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Suspension on professional Boxing to be lifted on November 6 – NSA
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has announced that the suspension on professional boxing in Ghana will officially be lifted on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
This follows months of consultations between the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Interim Management Committee (IMC) responsible for overseeing reforms in the sport.
According to the NSA, significant progress has been made in addressing the key concerns that led to the suspension, including improvements in medical and safety protocols, governance, and administrative structures.
The Authority said these reforms mark a major step toward reviving Ghana’s rich boxing heritage and ensuring the safety and well-being of athletes.
Some of the new measures include the publication of medical and safety manuals, the establishment of a functional Interim Medical Commission, a centralized medical database, an approved insurance framework, and the certification of ringside and medical staff.
The NSA commended the IMC, athletes, and all stakeholders for their patience and cooperation throughout the reform process.
It added that the new systems will make Ghanaian boxing more credible, safe, and internationally respected.
The Authority called on local and international promoters to bring global bouts and collaborations to Ghana under the enhanced standards.
In the coming weeks, the NSA will roll out educational programs and new partnerships aimed at improving the welfare of Ghanaian boxers and promoting the sport’s growth.
The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to working with all partners to ensure a safe, professional, and sustainable future for Ghanaian boxing.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
