Regional News of Monday, 29 December 2025Source: GNAThe Anlo Dukor (State) has been thrown into deep mourning following the passing of Agbotadua Kumassah, a revered traditional officeholder, distinguished historian, and custodian of Anlo-Ewe heritage. An official communication from the Kumassah Family to the Anlo Dukor Council, dated December 22, 2025 and made available to the Ghana News Agency, confirmed that the late Agbotadua Kumassah, known in private life as John Fred Kwaku Kumassah, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the Tema General Hospital. Until his demise, Agbotadua Kumassah served as the Agbotadua (Linguist) to the Tay Agbozo Stool of Dzelukofe, a position of immense customary significance within the Anlo traditional system. The passing of Agbotadua Kumassah marks a profound loss not only to his family but to the entire Anlo-Ewe community, traditional institutions, and the broader cultural and academic community. As Anlo mourns, tributes continue to pour in, celebrating a life devoted to service, knowledge, and the preservation of ancestral truth.

Sports News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: bbc.comThe widow of footballer Diogo Jota has thanked Liverpool fans for their "love" in "this incredibly difficult time" after he died in a car crash. Rute Cardoso posted a message on Instagram after two of the couple's three children led tributes before Liverpool's game against Wolves. His sons Dinis and Duarte joined the matchday mascots on the Anfield pitch before the Premier League game on Saturday. Jota's sons led the Liverpool team out of the tunnel before Saturday's Premier League game, and walked out ahead of captain Virgil van Dijk. He scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool, helping them win the FA Cup and EFL Cup in 2022 and the Premier League title last season.

Sports News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: ghanasoccernet.comThe 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, currently underway in Morocco and running until January 21, is being played against a backdrop of growing concern over ticket access and stadium attendance. Despite all tickets being declared sold out, large sections of the 70,000-capacity stadium appeared unoccupied. The official attendance for the Morocco vs Mali match was listed as 63,844. Several Moroccan supporters told the newspaper they were unable to secure tickets through official channels. Similar scenes were reported in Tangier, where Senegal’s match against Botswana was played in a sparsely filled stadium despite official attendance figures.

General News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comGovernance analyst Professor Kwaku Agyeman-Duah has openly opposed recommendations by the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to reduce Ghana’s minimum presidential age from 40 to 30 years. According to him, such a change would undermine leadership maturity and weaken the country’s democratic stability. “Of course, I personally didn't like the idea of reducing the age from 40 to 30 because I think at 30 years, we don't have enough maturity,” he argued. He indicated that even those who manage to complete postgraduate studies by that age may lack the practical exposure required to govern a country. Professor Agyeman-Duah also differentiated between parliamentary roles and the presidency, pointing out that the level of scrutiny and responsibility differs significantly.

Both sides entered the contest under pressure after losing their opening matches, and it was Equatorial Guinea who started with greater urgency. Meet Georgi Minoungou: The Burkina Faso forward who is blind in one eyeDespite Equatorial Guinea’s dominance, the first half ended goalless. The tempo improved after the restart, with Equatorial Guinea threatening again through substitute José Nabil, whose curling effort drifted narrowly wide on a swift counter-attack. Yasir Mozamil almost doubled the lead soon after, but Sudan held firm to secure a famous victory. Equatorial Guinea now face group favourites Algeria needing a near-miracle to advance, while Sudan’s shock win breathes new life into their qualification hopes.

Sports News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comAsante Kotoko delivered a ruthless performance at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, dismantling Bechem United 6-0 to extend their winning run and strengthen their title push. Kotoko doubled their advantage in the 22nd minute when captain Samba O’Neil rose highest to head in, his effort taking a slight deflection off a Bechem United defender to wrong-foot the goalkeeper. Substitute Kwame Opoku put the finishing touches on a one-sided contest, calmly chipping the Bechem United goalkeeper after coming off the bench to register Kotoko’s sixth goal of the afternoon. Bechem United did fashion a rare opening late on, but goalkeeper Mohammed Camara produced a brilliant save in the closing minutes to preserve a clean sheet. The emphatic victory sends Asante Kotoko to the top of the Ghana Premier League with 30 points as they continue their quest to reclaim the title.

Sports News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comJaiden Osei, the co-founder of Supercar Spectacle has lauded the events patronage and turnout during its maiden edition. The recent Supercar Spectacle event held at the Borteyman Sports Complex showcased some of the world’s most luxurious and high-performance vehicles, attracting a remarkable turnout of car lovers and enthusiasts. The success of the Supercar Spectacle reflects not only the growing interest in luxury automobiles but also the event's ability to unite car enthusiasts from various backgrounds. The Supercar Spectacle has set a new standard for automotive events in Ghana, and with Osei at the helm, the future looks bright for car lovers. Watch videos from the first edition of the Supercar Spectacle:

Health News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has stressed the need for comprehensive support for families affected by sickle cell disease in Ghana. “During the week, I held a meeting with Sickle Cell Foundation Ghana to discuss the burden of sickle cell care on affected families and the health system in terms of cost, access to care, and sustainable support mechanisms,” the post stated. Professor Opoku-Agyemang assured that the government is committed to engaging stakeholders to improve healthcare outcomes for sickle cell patients. “With our high birth rate, sickle cell disease is not a marginal issue but a national concern. See the post below:During the week, I held a meeting with Sickle Cell Foundation Ghana to discuss the burden of sickle cell care on affected families and the health system in terms of cost, access to care, and sustainable support mechanisms.

TAGG said the deal, which is meant to supplement the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), demands urgent public scrutiny in the interest of transparency, value for money, and its potential long-term impact on traders and consumers. TAGG notes that ICUMS, which has been in operation since 2020, was designed as a comprehensive, end-to-end electronic customs platform. The system already incorporates risk assessment, cargo tracking, post-clearance audits, and data analytics aimed at reducing costs, limiting human discretion, and curbing revenue leakages. The advocacy group argued that without full disclosure of the analyses that informed the new agreement, stakeholders are left with unanswered questions. As part of its own inquiry, TAGG said it reviewed official corporate records of TRUEDARE Investments Limited in Cyprus.

Business News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that the Board is set to begin full-scale operations in 2026, marking a major transition in Ghana’s gold trading and reserve accumulation architecture. “From 2026, GoldBod will take off fully,” he said, explaining that the current structure, under which GoldBod purchases, assays and exports gold on behalf of the Bank of Ghana, was a transitional arrangement inherited from the defunct Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited (PMMC). He noted that GoldBod is barely eight months old and, by law, took over PMMC’s assets, liabilities and existing contracts, including those under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme launched in 2022. As a result, GoldBod has so far operated largely as an implementing agent within a policy framework designed before its establishment. External audits expected in early 2026 will further validate the Board’s financial performance ahead of the full operational rollout.

Sports News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian FIFA referee, Daniel Nii Laryea will take charge of one of the most anticipated fixtures of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage when Algeria face Burkina Faso in a crucial Group E encounter on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Algeria currently sit top of Group E with three points, while Burkina Faso occupy second place, also on three points, making Sunday’s showdown pivotal in the race for qualification. For Laryea, the appointment marks his first officiating assignment of the tournament and underlines CAF’s confidence in his experience and consistency. The encounter will be Laryea’s third consecutive Africa Cup of Nations campaign, having previously officiated at the 2021 and 2023 editions. With two physically strong and tactically disciplined sides going head-to-head, Laryea’s role will be central to maintaining control and ensuring fair play.

Sports News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: bbc.comNigeria held off a late Tunisia fightback to reach the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco. Tunisia remain on three points with Uganda and Tanzania on one point apiece after the East African rivals drew 1-1 earlier on Saturday. The Super Eagles remain in Fes to play Uganda on Tuesday (16:00 GMT), with Tunisia returning to Rabat to face Tanzania at the same time. Both sides had won their opener in Morocco, with Tunisia cruising past Uganda and Nigeria edging past the Tanzanians in a hard-fought encounter. Osimhen teed up former England youth international Lookman for the third, but Talbi steered his header past Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to reduce the deficit.

Business News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: rainbowradioonline.comDeputy Education Minister Dr Clement Abas Apaak has condemned the alleged theft of school food supplies, urging public cooperation as police investigate arrests at Awaso STEM Senior High School. Reacting to the arrests, Dr Apaak said those who divert food meant for students undermine national interest and must face the law. “I urge students, citizens, and community members to assist in apprehending those who steal food meant for our students,” he tweeted on Friday. “These acts of greed don’t just deprive our students of food but are also a drain on the public purse. Large quantities of food items suspected to have been taken from the school were retrieved.

Business News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: classfmonline.comThe Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that the first batch of large-scale mining licences is facing possible revocation as part of government’s efforts to sanitise the extractive sector. According to the directive, the committee will carefully review all petitions and accompanying documentation submitted by the companies and subsequently make recommendations to the Minister for final determination. Armah-Kofi Buah stressed that the window for engagement is strictly time-bound, warning that any licence whose status remains unchanged after the January 20 deadline will be revoked without further notice. The move forms part of the government’s broader agenda to ensure compliance, accountability, and responsible mining practices within the natural resources sector. The Ministry has therefore urged all affected licence holders to take advantage of the opportunity to regularise their status or risk losing their operational permits

Sports News of Sunday, 28 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comAsante Kotoko will target a third straight win when they host Bechem United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Kotoko remain unbeaten at home this season, with four wins and three draws, and will look to maximise that advantage in Kumasi. Bechem United go into the game on the back-to-back clean-sheet wins but are still hovering in the relegation zone and have not won any of their seven away matches this campaign. Kotoko are fourth on 27 points after 15 games, while Bechem sit 16th with 16 points from the same number of matches. Follow and watch live updates of the game below:FKA/JE