Asset declaration process is outdated and should be scrapped – Dennis Miracles Aboagye
By Ashiadey Dotse The 2024 Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised Ghana’s current asset declaration process, calling it outdated and ineffective. Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile show on Saturday, May 10, 2025, he described the practice as a waste of time that no longer serves its intended purpose. […]
Kotoko reach MTN FA Cup final after narrow win over Berekum Chelsea
By Kwame Bediako Albert Amoah delivered a moment of brilliance to secure Asante Kotoko‘s place in the MTN FA Cup final, as they edged past Berekum Chelsea with a 1-0 win. The match was intense and closely contested, with both sides battling for dominance. Amoah’s decisive strike proved the difference, showcasing his skill and composure […]
Mother’s Day: President Mahama visits Vice President Opoku-Agyemang in London
The President, John Dramani Mahama, on Sunday visited Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who is recuperating in London. The President in a statement to mark this year’s International Mother’s Day, extended a special Mother’s Day greeting to his Vice President, whom he had the pleasure of visiting earlier on Sunday morning. “She is taking a […]
Father jailed 10 years for impregnating 15-year-old daughter
The Circuit Court at Tokor in the Ketu South Municipality, presided over by Mr Joseph Ofosu Behome, has sentenced a 36-year-old father to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour for impregnating his daughter. The convict, Kofitse Zigah, an electrician residing at Adoteykope, a suburb of Aflao defiled his 15-year-old daughter on two occasions, resulting in […]
Wilberforce Mfum: Ghana’s first-ever AFCON goal scorer dies aged 88
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian football legend Wilberforce Mfum passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 88 after a brief illness. Affectionately known as “The Bulldozer,” Mfum was celebrated for his remarkable contributions to Ghanaian football and his lasting legacy on the international stage. His death marks the end of an era for […]
World Relays: Ghana’s 4x100m relay team qualifies for Tokyo World Championships
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team has secured qualification for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo following a strong performance at the World Relays in Guangzhou. The team finished second in the second qualifying round with a time of 38.32 seconds—narrowly missing out on first place but earning their ticket to the […]
Golden Kick FC book MTN FA Cup spot with victory over Attram De Visser
By: Kwame Bediako Golden Kick FC has secured a spot in the final of the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup, defeating Attram De Visser 3-1 in the semi-final at the T&A Stadium in Tarkwa. The Accra-based Division One side dominated the match from the onset, with Dawuud Ishaque’s early own goal giving them a 1-0 lead […]
Foreign Affairs Minister inaugurates New Advisory Board, outlines vision for transformative diplomacy
By Hannah Dadzie The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has inaugurated the reconstituted Ministerial Advisory Board of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, pledging a new era of inclusive, strategic, and development-oriented diplomacy for Ghana. The inauguration, held on Friday, May 9, follows the expiration of the previous board’s mandate in December 2024. It […]
Ghana’s credit rating upgraded; S&P praises economic progress under Ato Forson
By Ashiadey Dotse Global credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s foreign-currency credit rating from Selective Default to CCC+, marking a significant step forward for the country’s economic recovery. This change reflects growing investor confidence and highlights the strong progress made under Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. The upgrade, announced on May […]
Okudzeto Ablakwa: Foreign Minister leads first phase of passport courier deliveries, ending applicant stress
By Hannah Dadzie In a groundbreaking move aimed at revolutionizing passport acquisition in Ghana, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commenced the direct courier delivery of new chip-embedded passports to applicants nationwide. Friday marked the beginning of this significant reform, with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa joining Ghana Post for the inaugural deliveries. Speaking […]
Ghana’s relay team misses automatic World Championships qualification
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s 4x100m relay team narrowly missed securing automatic qualification for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after finishing third in their heat at the 2025 World Relays in Guangzhou, China. The team clocked a time of 38.49 seconds, finishing behind competitors from Great Britain and Poland, who posted times of 38.18 […]
U-20 AFCON: Ghana to face host nation Egypt in Monday’s quarter-final
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s under-20 national football team, the Black Satellites, are preparing for a critical showdown against host nation Egypt in the quarter-finals of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The match, scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025, promises to be a fiercely contested battle, with a spot in the semi-finals and qualification […]
US Embassy cautions Ghanaian fans on visa compliance ahead of 2026 World Cup
By: Kwame Bediako The United States Embassy in Accra has emphasised the importance of proper visa procedures for Ghanaians planning to attend major international events in the US, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The embassy is focusing on ensuring that travellers understand legal requirements and avoid […]
Police arrest man with 92 slabs of suspected indian hemp
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man at Akatsi for allegedly possessing a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp. The suspect, Bukari Yakubu, was picked up at his home around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, 10 May 2025, during a police operation based on intelligence. Officers had reportedly been monitoring him prior […]
