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Hamza Issah scores brace to fire Hearts back to winning ways
Hearts of Oak came from behind to beat Karela United 3-1 as Abubakar Ouattara’s side bounced back from consecutive defeats to return to winning ways. Hamza Issah’s double and a belter from Salim Adams ended the Phobian’s three successive defeats in the Ghanaian top-flight. The visitors went in front after just 2 minutes after Dafie […]
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Editorial
Editorial: Detention of patients for non-payment of bills must stop!
The Director in charge of the Global Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Programme at the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall, is quoted by the graphiconline.com as saying that health facilities in Ghana and other parts of Africa should stop detaining patients who are unable to pay their medical bills after treatment. According to […]
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Sports
Abraham returns from injury as Roma beat Lazio
Tammy Abraham made his first appearance since June as Roma claimed a 1-0 win over rivals Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. The England striker, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury 10 months ago, came on in the 79th minute. Gianluca Mancini’s header from a corner three minutes before half-time was enough to clinch the […]
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Nigeria
Electricity tariff hike will compound Nigeria’s economic hardship, says Atiku
Atiku Abubakar has joined the growing list of critics faulting the Federal Government’s hike in electricity tariff and believes the move further compounds the citizens’ economic difficulties. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Council (NERC) days ago jacked up the tariff for Band A consumers – those who enjoy at least 20 hours daily supply of power […]
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Throwing the light on newly inducted Black Stars
A few positives came from the recent friendlies of the Black Stars in Morocco. Despite the team failing to pick a win against Nigeria and Uganda, one of the bright sparks was seeing young players get an opportunity with the national team. Ebenezer Annan received a late call-up and replaced the injured Gideon Mensah in […]
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Boxing
African Games: Bukom Banku’s son breaks father’s 25-year-old boxing record
Abubakar Kamoko, the son of retired Ghanaian boxer Bukom Banku, has etched his name in history at the recently concluded 2023 African Games by securing a silver medal, surpassing his father’s achievements from 25 years ago. Competing in the fiercely contested 86kg cruiserweight category, Kamoko initially secured his place in the semifinals with an outstanding […]
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Athletics
African Games: Ibrahim Fuseini eyes Olympic qualification despite 200m medal miss
Ghana’s 200m sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini says he is keen on booking a place at the 2024 Olympics later this year although he narrowly missed out on the podium in the Men’s 200m final in the 2023 African Games. Fuseini impressed in the Athletics events at the Games by making it to the final, finishing in […]
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Boxing
African Games: Bukom Banku’s son, Samuel Takyi to fight for gold
Abubakar Kamoko aka Ambitious Tilapia, Samuel Takyi and Mohammed Amadu booked places in the final at the 2023 African Games boxing events. Abubakar, the son of former boxer Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku defeated DR Congo’s Nathan Nlandu via a split decision in the Cruiserweight division. He will compete for the gold medal […]
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Athletics
Accra 2023: Four Ghanaian sprinters qualify for 200m semis
All four Ghanaian sprinters who competed in the men’s and women’s 200m heats have made it to the semi-final stage. The quartet comprised of three male and a female runner who took centre stage in the morning session of Day Four in the athletics competition at the University of Ghana Stadium in the 13th African […]
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General News
CAC lauds Parliament for passing Anti-Gay Bill
The leadership of the Christ Apostolic Church of Ghana (CACG) has eulogized Parliament for passing the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law.According to the Church, the passing of the bill Parliament has assured the people of Ghana that the Parliamentarians were ready to fight for the good of the people of Ghana. Addressing the media in Kumasi […]
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Featured
It’ll be an incurable harm to scrap Information Ministry – Fatimatu Abubakar
The Information Minister-designate, Fatimatu Abubakar, has firmly opposed suggestions to either scrap or merge the Information Ministry with the Ministry of Communications. During her vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday, March 8, Fatimatu Abubakar emphasized the importance of maintaining the ministry as a standalone entity, asserting that it is better suited to […]
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Let’s create an enabling environment for women to thrive – Fatimatu Abubakar
Fatimatu Abubakar, the Information Minister-designate, has called for the creation of an environment that empowers women to excel nationwide. During her vetting by Parliament’s Appointment Committee on Friday, she expressed concern that many women still feel intimidated in public spaces due to victimisation. However, the Information Minister-designate emphasised the crucial role of women in every […]
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Akufo-Addo buying time to avoid signing anti-gay bill – Ahmed Ibrahim
First Deputy Minority Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim, has asserted that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is employing various tactics to avoid assenting to the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Parliament approved the bill on February 28, 2024, criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has since pledged to await the […]
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Fatimatu Abubakar justifies Ken Ofori-Atta’s new appointment
Information Minister-designate Fatimatu Abubakar has defended the reassignment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to a new portfolio, emphasizing his unquestionable capacity to provide valuable advice in the financial sector. “His capacity to guide or to advise in the financial sector is not lost just because he is no longer Finance Minister. if his skills […]
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Entertainment News
My work as Tourism Minister is to realise President’s vision -Mercer
The minister designate for Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has mentioned that his appointment to head the Ministry is to ensure that the President’s vision sees the light of day. The former Deputy Energy Minister has indicated that the president has asked him to meet the outgoing minister to offer any […]
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Nigeria
Economic Hardship: Seek Obasanjo, Jonathan’s guidance –PDP youths to Tinubu
Amid the hardship confronting Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, youth wing on Saturday urged President Bola Tinubu to seek the guidance of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan on how to move Nigeria forward. The youth wing said Nigeria needs a leader who can stir the country towards economic recovery because Tinubu has […]
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General News
GJA Congratulates Fatimatu Abubakar
Fatimatu Abubakar The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has welcomed the appointment of Fatimatu Abubakar as the new Minister designate for Information. The GJA congratulated her on the elevation from Deputy
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GJA congratulates Fatimatu Abubakar on her new nomination
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has welcomed and congratulated Fatimatu Abubakar following her nomination as the Minister for Information. President Akufo-Addo has nominated the former Deputy Information Minister to succeed Kojo Oppong Nkrumah in the role of Information Minister, pending approval by Parliament. In a statement released on February 15, 2024, the GJA expressed its […]
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Nigeria
Senate in closed-door meeting with security chiefs, NSA, ministers
The Senate met with the nation’s security chiefs and some ministers behind closed doors yesterday. The meeting may not be unconnected to the recent surge in the security crisis bedevilling the nation. The House had, last week, postponed the meeting till today, Tuesday, February 13. Those in the meeting include Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher […]
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