Chairman Wontumi set to appear in court today
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been granted bail of GH¢1 million with two sureties. He is expected to appear in court today, October 7, for the commencement of his trial over alleged illegal mining activities. This follows his appearance before the […]
Amanda Anisimova claims second WTA 1,000 title with China Open victory
By: Kwame Bediako Amanda Anisimova continued her impressive 2025 season by winning the China Open, securing her second WTA 1,000 title with a hard-fought victory over Linda Noskova. The young American showcased her resilience and skill in a fluctuating three-set match that ended 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 in her favor. Anisimova, runner-up at Wimbledon and the […]
Sports Minister urges Ghana’s support for Black Stars ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers
By: Kwame Bediako Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called on Ghanaians to unite behind the Black Stars as they approach the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. With two critical matches remaining, Adams emphasized the importance of national support to boost the team’s morale and push them towards securing […]
Taylor Swift’s new album breaks her own sales records
Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has already secured the UK’s biggest opening week of 2025, after selling 304,000 copies since Friday. The total eclipses the first-week sales of her last two studio albums: 2024’s The Tortured Poets Departent (270,000 copies) and 2022’s Midnights (204,000). With just three days counted, she has […]
Kumbungu Education Fund launched by MP, initiative to empower youth, create future leaders
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick In a bold move to invest in the future of young people, the Member of Parliament for Kumbungu, Professor Hamza Adam, has launched the Kumbungu Constituency Educational Fund (KuCEF), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at expanding access to education and leadership opportunities for the youth. Launched over the weekend in Kumbungu, the KuCEF […]
Architects demand urgent action as galamsey threatens Ghana’s built environment
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Two leading professional bodies in Ghana’s construction and design sector, The Architecture Alliance (TAA) and the Institute of Sustainable Design and Construction Management Ghana (ISDCM-G), have raised an urgent alarm over the worsening impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, on the nation’s built environment. In a joint press […]
CAF reports $9.48 million profit, signaling financial turnaround for African football
By: Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a net profit of $9.48 million for the 2023/2024 financial year, marking a major financial turnaround after years of deficits. This positive shift demonstrates the organisation’s improved financial health and strategic management aimed at advancing football across Africa. The profit boost resulted from increased […]
UDS football team returns home after historic FISU World University Games win
By: Kwame Bediako The victorious team from the University for Development Studies (UDS) arrived in Ghana on Sunday, October 5, following their historic triumph at the 2025 FISU World University Games. The team was warmly welcomed at Kotoka International Airport by enthusiastic fans, students, family members, and government officials eager to celebrate their success. Preparations […]
More than 200 hikers still stranded after blizzard hits Mount Everest
Live Reporting: The severity of this storm has taken experienced guides and hikers by surprise. Rescue workers carry stranded hikers on their backs It is difficult to get information from this remote part of Tibet, but social media appears to paint a picture of both the chaos of the storm and the calm of the […]
Hundreds evacuated from Everest after snowstorm
Unusually heavy snow and rain in the Himalayas trapped hundreds of people in campsites on the Tibetan slopes near Mount Everest. Around 350 hikers have been evacuated to safety in a local township, while more than 200 people remaining have been contacted, according to Chinese state media. This comes amid days of extreme weather in […]
Ghana’s Amusement Park Ignites Fierce Debate Over Power and Priorities
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The official sod-cutting for the Bright International Amusement Park by Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has become an immediate flashpoint, casting a harsh light on Ghana’s national economic priorities. Pitched as the “epicenter” of the administration’s 24-Hour Economy and Reset Agenda, this major recreational project is a high-stakes […]
Rescue efforts under way after 1,000 people trapped on Mount Everest slopes
Rescue efforts are under way in the remote Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest where a snowstorm has trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites on the eastern side of the mountain, according to Chinese state media. Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to clear out snow blocking access to the area which […]
Local Government Minister urges MMDAs to secure land for modern markets before evictions
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to secure land for the construction of modern markets before evicting traders from streets and pavements. Speaking during the first National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise in Accra following its Presidential […]
GPL MatchWeek 4: Hearts of Oak keep unbeaten run; Bibiani GoldStars win as Medeama bounce back
By: Kwame Bediako Hearts of Oak maintained their unbeaten start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League after a goalless draw with Bechem United at Nana Gyeabour Park on Friday, October 3, 2025. The stalemate extended Hearts’ undefeated streak early in the season as both teams struggled to convert chances in a tightly contested match. Bibiani […]
