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Ghana football has declined since I left – Kwesi Nyantakyi

BY: Joseph Agye Former president of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has stated that he believes Ghanaian football has declined since his departure from the helm. Nyantakyi, who resigned from his position in 2018 after being implicated in a corruption scandal, he made this comments in a recent interview. During his tenure as president, Nyantakyi oversaw several successes for …

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I may consider a role at FIFA or CAF but definitely not GFA – Kwesi Nyantakyi

BY: Joseph Agyei Former president of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has revealed that he may consider taking on a role at FIFA or the Confederation of African Football (CAF), but has ruled out returning to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in the future. Nyantakyi made the comments during a recent interview, where he discussed his plans for the …

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I’ve no familial connection to Nungua, you can’t sink me with unintelligent lies – Sam George over Wulomo-child marriage saga

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has distanced himself from the recent Gborbu Wulormo child marriage brouhaha. Per reports, a 12-year-old and a 63-year-old traditional leader of Nungua, a suburb of Accra, have tied the knot. On social media, many criticized Sam George for not commenting on the issue, which they viewed as a flagrant violation of the Children’s Act, especially …

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Minority will demand a review of passport application fees – Okudzeto Ablakwa

The Minority in Parliament has described as “terrible and disappointing” the decision by the Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Ministry to increase passport application fees. The Ministry, in a statement on Monday, adjusted the fees for passport applications, raising them from GH¢100 to ¢500 for the 32-page booklet and to ¢644 for the 48-page booklet under the standard service. For …

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The government yet to recover all GH¢51.2m paid to Woyome – Deputy AG

In 2014 the Supreme Court unanimously ordered businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome to refund some ¢51.2 million to the state. This was after the court had ruled that Mr Woyome got the money out of unconstitutional and invalid contracts between the state and Waterville Holdings Limited in 2006 for the construction of CAN 2008 stadia. Subsequently, in 2020 the Supreme Court …

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I am sorry – Nyantakyi apologises to Akufo-Addo over Number 12 exposé

Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi has apologized to President Akufo-Addo, for naming him in the Anas expose. In a tell-it-all interview with Onua TV, Kwesi Nyantakyi said he said more than necessary in the meeting with the so-called Arabian investors.‘‘I admit I was wrong to mention the President and his vice in that incident. I am …

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Teacher unions call off strike

The three pre-tertiary Teacher unions have called off their strike after the National Labour Commission (NLC) secured an injunction against them. The three teacher unions laid down their tools since March 20, 2024 for improved working conditions. However, following an interim injunction obtained by the National Labour Commission (NLC), they have called off all action and asked all teachers to …

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Arrest Gborbu Wulomo over child marriage – Francis Sosu petitions CID

The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for the arrest, investigation and prosecution of Gborbu Wulomo, a 63-year-old traditional leader, for marrying a 12-year-old girl. Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, has faced severe backlash since a video of him marrying a 12-year-old girl, Naa Okromo appeared online. The traditional …

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