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We are yet to receive details of new Black Stars coach’s salary structure- Kofi Adams
The minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams says the government is yet to receive official documentation from the Ghana Football Association regarding the salary structure of newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz.
Addressing a question from ghanaiantimes.com.gh journalist at the press launch of Ghana House ahead of the commonwealth games in Glasglow, the Sports Minister explained that discussions on the coach’s salary package cannot be concluded until the necessary documents are submitted by the Football Association.
“I haven’t received the documentation from the FA. So once we receive the documentation, then we will know what is involved and what is not involved,” he said.
Mr. Adams noted that issues surrounding taxes are sometimes handled differently depending on the agreement between the ministry and the Ghana Football Association.
“Mostly the tax part, sometimes it is the FA that pays or the ministry pays the tax, and the person has a standard figure,” he added.
The Minister’s comments come amid growing public interest in the financial details of the Black Stars’ new technical setup ahead of upcoming international competitions.
Former Black Stars coach Otto Addo was reported to have earned a monthly salary believed to be around 50,000 US dollars during his time with the national team.
However, the government is yet to disclose the terms and conditions tied to Carlos Queiroz’s reported appointment.
Meanwhile, Ghana continues preparations for upcoming international assignments, including the friendlies and major continental tournaments, as the Black Stars seek to rebuild confidence and improve performances on the international stage.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Lawyer for Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi , Andy Appiah-Kubi, says case management proceedings involving three witnesses in the Samreboi case have been concluded, with the court expected to resume hearing on May 14, 2026.
Speaking to journalists after proceedings, Mr. Appiah-Kubi said the legal team had completed most of the required filings but still had a few additional witness statements to submit.
According to him, witness statements have already been prepared for Chairman Wontumi, Akonta Mining, Engineer Gomashi, and Mireku Duker.
“Today the business was for conference management and case management. We have finished it except that we have a few more witnesses to file their witness statements for,” he said.
He explained that the remaining witnesses are expected to sign their statements before the legal team files them in court.
“We intend to file them by tomorrow or Monday when the witnesses come to sign and read their witness statements,” he added.
Mr. Appiah-Kubi further noted that the court has adjourned the matter to May 14 for continuation of proceedings.
Chairman Wontumi and his co-accused are standing trial for allegedly transferring or assigning mining rights in respect of Akonta Mining’s Samreboi concession to a third party, Henry Okum, without approval from the Minister responsible for Mines, contrary to the Minerals and Mining Act.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspected armed robbers following an intelligence-led operation in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region.
The suspects, identified as Abdulai Ibrahim, Amadu Rahman, Amadu Sulemana, also known as Saaga, and Adu Yakubu, were arrested on May 5, 2026.
Investigations indicate that on 4th May 2026, the suspects converged at Gbane, a mining community in the Talensi District, after travelling from Yagaba and Fumbisi to carry out a robbery operation, during which they robbed four motorbikes and several mobile phones.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted to a series of robberies within the Talensi District, along the Yagaba Fumbisi road and the Yagaba-Nanguruma road in the North East Region.
They also confessed to a robbery at the Vikandi Phone Shop in Bolgatanga on 22nd March 2025, which was captured in a viral video in which they were seen wielding an AK47 assault rifle.
They further admitted to multiple robberies at Gbane mining sites, where gold and large sums of money were taken from victims.
The suspects later led Police to a farm near Biung, close to Gbane, where the gang leader, Amadu Rahman, had concealed an AK47 rifle.
A search of the area led to the retrieval of the rifle, with serial number 68100563, and eighty-seven (87) rounds of live ammunition hidden in a fertilizer sack.
During the search to retrieve the weapon, suspect Amadu Rahman collapsed and was rushed to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
His body has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The remaining three suspects are in Police custody and will be put before court to face the full rigours of the law.
