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Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has pledged full transparency regarding the budget for Ghana’s Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana will be making its fifth appearance at the global tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Adams said the government will publicly disclose the World Cup budget, just as it did for the Black Stars’ World Cup qualifier matches, despite earlier criticism from sections of the football community. “We will make the World Cup budget public; nothing will be hidden,” the Member…

A visibly frustrated Abdul Karim Zito was left counting the cost of yet another slip-up in the title chase after Kotoko slumped to a 3-1 defeat to Heart of Lions. The Porcupine Warriors conceded two first-half goals before Samba O’Neil’s penalty restored hope at the Kpando Stadium. However, any hope of a comeback was quickly dismissed when Michael Ephson restored Lions’ two-goal advantage with 18 minutes remaining. “I missed it (the opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Medeama S.C). Seriously, I missed it. That is why I told you that I was not expecting this result because, to…

Former France captain Marcel Desailly has expressed optimism about Africa’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the tournament’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams as a major opportunity for the continent. Speaking in Abidjan during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, the ex-Chelsea defender singled out Côte d’Ivoire as Africa’s strongest contender to reach the final. “Remember, statistically, Morocco managed to reach the semi-final during the past World Cup. We are now hoping that with nine African teams in the system, one of them will reach the final, so maybe Ivory Coast,” Desailly said. “You don’t know, even…

Ghanaian singer Darkovibes has revealed a surprising dream involving Dancehall king Shatta Wale and how it has influenced his approach to his music career. According to Darkovibes, the dream occurred during a period when he was frequently travelling to promote Ghanaian music internationally. In the dream, Shatta Wale advised him to reduce his travels and focus on building his music locally first. “Every year around this time, we try to export Ghana music to the world with travelling, but for the past two to three years, I had a dream where Shatta told me I travel too much and that…

President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by First Lady Lordina Mahama, departed Dubai yesterday for a strategically timed three-day state visit to Zambia. The choice of destination is significant, marking a deliberate foray into Southern Africa’s political and economic landscape as continental alliances continue to evolve.Touchdown at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is set to be a full ceremonial affair, with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and his wife leading the welcome party. This public display of camaraderie underscores a mutual desire to strengthen ties between two nations traditionally operating in different African spheres of influence.Insiders suggest the visit is a cornerstone of…

By Prince Ahenkorah Nana Appiah Mensah, the embattled founder of the defunct Menzgold investment scheme, has defended the legality of his operations, placing blame for missing documentation on state seizures. Facing 39 criminal charges including fraud, money laundering, and operating without a licence Mensah, known as NAM1, testified that his company, A2 Company Limited, was fully authorised for gold trading, purchasing, and export.His defence hinges on a technical narrative of shifting regulations. He claimed initial approval from the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) was later rendered obsolete when the PMMC’s mandate changed, after which he pursued and obtained authorisation from…

As Mahama’s Inflation Miracle Continues By Prince Ahenkorah Latest inflation data has delivered a potent political victory for the governing administration, with headline inflation plunging to a historic low of 3.8% in January 2026 a level not seen since 1999. This sharp decline from 23.5% just a year ago signals a dramatic recovery from the severe macroeconomic crisis that characterised the nation’s recent past and provides a favourable backdrop for the upcoming electoral cycle.The data, released by the Ghana Statistical Service, reveals a broad-based price deceleration, with both food inflation (3.9%) and non-food inflation (3.9%) converging at levels considered firmly…

AMID $24m Exim loot Trial By Prince Ahenkorah In a move calculated to test the nerves of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) establishment, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, the controversial Ashanti Regional Chairman known as Chairman Wontumi, has formally declared his bid for the party’s National Chairmanship. His announcement, made via a carefully worded statement on February 4, 2026, signals the start of a bruising internal power struggle as the party grapples with electoral defeat and seeks a path to revival ahead of the 2028 polls.Wontumi’s ambition unfolds under a persistent shadow of alleged scandals. He remains politically entangled in accusations related to…

as Government Breaks Pay Deal By Philip Antoh The Senior Staff Association–Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, escalating a protracted dispute over broken wage agreements and unpaid arrears that threatens to paralyse the country’s premier public universities. The action, announced by National Chairman George Ansong, follows what the union describes as “bad faith” negotiations by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), systematic delays by the National Labour Commission (NLC), and the government’s failure to honour critical financial commitments.The immediate trigger is the unilateral abrogation of a legally-binding Conditions of Service agreement signed in 2021, which…

By Gifty Boateng The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), a state agency at the heart of Ghana’s food security and school feeding programmes, is undergoing a drastic managerial and financial overhaul following years of alleged mismanagement. Under new CEO George Abradu-Otoo, the company claims to have posted a GHC 68 million after-tax profit for the 2025 financial year, a stark reversal from what the current administration describes as a period of institutional decay.The reported turnaround follows the dramatic exit of former CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, who is currently on trial for 21 criminal charges, including stealing, money laundering, and…