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The Ghana Olympic Committee held a productive meeting with Member of Parliament for Buem Constituency and Sports and Recreation Minister, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams to solidify plans for Ghana’s participation in upcoming International Games. The minister pledged government’s unwavering support for the nation’s Africa Youth Games in Angola Luanda, the Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal and the Commonwealth Games in …

Afro-Arab Microfinance Ltd has honoured Mr. Meekail I. Prah, Founder and President of Birim Charity, with a special citation in recognition of his exceptional humanitarian service and leadership in supporting underprivileged communities across Ghana, ahead of the upcoming Customer Service Month. Speaking on behalf of the Board Chairman, Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu, the General Manager of Afro-Arab Microfinance, Mr. Ebenezer …

Black Queens forward Josephine Bonsu says she was left star-struck after playing her first game in Ghana, describing the atmosphere at the Accra Sports Stadium as “outstanding.” The German-based defender was drafted into the senior national team ahead of the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco. Due to preparations taking place outside the country, Bonsu …

As Ghana marks 60 years of its national currency, the Minority in Parliament has called for former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to be acknowledged for his contributions to the stability of the Ghana Cedi. The Bank of Ghana on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, launched a year-long celebration of the milestone at the Accra International Conference Centre, under the theme: …

Ghana’s anti-corruption watchdog, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has invited the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, for questioning over his recent revelation that he rejected a GH¢4 million bribe intended to derail the rollout of the new Digitalised Vehicle Registration Plate (DP) policy. Mr. Kotey’s disclosure — made during …

The Minority in Parliament is challenging the pace of Ghana’s judicial transition, filing a motion to suspend all proceedings related to the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice. At the core of the Minority’s motion is a constitutional and procedural argument: that ongoing court cases contesting the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo create uncertainty …

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has cautioned businesses and the general public against trading or pricing goods and services in foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar, stressing that the Ghana cedi remains the country’s only legal tender. Speaking at the official launch of the Cedi@60 celebration in Accra, Dr. Forson urged Ghanaians to demonstrate patriotism by preserving …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will today, Tuesday, October 28, officially launch a year-long celebration to mark 60 years of the cedi, Ghana’s enduring symbol of economic sovereignty and national identity. The official launch of the Cedi@60 commemoration will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre under the theme: “60 Years of the Cedi: A Symbol of Sovereignty, Stability, …

The High Court has withdrawn the bench warrant it earlier issued for the arrest of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The decision came after Chairman Wontumi appeared in court shortly after the warrant was issued on Tuesday morning. According to court records, the bench warrant was issued …

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has officially announced his intention to contest for the party’s National Chairmanship position in the upcoming national officers’ election. In a statement titled “Declaration of Intention to Contest the National Chairmanship Position of the New Patriotic Party,” Mr. Afoko said his decision follows deep reflection and widespread encouragement from …