Tottenham agrees £55M deal to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham
By: Kwame Bediako Tottenham Hotspur have reached a £55 million agreement with West Ham United to sign Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus, ending a protracted transfer saga that saw the player firmly express his desire to join Spurs. The 24-year-old, who has been a standout performer in the Premier League since his move from Ajax in […]
4th International Maritime Defense Conference Opens in Accra with Call for Unified Action to Secure Africa’s Maritime Borders
By Felix Coffie The 4th International Maritime Defense Conference has officially opened in Accra with a strong call for African nations to embrace technology, innovation, and coordinated action in the fight against maritime insecurity. Speaking at the opening ceremony on the theme “Securing Africa’s Maritime Future,” Chief of Staff Julius Debrah described the conference as […]
IMCC Engages National-Level Stakeholders in the Formulation of the National Decentralisation Policy (2026–2030)
By Nasrullah Ibn Mutawakil The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation has concluded the National-Level Stakeholder Consultations on the formulation of the National Decentralisation Policy and Strategy (NDPS 2026-2030). The stakeholder consultations were held at the main conference room of the Office of the Head of Local Government Service (OHLGS) in Accra. The consultations brought […]
Minister for Defense Inaugurates New DIHOC Board, Charges Members to Lead Ghana’s Defence Industrial Revolution
Felix Cofie Minister for Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Defence Industries Holding Company Limited (DIHOC), with a firm call to action: transform the company into a strategic driver of Ghana’s defence self-reliance, industrial development, and economic resilience. Speaking at the official ceremony in Accra, Dr. Boamah described DIHOC […]
Black Queens return to WAFCON ends in tough defeat to Banyana Banyana
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Queens suffered a 2-0 defeat to defending champions South Africa in their opening match of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Monday,July 7, 2025 a result that underscored the clinical finishing of Banyana Banyana and exposed defensive vulnerabilities within the Ghanaian squad. Despite moments of spirited play, […]
Gov’t to commence payments to road contractors this month – President Mahama
By Celestine Avi Government will start paying debts owed to road contractors this month. Announcing this decision during a meeting with members of the Council of State at the Presidency on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama explained that the payments would allow contractors to return to their sites and resume work on stalled projects. President […]
President Mahama underscores strong Ghana-Germany partnership.
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has bid farewell to the outgoing German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, during a meeting at the Credentials Hall within the Presidency. The courtesy visit marked the conclusion of Ambassador Krull’s four-year term of duty, which President Mahama described as highly productive. President Mahama reiterated Ghana’s commitment to […]
President Mahama Orders IGP to Fast-Track Probe into 2024 Electoral Violence
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to swiftly conclude investigations into violent incidents recorded during the 2024 general elections and ensure that all perpetrators are prosecuted without fear or favour. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Post-2024 Elections Evaluation Dialogue organized by the National […]
“Get Tested Early” – First Lady Lordina Mahama Urges Ghanaians
By Celestine Avi First Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama has emphasised the critical importance of early health screening and disease prevention, particularly for vulnerable groups. She made the call during a free health outreach programme jointly organised by her office and the Ghana AIDS Commission, offering medical services to hundreds of community members. The free health […]
Liverpool to pay out Diogo Jota’s remaining contract to family after tragic death
By: Kwame Bediako Liverpool Football Club has announced it will pay the remaining two years of Diogo Jota’s contract to his family following the tragic death of the Portuguese forward and his brother André Silva in a car accident on July 3, 2025. This compassionate decision, amounting to approximately £14.5 million, reflects the club’s deep […]
EU Makes Categorical Statement On “SADR”
Brussels – The European Union (EU) foreign affairs spokesperson has reaffirmed that “neither the EU nor any of its member states recognizes the SADR.”This statement came as some separatist relays were over-communicating about the European Union-African Union ministerial meeting, which took place in Rome. Recalling that the EU-AU ministerial meetings are co-chaired and co-organized by […]
Reckless Driving Threatens Lives: Transport Minister Charges New NRSA and DVLA Boards to Act Swiftly
By Felix Cofie Minister for Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has issued a stern warning about the rising number of road traffic accidents, attributing many of the fatalities to the indiscipline and reckless behaviour of some drivers. He called for urgent and coordinated efforts to reverse the trend before more lives are lost.Speaking at the […]
Minerals Commission Orders Heath Goldfields to Halt Operations at Bogoso-Prestea Mine Over Major Breaches
By Felix Cofie The Minerals Commission has issued a directive ordering Heath Goldfields Limited to immediately cease all mining activities at the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, citing serious regulatory breaches and operational failures. The order, dated June 24, 2025, was issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines under Regulation 22 of the Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety, […]
CAF doubles WAFCON 2024 winner’s prize money, boosts total prize pool by 45%
By: Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a landmark increase in the prize money for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024, doubling the winner’s purse to USD 1 million and raising the total prize money by 45%. This significant boost reflects CAF’s ongoing commitment to advancing […]
