Appointments Committee to vet final batch of Deputy Minister nominees on July 25
Parliament’s Appointments Committee is set to vet four deputy ministerial nominees on Friday, July 25, in what will mark the final round of assessments for President John Mahama’s deputy ministerial appointments. The nominees scheduled to appear before the committee are: James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North – nominated as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Dorcas Affo-Toffey,...
AT CEO urges students to embrace AI and Tech skills at TEDxUCC Career Fair
The Chief Executive Officer of AT, Leo Skarlatos, has urged students to embrace technology and artificial intelligence (AI) as vital tools for building future-ready careers in an increasingly digital world. Addressing a full auditorium at this year’s TEDxUniversity of Cape Coast (TEDxUCC) career fair, themed “Future-Ready: Skills for a Changing World,” Mr. Skarlatos offered a candid assessment of how the...
Fredrick Asare joins Durban City after Kotoko exit ahead of South African Premiership debut
Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Fredrick Asare has completed a move to Durban City FC, marking a fresh chapter in his career as the South African side prepares for life in the top flight. Durban City confirmed Asare’s signing, as part of a wave of new arrivals following their promotion to the 2025–26 Betway Premiership. The 26-year-old Ghanaian shot-stopper joins alongside...
Ghanaians Advised to Brace for 30–40% Hike in Statutory Fees Ahead of Mid-Year Budget
Chairman of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislation Committee, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has indicated that Ghanaians should prepare for a possible 30 to 40 percent increase in statutory fees as part of measures expected to be outlined in today’s Mid-Year Budget Review. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 23, the Okaikwei Central MP disclosed that the proposed fee adjustments are part of...
Man Utd risk starting season without new striker amid transfer woes
Manchester United may begin the new season without a natural No. 9 after hitting a series of dead ends in the transfer market, despite a summer spending spree under Ruben Amorim. The arrivals of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have lifted some weight off Amorim’s shoulders. Both players combined for 35 goals last season and cost United around £135m. But...
Abdul-Hamid and three others granted GH¢2 million bail
Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢2 million in connection with the high-profile GH¢280 million extortion and money laundering case currently being prosecuted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The bail conditions require Dr. Abdul-Hamid to produce two sureties, each earning a net monthly...
A Rocha Ghana urges swift prosecution of over 1,300 arrested in anti-galamsey crackdown
Environmental advocacy group, A Rocha Ghana, is calling on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to expedite the prosecution of more than 1,300 individuals arrested in the government’s intensified crackdown on illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bossu, welcomed the latest update from the Lands Minister on efforts to combat illegal mining...
Liverpool complete £79m Ekitike signing from Frankfurt
Liverpool have secured the signature of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a move worth up to £79 million, adding more firepower to Arne Slot’s new-look squad. The 23-year-old forward becomes the fourth major signing of Liverpool’s summer rebuild. He joins Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez at Anfield as the club reshapes its identity under Slot. Liverpool agreed a...
Sammy Gyamfi sues Afia Schwarzenegger for defamation
The Chief Executive Officer of Goldbod and National Democratic Congress (NDC) politician, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, has filed a defamation lawsuit against media personality Afia Schwarzenegger over what he describes as “false, malicious, and deliberately contrived” allegations aimed at damaging his reputation. The suit, filed on Wednesday, July 23, seeks to counter what Mr. Gyamfi calls a targeted smear campaign. At the...
Marcus Rashford feels ‘At Home’ as Barcelona confirm loan from Manchester United
Marcus Rashford has completed a surprise loan switch to Barcelona from Manchester United, calling the Catalan giants a place “where dreams come true” as he begins a fresh chapter in LaLiga. The 27-year-old forward touched down in Spain on Sunday to finalise his move ahead of Barça’s preseason tour of Asia. Rashford will wear the No.14 shirt under new manager...
