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New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has described his appointment as the greatest challenge of his managerial career following his official unveiling in Accra ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The vastly experienced tactician was introduced at the Alisa Hotel with just 49 days remaining before the global showpiece begins. Speaking at the event, Queiroz expressed both pride …

New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has made it clear he is not rebuilding Ghana’s national team from the ground up, but rather building on the solid foundation left by his predecessor, Otto Addo. Speaking at his official unveiling, Queiroz acknowledged Addo’s historic contribution to Ghanaian football and emphasized the need for continuity and improvement rather than drastic changes. …

The Government of Ghana, through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced the disbursement of grants to beneficiaries (2025 cohort ) under The Adwumawura Programme, an ambitious national initiative designed to support youth entrepreneurship, stimulate business growth, and drive job creation. Launched to empower young Ghanaians with the entrepreneurial skills and resources needed to build decent and sustainable …

Ghana’s push to sanitise its labour migration space has gained renewed momentum as the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, underscored the need for ethical recruitment at the launch of the Professional International Recruitment Association of Ghana (PIRAG). “Every unethical recruitment practice affects not only the individual worker but the nation as a whole. It damages Ghana’s …

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has begun engaging his former opponents in the party’s presidential primaries, including Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, as part of efforts to reposition the party for the 2028 general elections. The move was disclosed by Sammi Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North and a senior aide, during an interview on Peace FM. …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that income earned by Ghanaian content creators from digital platforms should be treated as service export proceeds under the country’s foreign exchange regulations. In a statement, the central bank explained that payouts from platforms such as X and other digital channels qualify as legitimate cross-border inflows and are permitted within existing regulatory frameworks. …

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on party communicators to remain resolute and defend democratic principles, citing what he described as growing intimidation under the administration of John Dramani Mahama. Dr. Bawumia made the remarks on Saturday, April 18, 2026, when a delegation of NPP executives from the Bono Region paid him a visit at …

Bernard Antwi Bosiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been given a final opportunity to file his witness statements in the ongoing Samreboi illegal mining case. The High Court’s decision follows his failure to meet an April 14, 2026 deadline. Bosiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, is facing allegations that he authorised mining activities on his …

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed a significant increase in funding to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), with disbursements rising from GH¢362 million in 2024 to GH¢5 billion in 2025. According to the Minister, the funds were released through the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), marking a major improvement in financial support …

Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has disclosed that all 9,090 assembly members nationwide received monthly allowances exceeding GHS1,000 between April and December 2025, describing the move as a significant step toward recognising and motivating grassroots leadership. He explained that the payments followed a directive by President John Dramani Mahama, who approved a monthly allowance of GHS1,300 for each assembly member. …