Author: Krobea

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have parted ways with Manager Xabi Alonso by mutual agreement. “Xabi Alonso will always carry the affection and admiration of all Madridistas because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club,” the club said on Monday, January 12. “Real Madrid will always be his home.” The decision comes barely 24 hours after Madrid were beaten 3-2 by rivals FC Barcelona in the Supercopa played in Saudi Arabia. Alonso had to leave with his coaching staff. “We would like to thank Xabi Alonso and all his coaching staff…

The Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) has commended the government for settlement of a portion of the arrears owed members. On Monday, January 12, government announced that the energy sector debt has been substantially settled. It said a total of $393 million was paid to the independent power producers to settle their arrears. “The clearance of these long-outstanding obligations, including the payments made in 2025 to the Independent Power Generators, represents a major milestone in restoring financial stability and operational confidence across the power sector,” a statement issued by IPGG said. “This achievement reflects decisive leadership, disciplined fiscal management, and…

The Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has reiterated the commitment of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to national unity and inclusiveness, cautioning against narratives that seek to portray the party as aligned with any particular ethnic or religious group. Addressing party supporters in Gushegu at a political engagement in support of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential bid, Mr Tampuli stressed that the NPP was founded on principles that reject sectionalism and promote broad national participation. He noted that Ghana’s political tradition and constitutional order expressly prohibit discrimination based on tribe, religion or region, adding that the ideological foundations of…

There has been a downward review of fees and charges by the University of Ghana, Legon following a meeting held on Thursday, January 8. The meeting, which had in attendance officials from the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), was chaired by a Deputy Education Minister, Dr Clement Apaak. A statement issued on Monday, January 12 reveals reduced fees and charges. For instance, the Student Representative Council (SRC) Hostel Development Levy, which was GH¢300, has been reduced to GH¢150. The Telecel Data levy is also GH¢122, down from GH¢312, and has been made optional. The GH¢100…

Hundreds of delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Sunday, January 11 converged in the Karaga Constituency in the Northern Region to welcome Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as he continued his campaign ahead of the party’s internal primaries. Dr Bawumia, the former Vice President of Ghana and the NPP’s 2024 Presidential Candidate, is seeking re-election to lead the party into the 2028 General Elections and is currently touring the Northern Regions to engage party faithful. The visit to Karaga, which is represented in Parliament by Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the former Finance Minister, formed part of Dr Bawumia’s efforts to…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) says persistent insecurity and selective accountability have weakened public confidence in governance one year into President John Dramani Mahama’s presidency. In its January 2026 assessment, CDM pointed to the prolonged conflict in Bawku, which has resulted in periodic violence, loss of life, and destruction of property, as evidence of the state’s failure to fully protect citizens. “The continued insecurity in Bawku represents not only a humanitarian concern, but a constitutional and legal challenge demanding urgent and sustained state action,” the statement said, citing Ghana’s obligations under both the 1992 Constitution and international human rights…

The Government has announced that approximately $1.470 billion was paid at the end of last year to “rescue and restore Ghana’s energy sector”. According to a press release issued on Monday, January 12 by the Ministry of Finance, the payment covers the World Bank Partial Risk Guarantee, outstanding gas invoices owed ENI and Vitol for electricity generation as well as legacy debts to Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The debt on the partial risk guarantee (PRG) was $597.15 million, inclusive of interest, while that on the gas invoices was $480 million. A total of $393 million was settled with the IPPs.…

President John Dramani Mahama has left Accra for Davos, Switzerland for the 2026 World Economic Forum. President Mahama left Accra on Sunday. According to a statement from the Presidency, Mr Mahama will stop over in the United Kingdom, where he will hold meetings with the Coordinators of the Accra Reset Initiative. President Mahama is expected to hold bilateral talks with other world leaders on the sidelines of the Forum.

The Embassy of Ghana in Washington DC has confirmed the arrest of former Minister of Finance, Kenneth Ofori-Atta, by the Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) in the United States. It said in a press release that it immediately took the necessary steps to verify the circumstances surrounding the matter. But it said it contacted the relevant detention facility to request access to Mr Ofori-Atta “in order to provide consular assistance in line with established diplomatic and international protocols”. “The Embassy was informed by the facility that the detainee declined to engage with consular officials at that time without his lawyers…

Nine suspects have been remanded into prison custody over an alleged assault on police officers in Obuasi as captured in a viral video. The officers were said to be on duty at Tweapease Senior High School Park, where they were attacked by the suspects together with others. The police immediately launched investigations into the incident, leading to the arrest of the nine. They are Joshua Frimpong, also known as Joey B, Bannor Williams, Isaac Dwumfour, also known as Sporty, Evans Bannor, also known as Pressure King, Asiedu Ronald, also known as Case Close, Sarfo Alex, also known as Okele, and…