Champion of Champions: Kotoko beat Bibiani GoldStars to lift trophy
By: Kwame Bediako Asante Kotoko edged out Bibiani GoldStars 1-0 in a thrilling encounter at Dun’s Park to claim the ‘Champion of Champions’ title. The match was marked by intense moments from the start, with Bibiani GoldStars launching aggressive attacks early on. In the fifth minute, Shaybu Abubakar made a crucial tackle to deny a […]
Tariq Lamptey set to join Fiorentina from Brighton
By: Kwame Bediako Italian club Fiorentina have agreed a deal to sign Ghanaian international Tariq Lamptey from Brighton & Hove Albion for a reported €6 million plus performance-related bonuses. The 24-year-old is expected to sign a four-year contract and fly to Italy this weekend to complete his move. Fiorentina plans to use Lamptey primarily as a […]
COP Lydia Yaako Donkor elected first Ghanaian and only female to Interpol Africa Committee
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Commissioner of Police, Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has made history by being elected to the newly formed INTERPOL Africa Regional Committee. Her election is significant on two counts: she is the first Ghanaian ever to serve on a regional […]
A Welcome Sign Becomes A Battleground For Ghanaian Identity
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The controversy surrounding the welcome signs at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park is much more than a simple dispute over language. It is a powerful illustration of the deep-seated ethnic and political tensions that simmer beneath Ghana’s surface. The alleged substitution of “Akwaaba” (Akan) and “Woezor” (Ewe) with […]
NPC-Ghana–Para Athletics Association talent identification program arrives in Ho
By: Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh The National Para Athletics Association, in collaboration with the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Ghana, continues its nationwide talent identification initiative aimed at discovering and nurturing new para athletes across the country. The second edition of the Zone 2 Talent Identification Program is scheduled for Saturday, 30th August 2025, at […]
US court rules many of Trump’s global tariffs are illegal
A US appeals court has ruled that most tariffs issued by US President Donald Trump are illegal, setting up a potential legal showdown that could upend his foreign policy agenda. The ruling affects Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs, imposed on most countries around the world, as well as other tariffs slapped on China, Mexico and Canada. In […]
Government launches School Farm initiative
By: Lindsay Abbey Mensah The government through its Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA) has launched the School Farm Initiative. The project seeks to transform Senior High Schools across the country into hubs of food production, experiential learning and agricultural innovation. At the launch in Accra, the Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah reaffirmed […]
Prisons Clinic Commissioned
By: Juliet Mettle-Edmonds A new health facility has been opened at the James Camp Prison in Accra to improve access to medical care for both inmates and prison officers. The clinic, located at Roman Ridge, will also serve residents of surrounding communities. The Clinic accredited by the National Health Insurance Scheme, is equipped with an […]
Trade Ministry engages national service personnel as service year ends
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has bid farewell to the 2024/2025 batch of National Service Personnel after a year of service. At an interactive session held on Friday, August 29, 2025, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Noah Tumfo, together with other directors, commended the personnel for […]
More than GH¢ 3.5 million raised for children of August 6 helicopter crash victims
By: Ashiadey Dotse Donations to the Children’s Support Fund established for the welfare of the children of victimss of the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash have exceeded GHS 3 million. According to the Presidency, the total contributions so far amount to GHS 3,576,600.00 and US$20,000.00. The Fund was set up to provide long-term support and cater […]
President Mahama’s final term is about legacy, not power – NDC Communicator says
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama’s current four-year mandate is about building a lasting legacy, not seeking a third term, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team has said. Emmanuel Mettle-Nunoo Junior told GBC’s ‘Weekly Press Review’ on Friday, August 29, 2025 that President Mahama’s second presidency is “about managing resources […]
Ablekuma North election violence: 8 fined GH¢48,000 for assaulting Hawa Koomson and two others
Eight individuals convicted of assaulting former MP Hawa Koomson, NPP Deputy Organiser Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei, and trader Majeed Mohammed Saana during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election re-run have been fined a total of GH¢48,000. Each must pay GH¢6,000 or face 24 months in prison. The accused pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assault and multiple […]
Call your appointees to order – Coalition of GaDangme Pressure Group charges President Mahama
The Coalition of GaDangme Pressure Group and the GaDangme Tahulɔi Kpee have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to call some of his appointees to order over the controversy surrounding the inscription “Oobakɛ” at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. In a statement signed by Jonathan Armah, the groups said the Chief Executive Officer of the […]
Coalition of GaDangme Pressure Group commends Greater Accra Regional Minister for supporting ‘Oobakɛ’ agenda
By: Jacob Aggrey The Coalition of GaDangme Pressure Group and the GaDangme Tahulɔi Kpee have commended the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, and the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, for standing firm in support of GaDangme heritage in the ongoing debate over the use of the inscription “Oobakɛ” at the Kwame Nkrumah […]
