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A contractual dispute has emerged at Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club. It has come to light that the club has failed to fulfil its financial obligations to members of its squad for the past three months, leading to formal legal action. The situation has been brought into focus by a formal termination notice issued on behalf of player Hamza …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious initiative to retool and modernise health facilities across Ghana, aiming to position the country at the forefront of Africa’s health transformation agenda. Speaking at the WHX Leaders Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday, December 9, the president explained that the initiative aligns with continental priorities under Agenda 2063, Africa’s New Public Health …

The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate withdrawal of a letter officially notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) that the Kpandai parliamentary seat has become vacant, following a High Court order for a rerun of the constituency’s election. Parliament formally notified the EC of the vacancy on Monday, December 8, 2025. The notice stemmed from a directive issued by the …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region following a surge in coups and attempted military mutinies that continue to threaten political stability. The announcement was made on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray during the 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council, held at the …

Parliament has formally notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the legislature after the High Court in Tamale ordered a rerun of the Kpandai Parliamentary Election. In a letter dated December 4, 2025, the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, informed the EC Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa, that the vacancy was occasioned by the court’s directive. The High …

Story by Isaac Mortey The Uganda National Football Team, the Cranes, is the first country to arrive in Morocco ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), emphasizing a strategy of early acclimatization and focused preparation for the tournament. The message from the camp is clear: preparation starts now. This early arrival is viewed not merely as logistical convenience, …

President John Dramani Mahama has raised serious concerns over the sharp decline in performance recorded in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), describing the situation as “mind-boggling.” Speaking at the launch of the STEMBox initiative for primary schools, the President said the disappointing results have become a major source of worry for the government, parents, educators, and …

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu was arrested at the premises of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday, in what officials describe as a response to repeated acts of misconduct toward security personnel at the facility. According to the OSP’s Director of Strategy, Communication, and Research, Sammy Darko, the arrest had nothing to do with the ongoing inquiry …

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has been released by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) after being detained on Wednesday, December 3, a development that temporarily halted plans to question him over corruption allegations he has made against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. Kpebu was freed on Wednesday evening after satisfying bail conditions, which included providing a landed property in …

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu was detained by officers at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday, December 3, preventing investigators from questioning him over corruption allegations he has levelled against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. Kpebu, who had arrived at the OSP premises for a scheduled engagement with officials, reportedly clashed with police officers at the entrance. He …