The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has disclosed that the government paid GH¢107 million in allowances to 9,090 assembly members across the country in 2025.

President John Mahama has directed the demolition of Korle Bu's dilapidated Gordon-Guggisberg maternity block, announcing a new facility and healthcare reforms.

England defender Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-match suspension by FIFA following his red card in the Three Lions' 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup Round of 32, ruling him out of Saturday's quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final should England advance.The FIFA Disciplinary Committee imposed the two-match ban for "serious foul play" after concluding that Quansah's tackle on Mexico's Jesús Gallardo constituted a breach

Mayor of New York City in the United States, Zohran Mamdani, has asserted that Egypt were deprived of a win against Argentina in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 tie.The game, which ended in a dramatic 3-2 scoreline after the Pharaohs had taken the lead, was marred by criticisms of biased officiating that allegedly favoured the defending world champions.Addressing residents in New York on transport issues, Mamdani explained how his strategy for the deployment of buses has helped

Mr Akpokavie explained that the initiative aligns with Ghana’s broader efforts to accelerate industrialisation, promote exports, attract investment, develop tourism and create employment opportunities.

The Paraguayan Senate has condemned what it described as â??discriminatory and racist expressionsâ? directed at France captain Kylian Mbappe by senator Celeste Amarilla following the two nationsâ?? World Cup last-16 clash. The 61-year-old lawyer sparked outrage after referring to the Real Madrid forward as a â??colonized Cameroonianâ? after Franceâ??s victory over Paraguay on Saturday. The controversy intensified when Amarilla took to social media to criticize

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the alleged profits flaunted on Instagram.

England have suffered a major World Cup setback after defender Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension by FIFA, ruling him out of the quarter-final against Norway and any potential semi-final.The Bayer Leverkusen centre-back was dismissed in Englandâ??s last-16 victory over Mexico after a VAR review upgraded his challenge on Jesus Gallardo to a straight red card.Quansahâ??s sliding tackle saw his studs make contact with Gallardoâ??s shin, prompting FIFA to classify

National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has called on Ghana to begin a long-term strategy to host the FIFA World Cup.He insisted the country should work towards the goal over the next 10 to 30 years instead of dismissing it as impossible.Speaking on Joy Prime, Ankrah urged Ghana to engage FIFA early and seek guidance on the requirements for staging football's biggest tournament. He believes the country should adopt a patient, structured approach that

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has insisted his side will not waste time on premature praise ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against France, with any stock-taking to be done at the end of the tournament.Thursday's game is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final, when France ended Morocco's historic run in Qatar. But this time, the North Africans are no longer the surprise outsiders but a confident side aiming for the title.Ouahbi made it clear that his team are

Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim says a committee has been formed to create a database on shrines and religious sites in Ghana.

Ghana can successfully host the FIFA World Cup in the future if the nation initiates long-term strategic planning and actively explores regional co-hosting opportunities with West African neighbors, according to National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.Speaking on Joy Prime, Ankrah strongly rejected widespread claims that the global showpiece remains permanently out of reach for the country.Instead, he advocated for immediate, humble consultation with international

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has approved a contract extension for national team coach Hossam Hassan following Egypt's successful campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.EFA President Hany Abo Rida announced that the association's board had approved the renewal of contracts for head coach Hossam Hassan and team director Ibrahim Hassan, his twin brother."EFA President Hany Abo Rida announced that the association's board had approved the renewal of contracts

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi says his side are focused solely on reaching the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and are not driven by thoughts of revenge ahead of Thursday's quarter-final against France.The two nations meet again in the last eight, four years after France ended Morocco's historic run in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup.Despite the painful memories of that defeat, Ouahbi insists the past will have no bearing on his team's approach."Whoever

Morocco will be without star forward Ismael Saibari for Thursday's World Cup quarter-final against France after he failed to recover from a hamstring injury.Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed Saibari's absence in a pre-match press conference, dealing a significant blow to the Atlas Lions' hopes of reaching the semi-finals for the second consecutive World Cup.Ouahbi revealed that the injury sustained in Morocco's Round of 32 victory over Canada has not healed

France have failed in their attempt to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card ahead of Thursday's FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.The Bayern Munich winger was booked during France's 1-0 Round of 16 victory over Paraguay after clashing with Matias Galarza in stoppage time.The caution means Olise will miss a potential semi-final against Spain or Belgium if he receives another yellow card against Morocco.France manager Didier Deschamps confirmed FIFA had rejected

The Vice Chairperson of the Gender, Children and Social Welfare Committee, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has said the recurring floods is as a result of policy failures and called on Parliament and the Executive to adopt urgent measures to protect children.

Police said the intelligence led operation led to the swoop and the retrieval of two locally manufactured firearms, quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.

The NIA said applicants are required to present the original copy of a birth certificate, a valid Ghana passport, proof of naturalisation or a certificate of acquired citizenship.

Outgoing Swiss ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger says too much power sits with Ghana's president and in Accra, and wants the constitutional review to spread it across other institutions