Nations FC blames “extremely poor” officiating amid match controversy against Basake Holy Stars
By: Kwame Bediako Nations Football Club made headlines on Sunday, June 1, 2025, when they dramatically abandoned their penultimate league game against Basake Holy Stars in a walk-off that shocked fans and officials. The club cited a series of unacceptable incidents that compromised the integrity of the game and threatened the safety of its personnel […]
Police Intensify War on Galamsey: 49 Suspects Arrested in Nationwide Operations
By Felix Cofie The Ghana Police Service has stepped up its fight against illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, with a series of intelligence-led operations that have resulted in the arrest of 49 suspects across several mining-prone regions of the country. The coordinated operations were conducted at Huniso, Wassa-Dadieso, and Wassa-Gyapa in the Western Region; […]
Pyramids beat Mamelodi Sundowns to win historic first CAF Champions League title
By: Kwame Bediako Egyptian club Pyramids FC secured their first-ever CAF Champions League title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Sunday, 1 June 2025. The second-leg win gave them a 3-2 aggregate score, marking a historic achievement for the club and cementing their […]
Police arrest 49 suspects in nationwide crackdown on illegal mining
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 49 individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities during a series of intelligence-led operations across the country. The operations took place in Huniso, Wassa-Dadieso, and Wassa-Gyapa in the Western Region; Akrokerri in the Ashanti Region; Dunkwa-On-Offin and Diaso in the Central Region; and along the Awin River at Pankese […]
GPL: Kotoko, Goldstars win to keep title hopes alive; Accra Lions relegated
By: Kwame Bediako Asante Kotoko kept their Ghana Premier League title hopes alive with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The win reduced their gap at the top to just two points, with only one fixture remaining in the season. The closely contested […]
Emotions run high as Nations FC abandon match against Basake Holy Stars
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana Premier League leaders Nations FC caused major controversy on Sunday, June 1, 2025, by abandoning their penultimate league game against Basake Holy Stars in a dramatic walk-off. The incident occurred midway through the second half, with Holy Stars leading 1-0 after converting a penalty in the 32nd minute. Tensions escalated sharply […]
Oscar Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix to extend F1 Championship lead
By: Kwame Bediako Oscar Piastri secured a commanding victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, extending his lead in the Formula 1 World Championship standings. The race was marked by a dramatic late Safety Car period, during which Max Verstappen received a penalty for a collision with George Russell. Piastri’s strong performance and strategic resilience allowed […]
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Leads Ghana’s Charge at Global Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Forum
BY BARBARA KUMAH Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Hon. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, took center stage at the 34th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), held in Vienna, Austria, from 19–23 May 2025. Addressing the forum, under the theme, “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the […]
Death toll in Nigeria floods hits more than 200, officials say
The death toll after deadly floods hit the Nigerian town of Mokwa on Thursday has risen to more than 200, officials say. There are still 500 people missing in the town in north-central Niger State, as a search mission continues. The deputy chairman of Mokwa Local Government, Musa Kimboku, told the BBC that rescue efforts […]
Kumasi, Tamale airports extend operational hours
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) have extended operating hours for Kumasi’s Prempeh I International Airport and the Tamale International Airport, effective 1 June 2025. The adjustment is intended to enhance travel convenience and improve accessibility for passengers using the two regional airports. Under the new schedule, Prempeh […]
Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, dies at 70 – Report
Ronald Fenty, the father of Rihanna, has reportedly died at the age of 70. Fenty passed away following a brief illness, according to Starcom Network News, a radio station based in Rihanna’s native Barbados. The official cause and exact date of death have not yet been disclosed. Sources told the outlet that he was surrounded by family […]
Two dead, 559 arrested in France clashes after PSG Champions League win
Two people died and hundreds were arrested in France overnight as football fans celebrated Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) stunning UEFA Champions League final victory, the Ministry of the Interior said. The epicentre of the euphoria was in Paris, which was a theatre of car horns, cheers, singing in the streets and fireworks throughout the night following […]
China warns US not to ‘play with fire’ over Taiwan
China has warned the United States against “playing with fire” over Taiwan in response to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling the Asian power a “threat to the region” at a high-profile summit in Singapore. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday, Hegseth said China was “credibly preparing” for military action to shift Asia’s power balance, accusing […]
Police arrest two suspects for murder in Tema
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with the suspected murder of a man whose body was discovered within the Tema Harbour area in the Greater Accra Region. The arrest comes after a distress call was made to the Tema Regional Police Command on Friday, 30 May 2025, reporting the presence […]
