The Ministry for Sports and Recreation has submitted a $1.12 million budget to fund the Black Stars’ upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic (CAR) and Comoros. At a media briefing in Accra, Sports Minister Kofi Adams said the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presented the estimates on September 18, which were…
A new Global Info Analytics poll shows Haruna Iddrisu leading the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential race with 30% support, while Johnson Asiedu Nketia follows closely with 24%. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson placed third with 18%, ahead of Julius Debrah (10%), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (8%), and Eric Opoku (2%). Joshua Alabi, Armah Kofi-Buah,…
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to complete stalled market projects nationwide, describing markets as vital to women’s livelihoods and local economic growth. Speaking at a durbar of chiefs and residents of Mamponteng in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region on Monday, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said markets are “the offices…
Parliament will reconvene on Tuesday, October 14, for the Third Meeting of the First Session of the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic. In a notice issued by Speaker Alban Bagbin, the House is expected to commence business at 2:00 p.m. at Parliament House in Accra. The announcement, made pursuant to Order 58 of the…
Koforidua will come alive with football action as the EYW Impact Football Gala kicks off Thursday, September 25, through Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Methodist Astro Turf, Betom. The tournament—an initiative of Eric Yeboah Wadie, Deputy Director-General of the National Lottery Authority—aims to empower youth, build community spirit, and nurture local talent. Nine vibrant…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a new licensing regime for digital credit providers, mandating a minimum paid-up capital of GH¢2 million as part of stricter measures to regulate the fast-growing digital lending industry. The directive, issued September 23, 2025, responds to a surge in digital lending over the past five years and a…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has forwarded petitions seeking the removal of Ernest Owusu Bempah, its Deputy Director of Communications, to the National Council for action. In a statement dated Tuesday, September 24, 2025, the party confirmed receiving formal complaints from members citing conduct they described as a matter of “grave concern.” The NPP explained…
The Minority in Parliament is demanding an immediate freeze on government’s new deportee arrangement with the United States, calling it unconstitutional and a potential threat to national security. At a media briefing on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, argued that the deal—under which Ghana would receive…
Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team delivered a brilliant performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing fourth with an impressive time of 37.93 seconds. The electrifying final saw the United States storm to gold in 37.29 seconds, followed by Canada (37.55) for silver and the Netherlands (37.81) for bronze. Ghana crossed the line just…
Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has challenged Ghanaian youth to “reject corruption and resist division,” calling for a new culture of integrity, unity, and accountability in national life. Speaking last Friday at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) during the second leg of the Young Commons Forum (YCF) launch, the Effutu MP said: “When you…
