Danny List Foundation sponsors two junior Chess players to Schools’ World Cup in Serbia
By: Tilda Acorlor The Danny List Foundation has sponsored two Junior Chess players to take part in the 2025 World Schools’ Championship in Serbia. The players, Glenn Johnson Botwe and Alba Karina Quartey dropped out of Ghana’s team due to financial constraints, despite qualifying for the championship. With the intervention of the Danny List Foundation, the Junior players have now arrived […]
Ben Nunoo-Mensah to step down as Ghana Olympic Committee President
By: Michael Okuley Ghana Olympic Committee President, Ben Nunoo-Mensah is stepping down at the end of his tenure. The former Vice President of the Ghana Cricket Association was elected for the second time in 2021 to lead the Olympic family. With the elections of the new executives scheduled for April 28, 2025, the two term […]
President Mahama consults Council of State on petitions for Chief Justice’s removal
By: Spendilove Incoom President John Dramani Mahama has initiated a consultation process with the Council of State following the receipt of three separate petitions calling for the removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice. A statement issued by the Presidency’s Communications Directorate, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications and Spokesperson to the President, confirmed […]
At least 18 dead in South Korea’s ‘worst ever fires’
At least 18 people have been killed and 19 injured as South Korea‘s wildfires continue to ravage the country’s southeast, according to the latest numbers from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The “unprecedented” crisis remains critical, according to acting president Han Duck-soo, who said the fires are “rewriting the record books for the […]
Ghana Lacrosse Association partners American International School to mark maiden family and friends day
By: Joshua Nii Appiah The Ghana Lacrosse Association, GLA has partnered the American International School, AIS to mark the School’s maiden Family and Friends Day. The event which came off at the AIS Sports Complex at the weekend brought together parents, teachers, students and friends to socialise and also compete in various sporting disciplines including basketball, […]
Finland named world’s happiest country for 8th year in a row with top 5 countries all in Europe
For the eighth year in a row, Finland has been named the world’s happiest country in the World Happiness Report published on Thursday. Compiled annually by pollster Gallup, the United Nations, and the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, the report uses data gathered from over 140 countries around the world. As in previous editions […]
Government to cough up $1.1 billion this year to pay ENI
Government will have to mobilize $1.1 billion in 2025 to settle payments owed to ENI for gas supply, including monthly invoices, Letter of Credit (LC) replenishments, and outstanding arrears. This financial obligation was disclosed during a meeting between Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, and officials from ENI, where the government […]
Bawumia donates to Adum market fire victims
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated GH¢200,000 and 1,000 bags of cement to support traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at Adum in Kumasi. The fire, which occurred on Friday, March 24, ravaged several shops and stalls, destroying goods worth millions of Ghana cedis. During his visit to […]
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini cleared of corruption charges
By: Kwame Bediako Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini have been acquitted of corruption charges by a Swiss court. The Extraordinary Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Criminal Court in Muttenz, near Basel, delivered the verdict, dismissing the appeal by Swiss federal prosecutors against their 2022 acquittal in a lower court. […]
PCOS: Understanding the silent hormonal disorder affecting millions of women
By: Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting millions of women worldwide, yet many remain unaware of its impact. It is a condition that causes hormonal imbalances, leading to irregular periods, excessive hair growth, acne, weight gain, and, in some cases, infertility. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), […]
Gender Minister pushes for swift implementation of affirmative action act
By: Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has urged the government to act fast in implementing the Affirmative Action Act. She believes this will speed up progress toward gender equality in the country. Speaking at Amnesty International Ghana’s Intergenerational Dialogue in Accra on March […]
Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee dies aged 63
By: Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur Samsung Electronics’ co-CEO Han Jong-Hee has passed away at the age of 63 due to cardiac arrest, the company confirmed on Tuesday. Han, a key leader in Samsung’s consumer electronics and mobile business, had dedicated more than 37 years to the company. Han became vice chairman and CEO in 2022, […]
World Bank delegation meets Lands Minister to discuss forestry investments
By: Sarah Baafi A delegation from the World Bank Ghana, led by Country Director Robert Taliercio O’Brien, met with Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on March 24, 2025, in Accra. The meeting focused on potential investments aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s forestry sector. Receiving the four-member team, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah […]
5 key takeaways from Ghana Black Stars’ 3-0 win over Madagascar
By: Kwame Bediako The Black Stars form in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has been nothing but positive with their last two performances against Chad and Madagascar curbing off a well powered and determined team who wants to prove a point after a disastrous AFCON qualification campaign. Ghana’s World Cup qualification bid gains momentum […]
