Thirty players have been named in a provisional squad as the next national U-17 female team, Black Maidens, will commence camping tomorrow at the GFA Technical Centre, the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) at Prampram. The Black Maidens recent­ly etched their names into the history books with a 5-4 victory over Nigeria’s Super Flamingos … The post 30-member Black Maidens

The United Kingdom branch of the New Patri­otic Party (NPP UK) has denied media reports of misap­propriation of funds meant for supporting a strategic communi­cation project for the 2024 general election. According to the Branch Ex­ecutive Committee, the recordings in circulation were just 30 minutes of a five-hour meeting shared by unknown people to cause … The post NPP UK branch denies

 A member of the Communications Bureau of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Shamima Muslim, has accused the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, of deliberately overshadowing the chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, in the ongoing vetting process. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, she criticised Afenyo-Markin for taking an overly dominant role in proceedings and … The post Afenyo-Markin

Former Premier League side, Accra Great Olympics, dropped crucial points in a goalless stale­mate against Home Stars. Both teams had numerous goal-scor­ing chances in either half but failed to capitalise. The Dade Boys remain second in the table with 28 points following back-to-back draws. True Democracy secured their fourth consecutive home victory, defeating former Premier … The post Hohoe

The Parliamentary Candidate (PC) of the Nation­al Democratic Congress (NDC) for Nsawam-Ado­agyiri Constituency in the 2024 Parliamentary election, Mr Selorm Philibert Fummey Amenorpe, says though he is contesting the parlia­mentary election results in court, he is still suitable to apply for the position of Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). He told The Ghanaian Times by … The post I’m

It was a Saturday evening around 8:55pm, when Ms Hannah Amankwa, a single mother of four, left her children at home running to go recharge her electric­ity prepaid meter before the vendor closed. She has to walk about 400 metres to the vendor shop that will close at 9pm, meaning she had only five minutes … The post ECG PowerApp: Convenience marred by technical issues

In this article, the secondary and tertia­ry cycle educational institutions established by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, since inception in Ghana, in 1921 are considered. The Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam is more than a sect and a missionary organisation for the fact that the Founder Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, born in India in 1835, claimed on the … The post Diary

 Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, labelled his side possibly the worst in the club’s history after a 10th Premier League defeat of the season at home by Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. United’s 3-1 defeat leaves them in 13th place in the standings and on course for their lowest finish in the Premier League. … The post We are worst team in history of Man Utd -Amorim

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has completed the vetting process for 569 candidates seeking the role of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives in the Ashanti and Northern regions. A total of 343 persons have applied for consideration for the positions for the 43 administrative districts in the region. The Ashanti region has the highest … The post NDC vets candidates seeking

 Issues being raised by users of the 33.4-kilometre international road from Ofankor in the Greater Accra Region to Nsawam in the East­ern Region, forming part of the Accra-Kumasi National Route 6 (N6) road network, have brought to the fore problems relating to roads in the country. Some of the roads have not been reconstructed after … The post Fix Ofankor-Nsawam road, others to boost legacy

 President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday joined As­anteman to celebrate the first Akwasidae festival in the year 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. Akwasidae is a sacred traditional festival celebrated by the Ashan­ti people of Ghana where they honour their ancestors, seek their blessings while the Asantehene sits in state to receive homage from … The post President Mahama joins

Professional services firm, De­loitte, has reiterated that the persistent rise in inflation in Ghana and Nigeria will hinder economic growth. This is because businesses are experiencing increased costs, whilst consumers are cutting back on spending. In its inflation update, Deloitte West Africa said, “The underly­ing inflation pressures, driven by food price volatility, exchange rate fluctuations … The post Rise

Ghana Football Asso­ciation (GFA) Executive Member, Dr Randy Abbey, has been appointed chairman of the reconstituted Management Committee for the senior national football team, the Black Stars. The Committee is tasked to oversee the administrative and logistical aspects of the team. In addition to chairing the Com­mittee, Dr Abbey will lead engage­ment with government and … The post Dr

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) emerged winners at the 2024 Ghana Universities Sports Associa­tion (GUSA) Games held in Cape Coast. The University triumphed in the competition with seven trophies from basketball (male and female), hockey (female), netball (female), volleyball (male and female) and tennis (male). With the win, UCC lived up to its ‘host … The post UCC wins GUSA games appeared first on Ghanaian

 The Kekeli Muslim Commu­nity in Ghana has expressed deep concerns over the appointment of Mr Mohammed Abdul- Salaam as the Managing Director of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), citing Islamic teachings that prohibit gambling. In a statement issued and cop­ied to The Ghanaian Times yesterday, signed by the President, Sheikh Ahmed Zormelo, the group com­mended … The post  Kekeli

 The Nzema Youth Par­liament has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, to appoint an indigene of Nzema as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Na­tional Gas Company (GNGC). The group said the appoint­ment of an indigene of Nzema to exercise oversight responsibility of gas exploration in the area would give cognizance to the … The post Pres Mahama urged to appoint

The Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana, Abdalfa­tah Ahmed Khalil Alsatarri, has called on Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang to strengthen bilateral relations between Ghana and Palestine. The visit, which took place last week at the Vice President’s office, was also an opportunity for the Ambassador to congratulate Pro­fessor Opoku-Agyemang on her historic election as … The post Ghana, Palestine

Every Muslim believes that all humankind is descended from Adam and Eve and we are thus brothers and sisters regardless of our faith, race and socio-economic status. No one can claim any superi­ority over another except in the field of “Taqwa” piety or God fearing and consciousness. The understanding that we all depend on each … The post Islamic perspective on neighbourliness appeared first on

Hypertension, often referred to as high blood pressure, is a major public health issue and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) globally. A study conducted by Rivia, a network of tech-driven primary care clinics, from data collected in 2024, has indicated that Ghana is experiencing a rise in “silent” killer diseases. The findings … The post Hibiscus

 Distance running great Eliud Kipchoge will return to the London Marathon in April. Kenyan Kipchoge, a two-time Olympic marathon champion, is the record four-time winner of the men’s race in London, where he last competed in 2020. The 40-year-old former world record holder described his mid-race drop-out at his final Olympic Games in Paris as … The post Kipchoge to compete in London Marathon