Julien Alfred sets national record at Miramar Invitational
By Kwame Bediako Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred made history at the Miramar Invitational, clocking a national record of 36.05 seconds to win the women’s 300 meters. Alfred’s impressive performance saw her outpacing some of the world’s top sprinters, including Jamaican star Shericka Jackson, who finished second with a time of 36.16 seconds. The competition […]
Ghana and Bulgaria pledge closer ties as Bulgarian Honorary Consul calls on Foreign Minister
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana and Bulgaria have renewed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with a focus on youth empowerment, education, and labour cooperation. This came to light during a courtesy call by the Honorary Consul of Bulgaria to Ghana, H.E. Nicolaas C.M. Van Staalduinen, on Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa at the […]
Black Queens snap five-game winless run with 1-0 victory over Senegal
By Kwame Bediako The Black Queens of Ghana have picked up their first victory under new manager Kim Lars Bjorkegren, following a 1-0 friendly triumph over Senegal. The winning goal was scored by Evelyn Badu on the 24th minute, which proved to be the decisive factor in the match. The win marks a significant turnaround […]
Florida Relays: Ghanaian sprinter Abdul-Rasheed Saminu clocked 9.87s to finish first in season opener
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian sprinter Abdul-Rasheed Saminu made a stunning start to his season, clocking a blistering 9.87 seconds in the men’s 100 meters at the Florida Relays. The University of South Florida athlete dominated the competition, winning the event with a time that showcased his impressive speed and technique. The wind reading was just […]
Ghana’s U15 national team crowned 2025 Mundialito Champions
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s U15 national team has emerged champions of the 2025 Mundialito tournament, capping off an impressive campaign with a 4-1 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the final. The team’s dominant performance throughout the tournament was marked by a series of convincing victories, including an 8-0 thrashing of Maccabi Bnei Eilat and […]
ECG Containers Are Not Missing, Officials Must Be Held Accountable: Kofi Bentil
By Sarah Baafi Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has refuted claims that containers linked to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are missing. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, he stressed that these containers are traceable and those involved must be held accountable. He emphasized that in a properly functioning state, individuals connected to […]
Ntim Fodjour Fires Back at Kwakye Ofosu, Accuses Government of a Cover-Up
By Rebecca Ampah Reverend Ntim Fodjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South, has hit back at the president’s spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, rejecting accusations that he fabricated claims about two aircraft suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering.In a strongly worded response, Fodjour dismissed Kwakye Ofosu’s assertions as “false and misleading,” accusing the […]
Parliament Grants Request for MPs’ Invitation by National Security Bureau
By Spendilove Incoom The Parliament of Ghana has agreed in principle to a request from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) for the release of two Members of Parliament (MPs) for an official interaction. A letter dated April 2, 2025, and signed by Ebenezer Ahumah Djetor, Clerk to Parliament, addressed to the Director General of the […]
Ntim Fodjour Peddled lies about Drug trafficking allegation-Kwakye Ofosu
By Rebecca Ampah The government has strongly dismissed allegations made by Reverend Ntim Fodjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South Constituency , regarding two aircrafts that landed in Ghana, which he claimed were involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for President John Mahama, has called these claims “baseless and politically […]
Razak Simpson’s long-range strike seals win for Nations FC against Hearts of Oak
By Kwame Bediako Hearts of Oak‘s struggles in the Ghana Premier League continued on Thursday, April 3, 2025 as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Nations FC. The match was tightly contested, but it was Razak Simpson’s stunning long-range strike in the 65th minute that sealed all three points for the visitors. Simpson’s goal was […]
USA to host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup as UK takes over 2035 edition
By Kwame Bediako FIFA has officially confirmed that the United States will host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, while the United Kingdom will stage the 2035 edition. This announcement marks a significant milestone for both countries, with the US set to host the tournament for a record third time, and the UK preparing to host […]
New Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey pledges to advance Commonwealth values in a divided world
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, former Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, assumed office as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth yesterday, pledging to advance the values of the Commonwealth Charter at a time of growing global tensions and shifting alliances. Botchwey succeeds Patricia Scotland, whose nine-year term ended in March. She is the first African woman […]
44% of Ghanaians say galamsey fight has not changed under Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse A recent survey conducted by Global Info Analytics has found that 44% of Ghanaians believe the fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey, has remained the same since John Mahama took office as president in January. The survey, which studied the current state of illegal mining in Ghana, showed that while 38% […]
We will use all legal means to end galamsey- Lands Minister
By Felix Cofie The Minister of lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has vowed to use all legal means necessary to rid the country of illegal mining. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, the Minister outlined a five-strategic pillars to tackle illegal mining: The government,he noted has reclaimed seven out of nine forest […]
