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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has acknowledged that “emotions got the better of me” after being sent off in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby against Everton. The Dutchman, 46, received a red card from referee Michael Oliver at full-time after confronting him on the pitch following Everton’s dramatic 98th-minute equaliser in the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park. The heated conclusion also saw Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure and Liverpool’s Curtis Jones dismissed after the final whistle. Speaking on Friday, Slot refrained from commenting on his potential punishment, saying, “There is an ongoing process now, and I have to respect that.” However, he admitted regret…

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, has assured that the challenges facing the 37 Military Hospital will soon be resolved.According to the minister, addressing these issues remains one of the top priorities of the John Dramani Mahama-led administration.In a social media post on Friday, February 13, Dr. Omane Boamah wrote: “The President John Dramani Mahama government is making frantic efforts to fix some urgent and critical challenges that are vital for the delivery of quality care at the hospital. As we reset Ghana, no problem will be too steep to overcome.”The assurance followed a visit to the facility on…

play videoJohnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has refuted allegations of a rift between him and President John Dramani Mahama over the appointment of ministers in recent government.According to Asiedu Nketiah, he has been actively involved in party affairs and has been occupied with official duties. He dismissed the reports as false and urged the public to disregard such claims.Speaking in an interview on Otec FM, which was shared on a YouTube channel, he clarified, “I have been busy with party matters. My…

The Attorney-General (AG) and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has revealed that he discontinued the trial of the current Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson because he believes he was politically victimised. In a press conference on Wednesday, Dr Ayine explained the reasons behind his decision to drop several major trials involving political figures, most of whom are members of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. In Dr Ato Forson’s case, the AG stated that he had been involved in the case from the onset and had a thorough understanding of the trial. Dr Ayine further explained that…

The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Simon Madjie, has met with management and staff to familiarize himself with the team and share his vision for the organization. Mr. Madjie, who received a warm welcome from the Centre, acknowledged the team’s remarkable efforts over the years in enhancing its services but emphasized that more work remains to be done.First on his list is the goal of strengthening collaboration with key ministries and government agencies to create a more cohesive approach to attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country. By fostering stronger partnerships,…

In the wake of President John Dramani Mahama’s decisive action to terminate the last-minute appointments made by the outgoing administration, a section of the opposition and their sympathisers have sought to misrepresent this necessary step as a political vendetta. However, any objective observer would recognise that this move is not only justified but a critical intervention to prevent the reckless politicisation of the public sector.A government that has lost the mandate of the people has no moral right to rush into appointments after its defeat, especially when such recruitments were clearly engineered to saddle the incoming administration with party loyalists,…

Karpowership Ghana is currently in discussions with the government to address accumulated debt, stating that the non-payment of invoices is affecting its operations. Speaking in an interview, Sandra Amarquaye, Communication Manager for Karpowership Ghana, confirmed that the company has engaged the Ministry of Energy regarding outstanding financial obligations. “We had a meeting with the Minister of Energy to bring to his attention the accumulated debt and engage in negotiations,” she stated. Ms Amarquaye noted that discussions are ongoing, and Karpowership Ghana remains committed to finding a sustainable solution in collaboration with the government. “While we continue to operate, the non-payment…

Accra Lions CEO, Nana Obiri Yeboah, has highlighted officiating as the primary factor fueling hooliganism in Ghanaian football. The 2023 Ghana Premier League runners-up were recently fined by the GFA for remarks made about officiating in one of their matches. While recognizing the importance of the FA’s new safety protocols, Obiri Yeboah insists that addressing poor officiating is crucial in the fight against hooliganism. “For months, we’ve discussed safety and officiating. At Accra Lions, we believe officiating is the root cause of hooliganism. Fans desperately want three points, and when referees fail to perform, it leads to chaos. While educating…

Ladies and gentlemen, my attention has been drawn to the press conference of the new Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, held on Wednesday, 12 February 2025. At the press conference, Dr. Ayine sought to provide reasons for his discontinuation of certain criminal cases filed against certain persons, most of whom were leading members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and persons who served in the NDC Government that exited office in January 2017. As the public would observe, throughout my tenure as Attorney-General, I never made any comment or passed judgment on the work of…

President John Dramani Mahama Nzema Youth call on President John Dramani Mahama to ensure that key appointments in the energy sector—particularly the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) and the leadership of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation —are reserved for qualified individuals from Nzema land. This appeal is based on the spirit of the local content law and policy (Oil & Gas), and the strategic contributions of the Nzema people to Ghana’s energy sector and the need for equitable representation.The local content law and policy requires prioritization of indigenes for employment in the petroleum industry. For…