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By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Ghana Football Association has ignited intense public discourse after resolving to lodge newly appointed Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz, in a 5-star hotel in Accra for the entirety of his contract. In a striking departure from tradition, the official residence designated for Black Stars coaches at Airport Residential Area will be repurposed into office space, with the GFA opting instead for upscale hotel accommodation for the Portuguese tactician. “As a result, the official residence for Black Stars coaches at Airport Residential Area will be converted into office space, with the GFA opting for hotel accommodation…

…Ghanaians Losing Faith in Leadership– Says Senyo Hosi By Leo Nelson Convenor of the One Ghana Movement (OGM), Senyo Hosi has delivered a sharp critique of the government’s flagship anti-corruption initiative, ORAL, warning that public confidence in leadership is eroding amid what he describes as a widening gap between rhetoric and results. Hosi’s comments come in the wake of renewed debate over the effectiveness of the much-publicised Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) campaign, which was introduced to track, recover and prosecute the misappropriation of state resources. While the initiative was initially hailed as a bold step toward accountability, critics say…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Allegations leveled by Kwesi Kwarteng that Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is sabotaging Ghana’s education sector have imploded under the scrutiny of verifiable fiscal data enshrined in the 2026 national budget. The group Youth for Resetting Agenda contends that a forensic appraisal of recent disbursements exposes not sabotage, but a calculated renaissance , a sector galvanized by unprecedented investment, surgical reforms, and uncompromising political will. “What we are witnessing is not decline; it is deliberate reconstruction. The ledger has spoken, and it exonerates Ato Forson of every accusation,” Eric Tachie a spokesperson for Youth for Resetting…

The Paediatric Society of Ghana has issued a strong appeal to the government, urging urgent and decisive action to address the growing threat of illegal mining, widely known as galamsey. In a formal statement addressed to the President, the Society warned that the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining is rapidly evolving into a major public health emergency, particularly for children. The statement combined both a message of commendation and a call to action, with the Society acknowledging the government’s role in advancing global recognition of historical injustices, particularly the classification of the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against…

Six individuals have been charged in the United States over an alleged international car theft syndicate that smuggled stolen vehicles to Ghana, following a year-long investigation by federal authorities. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, a 15-count indictment unsealed on April 22 accuses the suspects of orchestrating a coordinated operation that stole vehicles across the Washington metropolitan area and Pennsylvania before shipping them abroad. Investigators say the network is believed to have stolen at least 20 vehicles linked directly to the charges, but wider inquiries suggest the group may be connected to more than 100…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Tensions are simmering in Mthatha, South Africa, as residents prepare to stage a demonstration on Thursday, April 23, protesting the perceived dominance of foreign nationals in the local job market and demanding that employment opportunities be reserved for citizens. The protest, slated to commence at 9:00 a.m. and conclude by _11:00 a.m., is expected to be spearheaded by South African nationals aggrieved over what they describe as the usurpation of jobs by foreigners. Chairman of the Ghanaian Community in Mthatha, Dr. Yirenyi Gyekye Darko, disclosed that he has held consultations with local law enforcement authorities, who have…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Eschewing opulence for empathy, Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah today, Thursday, 23rd April 2026, will commemorate his 60th birthday in the company of children and caregivers at the Gomoa Fetteh Village of Hope Orphanage, transforming a personal milestone into a profound act of servant-leadership. The visit epitomizes a celebration that deliberately shuns ostentation, instead transmuting private joy into purposeful communion with the vulnerable. It is a proof to a leadership philosophy that locates dignity in service and finds fulfillment in uplifting the marginalized. Mobilizing party faithful for the occasion, Constituency Chairman Dr. Kofi Anthony Effisah issued a…

By Philip Antoh The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dominion Paints Manufacturing Industries Limited (DOPMILL), Mr. Stephen Adom, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to rescue his soul and that of his family from the hands of what he described as ‘cooperate greed, alleged judicial manipulation and police complicity.’ He made a renewed public request for help regarding a long-standing conflict over the control of his paint manufacturing company, DOPAMIL, which he claims was taken over under questionable circumstances. At a press conference, held in Accra on April 22, 2026, Mr. Adom repeated accusations that his company was…

By Philip Antoh A quiet haemorrhage is underway in downstream petroleum sector. Tanker drivers and their mates are abandoning fuel haulage for illegal mining not out of choice, but because galamsey pays better.That is the unusual admission from Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). Briefing Parliament’s Energy Committee on Wednesday, he said the sector is losing experienced crews at an alarming rate.“Whenever tanker drivers arrive in mining areas to deliver petroleum products, they lose one mate,” Tameklo explained. The reason: mates see illegal mining as “more profitable” than riding shotgun on a fuel truck.The result…

By Leo Nelson Ghana’s fiscal outturn for 2025, as detailed in the March 2026 Monetary Policy Report by the Bank of Ghana, paints a mixed picture of modest revenue underperformance alongside notable expenditure restraint. While total revenue and grants fell slightly below target, a significant reduction in government spending helped cushion the impact, resulting in a lower-than-expected fiscal deficit. According to the report, Total Revenue and Grants for 2025 stood at GH¢224.883 billion, representing 16.1 percent of Gross Domestic Product. This fell short of the programmed target of GH¢229.949 billion, equivalent to 16.4 percent of GDP. Domestic revenue, which formed…