an emergency, although the exact cause remains unknown. The aircraft was observed circling Ghanaian airspace to perform a fuel jettison, a procedure used in aviation to dump fuel and reduce the aircraft’s weight to a safe landing limit. This maneuver ensures the aircraft can land without risking structural…

13 Jan

You’re Elected To Work, Not To Lament – Afenyo-Markin Tells Gov’t

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The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Akufo-Addo administration of attempting to shift blame for a looming power crisis onto the previous government under President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking at the start of the vetting of ministerial nominees in Parliament, Afenyo-Markin urged the administration to focus on solutions rather than revisiting past failures. “It is deeply concerning to hear the new administration attempting to shift blame,” Afenyo-Markin said. “The outgoing Akufo-Addo government, despite challenges, maintained a stable and reliable power supply. This contrasts sharply with the Mahama administration’s infamous ‘Dumsor’ era, which caused immense hardship to businesses and households.”…

13 Jan

Parliament Not Aware Of Appointment Of President’s Secretary – Afenyo-Markin

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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about the appointment of Dr. Callistus Mahama as the Executive Secretary to the President. Dr. Mahama was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama on January 6, 2025, with his appointment officially taking effect on January 7, 2025. However, the Effutu Member of Parliament (MP) has said the House is not aware of the appointment, as there was no official communication. Mr. Afenyo-Markin expressed these concerns as part of his introductory comments during the vetting of Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Monday, January 13, 2025. He added that it was a mistake…

13 Jan

Thomas Partey Booed During Arsenal’s FA Cup Defeat To Manchester United

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Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey was the subject of boos and jeers during Arsenal’s FA Cup match against Manchester United on Sunday, January 12, 2024. Partey replaced Dutch defender Jurrien Timber in extra time of the FA Cup third-round tie and was met with jeers from Manchester United fans. Every touch of the 31-year-old was met with noises of disapproval from the Manchester United fans who occupied the away end of the Emirates Stadium. Partey braved through the boos to score his penalty for Arsenal during the penalty shootout. Bruno Fernandes gave Manchester United the lead with an excellent finish after Garnacho took…