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Former Black Stars player Charles Taylor has criticized Black Stars goalkeeper trainer Fatau Dauda over the perceived poor treatment of former West Ham United goalkeeper Joseph Anang. Taylor accused Dauda of placing Anang on the Black Stars’ standby list without giving him an opportunity when a spot became available. Speaking on Angel TV, he acknowledged Hearts of Oak’s Benjamin Asare’s call-up but argued that Anang’s continued exclusion suggests the technical team does not prioritize young talent. “After seeing the three goalkeepers, I think Fatau Dauda should resign. Football has changed. Teams prioritize quality over names. I advocated for Benjamin Asare…

Budding Ghanaian singer, Yaw Darling, remains undeterred by his exclusion from the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) nominations, stating that his ultimate goal is to win a Grammy. While acknowledging the importance of TGMA, he insists that missing out on a nomination does not define his career trajectory. “I acknowledge TGMA is a big platform, my godfather Andy Dosty is part of the team. I always focus on long-term goals. The fact that I didn’t get nominations at the TGMA doesn’t mean I cannot win Grammys. It’s a matter of time. If you’re born to kill an elephant, you’ll…

Deloris Frimpong Manso, popularly known as Delay, has shared her thoughts on the controversy surrounding King Paluta’s popular song, ‘Makoma’, being left out of the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) nominations. On Tuesday, March 18, the media personality took to her X page to express displeasure over the exclusion of the song from all the expected categories. “How King Paluta’s ‘Makoma’ wasn’t nominated is why I keep praying without ceasing. Under your very eyes, what belongs to you will be snatched away if you cease praying,” Delay wrote. Her comment has added to the ongoing discussion on social media,…

For most Ghanaian artistes, having their songs nominated for the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is considered a significant accomplishment. However, the heartbreak of having a song disqualified or, for any reason, not making it to the nominations list is an unfortunate reality. While rare, there have been instances where songs submitted were disqualified by the Ghana Music Awards board for various reasons. As the 2025 TGMAs draw closer, concerns have been raised about King Paluta’s 2024 hit “Makoma” being missing from the nominations list. Many stakeholders have speculated that the song was excluded due to profane lyrics, similar to…

In a remarkable move aimed at tackling the roads infrastructure shortfalls in the Volta region, government has taken steps to fulfill its promise to reconstruct the Ho-Aflao Road and the Weta – Afiadenyigba – Havedzi Road, bringing relief to commuters and residents in the Region. The minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, accompanied by his deputy, Alhassan Suhuyini, led a team of engineers from the Ministry and the Ghana Highway Authority to assess the conditions of the roads and plan for urgent intervention. According to Minister  Agbodza, the Ho-Aflao Road reconstruction will be undertaken under President John Mahama’s Big…

Thirty-five-year-old businessman Daniel Koranteng, also known as Nana Amakye, has denied allegations that he sold photographs of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale to Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong before Suale’s murder in 2019. Mr Koranteng, has been remanded in custody by the Madina District Court after being provisionally charged with murder. Prosecutors argue that he played a role in Ahmed Suale’s killing, citing call records and his presence near the journalist’s residence at the time of the murder. “Call records placed the accused in Madina near Suale’s residence before and at the time of the murder,” the prosecution said. However, the…

Prof. Petr Quartey of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research, (ISSER), has urged the government to revisit its decision to bear the fees of first-year students in public universities. He acknowledged that while the decision is in fulfilment of a campaign promise made by the present administration, it may not be the most pressing challenge facing Ghana’s education. The government is allocating GHȼ499,915 to fulfil the key campaign promise, but Prof. Quartey says the decision requires a review. “What about students in private universities?” he asked. “Many of such private university students are from less privileged homes but…

By Innocent Appiah Damongo MP, Samuel Abu Jinapor, formerly in charge of Lands and Natural Resources, is under scrutiny for his double standards on environmental degradation. While serving as Minister, Jinapor presided over a period marred by widespread illegal mining that ravaged Ghana’s water bodies and forests. Now, he finds himself at the center of controversy for conveniently ignoring his role in the crisis and vocalizing concerns about environmental issues. During his tenure, Jinapor sanctioned the enactment of Executive Instrument EI 144, allowing mining in forest reserves and enabling reckless exploitation of natural resources. The aftermath? A devastated ecosystem with…

Ghana is positioning itself as a key provider of reliable, affordable, and environmentally sustainable energy within West Africa and beyond. The Petroleum Hub Project, coinciding with President John Dramani Mahama’s push for a Green Transition within the Ministry of Energy, underscores the nation’s commitment to sustainable energy development. The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), led by its CEO, Dr. Toni Aubynn, is at the forefront of this initiative. “Energy infrastructure, innovation, green investments, and strategic financing are the foundational pillars that will support Ghana’s productive sectors and accelerate growth.” His statement underscores the importance of ensuring that Ghana’s energy sector…

Yesterday The Superior Court of New Jersey is reported to have awarded investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas $18 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit that was brought against a former NPP Presidential aspirant and Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong, and one other. Meanwhile, a similar suit by Anas is reported to have been brought against the same person in Ghana, was dismissed by the Ghanaian High Court. While not having any opinion on the two cases, I am strengthened to call for a thorough legal and forensic audits and investigations into some of the rulings, orders, and judgements given…