Speaker of Parliament lifts suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs)
The Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed his readiness to face Parliament’s Appointments Committee again if required, amid what he described as “desperate smear press conferences and fabrications” by critics. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Mr. Ablakwa stated that his detractors had every opportunity to scrutinize him during his initial vetting and during their tenure in...
Speaker of Parliament lifts suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs)
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) who were suspended after a clash during the vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The altercation occurred between Minority and Majority MPs, escalating tensions in Parliament. The disagreement reached a peak after the suspension of the four MPs, triggering a debate over whether the...
Insider Scoop with Mariam launched to enhance business growth through thought leadership
In collaboration with GHUD Park, Papillon Creative Academy has successfully launched "Insider Scoop with Mariam," a dynamic fireside chat focused on branding, marketing, and business growth. The event took place on Friday January 31, 2025, at GHUD Park, located beside the Accra Mall, and attracted a diverse audience of industry experts, entrepreneurs, and students eager to gain insights into the...
Ignatius Baffour-Awuah and two others granted bail in Kotoko fan’s death case
Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations and owner of Nsoatreman F.C., along with Agyemang Duah Owusu and Kyeremeh Joseph, have been granted bail in connection with the death of Kotoko fan Yaw Frimpong, also known as Pooley. The trio was arrested on Monday after a violent altercation at Nana Konamansah Park in Nsoatre, which resulted in Pooley...
Manchester City sign Nico González from Porto in €60m deal
Manchester City have secured a vital midfield addition, completing the €60m (£49.9m) signing of Nico González from Porto on deadline day. The 23-year-old Spaniard has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him at the Etihad until 2029. González, a versatile midfielder capable of operating as both a No. 6 and No. 8, arrives at City at a pivotal moment. With Rodri...
Asante Kotoko suspends Ghana Premier League Participation following the death of Nana Pooley
Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has made the decision to withdraw from the Ghana Premier League indefinitely in the wake of the tragic death of one of its devoted supporters, Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as ‘Pooley’. The incident occurred on Sunday, February 2, 2025, during a match against Nsoatreman FC at Nana Konamansah Park. In an official statement, the club...
Tottenham sign Mathys Tel on loan from Bayern Munich
Tottenham Hotspur have bolstered their attacking ranks with the signing of Mathys Tel on loan from Bayern Munich, with an option to buy for €55 million (£45.7m). The 19-year-old forward, initially very hesitant to leave the Bundesliga champions, now embarks on a new chapter in North London, where he will wear the No.11 shirt. Tel had attracted interest from Manchester...
Willian returns to Fulham on short-term deal
Fulham welcome back a familiar face, with veteran winger Willian rejoining the club on a deal until the end of the season. The 36-year-old became a free agent after leaving Olympiacos in December. The Brazilian was in attendance at Stamford Bridge on deadline day, watching former club Chelsea secure a 2-1 win over West Ham, fueling speculation about his next...
Afenyo Markin petitions Speaker to reverse suspension of 4 MPs
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the Speaker of the House, Alban Bagbin, to reverse certain decisions he made following the chaotic incident during last week's sitting of the Appointments Committee. According to the minority leader, his request for the Speaker to reconsider his directives is aimed at restoring procedural integrity and upholding the constitutional principles of...
Police arrest Ignatius Baffour Awuah and 2 others in connection with a violent clash during a football match
The Ghana Police Service has arrested former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, along with two others, in connection with a violent clash during a football match that resulted in one death. The incident occurred on February 2, 2025, during a match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC at Nsoatre in the Bono Region. The...
