49th SWAG Awards: Full list of winners
By Kwame Bediako The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) on Friday, January 24, 2025, awarded sports excellence at the Accra International Conference Centre as part of its annual award ceremony. Rose Yeboah Amoanimaa took home the SWAG Athlete of the Year and Sports Personality of the Year. Some big names in the sports industry took […]
Seven-member committee inaugurated to spearhead private sector participation of ECG and NEDCo
By Dominic Hlordzi A Seven-member technical committee has been inaugurated to work out modalities for private sector participation in the operation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). Inaugurating the committee in Accra, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Mr. John Jinapor, underscored the need for the […]
ECG is not up for sale – John Jinapor
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has debunked claims that the three-week-old John Dramani Mahama-led government intends to sell the nation’s power distributor, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). According to Mr. Jinapor, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) led administration’s goal is not to sell ECG but to involve […]
NPC-Ghana appoints Professor Youhwan Kim as Technical Advisor and Sports Development Director
By Isaac Tetteh The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Ghana has officially welcomed Professor Youhwan Kim as its new Technical Advisor and Sports Development Director. The introduction ceremony took place at the NPC-Ghana Secretariat in Accra, signaling the start of Professor Kim’s one-year tenure dedicated to enhancing the landscape of para-sports in the country. This […]
Kofi Adams calls for parliamentary investigation into $245 million African Games expenditure
By Kwame Bediako Kofi Adams, the designated Minister for Sports and Recreation, has called for a parliamentary investigation into the financial expenditures related to Ghana’s hosting of the 13th African Games. The event, which took place over a 15-day period, has come under scrutiny due to the staggering costs associated with it, totaling over $245 […]
Muntaka pledges reforms in security services recruitment and promotions
By Valentia Tetteh The Minister-Designate for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has pledged to address concerns about fairness and inclusivity in the recruitment process for Ghana’s security services. Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 24, Mr. Muntaka emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of the regional quota system. The nominee expressed concerns […]
Interior Minister designate advocates for mandatory body cameras for Police Officers to combat misconduct
By Valentia Tetteh The Minister-Designate for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has called for the mandatory use of body cameras by police officers across Ghana to address concerns over police misconduct, including extortion and brutality. During his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday, January 24, Muntaka stressed that implementing body cameras would […]
List of nominations in full for Oscars 2025
Hollywood has revealed the nominations for this year’s Oscars, which will honour the film industry’s finest stars and movies from the past 12 months. The announcement was going to be last week but was postponed twice due to fires in the Los Angeles area. Best picture Best actor Best actress Best supporting actress Best supporting […]
Novak Djokovic retires injured in Australian open semi-final
By Ashiadey Dotse Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open journey came to an unfortunate end after he retired hurt during his semi-final match against Alexander Zverev. The 37-year-old star left the court after losing the first set in a closely contested tie-break, 7-5. Djokovic, visibly struggling, received boos from the crowd as he exited Rod Laver Arena […]
Vanuatu Trade Commission delegation meets Ghana’s Vice President to discuss Trade and AI collaboration
By Gloria Anderson A high-level delegation from the Vanuatu Trade Commission Ghana, led by Ambassador Prof. Hugh Keku Aryee, has paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s Vice President, H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, at her office in Cantonments, Accra. The meeting, held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, focused on strengthening bilateral relations, advancing trade, and […]
Agona West records 11 cholera cases
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Officials from the Agona West District branch of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Central Region have reported a total of 11 confirmed cholera cases as of Thursday, January 23, 2025. According to GHS officials, the directorate is handling 214 suspected cholera cases in the municipality, prompting authorities to remain on […]
Oti Regional Minister-Designate calls for dialogue to end Nkwanta conflict
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister-Designate for the Oti Region, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has pledged to prioritize dialogue to address the ongoing conflict in Nkwanta, which has led to loss of lives and displacement of residents. The clashes, which began on January 16, have claimed three lives and injured several people. Videos shared by Citi News […]
Kofi Adams urges comprehensive approach to sports funding in Ghana
By Kwame Bediako Kofi Adams, the nominee for Minister for Sports and Recreation, has emphasized the urgent need to diversify income streams across various sports disciplines. He argued that having multiple sources of revenue is essential for the sustainability and growth of sports in the country. This call for diversification comes in response to ongoing […]
Education Minister unveils plans for National Education Conference
By Deborah Pofara Luu Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education has unveiled plans to host a National Education Conference. The forum, he said, will aimed at transforming Ghana’s educational system. The conference seeks to scrutinize the current state of education, identify gaps, and develop actionable recommendations for reforms. “This conference will serve as a platform to […]
