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Ghana: Speaker Bagbin Suspends Approval of New Ministers Over President Akufo-Addo’s Directive On Anti-LGBTQ Bill

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration of the nomination of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo due to his reluctance to assent to the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values. Bagbin’s decision stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme …

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Ghana Superstar Mohammed Kudus Ruled Out Of Nigeria and Uganda International Friendlies. 

Ghana will be without the services of Mohammed Kudus for their upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda this month. The talented West Ham midfielder will be sidelined due to a shoulder issue, ruling him out of contention for the matches. Initially named in Otto Addo’s 26-man squad for the …

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VIDEO: Bonsukrom Residents Dispute GAF’s Helicopter Emergency Landing Claim

Some residents of the Bonsukrom community in the Ahanta West Municipality have contested reports of an emergency landing by the Ghana Armed Forces after one of its helicopters purportedly crash-landed near the community on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. All 21 individuals aboard the helicopter were successfully rescued.     The …

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Ghana Black Satellites Edge Senegal In Thriller To Set Up Uganda Clash In Africa Games Final

Ghana will face Uganda in the final match of the 13th African Games Men’s competition. The Black Satellites beat Senegal by a lone goal to book their place in the final hurdle of the competition. Ghana scored late on the game after substitute Michael Ephson latched on to a pass …

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GAF Confirms Emergency Landing Of Helicopter In Bonsokrom

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that a military helicopter with registration number GHF 696 made an emergency landing at Bonsukrom in Agona Nkwanta. This incident happened on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region.     Amateur footage shows a side view …

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Presidency To Parliament: Don’t Transmit The Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill To President Akufo-Addo

The Office of the President has officially requested Parliament to refrain from transmitting the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, commonly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, to President Akufo-Addo for his assent. In a letter addressed to Parliament on Monday, March 18, and signed by the Secretary to …

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African Games: NDC Blasts Ghana’s Sporting Embarrassment; Demands Resignation Of Sports Minister

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the series of embarrassing incidents that have marred Ghana’s hosting and participation in the ongoing African Games. A statement issued by the party in response to reports of South Africa’s decision to withdraw its men’s and women’s hockey teams from the competition, citing …

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African Games: South Africa Withdraws From Hockey Competition Over Substandard Pitch

South Africa have withdrawn from competing in the hockey competition of the 13th African Games. This, according to the South African contingent, is due to the sub standard pitch at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium that was laid only a few days ago prior to the start of the competition. …

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GFA Explains Why Black Stars Trio, Inaki Williams, Joseph Paintsil And Partey Will Miss Ghana’s March Friendly Games.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued a statement explaining why the Black Stars trio, Thomas Partey, Joseph Paintsil and Inaki Williams will miss Ghana’s friendly games in March. Otto Addo released his first squad after returning as Ghana head coach, with the absence of these three stars, sparking questions …

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Jesus Commanded Human Beings To Drink Alcohol – GIHOC Boss

The Managing Director of Gihoc Distilleries Limited Maxwell Kofi Jumah says Jesus drank alcohol and commanded human beings to drink alcohol. He says that the first miracle Jesus did was to turn water into wine and not fruit juice. The Managing Director was reacting to a question about his dream …

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