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Thomas Partey to leave Arsenal as free agent Black Stars deputy captain and Arsenal star Thomas Partey is set to leave the North London based club as a free agent following the expiration of his contract at the end of June. Partey’s contract with the Gunners runs out on June 30, having joined the side in 2020 from Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal. The two parties have reportedly failed to reach an agreement over a contract extension with the Ghanaian now more out than in at the London Club. 🚨🇬🇭 Thomas Partey, set to 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 Arsenal as free agent…

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that there are ulterior motives behind the selection of Adu Lodge as the venue for hearing petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo.His comment follows concerns raised by the suspended Chief Justice, who believes the venue was deliberately chosen to intimidate her due to its historical link to the 1982 murder of three High Court judges and a military officer.Justice Torkonoo, who has been on suspension since April pending the outcome of a committee probe, recounted during a national address on Wednesday, June 25,…

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has added his voice to the escalating public debate surrounding the ongoing trial of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo.The Chief Justice, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, addressed the media, describing her ongoing legal ordeal as unfair. In an emotionally charged statement, she lamented the lack of transparency in the process and expressed concerns over being denied certain legal grounds.But the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu swiftly held a press…

Parliament has by voice vote approved the nomination of seven Supreme Court nominees by President John Dramani Mahama. The Appointments Committee recommended to the House by majority decision the adoption of its report and the approval of the nominees for appointment as Justices of the Supreme Court of Ghana. The Justices were Justice Sanyo Dzamefe, Justice Sir Dennis Dominis Adjei, Justice Gbeil Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Janapare Adzua Bartels-Kodwo, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba and Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo. Read also: Patriotism is more than reciting the pledge – Justice Ackaah-Boafo Presenting the report of the Committee on the floor…

Isabel Rubio (activist) and Ramon (activist) monitoring pollution of runoff water near the Mar Menor, Spain @UNEP/2025/Todd Brown Former Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, Susana Muhamad, says it is contradictory to protect the Amazon rainforest while also using it for fossil fuel production. She believes real climate progress requires a complete shift in the global economic and power systems. “It is a total contradiction to have one of the key biomes in the world that sustains life right now, and at the same time, make it a production site for fossil fuels. What is required is a…

: Why Africa’s Brightest Are Escaping Rather Than BuildingIn recent years, Africa has witnessed an alarming surge in what has now become colloquially known as the “” a term popularized in Nigeria, derived from Yoruba meaning “to run swiftly or escape.” It encapsulates a new wave of migration where the continent’s brightest minds doctors, engineers, academics, students, and professionals are fleeing in search of greener pastures in Europe, North America, and beyond. While migration in itself is not a novel phenomenon, the volume, velocity, and demographic profile of those leaving Africa today raise serious questions about the future of the…

The KNUST Career Services Centre, in collaboration with TV3, the College of Engineering, and the KNUST School of Business, successfully organized an engaging Career Fair under the theme “Connecting Talent to the World.” This initiative aimed to bridge the gap between students, alumni and potential employers by providing a platform for meaningful interactions that address the evolving needs of the aforementioned parties. This year’s Career Fair attracted over 40 companies including GCB, Media General, Nestle Ghana, GNPC, Tullow Ghana, Quantum Group, Huawei Technologies, AngloGold Ashanti, Puma Energy, Education USA (US Embassy), British High Commission, Access Bank Ghana, Total Energies, Star…

When Hasaacas Ladies FC lifted the inaugural WAFU B Women’s Champions League trophy in 2021, it was more than just a win — it was a wake-up call. Yet nearly four years later, Ghana’s women’s football ecosystem remains underfunded, underreported, and, more alarmingly, undervalued. This editorial,  explores why the current trajectory of women’s football in Ghana is both a missed economic opportunity and a reflection of skewed media priorities.  A League of Untapped Value The Ghana Women’s Premier League (WPL) continues to develop strong grassroots and competitive clubs — from Berry Ladies FC, Jonina Ladies FC to Faith Ladies FC —…

play videoAkosua Manu [L] and suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo was spotted in high spirits on Wednesday, June 25, as she shared a warm and light-hearted moment with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 parliamentary candidate for Adenta, Akosua Manu, popularly known as Kozie.The interaction took place shortly after the embattled Chief Justice concluded a media briefing. A video circulating online captures the politician embracing Mrs. Torkornoo with a warm hug, followed by a handshake with the Chief Justice’s husband, who was standing nearby.Kozie, clad in a beautiful outfit, then introduced herself to…

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has publicly released the full contents of the three petitions filed for her removal, including a detailed petition by a group known as The Shining Stars of Ghana, led by Kingsley Agyei. In the petition dated February 14, 2025, the group cites stated misbehaviour and incompetence as grounds for the Chief Justice’s removal. Their main allegations include: Breach of Constitutional Procedure: The Chief Justice allegedly violated Article 144 by directly proposing the appointment of five justices to the Supreme Court—an act they claim exceeds her constitutional authority. Violation of Natural Justice: The…