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January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

A/R: Two Okada Riders Killed in Manso Watreso Robbery; Robbers Escape with GHC 11,000 and Gold

A tragic robbery incident occurred in Manso Watreso, located in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, on January 13, 2025. Two Okada riders from Manso Kwabenaso were killed after being unknowingly hired by suspected armed robbers. Around 5:30 p.m.,

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

GUTA Commends Finance Minister-Designate For Proposing Removal Of E-Levy and Betting Tax

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, has expressed his approval of Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s proposal to remove both the E-Levy and betting tax in the upcoming government budget, pending his confirmation.

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Mahama Accuses NPP Government of Mismanaging ESLA Funds

Former President John Dramani Mahama has criticized the mismanagement of funds generated from the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA), claiming that the revenue was not used as originally intended. Speaking at a meeting with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Accra on

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Tyson Fury Announces Retirement from Boxing Again

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing. This marks Fury's second retirement announcement. He previously retired after defeating Dillian Whyte in April 2022 but returned to the ring six months later. Fury's most recent fight

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Ato Forson Pledges to Lead Efforts in Reducing Government Waste

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, has vowed to prioritize efficiency and fiscal discipline in managing state resources, pledging to lead efforts in cutting wasteful government spending. During his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Dr. Forson stressed the

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Ato Forson Promises to Abolish Betting Tax and E-Levy in First Budget

13 January 2025 Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister-designate, has committed to abolishing the betting tax and the controversial E-levy in his first budget if approved by Parliament. Speaking before the Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13, Dr. Forson argued

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Kassim Ocansey Appointed Head Coach of Black Meteors

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Coach Kassim Ocansey (Mingle) as the new Head Coach of the Black Meteors, Ghana's national U-23 football team. Coach Ocansey brings extensive coaching experience to the role, having previously managed top Ghanaian clubs such

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Free SHS: Government to Meet CHASS Today Over Food Shortages

The government is set to convene today, January 13, to address the ongoing food shortages in some Senior High Schools (SHS), according to Clement Apaak, Member of Parliament for Builsa South. This comes after the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

President Mahama Proposes Completion of National Cathedral Without State Funds, Calls for Private Funding

President John Mahama has pledged to revisit the controversial National Cathedral project, committing to its completion without using state funds. Speaking at the National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service in Accra on Sunday, January 12, Mahama criticized the project’s estimated $400 million

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Transfer Gossip: Walker to Milan?, Garnacho to Napoli?

The January transfer window is heating up, with several high-profile moves potentially on the cards: Kyle Walker is reportedly set to join AC Milan, although a move to Inter Milan is also a possibility. Alejandro Garnacho is a transfer target for