Ex-Premier League referee David Coote charged by FA over leaked video comments about Jurgen Klopp
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been formally charged by the Football Association (FA) for comments made about ex-Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp in a leaked video that circulated on social media. The 42-year-old, who was suspended in November 2024 following the emergence of the clip, was seen making derogatory remarks about Klopp and the Liverpool football club. Coote's comments, which...
BoG cracks down on Wilful Defaulters in new measures to cut non-performing loans
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced stringent measures aimed at tackling rising levels of Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in the financial sector, including barring wilful defaulters from accessing credit for up to five years and reporting them to the Financial Intelligence Centre. The directive, issued to all regulated financial institutions (RFIs) — including banks, specialised deposit-taking institutions (SDIs), and non-bank...
Ghana’s Cocoa Sector Sees First Growth Since 2023, Expands by 3.4% in Q1 2025
Ghana’s cocoa sector has shown signs of recovery after more than a year of sustained decline, recording a 3.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This marks the first expansion of the cocoa sub-sector since the second quarter of 2023 and signals a potential turning point for one of...
“God did not create it” – Bagbin affirms stance against LGBTQ+ practices
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has once again voiced strong opposition to LGBTQ+ activities, affirming that such practices will neither be accepted nor legalised in Ghana. His remarks were made during an official visit to Uganda, where he emphasised that Ghana's cultural and moral values are fundamentally at odds with LGBTQ+ orientations. "You can be sure that the world they...
NSA releases PIN codes for 132,393 prospective Service Personnel
The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially released PIN codes for 132,393 prospective national service personnel from 100 accredited tertiary institutions across the country for the 2025/2026 service year. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 17, the NSA announced significant improvements in data validation processes, attributing the accuracy and integrity of this year’s list to enhanced verification protocols and...
Justice Philip Bright Mensah Proposes Expansion of Supreme Court to 20 Justices
Supreme Court nominee Justice Philip Bright Mensah has called for the appointment of at least 20 justices to the apex court, pointing to the rising number and complexity of cases as justification for strengthening the bench. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, June 17, Justice Mensah was asked about the ideal number of justices needed to manage the Court’s...
Smith Buttey to chairs NPP NEC meeting in absence of Stephen Ntim
First Vice Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Danquah Smith Buttey, is currently presiding over a critical National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, stepping in for National Chairman Stephen Ayensu Ntim, who has been temporarily excused from official duties due to health concerns. Mr. Buttey’s leadership at the NEC meeting comes in the wake of a formal letter from Mr....
Appointments Committee vets Justice Philip Bright Mensah following Presidential nomination
Parliament’s Appointments Committee has commenced the vetting of Justice Philip Bright Mensah, who was recently nominated by President John Dramani Mahama for a key judicial position. Justice Mensah’s nomination is part of the President’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the judiciary and ensure efficiency and integrity within the country’s legal system. The vetting process allows the committee to assess his qualifications, track...
Bibiani Gold Stars set sights on CAF Champions League ‘Money Zone’ in debut campaign
Bibiani GoldStars CEO, Akwasi Adu, has revealed that the club’s primary objective for their maiden CAF Champions League appearance is to reach the lucrative "money zone" of the competition. The Miners earned a historic spot in Africa’s premier club tournament after emerging as champions of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League, marking a significant milestone for the club based in the...
Symposium for Art in Fathers
By Patrick William Dodoo FATHERS …those silent, steadfast architects of our lives, often carry burdens unseen and stories untold. Their existence mirrors an art form; subtle, intricate, impactful, and quietly powerful. The Symposium for Art in Fathers isn't just an event; it is a collective acknowledgment of these hidden masterpieces, recognizing the profound creativity and strength in fatherhood. Fatherhood is perhaps the...
