The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive after failing to appear for interrogation in an ongoing corruption-related investigation. Speaking at a press conference today, the Special Prosecutor accused Ofori-Atta of causing financial loss to the state through several transactions, including: The contractual arrangement between Strategic Mobilisation […]
President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in 42 ministers, exactly one month after his inauguration, as he works to fully establish his administration of not more than 60 ministers. The rapid confirmation process, he noted, is unprecedented and demonstrates a strong commitment to assembling a functional government without delay. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony […]
Marcelo, one of the most iconic left-backs in football history, has officially announced his retirement from professional football. In response, Real Madrid C.F. has paid tribute to his remarkable career, expressing deep gratitude for his contributions to the club and world football. Having joined Real Madrid at just 18 years old in 2006, Marcelo played […]
A U.S. Army Major has been sentenced to 70 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after being convicted of smuggling firearms to Ghana and making false statements to federal authorities. Kojo Owusu Dartey, 42, of Fort Liberty, was found guilty on April 23, 2024, by a jury on multiple charges, including […]
A tragic fire outbreak at an Islamic school in northern Nigeria has claimed the lives of at least 17 children, authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Kauran Namoda, Zamfara State, leaving several other pupils injured. The victims, aged between 10 and 16, were asleep when the blaze tore through the school. […]
Thousands of employees at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will be placed on leave from Friday night, the agency says. A USAID statement said the order would affect all “direct-hire personnel” except those on “mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs”. It’s unclear exactly which jobs are affected. The statement, posted on […]
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the date and venue for the quarterfinals draw of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. The draw will be conducted in Qatar’s capital Doha, in partnership with CAF media rights partner, beIN Sport on Thursday, 20 February 2025 where CAF will map out […]
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a fresh wave of ministerial appointments, featuring notable figures such as John Dumelo, Alhassan Suhuyini, Justice Srem-Sai, and Clement Abas Apaak. The appointments, disclosed by presidential spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye, include Dumelo as Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, while Srem-Sai has been nominated as Deputy Minister for Justice […]
The Kumasi High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 40 Chief Inspectors against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, over their exclusion from a promotion process within the Ghana Police Service. The officers initiated legal action on September 18, 2023, arguing that they had been unfairly denied the opportunity to […]
The Minority in Parliament has urged President John Dramani Mahama to allow the legal process to take its course in the case against Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah, the newly appointed acting Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). At a press conference on Wednesday, February 5, the Minority, led by Tano North MP Dr. Gideon […]
