Ghana National Volleyball Teams train ahead of Africa Qualifiers
By: Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh On Tuesday, June 17, the Ghanaian beach volleyball teams, both men’s and women’s, completed their last training sessions for the week leading up to the Africa Beach Volleyball Championship qualifiers in Morocco at La Boma Beach. From June 22 to June 30, 2025, the competition will serve as a qualifying […]
Court dismisses Ofori-Atta’s injunction against OSP, Imposes GH¢5,000 fine
By: Ashiadey Dotse A Human Rights Court in Accra has dismissed an injunction application by former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, who sought to stop the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), led by Mr. Kissi Agyabeng from declaring him wanted. Mr. Ofori-Atta went to court on March 27, asking that his name and photo be […]
Asset declaration: President does not usurp any powers by sanctioning appointees for non-compliance – Justice Amaleboba
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, nominated by President John Mahama to serve on the Supreme Court (SC) Bench, says the President does not usurp any power under the 1992 constitution if he sanctions appointees for non-compliance with asset declaration requirements. Justice Amaleboba said this when she took her turn before the Appointments Committee of Parliament […]
Kenyan ‘miracle babies’ pastor dies in road crash
Controversial Kenyan televangelist Gilbert Deya, who claimed he created miraculous pregnancies, has died in a road crash. Police told local media that Deya died on the spot on Tuesday evening after his vehicle was involved in an accident with a university bus and another vehicle near the town of Kisumu in western Kenya. At least […]
President Mahama directs serving MMDCEs to declare assets by July 15
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has directed all serving Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to declare their assets by July 15, 2025. President Mahama urged all MMDCEs to comply with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution by declaring their assets by July 15, 2025, or face sanctions. President Mahama gave the […]
Ghana Boxing Authority repatriates Nigerian boxer’s body, pledges support for family
By: Isaac Tetteh The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has confirmed the successful repatriation of the body of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who tragically died in Ghana earlier this year. The remains were airlifted from Kotoka International Airport on Tuesday, June 17, to Lagos, Nigeria. This development marks a significant step in bringing closure to […]
Electing flagbearer before regional, national executives is a recipe for disaster – Boakye Agyarko warns NPP NEC
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A foundation member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a former Energy Minister, Mr. Boakye Agyarko, has questioned the rationale behind the proposals from the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) that a flagbearer be elected ahead of constituency, regional, and national executives. According to the NPP stalwart, electing a flagbearer ahead […]
Israel-Iran conflict: Okudzeto Ablakwa calls on EU for logistical support to evacuate Ghanaians
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on the European Union (EU) for logistical support to assist in the emergency evacuation of Ghanaians trapped between Iran and Israel conflict. Speaking at the Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue in Accra on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa […]
Government seeks review of debt restructuring, bill laid before Parliament for consideration
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The John Mahama-led government is seeking a review of the terms of the debt restructuring between Ghana and the official creditor committee, and has therefore laid a paper before parliament for consideration. The move follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ghana and the participating creditor countries in […]
Lone Air India survivor carries coffin of brother killed in crash
The British man who was the sole survivor of last week’s Air India plane crash has helped lay his brother to rest at a funeral in western India. Vishwashkumar Ramesh’s brother Ajay was also on the ill-fated flight but did not survive the tragedy. A visibly upset Ramesh was one of the pall bearers who […]
US film and TV giant Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault in actor’s $260m lawsuit
US film and TV giant Tyler Perry has been sued for $260m (£194m) by an actor who has accused the mogul of sexually assaulting him while working on his TV shows. Derek Dixon has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles accusing Perry of using his influence in the entertainment industry to create a “coercive, sexually […]
Prof. Francis Hasford appointed new Deputy Director General of GAEC
By Joyce Gyekye The management of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, GAEC has appointed Prof Francis Hasford as its new Deputy Director General with effect from June 16 2025. His appointment became necessary following the retirement of his predecessor, Prof Dickson Adomako. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Commercialization and Communication Directorate […]
My first experience with Black Stars was a rejection at U-20 level – Thomas Partey
By: Kwame Bediako Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey, has shared a revealing story about his early experiences with the national team. In an interview, the 32-year-old disclosed that he was once rejected by the Black Stars’ under-20 team despite training with them. According to Partey, his agent pushed for him to join the team’s training […]
Official 2025/26 PL fixtures: Manchester United vs Arsenal headlines match week one
By: Kwame Bediako The 2025/26 Premier League (PL) fixtures have been unveiled and the opening match week promises to deliver some electrifying encounters. Manchester United and Arsenal will headline the first match week, setting the tone for an exciting season. Meanwhile, defending champions Liverpool will begin their title defense against Bournemouth. The fixtures bring a […]
