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January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Osei Palmer Demands Addo’s Sacking After Black Stars’ Dismal Run

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Osei Kwaku Palmer, has issued a scathing rebuke of Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, demanding his immediate dismissal. Palmer expressed his utter disappointment with Addo's tenure, highlighting the team's poor performance under his

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Transfer Gossip: Chelsea Set Nkunku Price, Arsenal Target Zubimendi

The January transfer window is in full swing, with numerous transfer rumors circulating: Chelsea has reportedly set a £65 million price tag for striker Christopher Nkunku amid interest from Bayern Munich. Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Real Sociedad

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Tricycle Operators Push for Legalization Amidst Tensions Over KMA Ban

The National Union of Tricycle Operators in Ghana is intensifying its call for the legalization of commercial tricycles, urging President John Mahama’s administration to honor its campaign pledge on the matter. The union argues that legalizing the sector would streamline operations,

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Pass the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Without Delay – Catholic Bishops Urge Mahama

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has urged President John Dramani Mahama’s government to prioritize the immediate reintroduction and passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. In a meeting on January 14, President

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

IMF Programme Won’t Be Abandoned – Ato Forson

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister-Designate for Finance, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fully implementing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, emphasizing that the Mahama administration remains dedicated to the initiative. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Dr. Frank Amoakohene Appointed Ashanti Regional Minister as Mahama Unveils 10 Regional Nominees

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 10 individuals for regional ministerial positions, including Dr. Frank Amoakohene as the Ashanti Regional Minister. A formal request has been made to Parliament for the vetting and confirmation of these nominees, marking an important step

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Gospel Musician Arrested with Severed Head

A shocking incident unfolded in Orozo, a border community between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nasarawa State, Nigeria, on Sunday when Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, a man reportedly a gospel musician, was arrested for possessing a decapitated human head. The event occurred

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Jacob Zuma Urges Africans To Be Proactive In Holding Leaders Accountable

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has called on African citizens to take a more proactive stance in holding their leaders accountable and demanding better governance. Zuma expressed concern over the lack of public outrage regarding poor governance in many African

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Bawku Conflict: Restoring Peace is My Top Priority – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to restoring peace in Bawku, emphasizing that it is his top priority. During a visit to the town on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the President expressed his gratitude to residents for their support

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Taxi Driver Kills Colleague with Wheel Spanner in Agona Swedru After Heated Argument

A violent confrontation between two taxi drivers in Agona Swedru, Central Region, has ended in tragedy, with one driver fatally injuring his colleague. The victim, 26-year-old Evans Owusu, was struck in the head with a wheel spanner by fellow driver Alex