GRFU elections followed due process– Yaw Ampofo Ankrah
By: Theophilous Sampah The Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has stated that the elective AGM of the Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) which saw the elections of a new executive body and a board on March 17, 2025, to run the affairs of the federation followed due process. He was […]
Find time to face OSP- Dr. Bernard Tutu Boahene tells Ken Ofori-Atta
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Political marketing strategist, Dr. Bernard Tutu-Boahene, has urged former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to address the ongoing investigations. He also raised doubts about the legitimacy of claims that Mr. Ofori-Atta is receiving medical treatment. Dr. Tutu-Boahene shared his thoughts during an […]
Rafatu Inusah elected President of Ghana Rugby Football Union
By: Kwame Bediako Rafatu Inusah has been elected as the new President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) for the next four years. Inusah, a former Board Member, contested unopposed and takes over from Herbert Mensah, who is now President of Africa Rugby. With her extensive background as an athlete, coach and administrator, Inusah […]
GNFS expresses frustration over poor roads impeding emergency response
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has expressed its growing frustration with the persistent challenges posed by poor road conditions, which significantly hamper their ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner. The Ghana National Fire Service highlighted the issue with a recently released video illustrating the severe impact of […]
Rwanda severs ties with Belgium over ‘neo-colonial delusions’
Rwanda has cut diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying it has been “consistently undermined” by the European nation during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Brussels has been leading calls for European nations to sanction Rwanda over its support for the M23, a rebel group at the centre of DR Congo’s crisis. The […]
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann says US should give back Statue of Liberty
It’s generally considered poor form to ask for a gift back, but that hasn’t stopped French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, who believes the Statue of Liberty should head back to France. Here’s why. Nearly 140 years after the Statue of Liberty was gifted to America from France, French lawmaker Raphaël Glucksmann has suggested that it’s time for the […]
Hunger and anger led to NPP’s defeat – Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
By: Ashiadey Dotse Former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has blamed the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s poor performance in the 2024 elections on economic hardships and public dissatisfaction. Speaking on Nhyira FM, he recalled a warning from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in 2017. The Ashanti king had cautioned President Akufo-Addo that the previous government fell […]
People who are socially disadvantaged may age faster, new study finds
People with a good socioeconomic background tend to show fewer signs of biological ageing, according to a new study. Researchers from the UK studied different cohorts of patients and looked at 83 diseases known to be linked to ageing, such as osteoporosis, cataracts, or an enlarged prostate and blood tests measuring proteins circulating in the […]
Trump proposes expanding travel ban to 43 countries
In a move that could significantly escalate restrictions on international travel, the Trump administration is exploring an expanded travel ban that could impact citizens from as many as 43 countries. This proposal marks a potential return to policies similar to those introduced during Trump’s first term, which were repealed by President Joe Biden in 2021. […]
Nsoatreman FC withdraws from Ghana Premier League citing safety concerns
By: Kwame Bediako Nsoatreman FC has announced its decision to withdraw from the Ghana Premier League, citing recent incidents that have compromised the safety of their players and officials. The club’s decision comes after a series of disturbing events, including a violent incident during their match against Asante Kotoko that resulted in the tragic loss […]
You churned out wrong data to tarnish our image – Minority accuses government
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of churning out wrong data to tarnish the image of the past government in the recently delivered budget statement by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. Addressing a news conference at Parliament House in Accra yesterday, the immediate past Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, […]
British man killed by president’s convoy in Kenya hit-and-run
A British man has been killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a vehicle in the motorcade of Kenyan President William Ruto. The man, who has been named as 79-year-old Edgar Charles Frederick, died on Thursday after being struck in the accident on a main road in the capital, Nairobi. Police detained a driver, who has […]
Ghana and Japan sign $13.44 million grant to boost power supply in Tamale
By: Henrietta Afful Ghana and Japan have signed a $13.44 million grant agreement to improve power supply in Tamale. The collaboration between the Ghanaian government and Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA), marks a milestone in ongoing efforts to strengthen the energy sector in the Northern Region. The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson signed […]
President Mahama appoints new Security Chiefs
By: Henrietta Afful President John Dramani Mahama has appointed new security chiefs to oversee key institutions in Ghana. A statement issued by the Communications Wing of the Presidency announced that, DDGP 3 Patience Baffoe-Bonnie will serve as the Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service. Additionally, DCFO Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong has been appointed as the […]
