Author: Gifty Boateng

Ghana’s national team has been dealt an emotional farewell after one of its strikers Inaki Arthur Williams announced his retirement from international football today, September 11. In a heartfelt statement posted on social media, the forward revealed that the time had come to end his journey with the Black Stars, insisting he departs with no regrets. “I feel the time has come to bring my journey with the Ghana national team to an end,” he wrote. “I leave happy, proud and with the peace of mind of knowing that I gave everything every time I wore this shirt.” The striker…

One Clemence Gyato has been arrested by police in Accra in connection with the unlawful demolition of properties at the Race Course at Borteyman, a suburb of the capital. The arrest, effected on Thursday, September 10, 2026, comes as investigators work to establish who ordered the August 22 demolition and under what authority it was carried out. In a related development, the Police Service has interdicted DSP Alhassan Malaika Jibril for allegedly providing 200 armed security personnel for the operation. The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) with its investigations. The demolition has sparked…

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has dismissed suggestions that President John Dramani Mahama has abandoned him at his current position, insisting instead that the President deliberately assigned him to one of the most critical cabinet ministries to resolve its systemic challenges — a task he says he is on course to deliver. His comments come in the wake of speculation that the Tamale South Member of Parliament, who is rumoured to harbour presidential ambitions, was posted to the education sector to fail — a plot critics claim is designed to dent his presidential dream should he not deliver. But speaking in…

Three new Justices of the Supreme Court, have been sworn in by President John Dramani Mahama, charging them to uphold the Constitution, protect judicial independence and strengthen public confidence in Ghana’s justice system. The new justices — Justice Edward Amoako Asante, Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko-Essah, and private legal practitioner and former President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Anthony Forson Jnr — were sworn into office on Thursday, September 10, 2026, following their approval by Parliament. ‘Oath Is Consequential, Not Ceremonial’ Addressing the ceremony, President Mahama described the Supreme Court as occupying “a unique and indispensable place” in the governance…

Kow Abaka Essuman, former Legal Counsel to former President Akufo-Addo, has demanded the immediate payment of his outstanding salary arrears and terminal benefits, giving the Ministry of Finance until Friday, September 11, 2026, to settle the entitlements — or face legal action against the State. In a letter dated September 8 and issued to the Ministry on his behalf, lawyers for Essuman warned that failure to pay by the deadline would leave them with “firm instructions” to commence court proceedings to recover the unpaidamounts, together with interest and costs Background of Appointment Essuman was appointed Legal Counsel to President Akufo-Addo…

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that the state will no longer quietly absorb persistent losses incurred by State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), warning that boards and management teams must deliver efficiency, accountability and profitability or face consequences. Addressing a conference organised by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) at La Beach Hotel in Accra, the President said his government has “reset” its relationship with state-owned enterprises and will now demand measurable value from those entrusted with managing public assets. “Persistent losses will no longer be quietly absorbed into the national budget,” President Mahama stated, adding that leadership positions in SOEs…

The family of Ivan Baidoo, a Level 200 law student at Central University and Quaque House Prefect for Santa 2024 (Adisadel College), is appealing to the public for information following his tragic death on the Tema Motorway. According to accounts from family members, Ivan and a motorbike rider were allegedly chased by a police officer from the UPSA traffic light all the way to the motorway. The officer is alleged to have kicked them off the bike near the highway, throwing them into the path of an oncoming vehicle. The driver involved reportedly fled the scene without rendering aid, making…

A fierce parliamentary contest is shaping up in the Ahanta West constituency of the Western Region, where broadcaster Samuel Kojo Brace has resigned from the Multimedia Group to challenge first-term Member of Parliament Mavis Kuukua Bissue Boateng. Brace Enters the Race Brace, popularly known as “Ahanta Pele,” co-hosted the AM Show on Joy News Channel alongside former beauty queen Emefa Akosua Adeti. He has since disappeared from the programme, fueling reports that he has left the media house to pursue his political ambitions full-time. His social media platforms are now abuzz with campaign activity. A colourful photo of him dressed…

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, has confirmed that homeless Ghanaian contemporary artiste, Barosky has returned safely to Ghana from Manchester, in the United Kingdom (UK). Known in private life as Isaac Obeng Mensah, arrived in Ghana yesterday, September 7. The repatriation exercise fully sponsored by the Ministry, forms part of the Ministry’s consular mandate. According to the Minister, arrangements have been made to provide psychological and financial support for his reintegration. “I can confirm that we have repatriated Barosky and he is safely back with us in Ghana. As part of our consular mandate, the Foreign Ministry…

A 69-year-old herbal medicine practitioner, Dr Felix Antwi Danlwah, has died under suspicious circumstances following an alleged food poisoning incident and a suspected arson attack at his residence and clinic, the Antwi Herbal & Spiritual Centre at Kasoa. Various reports suggest that, it was only his part of the bedroom that was involved in the fire. The parts where his wife has her bedroom and that of the staff did not suffer the blaze. Dr Dankwah alias I see you, died on August 10. His wife and the two staff members have since been arrested by the police and are…