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July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Justice4all: 12 Persons Discharged, 10 Granted Bail After Years In Custody Without Trial

Twelve individuals who were standing trial for alleged criminal acts, including murder, have been discharged after evidence suggested that the state had been adamant in prosecuting their cases. Some of these individuals, who have been in custody for close to a

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

We Are Probing Norway Scandal But I Can’t Be Held Responsible – Mustapha Ussif

The Ministry for Youth and Sports has launched an investigation into the disappearance of a group of alleged Ghanaian Para-athletes who failed to participate in the Fjordkraft Bergen Marathon in Norway. The incident came to light after the group expected to

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

RTU Fined GHC 100k, Officials To Serve 12 Months Ban For Player Impersonation

Real Tamale United (RTU) have been sanctioned with a GHC 100,000 fine for fielding unregistered players in the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League match against Dreams FC. The Northern-based club fielded an unregistered team in their penultimate game against the Still Believe

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Leagues To Sue Fifa Over ‘Abuse Of Dominance’

The top European leagues, including the Premier League, and global players' union Fifpro will launch legal action against world governing body Fifa over its "abuse of dominance" in the game. The European Leagues, which represents 39 leagues and 1,130 clubs in

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Ederson’s Man City Future Uncertain – Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he cannot be sure Ederson will remain at the club this summer. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been the subject of interest from the Saudi Pro League. Guardiola said at the end of last season he

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

A/R: 13 Alleged Galamseyers Remanded For Mining In Jimmirah Forest Reserve

The Nkawie Circuit Court has remanded 13 alleged illegal miners for unlawful entry and mining in the Jimmirah Forest Reserve at Amangoase in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The miners have been accused of mining in the forest

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Mid-Year Budget Uninspiring, Hopeless – Ato Forson

Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has criticised the 2024 mid-year budget, describing it as uninspiring and hopeless. On Tuesday, July 23, Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam presented the 2024 mid-year budget review to Parliament. During his address, Dr. Amin Adam

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Akufo-Addo Defends Appointments Of Additional Judges

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has defended the appointment of additional judges to the country’s courts, citing the increasing workload on judges as the reason. In contrast, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has advocated for capping the number of judges. However,

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Mahama Won’t Debate Bawumia To Revive His Failed Career – Isaac Adongo

A Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo has stated that the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama would not debate the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamdu Bawumia to resurrect Bawumia’s failing

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

Mid-Year Budget: I Empathise With Ghanaians Over Challenging Economy – Amin Adam

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has sympathised with Ghanaians amid the current economic challenges. According to him, the last two years have been extremely challenging globally, affecting businesses and families, particularly the vulnerable in society. Presenting the Mid-Year Fiscal