Supercar Spectacle at Borteyman Sports Complex thrills fans with drifting
Sports News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Borteyman Sports Complex came alive on Sunday, December 21, 2025, as car enthusiasts and fans flocked to witness one of the biggest automotive events of the year. The car show dubbed the Supercar Spectacle attracted some of Ghana’s most prominent personalities, including business mogul Ibrahim Mahama, former Ledzokuku Member of Parliament Bernard Oko Boye, entrepreneur Richard Nii Armah Quaye, and former Black Stars captain André Dede Ayew. Watch Antoine Semenyo's goal in Bournemouth's 1-1 draw against BurnleyThe excitement reached another level when Ibrahim Mahama took the wheel, showing off his drifting skills and leaving fans in awe. Fans from across the region turned out in large numbers, creating an electric atmosphere filled with cheers and applause. The combination of high-octane drifting, luxury cars, and appearances from Ghana’s elite made the event a celebration of both automotive excellence and star-studded glamour.
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December 21, 2025 22:36 UTC
2025 AFCON: Morocco cruise to 2-0 victory against Comoros
Sports News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comMorocco have opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations account with a victory against Comoros at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Two second half goals from Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi helped the Atlas Lions to get a perfect start to the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco missed a chance to break the deadlock after only 11 minutes, when Iyad Mohamed’s needless foul on Brahim Díaz resulted in a penalty. However, Comoros goalkeeper Yannick Pandor spared Mohamed’s blushes by saving Soufiane Rahimi’s penalty with his leg. This marks the fourth consecutive edition in which the host nation has opened the tournament with a victory.
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December 21, 2025 21:34 UTC
Four arrested in police swoop on criminal hideouts in Paga
Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects in a targeted operation at Paga in the Upper East Region. This operation is part of efforts to clampdown crimes in the northern part of the country especialyy the borders. Three suspects arrested over viral video of toddler served alcoholAccording to a post shared on social media by the Ghana police service, the suspects arrested on December 18, 2025, at various locations along the Paga border, were identified as Kofi Boateng, Eric Owusu and Godwin Agosa, all porters and Abdul Aziz Bukari, a driver’s mate. They were arrested during a coordinated raids on criminal hideouts and areas suspected of being peddling locations within Paga in the Upper East Region. Read full post below:RAD/AMAG transmits extradition requests to US authorities for Ken Ofori-Atta and Ernest Akore
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December 21, 2025 21:20 UTC
LIVESTREAMING: Morocco vs Comoros (Opening Game of 2025 AFCON)
General News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comMorocco begin their AFCON 2025 journey as host nation at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday, December 21, 2025, against Comoros. The Atlas Lions of Morocco are going into the game as the best team on the African continent according to the November 2025 FIFA World ranking. Morocco haven't lost a game so far in 2025 and will be facing Comoros who were unbeaten in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Morocco will also be aiming to avoid becoming the first hosts since Burkina Faso in 1998 and sixth overall to lose the opening match in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations. Catch Joel Eshun and his team live as they cover the opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
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December 21, 2025 18:12 UTC
GH¢1 billion to be paid to contractors owed since 2017 - President Mahama
General News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ministry of Finance to release GH¢1 billion to contractors who have been owed payments by the state since 2017. Mahama orders $78m payment for work to resume on Agona-Nkwanta road project“I have directed the Finance Minister, Dr Ato Forson, to release GH¢1 billion to settle debts owed to contractors since 2017 before Christmas. All the contractors will be paid, and the families of deceased contractors should also follow to receive the money,” President Mahama said. “I want to urge contractors to hurry up with their certificates to receive your money. Government owes road contractors about GH¢21 billion – Roads ministerPresident Mahama also reiterated that funds have been allocated for contractors under the Big Push programme, which is aimed at reviving and completing stalled infrastructure projects across the country.
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December 21, 2025 17:37 UTC
Ghana needs a dedicated fund for health infrastructure - Abena Osei-Asare
Health News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Abena Osei- Asare, has called on the government to establish a dedicated fund for health infrastructure in the country, separate from the annual health budget allocated to the Ministry of Health. Hypocrisy cloaked in authority' – A Plus blasts PAC Chair Abena Osei-Asare"If you look at the chunk of the health budget, 85% of that is compensation. What you have left is so minimal that it cannot address the health infrastructure gap that you have. And so that if government will think of an initiative like the Big Push and allocate so much to the health ministry. "This is free advice I've given to government, that they should do something similar like Big Push in the health sector", she lamented.
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December 21, 2025 17:31 UTC
'We will keep the lights on' – Energy Minister assures Ghanaians
Business News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: classfmonline.comThe Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians of a stable power supply despite the national grid recording record peak demand, particularly during the festive season. Acknowledging the challenges posed by rising energy consumption, Dr Jinapor revealed that the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) had recorded an all-time high generation peak of approximately 4,300 megawatts. It means that we have to work very hard to sustain power supply and keep the lights on,” he noted. He stressed that the Ministry and its allied agencies would need to double their efforts to ensure a reliable power supply. Dr Jinapor also addressed legal professionals from the energy sector who participated in the walk, highlighting their critical role.
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December 21, 2025 17:21 UTC
Christmas rush deepens traffic woes in Accra Central
General News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: GNATraffic in Accra Central has intensified ahead of Christmas, causing severe congestion for drivers and pedestrians. Many people from rural and urban areas travel to the central business district, perceived as a hub for cheaper goods, contributing to heavy congestion during the festive season. Nana Kwame Ampadu, a taxi driver, said traders had occupied portions of the road meant for vehicles, worsening congestion. “I burn a lot of fuel because I’m always stuck in traffic. Accra Central, Ghana’s trading hub, is known for heavy vehicular and human traffic during festive periods.
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December 21, 2025 15:32 UTC
Two MPs dragged to court to be removed from GRA board
General News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comA private Ghanaian citizen and lawyer has initiated legal action against four individuals, including two Members of Parliament, over their appointment to the board of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). He argues that they cannot be appointed as board members because they are not private individuals, as required under the Ghana Revenue Authority Act, 2009 (Act 791). According to him, the appointment of the two MPs to represent the private sector contravenes the GRA Act, specifically Section 4(1) of Act 791. He stated that both Laadi Ayamba and Francis Xavier Sosu, being elected Members of Parliament, cannot be appointed under Section 4(1)(f) as representatives of the private sector. “… The Plaintiff avers that appointing the elected Members of Parliament as members of the governing Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority impairs the oversight function of the 2nd and 3rd Defendants as Members of Parliament.
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December 21, 2025 15:31 UTC
Minority Leader vows to resist democratic decline
Politics of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: GNAAlexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has reaffirmed the Minority Caucus’ commitment to defending freedom, justice, and democratic accountability. He noted that the opposition will not remain silent in the face of alleged democratic decline under the current government. Delivering his closing statement as Parliament adjourned sine die on Friday, December 19, Afenyo-Markin emphasised that protecting democracy demanded courage, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve. “The spirit of the mighty Minority Caucus does not say we will manage democratic decline under this government. He called for collective national responsibility in safeguarding democracy, urging key institutions and citizens to play their roles without fear or compromise.
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December 21, 2025 15:26 UTC
GAC orders Justmoh Construction to refund $33.3m in Boankra Port case
General News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: otecfmghana.comThe Ghana Arbitration Centre (GAC) has ordered Justmoh Construction Limited to refund 33.3 million dollars to Ashanti Port Services Limited. Mutual compensation orderedWhile the decision largely favors Ashanti Port Services Limited, the tribunal also awarded compensation to Justmoh Construction Limited for work already executed at the project site. Background to the disputeThe arbitration proceedings commenced on December 19, 2023, when Ashanti Port Services served a Notice of Arbitration against Justmoh Construction Limited. A major point of contention during the hearings was the valuation of earthworks undertaken by Justmoh Construction at the Boankra site. Contract lawfully terminatedIn its final determination, the tribunal held that Justmoh Construction Limited lawfully terminated the Boankra Contract.
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December 21, 2025 14:57 UTC
Three suspects arrested over viral video of toddler served alcohol
Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a viral video showing a two-year-old child being served alcohol at Kade in the Eastern Region. A statement released by the police on December 20, 2025, indicated that the suspects were arrested in December 2025 by officers of the Cyber Vetting team as a result of a sustained intelligence-led operation. Police nab 25 suspected criminals at Techiman in major security swoopAccording to the police, all the suspects are currently in police custody and will be arraigned before the court. However, the police are working rigorously to arrest two other suspects, Afram Bright, alias Mogabe, and Panyin, who are currently at large. Read full statement belowRAD/EBAG transmits extradition requests to US authorities for Ken Ofori-Atta and Ernest Akore
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December 21, 2025 14:46 UTC
Watch the moment Freezy Macbones ‘bit’ Jonathan Tetteh
After eight intense rounds, Tetteh appeared fatigued, gasping for air and taking instructions from his corner. As the fighters came together during a heated exchange in the final round, Tetteh fell to the canvas. In the scramble, Freezy seemed to make contact with Tetteh’s shoulder and neck in what some observers interpreted as a bite. Before the incident, Tetteh had dominated the early rounds with crisp jabs and precise combinations, controlling the pace while Freezy tried to find his footing. By the third round, Freezy gained momentum, landing heavier shots and pressing Tetteh, who visibly struggled to keep up.
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December 21, 2025 14:39 UTC
'No Permission, No Toilet': Inmates reveal shocking prison rules
Beyond their conviction, the brothers say life in prison has been emotionally and physically distressing due to numerous strict rules that govern inmates’ movements and conduct. Emmanuel Gartey revealed that inmates are constantly under surveillance and risk punishment for even minor infractions. He outlined some of the rules inmates must follow:1. Movement within the prison is regulated, with specific routes designated for either going or returning; you can’t make a U-turn2. Two blood brothers at Winneba Prison share emotional ordeal in custodyHe also noted that inmates are punished if they do not handle toilet seats carefully after using the washroom.
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December 21, 2025 14:21 UTC
Otumfuo Twafuohene calls for stronger education, discipline in schools
Regional News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: Edward Kwame Bediako, ContributorOtumfuo Twafuohene, Baffour Opoku Agyemang, has underscored the importance of quality education, discipline and global exposure in shaping Ghana’s future leaders. Education must enable them to explore these abilities, grow in wisdom, and serve both the nation and the global community,” he stated. He also expressed concern about the decline in discipline within schools, stressing that character formation is a collective responsibility involving parents, teachers, traditional authorities and the wider society. Parents, schools, chiefs and the entire community must work together to instill discipline, integrity and strong moral values in our children,” he emphasized. Additionally, the Otumfuo Twafuohene appealed to the government to provide increased support for private schools in Ghana, acknowledging their significant contribution to the country’s human capital development.
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December 21, 2025 13:30 UTC