Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu has insisted that recent macroeconomic gains are gradually reducing the cost of living in Ghana, urging public officials to communicate such developments with honesty and sensitivity. According to him, government officials must avoid exaggeration and show respect to citizens whose resources they manage. He stressed that while officials … The post Felix

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed profound frustration over VAR inconsistencies, despite his side securing a 2-0 victory against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at St James’ Park. The win was overshadowed by a controversial disallowed goal, which reignited the debate surrounding video assistant referee decisions. City established their lead at … The post Guardiola

Australian amateur tennis player Jordan Smith upset Jannik Sinner on his way to a stunning AU$1m (£497,000) prize after victory in the 1 Point Slam. The innovative tournament takes place ahead of this year’s 2026 Australian Open, with the chance for amateurs to mix it with the professionals for one point only. And Smith thrived … The post Australian amateur

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo has reacted to his flying start to life at Manchester City FC after scoring in back-to-back games. The former Bournemouth FC star was on target on Tuesday when the former Premier League champions defeated Newcastle United 2-0. The Carabao Cup semifinal first leg victory gave Pep Guardiola’s men a spring in … The post It’s been a lot at Manchester City – Semenyo

On Monday, upon the expiry of the ‘watchlist’ period, the World Anti-Doping Agency sent a notice of non-compliance to the National Anti-Doping Organisation of the African country for failing to remedy the non-conformities identified in due time and form. Following WADA’s Executive Committee meeting on 11 September 2025, the agency endorsed the committee’s decision to … The post WADA formally

Burkina Faso have sacked coach Brama Traore after their last 16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations, making him the second coaching casualty of tournament in Morocco. Traore, 63, took his side to second place in their group but they were easily trounced 3-0 by Ivory Coast in the first knockout round one week … The post Burkina Faso sack coach after Cup of Nations disappointment appeared

Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki both scored as Manchester City took control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against holders Newcastle United. Semenyo only completed his £65m move from Bournemouth less than a week ago, but the new arrival has already made a huge impact. After netting one and setting up another on his debut, in … The post Semenyo on target as Man City beat Newcastle

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored once at Afcon 2025 but Gabon lost all three group games against Cameroon, Mozambique and Cote d’Ivoire. Gabon’s government has lifted the sanctions it imposed on the national team and Panthers striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after their exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The side’s performance during the finals in … The post Gabon’s

PARTNERS in Ghana’s Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme (TEN) oil fields have agreed on final sale and purchase terms to acquire the Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel currently used at the field when its lease expires in 2027, according to Kosmos Energy. In its operational and financial update issued yesterday, Kosmos Energy said the … The post TEN oil field partners agree to buy FPSO

THE Rubber Processors Association of Ghana (RUPAG) has petitioned the Ministries of Food and Agriculture, Finance, and Trade and Industry over what it describes as persistent under-declaration in the export of raw natural rubber. In the petition, sighted by The Ghanaian Times, the Association expressed deep concern about what it termed systematic undervaluation of raw … The post RUPAG

THE Government of The Gambia has officially begun the long-awaited payment of reparations to victims of human rights violations committed during the period July 1994 to January 2017, marking a major breakthrough in the country’s transitional justice process. The announcement was made on Monday by the Gambia Reparations Commission, confirming that payments to eligible victims … The post Gambian

THE New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated a process to expel renowned heart surgeon and former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, from the party. The party stated that its hierarchy has taken due notice of comments made by Professor Frimpong-Boateng during an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, in … The post NPP

GIANT of Africa, a global basketball development organisation in collaboration with the Ghana Basketball Federation (GBF), has held a day’s basketball coaches’ clinic for 30 female participants drawn from the Greater Accra Region and surrounding areas. The aim is to empower them and promote gender equity through sport. Led by Joe Touomou, a Senior Coach, … The post Giant of Africa, GBF

A measured economic reset, not a mandate for delay PRESIDENT John Mahama’s first year in office has been defined by cautious confidence and a deliberate attempt at economic and diplomatic reset. His administration has benefited from considerable public goodwill, largely because it acknowledged Ghana’s severe fiscal distress instead of denying it. The emphasis on fiscal … The post President

The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road. According to a press release issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service on January 13 2026, the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on … The post Tema Police intercept

Former Deputy Education Minister John Ntim Fordjour has hit back at Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, accusing the government of what he described as arrogance of power over alleged LGBT content in school materials. His response followed comments by Mr Kwakye Ofosu, who described Mr Fordjour as overzealous and prone to getting carried … The post Ntim

Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu has insisted that recent macroeconomic gains are gradually reducing the cost of living in Ghana, urging public officials to communicate such developments with honesty and sensitivity. According to him, government officials must avoid exaggeration and show respect to citizens whose resources they manage. He stressed that while officials … The post Felix

Real Madrid’s new manager Alvaro Arbeloa pledged to fight for everything as he stepped into the role vacated by Xabi Alonso and said he would stay in post as long as he was needed. Real announced Alonso had left the club by mutual agreement on Monday, following a poor run of form and reports of … The post Arbeloa vows to fight for everything as Real Madrid manager appeared

World number one Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne with only one mission in mind, to claim a first Australian Open title to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam. The 22-year-old already owns titles at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and victory at Melbourne Park would see him eclipse Don … The post Alcaraz eyes Australian Open crown to complete career

Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle with Michael Carrick for the former Middlesbrough manager to take charge of the Premier League team on an interim basis until the end of the season, a club source said on Wednesday. Carrick, who is also a former United player, replaces Ruben Amorim who was sacked earlier … The post Carrick to take charge of Man Utd until end of season