Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has emphasized that Black Stars players should not be made to fly economy class, citing the need for comfort and optimal performance. His statement follows President John Mahama’s directive for newly appointed ministers to avoid first-class travel to reduce public expenditure and promote modest leadership. Speaking on TV3 Sports Station,…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Forestry Commission, Dr Hugh Brown, has called for the setting up of a special unit in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the protection of the country’s forest reserves against illegal miners. He said the destruction of forest reserves by heavily armed illegal miners had reached an alarming…
President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to touch down in today for an official visit. Upon arrival at Freetown International Airport, he will be greeted by Sierra Leonean President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and officials from Ghana’s diplomatic missions. The visit aims to deepen ties between the two nations, with the leaders set to hold…
The Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) is calling for the inclusion of a provision in the Fiscal Responsibility Act for limiting the period for which it can be suspended in case of emergency. This is to avoid the possibility of indefinite suspension as it happened since 2020. It stated in its analysis of the 2025…
The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over President John Dramani Mahama’s delay in submitting the remaining Deputy Ministerial nominees for approval. During the swearing-in of new deputy ministers on March 12, the President had assured that the final list would be presented within a week. However, as of Tuesday, March 18, the nominations had…
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu believes a lack of a transitional plan in recent years has led to the poor performances of the respective national teams. Aside the Black Satellites which seem to be on a good trajectory in the last year, the Black Stars, the Black Starlets and the Black Galaxies as well…
Bechem United Football Club head coach, Kwaku Danso, has described his team’s win over Vision Football Club as a learning process ahead of its big clash against Accra Hearts of Oak. He said this in a post-game interview after Bechem beat Vision 2-0 at Bechem to extend its streak of not conceding a goal all…
The burial mass of renowned Ghanaian musician and saxophonist Teddy Osei, a founding member of the iconic Afro-rock band Osibisa, will be held on Saturday, April 5, at St. Peter’s Basilica, Roman Hill, Kumasi, at 9:00 a.m. He will be laid in state at his family house in Chirapatre, Kumasi, at 8:00 a.m same day…
President John Mahama has announced the appointment of new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). This forms part of a move to restructure the leadership of GAF. The changes, which take effect from March 24, 2025, are aimed at strengthening the nation’s defense architecture and ensuring continued excellence in military operations. The…
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Iddi Adams, visited the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, March 17, to motivate the team ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. Accompanied by the Director General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Minister Adams…
