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Adrien Rabiot’s mother, Veronique, has lifted the lid on her son’s failed transfer to Manchester United in 2022. The football mum, who doubles as the agent for the French midfielder, launched a scathing attack on the Mancunian club in her explanation. Why Adrien Rabiot turned down dream move to Man United In an interview with L’Équipe, she didn’t hold back. She accused United of being “very disrespectful” during talks. Back in 2022, United were desperate for midfield reinforcements. They were in talks with both Frenkie de Jong and Adrien Rabiot. Rabiot, then at Juventus, had one year left on his…

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially opened nominations for its highly anticipated presidential primaries, setting the stage for what is expected to be a competitive race to select the party’s candidate for the 2028 general elections. Aspiring flagbearers could face some financial hurdles, with nomination forms pegged at GH₵100,000 and the final filing fee set at GH₵500,000. The announcement was made by the NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, at a press briefing in Accra today, July 29, signalling the formal commencement of the internal contest. “I’m happy to announce to you that we have officially opened nominations…

In a moment that become a reference point, Deputy Health Minister-designate Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah delivered a pointed lesson on proper apologies to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin during her vetting on Friday, transforming what could have been a routine exchange into a defining moment of parliamentary decorum and leadership. The tension-filled encounter unfolded when Afenyo-Markin attempted to apologize for controversial remarks he made during a recent Parliamentary debate, where he questioned the “strange reasons” behind Prof. Ayensu-Danquah’s nomination and suggested favoritism over other qualified female MPs, including fellow NDC MP, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings. Conditional apology But what could have been…

-Togolese Human Rights Activist Alleges Former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is facing a blistering broadside from a prominent Togolese human rights activist, Farida Nabourema, who has unmasked what she calls a “gross betrayal” and “political complicity” in the suffocating political quagmire that gripped Togo between 2017 and 2018. In an exclusive and damning indictment, Nabourema, a fearless crusader for democratic reform, accuses Akufo-Addo – who was touted as a regional mediator during the seismic anti-government protests – of deliberately sabotaging the people’s struggle for liberation, shamelessly siding with long-reigning autocrat Faure Gnassingbé under the flimsy veil of diplomacy.…

Bole-Bamboi, Savannah Region – The noose is tightening around the necks of illegal miners as the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has ramped up its offensive in the Bole/Bamboi area, delivering a crippling blow to galamsey operations with significant seizures and arrests. This aggressive crackdown signals a renewed commitment to reclaim Ghana’s lands from the clutches of environmental destroyers. Just a day after 11 Chinese nationals were nabbed for their alleged involvement in illicit mining, the NAIMOS task force returned to the scene of the crime, leaving a trail of devastation for the galamsey syndicates. In a…

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has declared that the nation has achieved an unprecedented primary surplus of 11.1% of GDP. This “jaw-dropping” figure isn’t just a win; it’s a resounding triumph, obliterating the government’s own modest target of a mere 0.4% The revelation, delivered during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, initially met with stunned silence before erupting into a frenzy of cheers from the majority side. “This is not just a number; it is a signal — a signal that fiscal sanity is back!” Dr. Forson proclaimed, his words reverberating through the chamber. Just a year…

Government Curfew in Nalerigu Slammed as ‘Arbitrary, Disrespectful’. The Mamprusi Traditional Council has unleashed a scathing rebuke against the government, vehemently condemning the imposition of a curfew on Nalerigu and its environs. The Palace, speaking for the Nayiri, has branded the move as “arbitrary, unjustified, and deeply disrespectful” to the traditional authority. In a fiery statement released Monday, July 28, the Nayiri Palace expressed “deep displeasure and disappointment” over the curfew, which kicked in on July 27, 2025. The draconian order restricts movement from a baffling 2:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily. This decision follows a chilling incident on Saturday,…

Ghc189m Vanishes, Ex-Boss Implicated. Just when you thought the dust was settling on the National Service Secretariat (NSS) ghost names scandal, the Attorney General (AG), Dr. Dominic Ayine, has dropped a bombshell, revealing a deeper cesspool of corruption that has forced him to hit the brakes on prosecutions. What was initially set for court last week has now been stalled as fresh, damning evidence emerges, painting a far grimmer picture than previously imagined. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency on Monday, July 28, a visibly concerned Dr. Ayine disclosed that investigators have intercepted an astonishing GHC189 million…

Angry Ghanaians Demand Action, Not Excuses. The honeymoon period is definitively over for Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, as public patience wears thin over the seeming sluggish pace of prosecutions under the much-touted “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL). Whispers of a political “scratch my back, I scratch your back” agenda to shield corrupt Akufo-Addo appointees are morphing into a public roar, threatening to derail the Mahama administration’s anti-corruption crusade. Six months into President John Mahama’s second term, the promise of swift justice and asset recovery, a cornerstone of the NDC’s December 2024 general election campaign, remains…

Amidst urgent call for action. President John Dramani Mahama has forcefully asserted that agribusiness is the indisputable future of Ghana’s economy, demanding immediate and unified efforts to transform the sector into a powerhouse for industrial growth, job creation, and export diversification. His declaration came at the inaugural National Agribusiness Dialogue in Accra on July 28, 2025, which he hailed as a “vital turning point” for the nation’s economic trajectory. Mahama lauded the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry for orchestrating the dialogue and spearheading a critical policy realignment. This strategic move, he explained, aims to transition Ghana from a predominantly…