Parliament set to reconvene on May 27 after recess
Ghana’s Parliament is scheduled to resume its sittings on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, following a period of recess. The announcement was made by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin in line with parliamentary protocols. This upcoming session marks the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament under the Fourth Republic. The Speaker's formal communication, issued under Order 58 of...
Ghana temporarily shuts down Embassy in Washington, D.C. over corruption scandal
Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the temporary closure of the country’s embassy in Washington, D.C., following revelations of a major corruption scandal involving embassy staff. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Mr. Ablakwa said the decision was made to facilitate a full-scale restructuring and overhaul of the embassy’s operations after a special audit uncovered...
Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi granted GH¢10 million bail
A High Court has granted bail to the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, in the amount of GH¢10 million with two sureties, both of whom must justify the bail with landed property located in the Greater Accra Region. As part of his bail conditions, Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi is required to surrender his passport...
Chairman Wontumi to appear before CID after standoff at his residence
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is expected to report to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service today, Monday, May 26, 2025. This follows an unsuccessful attempt by a joint task force made up of National Security personnel and police officers to arrest him...
Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi Pleads Not Guilty in $2 Million GIIF Financial Loss Case
Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to financial misconduct involving the transfer of $2 million in public funds. The plea was entered on Monday after Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi missed two earlier court dates due to health-related issues. He is being tried alongside Solomon Asamoah, the former Chief Executive...
Bayer Leverkusen appoint Erik ten Hag as new manager
Bayer Leverkusen have turned the page on the Xabi Alonso era by appointing Erik ten Hag as their new head coach, marking a high-profile return to management for the former Manchester United boss. Ten Hag arrives in Germany on a two-year deal, stepping into one of the Bundesliga’s most intriguing roles after months out of the game following his sacking...
Karl-Anthony Towns powers Knicks past Pacers in comeback win
Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a fourth-quarter masterclass as the New York Knicks clawed back from a 20-point hole to edge the Indiana Pacers 106-100 and avoid a perilous 3-0 series deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals. With Jalen Brunson battling foul trouble and stuck on the bench after three quarters, the Knicks needed a spark. Towns, playing through a sore knee,...
Hohoe United clinch historic promotion to Ghana Premier League
Hohoe United have achieved a historic milestone, earning promotion to the Ghana Premier League for the first time in the club’s existence after a 3-1 win over Inter Allies on the penultimate weekend of the 2024/25 Division One League Zone III campaign. This victory, their fifth in a row capped an impressive streak that lifted the Volta Region-based club to...
Swedru All Blacks seecure return to Ghana Premier League
Swedru All Blacks have earned a triumphant return to the Ghana Premier League following a stellar campaign in the 2024/25 Access Bank Division One League Zone II. The historic club sealed their promotion with a dominant 3-0 victory over New Edubiase, marking their 21st win of the season. With 66 points from 29 matches, Swedru All Blacks have firmly established...
Will Still named Southampton manager after leaving Lens
Southampton have turned to one of Europe’s most intriguing young minds to lead their revival, appointing 32-year-old Will Still as head coach following his exit from Ligue 1 side Lens. Still’s appointment comes in the wake of a dismal Premier League campaign that saw Saints finish bottom with just 12 points, confirming their relegation weeks before the final day. The...
