John Dumelo, Justice Srem-Sai, Lydia Akanvariba and 12 others sworn in as Deputy Ministers
President John Mahama has sworn in newly appointed Deputy Ministers at the Jubilee House in Accra. This March 12 event at the Jubilee House marked their official assumption of duties in support of their respective substantive ministers. The ceremony followed the successful vetting and approval of the nominees by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, chaired by Mr. Bernard Ahiafor. After a thorough review...
President Mahama seeks support for Agenda 111 projrcts
President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to the international community soliciting support in completing the stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects initiated by the previous administration. According to the President, government requires $1.7 billion to complete the hospitals. Speaking during a credentials presentation ceremony for five newly appointed ambassadors to Ghana, Mahama emphasized the importance of private sector collaboration in delivering essential services,...
Cecilia Dapaah appears in court for first time, claims $53k jewelry stolen
Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources Cecilia Dapaah has testified in court for the first time in her ongoing criminal trial, alleging that her domestic workers stole substantial amounts of money and valuables from her storage room over an extended period. Speaking before the High Court in Accra on Tuesday March 11, Madam Dapaah revealed that the accused individuals...
GFA President Kurt Okraku elected to CAF Executive Committee
Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has been successfully elected to the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Mr. Okraku joins a prestigious list of Ghanaian football leaders who have served on the CAF Executive Committee, including Ohene Djan, Kobina Hagan, Nana Fredua Mensah, Samuel Okyere, and Kwesi Nyantakyi. Okraku was elected...
Patrice Motsepe re-elected as CAF President for a second term
Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for a second consecutive term. The 63-year-old South African, who has led CAF since 2021, made the announcement of his intention to run again in October 2024. His re-election was confirmed during CAF's extraordinary general assembly in Cairo on Wednesday, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino...
Iga Swiatek cruises into Indian Wells Quarter-Finals
Iga Swiatek, the defending champion, advanced to the quarter-finals of Indian Wells with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 win over Karolina Muchova. The victory sees Swiatek aiming to make history as the first woman to win the prestigious tournament three times, having previously lifted the trophy in 2022. Although the match was delayed by nearly an hour due to rain, Swiatek wasted...
UEFA Champions League: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid- Match Preview
Real Madrid take a 2-1 lead into Wednesday's pivotal Champions League round of 16 second leg against Atletico Madrid. The first leg featured remarkable goals, with Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz each scoring exquisite efforts, while Julian Alvarez responded with a stunning equalizer. Atletico appeared content with a single-goal deficit as the game drew to a close, although Real Madrid missed a...
Liverpool eliminated from UEFA Champions League in penalty shootout defeat to PSG
Liverpool's Champions League journey came to a dramatic end at the round-of-16 stage after a 1-4 penalty shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday. Having dominated the group stage and the Premier League, Liverpool entered the tie as heavy favorites against a PSG team that had finished 15th in Ligue 1 and had only narrowly advanced past Brest to reach...
Amin Adam denies implementing Betting Tax
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has dismissed claims that his administration enforced the controversial betting tax, insisting that the policy was never implemented. His response follows the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who announced the abolition of several taxes, including the Betting Tax and E-Levy. Speaking at a press...
Mahama Ayariga hails 2025 budget as fulfillment of Mahama’s promises
The Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has commended the 2025 budget, describing it as a clear reflection of the Mahama administration’s commitment to delivering on its promises. Speaking after Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the budget to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Ayariga stated that the financial plan offers hope to ordinary Ghanaians while introducing key economic reforms. “This is...
