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January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

NDC Retains Parliamentary Leadership: Dr. Ato Forson Appointed Majority Leader

In a strategic move reflecting continuity and stability, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has been appointed as Majority Leader in Ghana’s 9th Parliament. Forson, the Member of Parliament for Ajumako Enyan Essiam, transitions from his role as Minority Leader in the 8th

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

Ghana’s 9th Parliament Inaugurated Amid Legal Dispute Over Akwatia Seat

Ghana’s 9th Parliament under the Fourth Republic was officially inaugurated on January 7, 2025, marking the start of a new legislative chapter. The event took place at Parliament House in Accra, following the dissolution of the 8th Parliament at midnight. Alban

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Euroget Accuses Akufo-Addo of Illegality Over Sewua Hospital Commissioning

Euroget De-Invest S.A., the contractor responsible for the construction of the 250-bed Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua, has raised serious concerns following the official commissioning of the facility by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on January 4, 2025. While the president

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Bournemouth Close To £6.6m Deal For Argentine Defender Soler

Bournemouth are on the verge of signing 19-year-old defender Julio Soler from Argentine club Lanus for an initial fee of approximately £6.6 million. The Cherries are expected to finalize the deal in the coming days, with Soler set to travel to

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Devastating Fire Engulfs Kwadaso Wood Market In Kumasi

A major fire engulfed the Kwadaso wood market in Kumasi during the early hours of Saturday, January 4, 2025, causing significant damage and leaving traders facing substantial losses. Eyewitnesses reported the rapid spread of the blaze, which consumed stacks of timber,

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Mahama Backs Alban Bagbin As Speaker In 9th Parliament

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has officially asked the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership in Parliament to nominate Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin as Speaker of the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic. This decision, made after consultations with NDC leadership, highlights Bagbin’s long-standing contributions

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

United Fight Back to Earn Crucial Point at Anfield

Manchester United showed renewed spirit under manager Ruben Amorim, battling back from a deficit to earn a crucial point against Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield. Lisandro Martinez's powerful header gave United a surprise lead, but goals from Cody Gakpo and

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Vineyard Church Faces Lawsuits Following Pastor’s Abuse of Minors

The Vineyard Church in Duluth, Minnesota, along with its parent organization, Vineyard USA, and the parents of a convicted child sex abuser, are facing nine civil lawsuits. These lawsuits stem from the actions of Jackson Gatlin, a former youth pastor at

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025

Parliament to Convene on January 7 for Election of New Speaker

Parliament has called on all Members of Parliament to assemble on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 12:05 a.m. for the election of a new Speaker and Deputy Speakers, as well as the swearing-in of the Speaker and Members of the Ninth

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025

Asamoah Gyan Defends Nyantakyi, Claims Sabotage Led to His Removal

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has expressed strong support for former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi, alleging that his removal was a result of sabotage by individuals with self-serving agendas. In an Instagram Live session, Gyan criticized the