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BLACK STARS CAPTAIN JORDAN AYEW EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO GHANAIANS AFTER WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

13Oct

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BLACK STARS CAPTAIN JORDAN AYEW EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO GHANAIANS AFTER WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Captain of the senior national football team, the Black Stars, Jordan Ayew, has extended heartfelt appreciation to Ghanaians and all stakeholders for their unwavering support throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. In an official statement, the Crystal Palace forward expressed deep gratitude to his teammates, technical handlers, the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Government of Ghana, and the millions of passionate fans who rallied behind the team during the qualification campaign. “I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your undiluted support throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. As captain of the Black Stars, I’m honoured to lead this talented group of players, and I’m proud of the work we’ve done together,” Ay...

Ghana Begins Immediate Evacuation of Citizens from Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

16Jun

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Ghana Begins Immediate Evacuation of Citizens from Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

In a swift and decisive move aimed at protecting Ghanaian nationals, the Mahama Administration has announced the immediate evacuation of all Ghanaians residing in Iran. The decision comes in the wake of heightened hostilities between Israel and Iran, posing significant risks to civilians in the region. According to an official government statement released today, the evacuation exercise will involve Ghanaian diplomats, students, professionals, and other citizens currently living in Iran. The evacuation is being conducted through land borders due to security concerns in the region. As part of the emergency measures, Ghana’s Embassy in Tehran has been shut down indefinitely to ensure the safety of diplomatic staff. “The protection of Ghanaian lives remains our utmost priority,” the gov...

7Feb

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Cancer kills almost 18,000 Ghanaians

Ghana lost 17,944 persons to cancer in 2022, recording an estimated 27, 385 new cancer cases in that year, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said. Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the Acting Director-General of the GHS, said considering the alarming statistics, his outfit had intensified its campaign on certain leading male cancers, including prostate and liver cancer. The Acting DG gave the statistics at a press briefing on Tuesday to commemorate the 2025 World Cancer Day celebration. According to Prof Akoriyea, liver cancer alone recorded a 90 per cent mortality rate in 2022, with 2,390 deaths out of 2,656 cases. Similarly, prostate cancer recorded a worrying 52 per cent mortality rate, resulting in 1,233 deaths out of 2,395 cases. He said wi...

Akufo-Addo Wishes Ghanaians Well In Final New Year Message

2Jan

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Akufo-Addo Wishes Ghanaians Well In Final New Year Message

As the clock struck midnight, ushering in the year 2025, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered his final New Year message, calling on Ghanaians to enter the new year with hope, determination, and unity. In a heartfelt address, the outgoing president reflected on the challenges and triumphs of the past year, encouraging citizens to build on the progress made and work towards a stronger, more prosperous nation. “May 2025 bring our families joy, peace, and abundant blessings,” President Akufo-Addo prayed. “May our homes be filled with laughter, our communities with unity, and our nation with prosperity. Let us step into the New Year with hope in our hearts and determination in our steps, knowing that together there’s nothing we cannot achieve”. The president’s message wa...

More jobs and no ‘nuisance taxes’ – Ghanaians’ great expectations

12Dec

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More jobs and no ‘nuisance taxes’ – Ghanaians’ great expectations

Ghana's former President John Mahama will be under enormous pressure to meet the expectations of voters following his landslide victory in Saturday's election. He swept back to power after eight years in opposition, running what political analyst Nansata Yakubu described as a "masterclass" in campaigning. He defeated Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia by 56.6% of votes to 41.6% to notch up the biggest margin of victory by a candidate in 24 years. But voter turnout was lower than in the 2020 election, especially in some of the heartlands of Bwaumia's New Patriotic Party (NPP), suggesting some people there - disillusioned with its performance in government - stayed at home. As Mahama's supporters celebrated his victory, Belinda Amuzu - a teacher in the northern cit...