Breaking: President Akufo-Addo grants pardon to Ato Essien and 8 Others
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has exercised his constitutional prerogative of mercy to pardon several convicts, including Ato Essien, the former Chief Executive Officer of the now-defunct Capital Bank. The announcement, communicated in a letter dated December 31, 2024, was part of a broader clemency initiative to mark the close of the year with acts of reconciliation and leniency. Ato...
Sewua Hospital: Commissioning by President Akufo-Addo is ‘illegal’ and ‘breaches contract’ – Eurojet
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the 250-bed Ashanti Regional Hospital and a 50-bed Infectious Disease Centre in Sewua on January 4, 2025. However, Euro-Jet De-Invest, the contractor, has rejected the commissioning, claiming the project is incomplete and has not been officially handed over to the government due to outstanding payments and contractual violations. In a statement signed by Group Chairman...
Fire Ravages Kwadaso Wood Market
Another fire incident has struck, this time at the Kwadaso Wood Market in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, just days after the devastating Kantamanto Market fire in Accra. Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service were called to the scene to contain the blaze. Although the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, initial reports suggest extensive damage to property at the wood...
Sabalenka claims Brisbane title ahead of Australian Open defense
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka prepared for her Australian Open title defense with a hard-fought victory over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International. After a rocky start, where she dropped serve twice and lost the first set 4-6, the 26-year-old Belarusian rallied to secure a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win against the world No. 107. Sabalenka had...
8th Parliament set for dissolution today
The 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic will officially be dissolved at midnight on January 6, 2025, making way for the inauguration of the 9th Parliament. This marks the conclusion of the legislative term that began on January 7, 2021. The dissolution will occur during a final sitting presided over by the Speaker of Parliament, the Right Honourable Alban Bagbin....
Naomi Osaka reaches first WTA Final since 2022 at ASB Classic
Naomi Osaka advanced to her first WTA final since 2022 with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 victory over Alycia Parks in the semi-finals of the ASB Classic in Auckland. In Sunday’s final, Osaka will face Denmark's Clara Tauson. Her win also marked her first semi-final appearance since the 2022 Miami Open, where she defeated Belinda Bencic before losing to Iga Swiatek in...
Panthers Football Academy signs landmark 5-Year partnership with IBT FC
Panthers Football Academy, founded by Roldege Arius, has entered into a transformative five-year partnership with IBT FC, aimed at taking youth soccer development in Canada to new heights. The partnership, announced this week, will combine the expertise of Panthers Football Academy with IBT FC’s extensive international network, offering young Canadian soccer players access to world-class training, global exposure, and opportunities...
President Akufo-Addo highlights sports infrastructure upgrades in final State of the Nation Address
On January 3, President Nana Akufo-Addo highlighted Ghana's significant progress in sports infrastructure, emphasizing its importance in strengthening the country's position as a leading sports hub in Africa. Akufo-Addo pointed to the development of numerous AstroTurf pitches and the rehabilitation of existing sports facilities as key achievements. "The construction of over 150 Astroturf pitches nationwide and the upgrade of various stadia...
SONA 2024: Highlights from President Akufo-Addo’s final SONA
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered his final State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025. His speech reflected on the achievements of his administration and the progress Ghana has made under his leadership. Below are key statements from his address: 1.Economic Recovery: “I am able to say with confidence that the crisis is over, and the economy...
ADC collapses during President Akufo-Addo’s Final State of the Nation Address
During President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address on Friday, January 3, 2025, his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Colonel Isaac Amponsah, collapsed in Parliament. The incident occurred shortly after President Akufo-Addo began delivering his speech, which focused on his administration’s achievements and vision for Ghana’s future. Col. Amponsah, a long-serving member of the President’s security team, suddenly lost...
