Author: Krobea

It was a chaotic scene at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on Saturday as Katsina United played a 1-1 draw against Barau FC in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NFL).  After the hosts had taken the lead in the first half, the visitors fought hard to find the leveller with Number 10-shirted Nana Kwame Abraham in the thick of affairs.  The much-anticipated equaliser came for Maliya Boys in the 69th minute when Orji Kalu found the back of the net.  However, immediately after the goal, Katsina United fans invaded the pitch and in the ensuing melee slit the throat…

S&P Global Ratings has raised Ghana’s long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings from ‘CCC+/C’ to ‘B-/B’ due to a ‘stable’ outlook. The global rating agency also revised the transfer and convertibility assessment on the country from ‘CCC+’ to ‘B-‘. According to a statement issued on Friday, November 7, the upgrade reflects Ghana’s gradually strengthening balance of payments and fiscal positions, which have been supported by resilient growth of the domestic economy as well as favorable terms of trade, including prices for gold and cocoa. Those two items account for over 60% of Ghana’s exports. “We forecast…

Four outstanding performers have been selected for the NASCO Player of the Month award for October. The nominees include Aduana FC forward Emmanuel Marfo, Medeama SC attacking midfielder Emmanuel Owusu, Goldstars SC striker Samuel Atta Kumi, and Nations FC attacker Emmanuel Annor. Emmanuel Marfo featured in four matches for Aduana FC, scoring two goals and earning one Man of the Match award. He also netted a stunning goal in Aduana’s away victory over Hohoe United. Emmanuel Owusu of Medeama SC impressed with one goal, two assists, and a Man of the Match performance in three games. Samuel Atta Kumi was…

Tano North Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Gideon Boako has urged the government to develop a comprehensive Green Industrial Policy Framework to guide Ghana’s industrial transformation in line with sustainability goals. Speaking as part of a panel session at the 2025 International Sustainability Conference at the KNUST Graduate School of Business, Dr Boako said such a framework was necessary to coordinate all sectoral policies and investments around sustainable industrialisation. Dr Boako, who also doubles as an Economics and Finance lecturer at the KNUST School of Business (currently on leave of absence to serve as an MP), noted that although Ghana…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) members in the Oti Region have been urged to consider the progress of the party by supporting a leader who has demonstrated competence and has been better marketed over the lure of money. Welcoming Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to the Oti Region on Friday, November 7, the NPP Regional Chairman, Evans Yaw Dapaah, said some flagbearer hopefuls have been going round bragging about their wealth, but he warned that the January 31st election to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 election should not be about who is offering more money. “Some of the aspirants have been going…

A late strike by Emmanuel Annor saved the blushes of Coach Stephen Frimpong Manso and Nations FC at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex as they earned a point against Hohoe United.  It was the first game in front of home fans for defending Ghana Premier League (GPL) coach, who clinched the club’s first away draw in his first game in charge.  However, a 23rd minute strike by Ati Sena in the early Matchday 9 game sparked the jitters for both Nations FC and their fans.  They dominated play but could not break the debutants, who are yet to win…

The Oti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Yaw Dapaah, has urged members of the party in the region to rally behind former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and retain him as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2028 election. Welcoming Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to Dambai, on Friday, at the start of the former Veep’s campaign tour of the Oti Region, the regional chairman urged party members to be guided by history of the Fourth Republic whereby candidates who are consistently retained by the two major political parties after initial defeats, go on to emerge as President.…

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has commended the leadership of former Managing Director of the Ghana Publishing Company (GPC), David Asante, following a remarkable turnaround in the Company’s financial performance in 2023. Appearing before the Committee on Friday, November 7, the current Managing Director of the Company presented details of the financial year under review, which covered the period of Mr Asante’s tenure. During the session, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Akwasi Konadu, who is also a member of the Committee, highlighted the impressive growth recorded under Mr Asante’s leadership. According to him, the Company’s printing…

President John Dramani Mahama has donated relief items worth GH¢10 million to Jamaica and Cuba, after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, and to Sudan to complement humanitarian efforts. President Mahama described the presentation as symbolic of Ghana’s friendship and goodwill in challenging times for brotherly nations, and it is in the spirit of camaraderie with the good people of Jamaica, Cuba and Sudan. He added that it is a token of Ghana’s deep solidarity, respect and fraternity with the affected countries. The items were received on behalf of the three nations by the High Commissioner of Jamaica to Ghana,…

In every election season, the spotlight shines brightest on the candidate. Yet, often standing just beside that light is a figure whose grace, voice, and presence quietly shape public sentiment — the candidate’s spouse.In Ghana’s evolving democracy, this role has become more visible and more powerful. The modern political spouse is no longer a ceremonial companion; she is a communicator, a bridge-builder, and at times, a quiet force capable of influencing hearts and minds. The Human Side of Politics Ghanaian voters respond to warmth, authenticity, and character. Policies matter — but so do personal values. A spouse who embodies compassion,…