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Nobody should erect a statue of themselves while alive – Jon Benjamin

The former UK Ambassador to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, has criticised the erection of a statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, cautioning against such actions during one’s lifetime or tenure in office. His remarks follow the vandalism of the Akufo-Addo statue by alleged supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on January 13, 2025….

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Stephen Appiah to join reconstituted Black Stars management committee, psychologist joins technical team

Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has been approached by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to serve on the reconstituted Black Stars management committee ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March. GFA President Kurt Okraku is leading efforts to reconstitute the committee, and sources indicate that four individuals are being considered for roles….

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FC Barcelona win 15th Spanish Super Cup

FC Barcelona has solidified its position as a powerhouse in Spanish football, claiming their 15th Spanish Super Cup title with a commanding performance. The blaugranes demonstrated their dominance in the tournament, defeating Athletic Club in the semi-final before securing a 5-2 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid to claim the first silverware in the 2024/25 season….

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Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike ‘mistake’

At least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs. Residents told local media the victims were members of local vigilante groups and civilians defending themselves from armed gangs notorious for kidnapping people for ransom. The strikes targeted militant gangs in…

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National Cathedral Project, Vote-Buying Cases Under Investigation – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed that investigations into 197 additional complaints are ongoing, with cases at various stages of review. This update was included in the OSP’s July to December 2024 half-year report, released on Monday, January 13, 2025. The report highlighted the OSP’s commitment to pursuing cases that meet the…

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ORAL team necessary for accountability – Ayine

Attorney General and Justice Minister-Designate, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has robustly defended the constitutionality of the government’s “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) team, describing it as a vital mechanism to promote accountability and recover stolen state resources. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13, 2025, Dr Ayine dismissed concerns about the legal…

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Energy Minister designate orders halt on ECG payments to all suppliers

Energy Minister designate, John Jinapor, has ordered the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to immediately suspend all payments for supplies. Incoming Energy Minister, John Jinapor, has taken a decisive step to address the ongoing challenges facing the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). In an interview on Citi FM on Thursday, January 9, Jinapor revealed that he…

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Over GHC400m unaccounted for in ECG’s monthly revenue – Jinapor

Energy Minister-designate, John Jinapor, has expressed concerns about revenue leakage within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13, 2025, Jinapor revealed that while ECG generates approximately GHC1.3 billion in monthly revenue, only between GHC850 million and GHC900 million is allocated to the cash waterfall mechanism….

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