The Minority in Parliament has demanded that the government provides a full update on investigations into the fatal El Wak Stadium stampede, which claimed multiple lives during a recruitment exercise for job seekers. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on January 8, the Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei said Ghanaians have a right to […]

The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer's twin boys were born in 2024.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo's Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

John Bennett, Isaac Fanin and guests look ahead to Mali v Senegal and Cameroon v Morocco.

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust has approved a 10 percent pension indexation for 2026, lifting the minimum monthly pension and skewing gains toward low-income retirees as it seeks to balance social protection with the long-term sustainability of the fund. The decision, taken in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority and in line […] The post SSNIT

The Retired National Footballers Association of Ghana (RENFAG) Oldies League enters its Champions League stages with eight teams battling for the title as the ultimate league champions for the 2025/2026 season. Winners and runners-up in all four zones will pitch their strength against each other on a knockout basis, with the winners moving on. Jonathan … The post La Salem face

The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player's poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association (GNACOFA), in collaboration with the Africa for Glory Agenda, officially launched the maiden edition of the Cocoa Cup Soccer Tournament on Wednesday, November 26. The tournament, set to take place in Brazil in March 2027, aims to unite clubs from both cocoa-producing and cocoa-consuming countries, promoting the theme “Youth-Led […]

The Minority in Parliament has raised alarm over what it describes as a sharp and frightening rise in kidnapping across Ghana, warning that young women and men are disappearing and children are vanishing on their way to school. According to the Minority, the scale and nature of recent abductions show that insecurity has moved beyond […]

The Minority says Ghana’s security situation has deteriorated sharply, forcing citizens to “sleep with one eye open” just one year into President John Dramani Mahama’s renewed mandate. Citing figures acknowledged by the Interior Minister, the Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei said that as of July 2025, the country had recorded about 628 cases of armed […]

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today that Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie intends to retire as Director of the African Department (AFR) on May 1, 2026. “As Director of AFR since 2016, Abe has guided the department through a period of profound change and challenge,” said Ms. Georgieva. “He oversaw […] The post Abebe

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus is expected to be out until March after suffering a quad injury, Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has confirmed. The Spurs forward was forced off early in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland and now faces more than two months on the sidelines. “Kudus unfortunately has a more serious issue involving the tendon […]

Tottenham Hotspur and Ghana have both been dealt a significant blow after Mohamed Kudus was ruled out of action until April following an injury sustained in the Premier League clash against Sunderland. The 25-year-old attacker was forced off the pitch in visible discomfort, and subsequent assessments confirmed a hamstring injury that will require cautious rehabilitation. […]

Lawyers of rival Bawku chief Alhaji Seidu Abagre have sued the Ministry of the Interior and the Director General of the National Intelligence Bureau over his alleged continuous detention. His lawyers argue that it is unlawful, that he has been in detention for two weeks without access to a legal representation. Alhaji Seidu, the rival […]

About 118 former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates who contested the 2024 General Elections have declared their support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. They have described him as the most prepared, formidable and winnable candidate to lead the party into the 2028 […] The post 118 former

Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei, has accused the Mahama government of undermining the rule of law by selectively applying constitutional provisions and weakening accountability institutions while claiming commitment to legality. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, January 8, Appiagyei said constitutional governance cannot coexist with what she described […] The post You

Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei, has called for immediate parliamentary investigations into alleged financial losses under the current administration, insisting that Parliament must not “remain silent” in the face of serious governance concerns. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, January 8, Madam Appiagyei said legislative oversight is a […] The post NPP

Deputy Minority Leader and Asokwa MP, Patricia Appiagyei, says the government’s one-year anniversary should be marked by accountability rather than celebration, accusing the administration of presiding over national decline. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, January 8, Appiagyei said the country is experiencing widespread fear, insecurity and economic distress, which she described as evidence […] The post Ghana

As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) approaches its upcoming Presidential Elections, National Organiser hopeful Korsi Bodja has called for calm, unity, and the preservation of the party’s long-standing political tradition. In a statement released on Thursday, January 8, Mr Bodja emphasised that the party’s internal democratic process must reflect discipline and respect, rather than factionalism. […]

The Member of Parliament for Tano North constituency , Dr. Gideon Boako, has appealed to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to take urgent action against illegal mining activities in his constituency, warning that galamsey is severely affecting the community. Speaking in an interview on Thursday, January 8, Dr. Boako described the situation as […] The post Galamsey