A UK Metropolitan Police officer, PC Bright Shine-Sedziafa, has been dismissed for attempting to smuggle a Ghanaian child into the UK despite knowing the child’s mother faced extradition on serious fraud charges. Serving in the West Area Command Unit, PC Shine-Sedziafa was found guilty of gross misconduct during a police …

Police are investigating a violent confrontation in Abetifi, Eastern Region, that left six people injured on Thursday. The clash erupted after Obaapanyin Yaa Asantewaa, known as the Abrewatia, and a group of armed men entered the Abetifi Palace with the intention of destooling Kwahu Adontenhene Akyemfour Asiedu Agyemang III, who …

Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu, along with four other Members of Parliament, has proposed a bill to repeal the 10% withholding tax on betting and gaming winnings. In a letter to Parliament’s Clerk dated November 7, the MPs emphasized the need to reduce the economic burden on Ghanaians, especially amid current …

A 16-year-old boy involved in a fatal car accident at East Legon has been remanded for a second time. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of two young children, has led to the juvenile facing multiple charges, including manslaughter, dangerous driving, negligently causing harm, and driving without a license. …

Six people are currently hospitalized following a violent confrontation in Kwahu Abetifi as tensions erupted over an attempt to destool Kwahu Adontenhene Akyemfour Asiedu Agyemang III, the acting President of the Kwahu Traditional Area. The incident occurred when Obaapanyin Yaa Asantewaa, claiming to be the Abrewatia (chief’s wife) of the …

Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, has appointed Jordan Ayew as captain for the final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ayew will lead the Black Stars in crucial matches against Angola and Niger, with the games set to take place on November 15 and November 18, 2024, respectively. Ghana …

  Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has voiced serious concerns over the rising apathy among Ghanaians regarding their civic responsibilities, suggesting that many citizens have become “spectators” rather than active participants in Ghana’s democracy. Bagbin’s remarks come amid heated political debates, particularly surrounding recent tensions between the judiciary and executive …

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has shared insights into Thomas Partey’s exclusion from Ghana’s squad for the final AFCON qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The Arsenal midfielder was left out of the 25-man lineup despite his desire to play. While Addo refrained from sharing specific details of his conversation with …

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin adjourned the House indefinitely once more, citing the absence of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmakers. This follows the NPP’s request for a recall after an indefinite adjournment on October 22, 2024, aimed at resuming government business and overcoming opposition …

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced a 25-man squad for Ghana’s final qualifying matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Angola and Niger. The squad announcement, made Thursday afternoon at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Conference Room, includes some notable omissions, such as Arsenal midfielder …