Ex-Minister Ignatius Baffour Awuah arrested for alleged role in Ghana Premier League deadly clash
The Bono Regional Police have arrested Ignatius Baffour Awuah, the owner and financial backer of Nsoatreman FC, following a violent clash during a Ghana Premier League match that led to the tragic death of an Asante Kotoko fan. The incident occurred on Sunday during the much-anticipated Matchday 19 clash between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko […]
Anthony Nukpenu commends Mahama for appointing young people into his govt
The Greater Accra Regional Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anthony Nukpenu, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his recent selections, emphasizing in especially the appointment of youthful and competent politicians in important government roles. He praised the President’s decision, characterizing it as a calculated action to capitalize on the skills and abilities […]
COCOBOD signs MoU with ApexBrazil and Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has signed a Declaration of Intent to Cooperate with Apex Brasil and the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to strengthen bilateral collaboration in the cocoa sector. The signing took place during a high-level meeting at Cocoa House in Accra as part of a Brazilian Presidential Mission to Africa. The […]
GFA postpones Matchday 20, schedules emergency meetings with clubs and supporters
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has decided to postpone Matchday 20 of the Ghana Premier League following a violent incident and a fatality during the match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko. The GFA’s decision aims to provide time to assess the situation, engage with relevant stakeholders, and develop strategies to prevent future violence. […]
Freemasonry is founded on Christian principles; it is not occultism-Afenyo-Markin replies critics
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, has vehemently denied allegations that Freemasonry is an occult organization, maintaining that the fraternity has a strong foundation in Christian doctrine and values. Afenyo-Markin defended Freemasonry on Sunday, February 2, on JoyNews’, in response to increased public scrutiny of the organization after he raised doubts about George Opare Addo’s membership […]
Edward Ato Sarpong appointed acting MD of ADB
Astute business executive and executive coach, Edward Ato Sarpong, has been named the acting Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). This appointment is seen as a great moment for the bank, as it seeks to leverage Ato Sarpong’s extensive experience and leadership skills to drive growth and innovation. Ato Sarpong, a seasoned chartered […]
Elon Musk says it’s time for USAID to ‘die’
Elon Musk has declared that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) should “die” amid reports that two top security officials at the aid agency were put on leave for refusing his representatives access to classified materials. Musk, who was appointed by US President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), […]
Speaker doesn’t have the power to suspend MPs –Kennedy Osei Nyarko
Kennedy Osei Nyarko, the MP for Akim Swedru, has criticized Speaker Alban Bagbin for suspending four MPs after the tumultuous vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He explained that it was against parliamentary procedures for the Speaker to suspend MPs, including three members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and three members of the […]
‘We must fight corruption, it robs our nations of development’ – Mahama to African leaders
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the importance of good governance as a pillar of Africa’s economic prosperity. Speaking at the 3rd African Prosperity Dialogue in Accra, he argued that investors and businesses thrive in environments where there is stability, the rule of law, and predictable policies. He made it clear that governance goes hand-in-hand […]
Mahama calls for a unified Africa
In one of the most powerful moments of his speech at the third African Prosperity Dialogue in Accra, President Mahama invoked the words of Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, calling for African unity in the face of challenges that have often divided the continent. Quoting Nkrumah, Mahama said, “The forces that unite us are […]