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The Karaga MP and former Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has marked his birthday with a message of gratitude and reflection, coinciding with the commissioning of a classroom block at Markaziyya Islamic School in Zogbeli. The occasion brought together community members and supporters, highlighting both his personal milestone and his continued commitment to development initiatives within his constituency. Dr Amin Adam expressed appreciation to Allah for his life and journey, emphasising the importance of faith in guiding his path and achievements over the years. “Today also happens to be my birthday and I am grateful to Allah for bringing me…

Two suspected armed robbers have been picked up by police in connection with investigations into the deadly armed robbery attack on Ghana Premier League club Berekum Chelsea, NewsfileGH can confirm. The two were picked up after a similar attack on Tuesday dawn. The suspects have been taken to police custody as the manhunt for the rest of the perpetrators continue. Police have vowed to arrest the robbers after they killed player Dominic Frimpong, who was with the team travelling home from the 1-0 loss at FC Samartex. He is said to have sustained gunshot wounds and was rushed to the…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Youth Authority, Osman Ayariga, has urged Commonwealth nations to adopt inclusive governance systems that actively involve young people in decision-making processes. He made the call at the Commonwealth Youth Development Summit organised by the Commonwealth Youth Council at University of Oxford. He explained that Ghana’s approach is anchored in its National Youth Policy, which promotes youth participation as a core component of national development. This, he said, ensures that young people are not merely beneficiaries but active contributors. Mr Ayariga emphasised that achieving meaningful youth development requires deliberate efforts to integrate young…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Youth Authority, Osman Ayariga, has called on Commonwealth countries to treat youth development as a matter of urgency during his address at the Commonwealth Youth Development Summit at University of Oxford. The event, organised by the Commonwealth Youth Council, brought together young leaders and policymakers from across the globe. Drawing from Ghana’s experience, he pointed to the work of the National Youth Authority in driving youth-focused initiatives. He explained that Ghana has adopted a structured approach that ensures young people are central to national development planning. He highlighted the importance of the…

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has settled on Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz as the new Head Coach of the Black Stars. The former Real Madrid manager emerged the favourite candidate after a shortlist of candidates. Also a former Manchester United, Portugal, and Iran coach, Queiroz will lead Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. He boasts an extensive World Cup pedigree. He led South Africa to qualification for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, guided Portugal to the knockout phase in 2010, and took charge of Iran at both…

Civil society group Energy Consumer Watch Ghana fears consumers will be put at greater risk if the levies on the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) are scrapped as part of measures to cushion Ghanaians over rising fuel costs. “Removing this crucial funding could compromise Ghana’s fuel storage and distribution infrastructure,” the group said in a statement on Monday, April 13. Signed by the Head of Development and Consumer Unit, Dr Kwasi Mensah Sey, the statement noted how understandable the desire for immediate relief for Ghanaian consumers is in the face of the Israel-Iran tensions. “However, scrapping the BOST margin…

A Berekum Chelsea footballer has been shot and killed after armed robbers ambushed the club’s team bus on the Ahyiresu–Kwame Dwumor Sreso road in the Nyinahin District on Sunday night, police have confirmed. The Ashanti Regional Police Command confirmed in a press release dated Monday, April 13 that the deceased, identified as Dominic Frimpong, sustained gunshot injuries during the attack and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, where he unfortunately passed away while receiving treatment. According to the police, the incident occurred at approximately 10:30 pm when a VIP bus with registration number AM 9334-20, carrying about thirty football…

One player is feared dead after armed robbers opened fire on the team bus of Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea in return from a game against FC Samartex on Sunday. The player is said to have received head injuries and was sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. In an official statement posted on the club’s Facebook page, Berekum Chelsea revealed that masked men wielding guns and assault rifles blocked the road to prevent the team’s passage. When the driver attempted to reverse, the gunmen opened fire on the bus, forcing players and staff to abandon the vehicle and…

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has assured that the anti-gay bill will be passed into law in the next meeting of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. He said he has already received assurances from the President, John Dramami Mahama, that when the bill is passed into law, he will assent to it without hesitation. Speaking at the Kasoa Traditional Leaders and Stakeholders Forum on Saturday, April 11, Mr Bagbin said the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill has gone through all the processes to get it passed. “It has gone through all the stages and…

Reports gathered by NewsfileGH indicate that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council has settled on veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as Head Coach of the Black Stars. At a crunch meeting held on Friday, April 10, the Council is said to have settled on the former Real Madrid manager to lead Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The deal is expected to cover the tournament in North America with a long-term contract talks to begin per the performance of the team. The Council is said to have chosen Queiroz from three candidates, all Portuguese – Fernando Santos…