Author: Barbara Quarshie

  • Otto Addo Names 26-Man Squad for Mali and CAR Matches; Dede Ayew and Inaki Williams Absent

    Otto Addo Names 26-Man Squad for Mali and CAR Matches; Dede Ayew and Inaki Williams Absent

    Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, has announced a 26-man squad for the upcoming matches against Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR). Notably absent from the list are Dede Ayew and Inaki Williams. The squad includes three goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jojo Wollacott, and Frederick Asare of Asante Kotoko. In defense, Otto Addo has excluded the…

  • EC to Charge GH¢10 for Voter ID Card Replacements Starting May 30

    EC to Charge GH¢10 for Voter ID Card Replacements Starting May 30

    The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the replacement of lost Voter ID cards will commence on Thursday, May 30, 2024, ahead of the 2024 polls. This initiative is designed to ensure that all eligible voters who have misplaced their ID cards can obtain replacements in time for upcoming electoral activities. In a press statement…

  • FDA Destroys More Than 200 Medical Products in North East Region

    FDA Destroys More Than 200 Medical Products in North East Region

    The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the North East Region has taken decisive action against drug abuse by destroying over 200 medical products, including tramadol, a drug commonly misused by young people. The crackdown, carried out in collaboration with local associations, investigative agencies, and other stakeholders, reflects a concerted effort to combat the scourge…

  • Dede Ayew excluded from squad for Mali and Central African Republic qualifiers

    Dede Ayew excluded from squad for Mali and Central African Republic qualifiers

    Black Stars skipper, Andre Dede Ayew, has reportedly been excluded from the squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR). Coach Otto Addo is set to unveil his squad for the qualifiers today, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Media reports suggest that Ayew, who plays for Le Havre…

  • Businessman remanded in custody over alleged GH¢289,600 visa fraud

    Businessman remanded in custody over alleged GH¢289,600 visa fraud

    Faisal Moro, a businessman, has been remanded in custody by the Adenta Circuit Court over an alleged GH¢289,600 visa fraud case. Moro is accused of collecting the aforementioned amount to secure German visas for several individuals. However, the visas were later found to be counterfeit when two of the victims attempted to use them at…

  • Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital CEO files defamation lawsuit against lawyer, seeks GH¢5 million in damages

    Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital CEO files defamation lawsuit against lawyer, seeks GH¢5 million in damages

    Prof. Otchere Addai-Mensah, the Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), has taken legal action against Lawyer Kwame Adofo, filing a defamation lawsuit seeking GH¢5 million in damages. The lawsuit, lodged at the high court on Monday, May 27, asserts that Prof. Addai-Mensah’s personal and professional reputation has been significantly harmed by false…

  • Lexi Thompson, 15 LPGA Tour Winner, announces retirement from full-time golf at age 29

    Lexi Thompson, 15 LPGA Tour Winner, announces retirement from full-time golf at age 29

    Lexi Thompson, a prominent figure on the LPGA Tour with 15 career victories, has announced her retirement from full-time golf at the age of 29. Thompson made the revelation during the U.S. Women’s Open, a major tournament she first competed in at the age of 12. The American golfer expressed her decision to step away…

  • Jude Bellingham voted La Liga Player of the Year

    Jude Bellingham voted La Liga Player of the Year

    Jude Bellingham, the Real Madrid and England midfielder, has been named La Liga’s Player of the Season in his debut year in Spain. The 20-year-old, hailing from Stourbridge, scored an impressive 19 goals in the league, contributing significantly to Real Madrid’s title victory with a ten-point lead. Bellingham’s exceptional performance extended beyond domestic competition. He…

  • Shatta Wale expresses intention to run for president

    Shatta Wale expresses intention to run for president

    Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has made headlines by announcing his intention to run for president in the coming years. The musician revealed that he has received numerous pieces of advice, including from his father, encouraging him to venture into politics. Recognizing his leadership qualities and potential to contribute to the country’s development, Shatta Wale expressed…

  • Two individuals fined ¢2,400 for impersonating ECG workers and extorting money from customers

    Two individuals fined ¢2,400 for impersonating ECG workers and extorting money from customers

    Two individuals, an electrician and a mason, have been fined GH¢1,200 each by the Accra Circuit Court for impersonating Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) workers and extorting money from customers. Nana Adu Gyamfi, aged 33, and Derrick Ntow Adumah, aged 22, pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit a crime, interfering with suppliers’ distribution,…