GFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions Nations FC over match abandonment against Basake Holy Stars
By: Kwame Bediako The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has awarded a 3-0 victory to Basake Holy Stars FC after their penultimate Ghana Premier League fixture against Nations FC was abandoned. The ruling comes amid controversy surrounding the match, which was disrupted by actions attributed to Nations FC, leading to its suspension. […]
President Mahama bans DSTV subscriptions at Jubilee House in new cost-cutting move
President John Dramani Mahama has implemented a ban on DSTV and other satellite TV subscriptions at the Jubilee House, as part of a wider government initiative to curb non-essential public spending and promote fiscal discipline. The decision, according to officials, is aimed at cutting down costs and reinforcing a culture of modesty within public service. […]
Borussia Dortmund officially signs Jobe Bellingham on five year contract from Sunderland
By: Kwame Bediako Jobe Bellingham has completed a high-profile move from Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund, signing a five-year contract until June 2030. The transfer fee is believed to be a club record for Sunderland, totaling 32 million euros (£26.96 million) plus an additional 5 million euros (£4.2 million) in potential add-ons. This marks a significant […]
Senegal becomes first African country to beat England
By: Kwame Bediako England’s international friendly against Senegal ended in embarrassing fashion, with the Three Lions being booed off the pitch after a 3-1 thrashing by the Teranga Lions. The visitors, led by a vibrant and determined team, outplayed their hosts in every department, leaving the England players and fans stunned. Harry Kane had given […]
Government to undertake massive retooling of Police Service – Mahama
Government will soon undertake a massive retooling of the Ghana Police Service to provide the tools and logistics needed to fulll its mandate. President John Dramani Mahama made the disclosure on Tuesday when he inaugurated a 10-member Police Council under the chairpersonship of President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. He urged the members to serve with […]
Schoolchildren swept away as heavy floods and snow hit South Africa
A minibus carrying schoolchildren has been swept away by heavy flooding in South Africa a spokesperson for the Eastern Cape provincial government has told the BBC. Khuselwa Rantjie said it was unclear how many children were on the bus, but three had so far been found alive. Rescue efforts had been suspended as night had […]
Accra: Defense lawyers in Skytrain scandal apply for variation of bail terms
By: Barbara Kumah Defense lawyers in the Skytrain case involving Former chairperson of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Ekumfi and former CEO of GIIF, Solomon Asamoah, have prayed the trial court to vary the bail terms of their clients to report to the police while investigations into matter continues. In response to […]
Banking Consultant warns government against diverting bank reserves to COCOBOD
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A Banking Consultant, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universal Capital Management Limited, Dr. Richmond Atuahene, has warned the government against diverting bank reserves to support the operations of COCOBOD. According to him, proposals for the Bank of Ghana to allocate a portion of the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) […]
Accra: SC to rule on Akwatia PC injunction case on Wednesday June 11
By: Barbara Kumah The Supreme Court, will tomorrow Wednesday June 11, rule in the two applications filed by New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Akwatia Constituency, Ernest Kumi, for the Apex Court, to dismiss contempt conviction by the High Court, in Koforidua and also another application for the court to quash an order of […]
Protest hits Kenya after shock death of man held by police
Dozens of activists have staged a protest outside a mortuary in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, following the death of a 31-year-old man in police custody. Albert Omondi Ojwang’s death has sparked outrage in Kenya. He was arrested following a complaint by the deputy police chief, who accused him of tarnishing his name on social media. In […]
GRNMA Strike: Government to release list of facilities offering care – Health Minister
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says the government will soon release a list of health facilities that are still open to patients, especially in the areas most affected by the ongoing nurses and midwives strike. Speaking at an Emergency Press Briefing at the Jubilee House in Accra on Tuesday June […]
Full implementation of nurses’ conditions of service to add GHC 2 billion to budget – Deputy Finance Minister
By: Kwame Bediako The Government of Ghana has revealed that meeting the demands of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) would come at a significant cost. According to Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko, full implementation of the nurses’ conditions of service would add GHC 2 billion to the country’s budgeted expenditure. This […]
Government appeals to retired nurses and midwives as GRNMA strike continues
By: Henrietta Afful The government has appealed to retired nurses and midwives to volunteer their services to help alleviate pressure on hospitals impacted by the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Minister of Health Mr. Mintah Akandoh called on “public-spirited” retired […]
GFA charges Berekum Chelsea coach and players GHS 1,000 for misconduct
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association‘s (GFA) Disciplinary Committee has taken a firm stance against misconduct in the MTN FA Cup, sanctioning Berekum Chelsea head coach Samuel Boadu and four of his players GHS 1,000 for their behavior towards match officials during the semi-final match against Asante Kotoko. The incident occurred at the TNA […]
