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Following the conclusion of the 13th African Games, a volunteer, speaking anonymously to Citi News, revealed that they are still awaiting the allowances promised by the Local Organizing Committee and the Volunteer sub-committee. Despite assurances from the Committee, volunteers have yet to receive the full payment of GH₵1,200, which includes GH₵1,000 in incentives and GH₵200…

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan, has lauded Andre Ayew’s leadership during his time as captain of the Black Stars. Gyan served as captain of the national team from 2014 to 2019, after which coach Kwasi Appiah passed the captaincy to Ayew in 2019. Ayew has since led the Black Stars in three Africa Cup of…

There was a near calamity over the weekend in Nyakrom, near Swedru in the Central Region, when a group of youth nearly gang-raped two young women accused of being lesbians. According to eyewitnesses, one Hadia Mohammed Nurudeen, a 26-year-old who resides in Nyakrom was visited by a female friend for the whole weekend, and they…

The 13th African Games’ Local Organizing Committee has announced compensation for volunteers, providing GH₵1,200 in total. This includes GH₵1,000 as incentives for volunteering and GH₵200 for transportation. Before this announcement, volunteers had received GH₵200 for transportation. To claim their benefits, volunteers must provide necessary proof, as stated by Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare, the committee’s Chairman.…

Athletic Bilbao, led by Ghana forward Inaki Williams and his brother Nico, triumphed in the Copa del Rey final, clinching their first trophy in four decades. In a highly anticipated showdown against Mallorca at the Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao aimed to put an end to their prolonged trophy drought since their last Copa…

Teachers are underpaid in Ghana, the President of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana, King Ali Awudu, has said. He described the situation as unfortunate, given that teachers put in so much effort to impart knowledge to young ones yet retire as very poor people. “Teachers all over Ghana are underpaid. Unfortunately, teachers will put…

The Ghana Police Service has announced its arrest of some nine persons for false claims of missing genitals. The Police in its statement said the false reports by these persons have led to fear and panic among innocent citizens, hence their arrests. “Police investigations including medical examinations disclosed that all the claims are false,” the…

Former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has emphasized the necessity for the government to review the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy. According to the renowned surgeon, the policy must undergo review only after more than seven years of implementation to address the myriad challenges it faces in…

Popular Nigerian Afrobeat artiste, Joeboy has disclosed that he collaborates with Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur because of a personal connection. The two have so far worked together on two songs: “Door,” in which Joeboy featured Kwesi Arthur, and “Baajo,” in which the Ghanaian rapper featured Joeboy. Speaking in an interview with Chrystal Kwame-Aryee on 3FM…

Actor and politician John Setor Dumelo has commented on the controversial “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill,” commonly known as the “anti-gay bill”. The anti-gay bill is currently under consideration by Ghana’s Parliament and has been sent to the president for ascension. In an interview with Starr FM’s Bola Ray,…