Government is committed to decentralising opportunities – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, says government will ensure that opportunities for jobs and development are spread evenly across the country—not just concentrated in big cities like Accra and Kumasi. Speaking at the May Day parade organized by the labour unions on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Black Star Square, President […]
FA bans transgender women from women’s football in England
By: Kwame Bediako The English Football Association (FA) has announced that transgender women will no longer be eligible to participate in women’s football competitions across England, effective June 1. This decision marks a significant shift in the governing body’s policies on gender eligibility in football and has sparked widespread debate within the sporting community. The […]
24-year-old farmer remanded over daughter’s death
A 24-year-old farmer, Wisabu Kwame, has been remanded in custody for two weeks by the Nkwanta South Magistrate Court over the alleged murder of his five-year-old daughter. The incident occurred on April 27, 2025, in Pawa, a farming community in the Nkwanta South District of the Oti Region. According to the Police prosecutor, Detective Bright […]
ECG will not be privatised – Mahama assures
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has firmly assured Ghanaians that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will not be privatised under his leadership, despite the company’s current financial challenges. Speaking at the national May Day parade organised by labour unions on May 1, 2025, President Mahama said ECG is facing serious difficulties due […]
Mahama marks May Day with pledge to boost decent work and economic stability
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has marked Ghana’s May Day celebrations with a message recognising the contributions of Ghanaian workers and reiterating his government’s commitment to job creation, economic stability, and social justice. In a statement posted on Facebook, President Mahama celebrated the “tireless efforts, dedication, and contributions” of workers across the country, describing them […]
Man Jailed for defiling minor in Wa Municipality
By Belinda Nketia A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for defiling a 13-year-old girl in the Upper West Region of Ghana, police have confirmed. Mohammed Abudi was arrested on 13 April 2025, just two days after the incident occurred in the Guli community within the Wa Municipality. He later pleaded guilty […]
Ghana para-athletes present medals to NPC President
By Isaac Tetteh The President of the Ghana Para Athletics Association, Foster Kwarteng, has presented international medals to the President of the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana), Mr. Samson Deen, on behalf of the para-sport community and the nation. The medals were a token of gratitude and inspiration, recognizing Mr. Deen’s unwavering contributions to […]
Kurt Okraku resigns as WAFU B President to focus on CAF, GFA roles
By Kwame Bediako Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has announced his resignation as President of the West African Football Union Zone B (WAFU B). The decision follows his recent appointment as 2nd Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This move reflects the increasing demands on Okraku’s time due to his responsibilities at both the continental […]
Madrid Open: Swiatek battles past Schnaider to reach Madrid open quarter-finals
By Kwame Bediako World No. 2 Iga Swiatek demonstrated resilience in her Madrid Open title defense by overcoming a fierce challenge from Diana Schnaider in a three-set thriller on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. After play was halted the day before due to a nationwide power outage, Swiatek returned to the court and secured a hard-fought […]
Scrap forest mining law entirely – Dr. Tony Aubynn
The CEO of the Petroleum Hub Corporation, Dr. Anthony Aubynn, has called for a complete repeal of Ghana’s forest mining regulation, arguing it undermines environmental protection and fails to control small-scale mining effectively. Speaking on Channel One TV’s ‘Point of View’, Dr. Aubynn criticized Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which grants the Minister authority to permit […]
Ghana’s sports sector needs sustainable financial models – Richard Akpokavie
By Isaac Tetteh The newly elected President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Richard Akpokavie, has identified funding as the primary obstacle facing sports federations in the country. Speaking on GTV Sports Plus’ ‘File Show’ about the state of sports development, Akpokavie emphasised that financial constraints are worsened by the country’s economic situation, which limits the […]
‘If Ghana invite me, I’ll be there’ – Eddie Nketiah open to call-up
By Kwame Bediako Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah has signalled his willingness to represent Ghana at the international level, ending years of uncertainty and distance from the English senior team. The 25-year-old, born in Lewisham to Ghanaian parents, has long been on the radar of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), which has made concerted efforts […]
Bawumia: Flagbearer of NPP speaks on party’s defeat
The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has acknowledged that failure to heed to the generality of Ghanaians and party enthusiasts, caused the party in the Election 2024. He said “If we consider all the studies we have done so far as to why we lost, one of the […]
Driver vanishes with GH¢1.2 million meant for delivery; Police launch manhunt
Police have launched a manhunt for a driver accused of absconding with GH¢1.2 million entrusted to him for a business transaction in Kumasi. The suspect, identified as Kwadwo Antwi, was reportedly employed by a private company and was assigned to deliver the cash to business partners. According to the police, he vanished shortly after receiving […]
