Ghana's football bosses are gearing up for a major inspection blitz that will hit clubs across the country starting Friday. The Ghana Football Association's Club Licensing Department plans to check out every stadium and training ground used by Premier League and Division One League teams. Officials want to make sure all the venues are up to scratch before the new 2025/26 seasons kick off. The inspection squad will start their tour in the Volta Region where they'll visit five different clubs. Teams like Kpando Heart of Lions FC, Hohoe United FC, Home Stars FC, Rainmasters FC, and WAFA SC are all getting the once-over.
The football inspectors will be looking at everything from the pitch condition to the toilets and security arrangements...
Ghana's powerful traditional ruler has stepped up to rescue two major sports projects that have been struggling to get finished. The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II made his bold promise after Sports Minister Kofi Adams visited him at his palace following inspections of both facilities. The king pledged to rally major mining companies to fund the completion of Baba Yara Stadium and the troubled Nyinahin Youth Resource Centre. Adams had brought along top officials including Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene and ministry bigwigs for the crucial meeting. The royal intervention comes at a critical time when both projects desperately need cash injections.
Baba Yara Stadium faces urgent problems that could derail local football clubs...
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park crushed all competition to become Ghana's hottest tourist spot for the second year running. The park pulled in a massive 333,233 visitors during 2024 and grabbed 20 percent of all tourist traffic across the country. Local people made up most of the crowds with 297,730 residents visiting compared to just 40,503 foreigners. Tourism bosses released the numbers during their annual report launch in Accra. The memorial park beat nine other major attractions to claim the top prize again.
Kakum National Park with its famous canopy walk came second with 183,757 visitors while Bunso Arboretum grabbed third place. The Kumasi Zoo landed in fourth spot and Cape Coast Castle rounded out the top five attractions...
Deputy Roads Minister Alhassan Suhuyini admits Ghana has zero first-class roads connecting major cities. The government official says the country desperately needs better highways between places like Accra and Cape Coast or Kumasi and Tamale. The Tamale North MP revealed plans to build top-quality roads under the Big Push project. He wants to link regions through Eastern, Western and Upper corridor highways. The minister believes these roads will boost business and make travel easier for everyone.
Suhuyini announced plans for a brand new route between Accra and Kumasi that could involve private companies. The deputy minister visited the Eastern Corridor road and found it in terrible condition. Previous contractors walked away from the...
Business tycoon McDan has dropped some serious life advice for young people who feel lost about their future. The McDan Group boss told his social media followers on Thursday that kids should stop trying to figure out everything alone. He says smart youngsters need to find successful people they actually want to be like and copy their moves. The millionaire businessman believes young folks should hunt down mentors who have already achieved the exact type of success they want.
McDan warns against following random successful people who might not match what you really want from life. He wants young people to seek out individuals whose values and lifestyles actually align with their personal goals and dreams. The entrepreneur insists that...
A top university official has blamed Kennedy Agyapong for destroying the New Patriotic Party during the 2024 elections. Dr. Kofi Appiah Koranteng from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology says the politician wrecked party unity with his wild behavior. The deputy registrar spoke on Neat FM Wednesday and accused Agyapong of confusing voters with mixed messages. He claims the former Assin Central MP damaged the party through constant public fights and divisive talk. Koranteng believes Agyapong cannot escape blame for the crushing defeat.
The university boss attacked Agyapong for losing his parliamentary seat to the opposition. He says every serious leader makes sure their party keeps control when they leave office. Agyapong...
Former Member of Parliament Dr. Dickson Adomako-Kissi believes the NPP candidate can take legal action against the Electoral Commission. He claims Nana Akua Afriyie deserves money because officials have trampled her rights as a candidate. The former Anyaa Sowutuom MP says she spent time and money from party primaries through the December election. Dr. Adomako-Kissi worries about the emotional damage the politician faces from the mess. He told JoyPrime on Thursday that the candidate should demand payment for her suffering.
The Electoral Commission plans fresh voting on Friday at 19 polling stations where results could not be checked. NPP leaders took the fight to Accra High Court but lost on Wednesday when Justice Ali Baba Abature threw...
Deputy Minister Alhassan Suhuyini admits the government feels worried about the terrible Ofankor-Nsawam road. The Roads and Highways Ministry member for Tamale North says officials know drivers are suffering on the broken highway. The dual carriage road project has blown past two major deadlines including July 2024 and May 2025. Motorists struggle to get their cars through the damaged sections without breaking down. Commercial drivers are charging passengers more money because they have to visit mechanics all the time.
The minister himself has secretly driven on the road several times to see how bad things really are. Social media complaints about the highway prompted the surprise visits from the top government official. Ministry...
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe wants to turn Terminal Two at Kotoka International Airport into a backup facility. The Ghana Airport Company Limited plans to use the terminal when Terminal Three gets packed with passengers during busy times. Airport bosses hope the conversion will cut down on crowding and make flying easier for travelers. The dual-purpose setup will kick in when passenger numbers spike during peak hours. Officials believe the changes will boost service quality across the airport.
The minister also pushed electric vehicles as the future of public transport during his Parliament speech on Thursday. He says the government plans to teach people about the money-saving benefits of driving electric cars. The National...
