Emmanuel Annor’s goal secures vital win for Nations FC against Karela United
By: Kwame Bediako Nations FC emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Karela United at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Monday, April 7, 2025. The decisive moment came in the 25th minute when Emmanuel Annor capitalized on an early opportunity, scoring the only goal of the game. Nations FC’s disciplined defense and effective […]
GFA charges Berekum Chelsea and Accra Lions for media regulation breach
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially charged two Premier League clubs, Berekum Chelsea and Accra Lions, for failing to fulfill mandatory pre-match media obligations. The charges stem from the clubs’ failure to conduct pre-match interviews ahead of their highly anticipated Match day 26 encounter. This decision underscores the GFA’s commitment to upholding […]
Ghana engages US Ambassador over 10% tariff impact
By: Sarah Baafi The Ambassador of the United States to Ghana, Her Excellency Virginia Palmer, has met with Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to discuss the implications of the recently imposed 10% tariff by the US on Ghanaian exports, effective April 5, 2025. The meeting, which included Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness […]
President Mahama calls for greater investment in higher education at ACE@10 celebration
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama has asked African nations to harness the power of research, innovation, and strategic partnerships to drive the continent’s development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 10th anniversary of the Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence (ACE) at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, President Mahama said the ACE […]
Floods ravage Kinshasa: 30 dead and homes destroyed as Ndjili River bursts its banks
By: Deborah Pofara Luu Severe flooding triggered by torrential rains has wreaked havoc in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 30 people and causing widespread destruction. The Kinshasa overflowed late Friday, submerging roads and neighborhoods in the city of nearly 17 million residents. Provincial Health Minister Patricien Gongo described […]
Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley passes away
Former Ghana High Commissioner to India, Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley, has passed away. He died after a short illness on Sunday, April 6, 2025. His death was announced by Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a heartfelt message on Facebook, Mr. Gyamfi described Ambassador Yalley as “a great […]
NPP postpones disciplinary hearing for Adwoa Safo
By: Deborah Pofara Luu The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially postponed the scheduled disciplinary hearing for former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo. Initially set for Monday, April 7, 2025, the hearing was deferred due to “emerging scheduling adjustments and internal considerations,” according to a statement issued by the party’s national secretariat. […]
Finance Minister discusses food security and Goldbod initiative with Canadian High Commissioner
By: Sarah Baafi The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reiterated the government’s focus on food security and economic stability during a meeting with Her Excellency Myriam Montrat, the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson described food security as a national priority, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to address […]
NIA begins Ghana Card issuance for backlog and new registrations in Greater Accra
By: Sarah Baafi The National Identification Authority (NIA) has today, Monday, 7th April 2025, begun issuing Ghana Cards to clear a backlog of printed cards and facilitate first-time registrations at all its District Offices in the Greater Accra Region. The exercise targets Ghanaians who applied for first-time issuance, replacements, or updates to their personal records […]
Accra: CDS petitions President Mahama against removal of EC Chair and Deputies
By: Barbara Kumah The Centre for Democracy and Socio-Economic Development (CDS) has petitioned the President not to initiate any processes to remove the EC chairperson and other commissioners. This is in response to two petitions filed by a group known as the Positive Transparency and Accountability Movement Ghana and one Daniel Ofosu-Appiah requesting the removal […]
Highlife: Ghana’s timeless sound – A journey through its history, evolution, and future
By: Evelyn Asantewaa Frempong Highlife music has been the heartbeat of Ghana for over a century, shaping the country’s cultural identity and evolving with each generation. From its roots in colonial military bands and influence on modern genres like Hiplife and Afropop, Highlife remains a defining sound of Ghanaian life. As part of GBC’s Heritage Month Series, Evelyn Frempong […]
Ernest Nuamah faces lengthy layoff after cruciate ligament injury
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian international Ernest Nuamah is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a cruciate ligament rupture during Olympique Lyon’s Ligue 1 match against Lille on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The injury occurred just five minutes into the game following a ground duel with Lille defender Gabriel Gudmundsson. Nuamah, who […]
‘Sometimes you have to take medicine’: Trump defends sweeping tariffs
US President Donald Trump has defended sweeping tariffs on imports that sent shockwaves through global stock markets, saying “sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something”. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late on Sunday, he said jobs and investment would return to the US to make it “wealthy like never before”. Trump’s […]
Pope Francis greets crowds at St Peter’s Square
Pope Francis has made a surprise appearance at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican following his discharge from hospital after five weeks of treatment. The Pope briefly appeared on stage in a wheelchair, with an oxygen tube under his nose. “Hello to everybody,” he said, waving to cheering crowds. “Happy Sunday to all of you, […]
