CHRAJ renews pressure on Parliament to pass Anti Witchcraft Bill
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has renewed its call on Parliament to expedite the passage of the long delayed Anti Witchcraft Bill, citing a disturbing surge in witchcraft related violence and abuse across Ghana. At a forum marking five years since the brutal lynching of Akua Denteh in the Northern Region, CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal joined...
Dr. Ato Forson to present 2025 mid-year budget review amid improved economic outlook
Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to present the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament today Ghainas are expectant of this readig as widespread attention is focused on whether the government will stick to its initial spending plans or seek additional funding in response to growing fiscal and political demands. The review comes at a time of significant...
Ghana U20 sink Niger to clinch WAFU-B bronze
Ghana’s U20 team clinched a deserved 2-0 victory over Niger to finish third in the 2025 WAFU-B U20 Boys Cup, in a match that saw goals, grit, and a brief on-pitch protest. The University of Ghana Stadium hosted a tense showdown as Ghana looked to bounce back from semi-final heartbreak. The first half was balanced, with both sides sharing the...
Nigerian goalkeeper Okoye banned for match-fixing
Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been hit with a two-month ban after being found guilty of deliberately getting booked in a Serie A match as part of a betting plot. The Udinese shot-stopper was punished by an Italian federal court. He was found to have played a role in a match-fixing scheme tied to a yellow card incident during a...
Brave Black Queens fall to Morocco on penalties in WAFCON semifinal heartbreak
Ghana’s Black Queens saw their Africa Cup of Nations dream crushed in the most agonizing fashion, losing 4-2 on penalties to hosts Morocco after a gripping 1-1 draw in Rabat. It was a night full of promise, passion, and pain. The Black Queens had taken the lead through Stella Nyamekye in the 27th minute, finishing off a rebound after Josephine...
Kotoko reveal squad for Toyota Cup battle with Kaizer Chiefs
Asante Kotoko have named a 25-man squad for their high-profile pre-season clash against Kaizer Chiefs in the 2025 Toyota Cup, set for July 26 in South Africa. The Porcupine Warriors confirmed their travelling party on Tuesday, just days after announcing Samba “O’Neil” Gilbani as the club’s new captain. The Congolese defender will lead the team under new permanent head coach...
Sports Minister motivates Black Queens ahead of WAFCON semifinal
The Black Queens have received a timely boost from Ghana’s Sports Minister, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, ahead of their crunch semi-final clash against hosts Morocco in the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Minister visited the team’s camp in Morocco to commend their performances and inspire belief ahead of one of their biggest games in recent history. He...
Speaker Bagbin calls for peace and civility ahead of Akwatia by-election
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to ensure a peaceful and respectful by-election in Akwatia, urging them to refrain from any form of violence, whether verbal or physical. Addressing Parliament after the swearing-in of the new MP for Ablekuma North, Bagbin emphasized the importance of maintaining civility in Ghana’s political processes, particularly during...
AG discontinues case against Kwabena Duffour and 7 Others
The Attorney-General’s Office has officially dropped the charges against former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffour and seven other individuals accused of financial misconduct during Ghana’s financial sector clean-up. In a press release issued today, Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai announced that a nolle prosequi had been entered in the case, The Republic v. Kwabena Duffour & 7 Others (CR/0248/2020). While the...
Let football unite Ghana: Black Queens deserve applause, not politics
As the Black Queens soar into the semifinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, their journey has sparked national pride. But it has also reignited a debate over whether football should remain sacred from politics. Ghana’s Parliament recently paused to recognize the achievements of the national women’s team. The speech from Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah the ranking member...
