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GBA President Abraham Kotei Neequaye Resigns Due to Personal Reasons

June 25, 2025

Abraham Kotei Neequaye, the President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), has announced his resignation from office, effective Friday, June 17, 2025. In a press release, Neequaye cited personal reasons as the motivation behind his decision, stating that it was a difficult but necessary choice for him and some executive board members to maintain integrity...

Rawlings’ values must guide us – NDC National Chairman

June 25, 2025

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on Ghanaians to adopt the values espoused by the late former President Jerry John Rawlings,founder of the NDC as a compass for national conduct and development. Speaking at a well-attended ceremony in Accra on Sunday to mark what would have...

King Mswati III begins historic visit to Ghana

June 25, 2025

His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini arrived in Ghana yesterday to begin a historic four-day state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. Upon his arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, King Mswati III was warmly received by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and...

Regional Maritime University convenes 33rd Committee of Experts Meeting in Accra

June 25, 2025

The 33rd Committee of Experts Meeting of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) officially opened in Accra on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The meeting, which precedes the Board of Governor’s meeting scheduled to commence on Friday, June 27, focuses on implementing strategies to elevate the standard of education at the university. The three-day engagement of the...

Aggrieved teachers suspend picketing after GES pledges salary payment

June 24, 2025

The aggrieved teachers from the 2022 batch of Colleges of Education-trained graduates have suspended their picketing following assurances from the Ghana Education Service (GES) that their outstanding salaries will be paid by the end of July. On Monday, June 23, 2025, the teachers gathered at the GES headquarters to demand explanations over months of unpaid...

Quash Order To Restore Nii Adama Latse II – Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru Urges Supreme Court

June 24, 2025

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has submitted a request to the Supreme Court seeking to annul the directive issued to the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi for the reinstatement of Nii Tackie Adama Latse II on the national chiefs’ register as the Ga Mantse. In a certiorari motion, Nii Teiko Tsuru also seeks for...

Katrina Adams launches “Own The Arena” Book in Accra

June 24, 2025

Former US tennis star and trailblazing sports leader Katrina Adams launched her book, Own The Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One, in Accra as part of a week-long initiative to inspire young people through sports. The event, organized by AFRICA 10, aims to empower African youth through athletic engagement....

SAKUMOR WULOMO NEVER ADORNED GEORGE TACKIE WITH GA MAŊTSƐ AFILI AS HE CLAIMED

June 23, 2025

In a recent public statement, Nii Ogbarmey Mensah III, the head of the Sakumor We (family), firmly rejected claims made by George Tackie regarding his supposed recognition as the Ga Mantse, the traditional king of the Ga State. The assertion has sparked controversy and confusion within the community, prompting officials to clarify the rightful lineage...

Eric Ofori Addo of GRA Customs Division: Ghana’s Table Tennis star turned elite umpire shines on global stage

June 23, 2025

In a monumental achievement for Ghanaian sports, Eric Ofori Addo, a former captain of Ghana’s national table tennis team, has been selected as one of Africa’s top umpires for the prestigious 2025 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Umpire Support Program. This accolade marks a significant milestone in Eric’s remarkable journey from a celebrated athlete to...

TOR Debt Rises To $517 Million — Acting MD

June 23, 2025

The current debt of the Tema Oil Refinery which has remained inactive for the past four years stands at $517 million, the acting Managing Director of TOR. Edmund Kombat has said. Mr Kombat said the debt, which the new management came to meet, was undergoing verification. He said the $517 million is the debt situation...