Accra Sports Stadium is a mess – Kofi Adams says facility will be closed soon

By Esther A. ARMAH ‘Sit down daughter of a murderer!’ Those words rang out in our Parliament. Spoken by a Parliamentarian to Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, an elected MP, and daughter of Ghana’s longest serving head of state, the late Jerry John Rawlings. The reaction was swift. Headlines, condemnation, shock, anger. The words sparked outrage; they […] The post ‘Daughter of a Murderer’: Inheritor

Just weeks after the U.S. government suspended its work in massive foreign aid cuts announced in January, humanitarians say much of the damage to critical programs has already been done.

 Sergio Ramos was sent off in the final minutes of Mon­terrey’s victory over Pumas UNAM on Sunday, his first dismiss­al since he moved to Liga MX. Ramos was involved in a nu­mous physical battles during the game. Monterrey were already 3-1 up on 92 minutes when he tackled Guillermo Martínez before kicking   the forward as … The post Sergio Ramos receives 30th career

 The battle for the most powerful job in world sport is hurtling toward its climax as International Olympic Committee members descend on Greece this week to crown a new president. With Thomas Bach’s reign nearing its final curtain, all seven contenders are making their last plays, hoping they’ve done enough to land the ultimate prize. … The post  IOC to elect new president on Thursday

Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed plans to renovate the Cape Coast Stadium and reserve it exclusively for the Black Starsâ?? home matches.Adamsâ?? comments come amid concerns over the countryâ??s deteriorating sports infrastructure, which led to a temporary ban by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on hosting international matches due to the lack of a certified stadium for Category A games.â??If you look at the key stadium

 Newcastle United ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought as they beat holders, Liverpool, 2-1 to win the League Cup with goals in each half by Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sparking a Geordie party at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Fittingly it was local hero Burn who sent his side on the way to a memorable … The post Newcastle end trophy drought with League Cup final win

The Orange Growers Asso­ciation (OGA) has engaged the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in a high-level discussion to address critical chal­lenges in Ghana’s citrus industry, including financing constraints, market inefficiencies, and post-har­vest waste management. The meeting, held in Accra, brought together key industry stakeholders, processors, and gov­ernment representatives to explore solutions aimed at stabilising … The post OGA

The Constitution Review Committee will livestream its stakeholder engagements on key national issues from March 18 to April 5. Follow live on YouTube and Facebook via @CRCGH25. The post Constitution Review Committee to livestream stakeholder engagements – Here’s how to watch first appeared on 3News.

 Professor Peter Quartey, the Direc­tor of the Institute of Statistical, So­cial and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has cautioned the government against an immediate return to the capital market for loans. He urged the government to focus on multilateral financing and to be more aggressive in increasing domestic revenue mo­bilisation to support … The post Government

Black Stars defender Razak Simpson has expressed confidence in Ghanaâ??s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the team intensifies preparations for their upcoming qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.â??We are 100% confident we are going to qualify. We are going to put in our best to qualify,â? Simpson said after Mondayâ??s training session. â??I am excited, and I thank coach Otto Addo for believing in me once again to be part of the squad.â?This

The media has been charged to lead the cam­paign against unsafe abor­tions which continue to claim the lives of women and young girls in the country. According to a Project and Advocacy Officer with the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), Michael Tag­oe, contrary to common beliefs held that abortion was illegal in the country … The post Media urged to lead campaign against unsafe

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, and the National Petroleum Authori­ty made separate donations of food items to the various Muslims sects in Accra last Friday. The ministry donated to the Na­tional Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Os­man Nuhu Sharubutu, the Ameer of the Ahmadyia Muslim Mission, Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, the Supreme … The post Local Govt Minister, NPA

Gov’t to reserve Cape Coast Stadium for only Black Stars games, no clubs allowed

 Rwandan-backed M23 rebels said on Mon­day they would send a delegation to peace talks with Democratic Republic (DR) of Congo’s government, expected to begin on Tuesday in Ango­la’s capital. “The five-member del­egation is expected to leave for Luanda on Monday for dialogue at the request of An­golan authorities,” Lawrence Kanyuka, a spokesperson for the AFC … The post Congo

 A 47-year-old teacher, Ernestina Koranteng, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing $11,000. She is also being held for allegedly defrauding a Ghanaian resident in the United States of America (USA), of $33,400. Koranteng is alleged to have collected the various monies to put up a house at Ablekuma-Joma, in Accra, and … The post Teacher in court for alleged fraud,

 Former Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, Kissi Agyebeng, accusing them of unlawfully de­claring him a wanted person. The lawsuit filed at the High Court, Human Rights Division, submitted to the Accra High Court on Thursday, March 13, 2025, seeks compensation … The post Former Finance

Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour has described the removal of the Chief of Defence Staff and all Service Chiefs in Ghana Armed Forces as “egoistic premature”. President of the Republic and Commander-In-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces John Dramani Mahama has made changes in the command of the Ghana Armed […] The post MP describes changes

The Office of the Special Prosecutor and the former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, are in a battle of nerves. The two are flexing their muscles in what looks like a ‘Who is Who’ contest. It is not readily apparent how this legal fisticuffs would end, suffice it to say, whereas the OSP appears to […] The post Ofori-Atta, Agyabeng Waging A War Of Nerves appeared first on The

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has launched government initiative to fight pollution of our water bodies by illegal miners, popularly known as “Galamsey”. Code named Blue Water Initiative, about 400 individuals have been recruited and will operate under the name “Blue Guards.” The sole aim of the guards, who are […] The post Galamsey: