The First National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kojo Fosu Boadu, widely known as Kojo Bamba, has described the party’s Second National Vice Chairman, Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), as his boss despite their new positions in the party. Bamba said their long-standing working relationship would not change because of their new roles, dismissing suggestions that the two have issues between them. “People think we have issues, but we don’t, and we won’t have any issues,” he said in a viral video sighted by GhanaWeb on October 17, 2026. His comments come amid claims that Bamba previously…
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Ghana’s U17 side, the Black Starlets, will face Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship after the Ivorians secured second place in Group B following a 1-1 draw against Nigeria on Saturday. The West African rivals will lock horns in the first semi-final on Tuesday at 16:00 GMT, with a place in the final and qualification for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at stake. Ivory Coast finished second behind Niger in Group B to set up a crucial showdown with Ghana, who topped Group A after an unbeaten run in…
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has said the government intends to undertake massive reforms in the football fraternity amid calls for the dissolution of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). According to him, the GFA is a private entity, and it will not be a wise decision for the government to shut it down entirely to change the personnel. Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV, Kofi Adams confirmed that the government has no intention to dissolve the GFA despite public outrage over the dwindling fortunes of football in the country. Read Also : How a report to…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 41 suspects during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal and narcotics-related activities at Lapaz and Chantan in Accra. The operation, carried out by the Service’s Special Operations Team (SOT) at about noon on Thursday, October 15, led to the arrest of 35 males and six females. In a statement, the police said quantities of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances were retrieved during searches conducted on the suspects and within the areas covered by the operation. According to the police, investigations are under way to establish the source and ownership of the suspected narcotic…
A Nigerian nurse has recounted how a woman who complained of pain at her Caesarean section (C-section) wound pushed her hand away during an examination and asked when the doctor would arrive. In a post shared on X, the nurse, identified as Iremide, said the woman arrived at the health facility with her husband and resisted her attempt to examine her abdomen despite her name and professional designation being displayed on her scrubs. According to her, the nurse assisting her intervened by asking the patient whether the person standing before her was a pastor, prompting the woman to remain silent…
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has stated that President John Dramani Mahama would remove the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, only if there is compelling evidence of wrongdoing against her. According to him, the President is satisfied with the performance of the EC chairperson and would allow her to remain in office unless there are grounds for taking action against her. Speaking on The Key Points, aired on TV3 on October 17, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu clarified that President Mahama has no appetite for removing Jean Mensa from office without compelling…
Adviser on Gender and Social Protection to former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Akosua Manu, has called for a proper national child protection framework to safeguard pupils who suffer sexual abuse in schools. She said Ghana needs a clear system through which children can report abuse, receive protection and seek justice without fear of exposure or intimidation. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, October 17, during a discussion on sexual abuse allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Ms Manu said the current arrangements did not adequately protect children who reported such cases. “So, fundamentally, there’s…
International corporate lawyer Victoria Bright has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to dissociate itself from the head of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), who is reportedly seeking political office, amid sexual abuse allegations against him. She said anyone facing such serious allegations should not be given greater political influence while the matter remains under scrutiny, stressing the need to protect students and establish the facts through a fair investigation. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, October 17, Ms Bright questioned why the headmaster would seek political office amid the allegations. “This is exactly the problem with our…
The Obuasi East Education Director, Kwabena Owusu Nketia, has presented findings from a three-week investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High and Technical School (SHTS), Abdullai Zakari. Presenting the report at the Adansihene’s palace, on October 16, 2026, Nketia said the committee invited 49 people, including teaching and non-teaching staff and students, as part of its inquiry. He said 26 students were expected to participate, but only nine appeared before the committee. “We used three weeks to examine the case. We invited 49 individuals, out of which 32 honoured the invitation. They included 18…
The Legal Director of the United Party (UP), Andrew Appiah Danquah, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for suspending the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, amid the controversy surrounding visa arrangements for Ghanaian travellers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mr Danquah said the President’s decision demonstrated leadership, particularly as investigations into the alleged irregularities were underway. Speaking with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Channel One TV’s The Big Issue on Saturday, October 17, he described the controversy as “much ado about nothing” and questioned the opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) sustained calls for further action…