Sports News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: punchng.comGenoa head coach Daniele De Rossi believes that Atalanta will miss Ademola Lookman when the sides meet in Serie A this weekend and during the AFCON, describing the Nigerian winger as a decisive presence. Genoa hosts Atalanta on Sunday in a matchday 16 encounter, with the visitors travelling without Lookman, who has departed to represent Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations. De Rossi openly admitted the Atalanta winger is the kind of player every coach wants available, regardless of form. “I confess that if I were to coach Lookman, I’d always want him on the pitch because in Serie A he can make the difference and shift the balance,” De Rossi said, as per FCInter19008. Lookman was a key member of the Nigerian squad that reached the 2023 AFCON final inthe Ivory Coast.

While acknowledging the efforts made so far, Gyamfi emphasised the need for more realistic measures to effectively deal with the issue. “President John Dramani Mahama is doing his best in the fight against galamsey, but there is more room for improvement. If I am to evaluate the performance of this government in the fight against galamsey and the small-scale sector, I will give it 70 per cent. “We fully support the call for chiefs or traditional rulers to be included in the fight against galamsey. They are the custodians of the land, and so we cannot rule them out of the fight against galamsey.

Entertainment of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: bbc.comThe Brit Awards 2026 are set to be held in Manchester in February, relocating from London for the first time since the awards began in 1977. The ceremony will be held at Manchester's Co-op Live arena on Saturday, 28 February. How to watchThe awards ceremony is advertised to run from 20:00 - 22:00 GMT. You will be able to watch the show on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player. For drivers, the Co-op Live offers official venue parking, to be booked in advance, and there are also several commercial car parks within walking distance.

Entertainment of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comEmerging hype man and MC Bigg Paradise electrified fans at Kweku Smoke’s Revival Concert, delivering a performance that many netizens have described as a bold redefinition of the live music experience in Ghana. Following his impressive outing at the Beyond Kontrol Concert, Bigg Paradise raised the bar at the Revival Concert by blending live band instrumentation with his signature hype strategy, a combination rarely seen in Ghana’s music scene. Social media was equally alive after the show, as videos and comments flooded timelines praising Bigg Paradise’s originality and stage control. Kweku Smoke’s 'Revival Concert' evolves into 'The Rebirth'The Revival Concert, headlined by rapper Kweku Smoke, drew a strong turnout and featured a blend of established stars and rising talents. While the night was filled with memorable moments, Bigg Paradise’s performance emerged as one of the highlights, signaling his growing influence and rising profile within Ghana’s entertainment industry.

However, shocks are never far away at this level of competition, and Comoros know a thing or two about stunning superior opposition. 108 ranking, Comoros have very recently shown that they are one of the continent’s most dangerous sides, claiming five wins in World Cup qualifying, including another victory over Ghana. Hakimi is unlikely to play because of his recovery from an ankle injury that nearly ended his AFCON 2025 dream. While Brahim Diaz scored the most in AFCON qualifying, the Real Madrid man does not enter the finals with any momentum, with quality game time in Madrid at a premium. Even though there was a healthy spread of goals in qualifying, Youssouf M’Changama and Rafiki Said netted two each, with Said stunning Tunisia in a 1-0 success in Tunis.

General News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: GNAA three-year-old girl has been run over by a vehicle at Akrofo in the Berekum Municipality, after it developed a faulty brake. The little girl who was holding the hand of her pregnant mother, unfortunately died instantly from the crushMohammed Abubukar, a member of the Berekum Task Force told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the mother of the victim, who sustained some injuries was presently in a stable condition and on admission at the Berekum Holy Family Hospital, while the body of the deceased had been deposited at the hospital’s morgue. The driver and mate of the vehicle with the registered number GHA69-47-10, however escaped unhurt and were assisting the police in investigations. Kwasi Nketia, the Assemblyman of the area expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and criticised authorities for neglecting the call of the community for an expansion of the roads which had been a contributory factor to the tragedy, stating that “We have cried out for help but with no response.”He said the incident had raised concerns about road safety and the need for improved infrastructure in rural areas. The Assemblyman said the community had not overcome the shock and hoped such tragedy would not happen again in the area.

Business News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: GNAThe Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) collected a total of GH¢33.1 million out of a targeted GH¢37.70 million estimated internally generated fund (IGF). Ebi Bright, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive, disclosed this during the assembly’s ordinary meeting, stating that the amount accrued represented 74.10 percent of its targeted IGF. Bright stated that, on grants, the assembly recorded 34.44 percent of expected receipts, translating into GH¢21.33 million received out of GH¢53.79 million. She said revenue was the lifeblood of local government, noting that without adequate internally generated funds, the assembly could not deliver services, maintain infrastructure, or invest in development. “This reality underscores why we must strengthen our internally generated funds.

Entertainment of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: univers.ug.edu.ghGhanaian actor Jay Fordjour Snr has shared his views on marriage and family roles, stating that a woman’s primary responsibility in marriage should be staying home to nurture her children. “Ideally, a man goes to find money, and a woman stays home and takes care of the kids,” Jay Fordjour said. “Man goes to work, woman goes to work, they leave the kids at home. Jay Fordjour further emphasized that women are natural nurturers and play a critical role in shaping the moral and emotional growth of children. They stay home to take care of the children, and the man goes out to hustle,” he added.

Business News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: GNAThe appetite for Ghanaians to work in a functional 24-hour economy is high, as nearly half of workers currently not engaging in shift-based employment have interest in working at night and flexible schedules. A disaggregation of data on participation in shift-based work for quarter two and three of 2025 showed that 435,614 Ghanaians were willing to work regularly on night shifts, while 227,278 were interested in working occasionally on night shifts. “This signals potential for the 24-Hour Economy if the right protections and the right incentives are provided. The Government Statistician encouraged the government to develop clear standards for shift-based and flexible work arrangements, ensuring worker safety, fair compensation, and income stability as interest in such work expands. He urged the private sector to take advantage of the situation by expanding their operations and production capacities and build a shift-based workforce with standards for high quality workers.

Business News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghThe Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM), Dr Ken Ashigbey, has called for broader stakeholder engagement on the proposed sliding-scale fiscal rule for the mining industry expected to be implemented in 2026. He cautioned that the policy, if implemented in its current form, could adversely affect the mining industry, particularly gold producers. Dr Ashigbey cautioned that the sliding-scale fiscal policy, if implemented as currently proposed, could be inimical to the sustainability of the mining industry, noting that Ghana’s effective average tax rate on mining was already high. “There has not been enough engagement on the sliding-scale fiscal policy with regards to gold as has been done with lithium,” he said. The CEO of GCM reiterated that sustained engagement with the mining industry players on the new fiscal policy remained critical.

Business News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comPolicy analyst Bright Simons has raised serious concerns about Ghana's lithium agreement with Atlantic Lithium, accusing successive sector ministers of misleading the public about plans to refine lithium locally. He stated that the study, conducted as far back as 2024, concluded that refining lithium in Ghana was not commercially viable. They have made it look like Atlantic Lithium is open to the possibility of refining lithium in Ghana. He further alleged that government officials have deliberately created the impression that Atlantic Lithium is willing to refine lithium in Ghana, when evidence suggests otherwise. They have made it look like Atlantic Lithium is open to the possibility of refining lithium in Ghana.

Entertainment of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: bbc.comA Romanian court has sentenced Wiz Khalifa to nine months in prison for smoking cannabis on stage. The American rapper, real name Thomaz Cameron Jibril, admitted to smoking a joint during his performance at the Beach, Please! A Romanian appeals court overturned an earlier fine of 3,600 Romanian lei (£619; $829) for drug possession and ruled the rapper must serve the sentence in custody. Romanian investigators said he was in possession of more than 18 grams of cannabis and consumed an additional amount on stage. Cannabis is legal recreational and medical use in some US states, but remains illegal under federal law.

General News of Saturday, 20 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comA 22-year-old woman, identified as Lawrencia Partey, has accused her biological father, Inspector Lawrence Partey of the Nsawam Police Service of incest. Seeking help, she appeared on Sompa Nkomo on Sompa TV, a programme hosted by popular Ghanaian media personality Genevieve Abrefa Yeboah, also known as Oheneni Adazoa, which addresses domestic issues. Lawrencia recounted that she lived with her stepmother and her father in the Northern Region. My father told me that if anyone asked, I should say it was my teacher,” she revealed. She confided in her and spoke the whole truth to her but the woman was unwell at the time.

He was then followed by Ghana’s reigning Artiste of the Year, King Promise, who dazzled the audience with his biggest hits. Treating the audience to his biggest hits. Eventually, the decision was made, and Burna Boy came out next to an ecstatic audience. He gave them what they wanted, his biggest hits, and an astounding performance. But overall, the GTCO Music Concert was an event many would place in the top events of 2025.

The C–Quansah Foundation drills borehole for Kawanopaado, supports Cape Coast MosqueCAPE COAST — In a bid to address critical infrastructure gaps, the C-Quansah Foundation has commissioned a new borehole for the Kawanopaado community and donated 20 bags of cement to the Ahlussunnah Wal-Jama'ah Mosque in Kotokuraba. The foundation, led by its founder, Lawyer Charles Quansah, views the donations as part of its core mission to give back to the Cape Coast communities that shaped its members. “We are privy to the challenges in accessing safe drinking water,” Quansah told journalists. “This is our token to alleviate the burden of our people, especially during the Yuletide.”He emphasized that many Cape Coast communities have struggled with water scarcity for decades. Alhaji Issah Jagbesie, the Deputy Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress in Cape Coast South and the Operations Officer for the C-Quansah Foundation, elaborated on the broader vision.