Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago will converge in London in May 2025 for the highly anticipated Unity Cup 2025, a tournament celebrating the best of African and Caribbean football. Branded as “The Best in the West – The Afro Classico Contest,” the event will feature two high-stakes semi-finals, setting up fierce regional rivalries. On Tuesday, May 27, the TriniJam Derby will see Trinidad & Tobago take on Jamaica in their first-ever meeting on UK soil. The following day, May 28, West African giants Nigeria and Ghana will renew their historic rivalry in a match that promises fireworks. The…
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President John Dramani Mahama has ordered comprehensive investigations into two aircraft that landed in Accra in March and subsequently departed for Gran Canaria, Spain, on March 25. This is due to the NPP Minority’s suspicions of the aircraft’s involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering. The investigations will be conducted by the National Security and relevant authorities. Minority Claims During a press conference, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, John Ntim Fordjour, raised concerns regarding an air ambulance — Air MED flight L823 AM —which landed at the Kotoka International Airport on March 20. The aircraft remained…
Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II faced surprising revelations when the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, exposed him regarding illegal mining activities (Galamsey) in the region. During a meeting of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, the Dormaahene, who also serves as President of the House, asserted that there were no galamsey operations occurring in the region. He claimed that he and his colleagues would never permit such illegal activities to take place anywhere within their jurisdiction. The meeting marked the first attendance of the regional minister since he assumed office. Deception In a seemingly deceptive manner, the Dormaahene…
Alex Dadey, the Executive Chairman of KGL Group, recently met with key officials from the City of Atlanta, Georgia in the United States to discuss potential investment opportunities. The discussions focused on transforming Atlanta into a technology hub for Black and Brown communities, enhancing skills development for marginalized youth, and establishing exchange programs between KGL Group, the KGL Foundation, and local colleges in Atlanta. Processing plant A significant initiative proposed by KGL Group is the establishment of a world-class Ghanaian processing plant in the United States, utilizing Ghana’s raw materials alongside Atlanta’s operational and distribution expertise. Mr. Dadey attended the…
Sammy Gyamfi, the Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), could face a jail term due to the potential fraudulent activities surrounding the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The initiative has attracted significant public backlash and is being described by many as possibly the largest fraud the nation will face. Despite the surrounding controversy, Gyamfi, who is also the NDC Communications Officer, has launched a vigorous defence of the initiative as he leads the PMMC in its implementation. Parliament has already passed the GoldBod Bill, which is now awaiting presidential assent. Defence In response to ongoing criticisms, Gyamfi has…
“In times like these, we stand shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand. Let’s do this on Wednesday!” These were the words of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo, the presidential running mate of the NPP for the 2024 elections when he took to Facebook on Tuesday, April 1, to announce that he would be visiting Adum in Kumasi today to offer his support to traders who lost their goods in a recent fire disaster. Background On March 20, 2025, a section of the Adum Railways Market in Kumasi, known as Blue Light, was engulfed by a devastating fire,…
President John Dramani Mahama has given Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo 10 days to submit a preliminary response to three petitions calling for her removal from office. This follows a formal request by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo to President John Dramani Mahama for copies of the petitions filed against her seeking her removal from office. “Accordingly, you are respectfully requested to submit your preliminary response to the petitions within ten (10) days of receipt of this letter to facilitate further consultation between His Excellency and the Council of State.” In a letter to the embattled Chief Justice, President John Mahama expressed…
Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Yaw Boamah is calling on the Black Stars to recapture the brilliance that propelled them to the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Despite Ghana’s impressive back-to-back victories in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Boamah believes the team has yet to hit the peak performance levels that once made the nation proud. Speaking on the floor of Parliament during a session reacting to Ghana’s recent wins over Chad and Madagascar, he urged the squad to aim higher. “We want our national team at the levels that took us to the last 8 in…
Legendary Ghanaian traditional singer, Naa Amanua Dodoo, widely known as Naa Amanua of the iconic Wulomei band, is set to be laid to rest tomorrow, March 29. The passing of this remarkable artiste has left a deep void in the Ghanaian music scene, as she was not only a celebrated performer but also a cultural ambassador who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Ghanaian traditional music. Naa Amanua, whose music transcended generations, was a beloved figure in Ghana’s rich music history. She gained widespread recognition as a member of the legendary Wulomei band, a group renowned for their…
The Ghana Cedi depreciated by 5.3% against the US dollar in the first quarter of 2025. This is according to the Bank of Ghana’s Summary of Economic and Financial data for the period ending March 2025. The cedi’s losses were particularly pronounced in January (5.3%) and February (3.9%), reflecting ongoing pressures on the exchange rate. Against the euro, the cedi weakened 9.2%, closing the quarter at GH¢16.75 per euro. It also fell 8.2% against the British pound, trading at GH¢20.03 per pound by the end of March. However, in a positive development, the local currency gained 0.31% week-on-week in the…