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The Public Relations Officer of Burniton Music Group, Vida Adutwumwaa, has stated that Reggae Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy will win the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year accolade. She explained that the artiste released several hit songs and performed at various concerts, including Tidal Rave, the 3FM All White Party, and other reputable events across the nation. The entertainment pundit also noted that the BHIM concert, which featured high-profile artistes like Davido and Spice, helped project Ghanaian music and bridge the gap with the international music industry. “Apart from King Promise, Stonebwoy has the most category nominations. He has eight nominations, with…

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay has expressed his disappointment with the Brazilian Football Confederation’s new rule barring players from showboating by standing on the ball. The Dutch-born Ghanaian wrote in a post on X that his move to Brazil was inspired by the country’s well-known love for flair and skill, commonly referred to as jogo bonito, which translates to “the beautiful game. The former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid man added that the CBF’s decision to make “standing on the ball” a punishable offence is irrelevant, as it has no real impact on the game. “I actually came to Brazil to witness…

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has described his team’s 1-0 defeat to Hearts of Oak as a “very painful” loss. Raphael Amponsah’s stunning long-range shot proved to be the decisive factor, giving Hearts the win at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. The defeat marked Medeama’s second consecutive league loss against Hearts this season. Speaking after the game, Tanko expressed his disappointment. “I think is a very painful defeat, looking at how the game went,” he said. “We conceded a goal that we normally don’t concede. After the goal, we came back very strongly, we had all the chances.…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged 10 clubs in the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League for failing to conduct mandatory pre-match interviews with coaches and players. The teams—Police Ladies, Faith Ladies, Northern Ladies, Supreme Ladies, Kumasi Sports Academy Ladies, Prison Ladies, Jonina, Army Ladies, Hasaacas Ladies, and Halifax Queens—allegedly violated Article 34(6)(d) of the GFA Women’s Premier League Regulations, 2019, and the 2024/2025 Pre-Match Directives. The breach occurred ahead of Matchday 17, with the GFA stating that such misconduct brings the game into disrepute. The clubs have until Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to respond to the charges.

Triple Ghanaian Olympian, Reverend Osei Kofi, has voiced his frustration over the lack of recognition despite his immense contributions to the country. A pivotal figure in Ghanaian football, Osei Kofi played a crucial role in the Black Stars’ success, securing the AFCON title three times in 1963, 1965, and 1982. In an interview, the three-time Ghana Premier League champion pointed to how Real Madrid honoured their legendary player, Alfredo Di Stefano, by naming one of their stadiums after him, giving him global recognition. Osei Kofi expressed his desire for a similar tribute to be made in Ghana for former footballers…

….Private Jets, US$25 million Hubtel deal, US$43 million exchange rate come crawling The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), once envisioned as a crucial engine for Ghana’s economic development, has unfortunately devolved into a breeding ground for corruption and political patronage—particularly under the leadership of Dubik Mahama. The company, which should serve as a vital utility for efficient power distribution, was instead plunged into gross inefficiency, mismanagement, and a massive financial haemorrhage. At the heart of this decline, was a network of political influence and collusion, transforming the ECG into what many now refer to as a “skeleton that fattens the…

The Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa, has disclosed that a manhunt is still underway for the alleged mastermind behind a sophisticated counterfeiting syndicate that was dismantled in Sapeiman, a suburb of Accra, in February. Speaking during an exclusive tour of the crime scene with journalists, Mr Jakpa revealed that the evidence retrieved from the location—described as overwhelming—had been left undisturbed to preserve its integrity as the investigation continues. The operation, which shocked many within the security services, led to the discovery of ten 40-foot containers filled with counterfeit Ghana cedi and US dollar notes.…

Chinese companies involved in mining in Ghana, officially inaugurated an association in Accra, the capital, reaffirming their commitment to responsible and sustainable industry practices in the country. The Association of China-Ghana Mining (ACGM), initiated by several leading Chinese mining companies, aims to deepen cooperation between Chinese and Ghanaian mining enterprises, nurture investments, and promote technological synergy. The high-profile inauguration ceremony took place on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. It marked a milestone in Sino-Ghanaian collaboration in the extractive sector. Notable dignitaries at the event, included George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Development…

…Workers allege inducement A growing controversy involving the National Media Commission (NMC) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has prompted widespread calls for accountability, amid allegations of improper financial inducements and conflicts of interest that threaten to undermine the credibility of both institutions. At the centre of the row, is the NMC’s decision to renew the contract of GBC’s Director-General, Prof Amin Alhassan, despite his tenure officially ending on October 1, 2023. This move has drawn criticism, following revelations that members of the NMC received payments for activities many argue fall outside the Commission’s constitutional remit. Article 167 of Ghana’s…

..NPP rattled by political identity What would have been an otherwise excellent appointment of Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, as Acting Government Statistician, pending consultations with the Council of State, has struck interesting nerves, especially within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). The high-level members of the party, who left government just over three months ago, view Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, as one of their own, an NPP sympathiser, having allowed him into the top echelons of the Akufo-Addo administration and participated in their highest and most confidential meetings. References were made to the Cabinet meetings, in which Dr Iddrisu participated as the Special…