GFA sanctions Aduana FC over supporter misconduct
Aduana FC have been handed a GHS 15,000 fine by the Ghana Football Association’s Disciplinary Committee after chaotic scenes marred their Premier League clash against Asante Kotoko on match day 12 of the 24/25 GPL. The Dormaa-based side, two-time champions of the league, was found guilty of failing to control its supporters when tempers flared at halftime. According to reports,...
Kevin Durant reaches 30,000 career points, joining NBA’s greatest scorers
Kevin Durant etched his name deeper into NBA history, becoming just the eighth player to surpass 30,000 career points. The Phoenix Suns star hit the milestone with a pair of free throws in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies, marking yet another chapter in his illustrious career. Durant now stands among legends, joining LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone,...
Residence of Ken Ofori Atta raided by unknown men
The residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been raided by unknown men. Sources indicate that the group, dressed in military uniforms, stormed the former minister’s residence on Tuesday, February 11. The incident occurred in Cantonments in the afternoon while Mr. Ofori-Atta was reportedly out of the country. However, some family members, including his wife, were present at the time. The...
14 out of 16 Regional Council of State Members elected
Fourteen regional representatives have been elected to the Council of State, a body that advises the President on national issues. The elections, which took place on February 11, 2025, saw a total of 154 candidates vying for the 16 available seats. According to reports, the Electoral College, made up of two representatives from each District Assembly, cast their votes to...
Madrid’s late surge shocks City in UCL play-off
Real Madrid staged a dramatic comeback at the Etihad as they overturned a 2-1 deficit with two late goals, taking control of their Champions League play-off tie against Manchester City. The win sets the stage for a high-stakes return leg at the Bernabeu. City struck early with Erling Haaland scoring in the 19th minute after a tight VAR review confirmed...
Finance Minister directed to take urgent steps in addressing funding gap created by USAID
President John Dramani Mahama has directed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to take urgent steps to address the funding gap created by the suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programme. A February 11 statement from the Presidency highlighted Mahama’s deep concern over the estimated $156 million deficit, warning of its potential impact on critical health...
Chief of Staff revokes Public appointments made after Dec. 7
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has revoked all appointments and recruitments made into the Public Service after December 7, 2024. The decision is expected to affect individuals who were appointed or recruited into various public sector roles after the 2024 general elections. While the specific reasons for the revocation have not been detailed, sources suggest it forms part of the government’s...
McKennie stunner fires Juventus to UCL play-off win over PSV
Weston McKennie’s brilliant first-half strike set Juventus on course for a crucial 2-1 victory over PSV in the first leg of their Champions League playoff. The USMNT midfielder unleashed a thunderous effort from the edge of the area in the 34th minute, giving Juventus the lead as they aim to reach the last 16 for the first time in three...
Guirassy leads Dortmund to crucial Champions League victory
In what turned out to be a pulsating Champions League play-off, Borussia Dortmund edged past Sporting with Serhou Guirassy netting his 10th goal of the season. Guirassy’s header on the hour mark leveled him with Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski for the most goals scored in a single campaign by a Dortmund player. His goal came after Dortmund had been...
PSG triumph as Dembele dazzles against Brest
Ousmane Dembele electrified the Champions League stage as PSG overpowered debutants Brest 3-0, reaffirming their European ambitions. Dembele added another two goals to his impressive tally, reaching 18 in his last 11 appearances. The French forward had already dazzled in his previous European outing against Stuttgart with three goals, a feat that has drawn comparisons with the legends Messi and...
