President John Mahama has begun consultations with the Council of State following the submission of three petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. According to a statement from Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the three petitions have been forwarded to the Council of State, in line with the constitutional…
A huge army of boxing fans from Bukom besieged the Kotoka International Airport in Accra yesterday to welcome the history-making national youth boxing team, Black Rockets, from participation in the 2025 African Youth Boxing Championships in Guinea. Mathias Ashitey, George Dowuona and Desmond Pappoe all won gold in the 51 kg, 54 kg and 75…
The Chairman of the United States House Foreign Affairs Committee, Brian Mast, has called for a portion of Ghana’s next International Monetary Fund (IMF) disbursement to be directly allocated to settling outstanding debts owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), including facilities partly owned by U.S. pension funds and taxpayers. In a letter addressed to U.S….
Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle illegal mining, or galamsey, in Ghana. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee on January 28, Dr. Boamah cautioned that relying solely on military intervention would not provide a long-term solution to the issue. His comments come amid…
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced that all votes cast in favor of the late Madam Akua Donkor in the 2024 presidential election will be counted as rejected ballots. Despite her unfortunate demise, her image and party logo remain on the ballot paper for the upcoming election. In a press release signed by the…
Ghanaian artist, Alka GH, has officially released his latest track, Ipingta, on December 3, 2024. The song, produced by the talented Smart Beatz, is already making waves in the music scene with its infectious beat and captivating lyrics. Alka GH, known for his dynamic sound and fresh energy, continues to prove his versatility with Ipingta….
Birmingham City have sacked manager Wayne Rooney after just 83 days in charge of the Championship club. The 38-year-old was appointed on 11 October following the controversial decision to dismiss John Eustace, with Blues sixth in the table. Since then, the Blues have slipped to 20th, Monday’s 3-0 loss at Leeds having been his ninth…
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed his disappointment over his inability to secure the House’s support for three urgent government business items. He attributed the failure to what he described as the “tough, stubborn and difficult” stance of the Minority Caucus on matters that had gone through the committees’ processes but ultimately failed…
Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced a ban on the use of foreign currencies in all government contracts, warning the practice threatens the stability of the national currency. Presenting the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Ato Forson said that, starting immediately, no government contract—regardless of its funding source—will be awarded…
The world’s youngest nation is typically associated with basketball, with several current and former NBA players having roots in the country and the Bright Stars international squad making its Olympic debut earlier this year. But one grassroots competition is beginning to make waves in the country with a different version of the Beautiful Game and is shining…
