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– But Avoids The $97m Question Renowned architect defends ‘vision’ at KNUST lecture, yet critics demand answers on contract, payments, and why he waited until government changedFor the first time in years, Sir David Adjaye has spoken publicly about the abandoned National Cathedral project. But instead of providing the detailed accounting that many Ghanaians have demanded, the Ghanaian‑British architect offered an unsolicited explanation and carefully sidestepped the most painful questions about fees, procurement, and his political connections.Speaking at a public lecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Monday, Adjaye insisted that the stalled edifice was…

-Mahama cites quorum doubts, Bagbin blindsided by ‘surprise’ passage assent still far off The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 better known as the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that has divided Ghanaian society for half a decade has entered a new phase of uncertainty. President John Dramani Mahama told an audience at Chatham House on Monday that the bill “still has quite a while to go” before becoming law, while Speaker Alban Bagbin disclosed he was shocked that Parliament passed the measure in his absence and has summoned leadership to review what he called “procedural irregularities”.The twin disclosures suggest that…

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has officially unveiled his final 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with two goalkeepers missing out on the final cut. The final list is largely made up of players from the 28 selected for the training camp and preparation match against Wales, with only a few changes made before FIFA’s submission deadline. Spartak Moscow defender Alexander Djiku was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury, while Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi and Ajax goalkeeper Paul Reverson were the two players dropped from the provisional list. In response to Djiku’s…

Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a significant setback after Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed that experienced defender Alexander Djiku will miss the tournament through injury. The centre-back picked up a knock while playing for Spartak Moscow in the Russian Cup final and was forced off in the first half. Initial assessments had raised hopes that the injury would not be serious, but further examinations have now confirmed the worst-case scenario, ruling him out of the global showpiece. The news comes as a major disappointment for both the player and the national team, with…

By London CorrespondentFormer President John Mahama has unveiled a sweeping UK-Ghana Growth Partnership, signed on the sidelines of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London. Touted as a “roadmap for 2026–2028,” the deal centres on £215 million worth of private-sector led projects, infrastructure upgrades, and youth skills training.Yet for seasoned observers of Ghana’s patronage-fuelled politics, the announcement raises the usual question: will these headline-grabbing figures survive the gap between London press release and Accra tarmac?The centrepiece is a £101 million UK-backed initiative to build the Gulf of Guinea’s first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility in Takoradi. Proponents claim 430 direct…

Ghana and South Korea have signed a landmark Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a major milestone in relations between the two countries and opening a new chapter in nearly five decades of diplomatic cooperation. The agreement was signed by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on the sidelines of the ongoing Korea Africa Foreign Ministers Meeting. The development represents the first visa waiver arrangement concluded between the two nations since the establishment of formal bilateral relations almost 50 years ago. Announcing the breakthrough, Hon Ablakwa described…

By Lawrence Odoom In a ceremony resonant with gravitas and institutional gratitude, the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, GIMPA, conferred a special token of appreciation upon Hon. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff to the President, on Monday, 1 June 2026, in recognition of his unwavering patronage and catalytic support for the university’s trajectory of growth. The presentation was executed by Prof. Samuel K. Bonsu, Dean of GIMPA, before a distinguished assembly of faculty, management, and staff at the GB Auditorium. The occasion formed a centrepiece of activities commemorating GIMPA’s 65th anniversary, a milestone that underscores its legacy as…

By Kwesi B. Randolph Johnson, Contributor A team from the Marine Unit of the Ghana Police Service has undertaken an assessment mission to flood-affected communities downstream of the Weija Dam following recent heavy rains that forced the opening of the dam’s spillways. Acting on intelligence and reports of extensive flooding in communities along the Densu River Basin, the Ghana Police Service Administration, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, directed the Marine Police to conduct an on-the-ground assessment of the situation. The mission, coordinated through the Director-General in charge of Special Duties, saw a team of…

By Nelson Ayivor & Kwesi B. Randolph Johnson On Saturday 30th May 2026, as we watched the UEFA Champions League final on TV played in the beautiful city of Budapest, we were deeply moved. The sight of the blue waters of the Danube River flowing gracefully through the city, the lush greenery, urban forests, well-maintained parks, and the harmony between nature and development left me both inspired and saddened.It made me ask myself a difficult question – “Why are we failing to protect the environment that sustains us?” The contrast between Budapest’s thriving natural environment and the condition of many…

By Lawrence Odoom President John Dramani Mahama has proclaimed a watershed moment in Ghana’s economic trajectory, announcing that for the first time in years, Ghana will refine its own crude oil on Ghanaian soil , a decisive stride toward industrial sovereignty, job creation, and value retention. Speaking before a distinguished assembly of Ghanaians, investors, technocrats, and business leaders at the Ghana Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London, the President articulated a bold vision to metamorphose Ghana from a mere exporter of raw commodities into a modern industrial powerhouse anchored on beneficiation and domestic production. On Ghana’s energy future, President Mahama…