Black Queens rise to 5th in Africa, 65th globally in latest FIFA rankings
By Kwame Bediako The Black Queens, Ghana’s senior women’s national team, have made significant strides in the latest FIFA rankings. Following their recent international friendly against Morocco, the team has moved up one spot to 65th place globally. This rise is particularly notable given that the Black Queens experienced a defeat in the match against […]
Nana Pooley: Asante Kotoko fan laid to rest
By Kwame Bediako The Ghanaian football community on Thursday, March 6, 2025, gathered to bid farewell to Asante Kotoko fan Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as ‘Nana Pooley,’ who tragically lost his life after being stabbed during a Ghana Premier League match. The funeral, which took place at Heroes Park, Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, was […]
Semenyo calls on Ghanaians to rally behind Black Stars ahead of World Cup qualifiers
By Kwame Bediako Ghana attacker Antoine Semenyo has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaian football fans to support the Black Stars as they prepare to face Chad and Madagascar in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month. In a video shared on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) platform, Semenyo emphasised the crucial role that […]
Carragher admits he was “clumsy” in AFCON remarks, says he “got it wrong”
By Kwame Bediako Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has eaten his words after sparking controversy with his remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Carragher had stated that AFCON was not a “major tournament” while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or. However, he has now admitted that he was “clumsy” […]
Ghana International Awards celebrates excellence and moral values
The Ghana International Awards ceremony has been held in Accra, with a strong call for awardees to uphold good moral values and contribute to national development. Daniel Daviston, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana International Awards, noted that the event aims to celebrate achievements and inspire future generations to contribute to the […]
Consumer Reports: Synthetic hair braiding may pose cancer risk
By: Roberta Gayode Modin A recent investigation by Consumer Reports, an American nonprofit organisation, has revealed the presence of cancer-causing chemicals in several popular hair brands, including Darling. In a viral video, James Roger, Director of Project Safety at Consumer Reports, explained that the beauty products market is largely unregulated, and some harmful chemicals used […]
Gas-to-power is crucial for addressing Ghana’s energy challenges- Energy Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH To avert the possible energy crisis staring in the face of the country, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has stressed the urgent need for the country to transition to a gas-to-power system to cut costs and improve efficiency in the energy sector. The Member of Parliament (MP) […]
Experts propose use of prepaid meters by every ECG consumer
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Under the National Economic Dialogue, members of the Structural and Policy Reform Committee are advocating for the mandatory use of prepaid meters by all electricity consumers across Ghana to address the operational inefficiencies and revenue losses plaguing the country’s power distributor, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Presenting the Structural and Policy […]
LeBron James becomes NBA record scorer with 50,000 career points
By Kwame Bediako LeBron James has etched his name in the record books once again by becoming the first player in NBA history to reach 50,000 career points in combined regular-season and postseason scoring. The 40-year-old achieved this unprecedented milestone on Tuesday night during the Lakers’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. With his trademark […]
Government establishes first-ever satellite passport office at Hajj Village to expedite pilgrim travel
By Hannah Dadzie In a groundbreaking move to streamline passport acquisition for Ghanaian Muslims embarking on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a satellite passport office at the Hajj Village in Accra. The initiative, hailed as historic, aims to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks, ensuring that prospective pilgrims receive their passports […]
Anlo chiefs demand action against MP who called Zanetor Rawlings “daughter of a murderer”
By Sarah Baafi The Anlo Traditional Area has called on Parliament to take swift action against the Member of Parliament who referred to Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as a “daughter of a murderer” during a debate on 4 February 2025. A delegation led by former MP Hon. Dan Kwashie Abodakpi petitioned Speaker Alban Bagbin, urging him […]
Speaker Bagbin demands apology over ‘Daughter of a Murderer’ remark in Parliament
By: Belinda Nketia Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on the Member of Parliament responsible for referring to Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings as “the daughter of a murderer” to apologise before ongoing investigations reveal their identity. Speaking in Parliament on March 4, 2025, he condemned the remark as deeply offensive, reckless, and unjustifiable, and said […]
Black Queens to hold nine-day training camp in Senegal ahead of 2025 WAFCON
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a significant step in the Black Queens’ preparation for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a nine-day training tour in Senegal. Scheduled for the April FIFA international window, the tour represents a crucial phase in the team’s buildup to the continental tournament, […]
Fisheries Minister engages Jamestown fisherfolk on industry reforms
Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has engaged fisherfolk at the James Town Landing Beach as part of her ministerial tour to address key industry challenges. The Minister emphasised the enforcement of LI 2233, Article 22, to ensure transparency in premix fuel distribution by landing beach committees, eliminating third-party interference. This move aims to […]
