Indonesia Extends Warm Wishes To Ghana On 68th Independence Day Anniversary
H.E. Paskal A.B. RoisHonorary Consul of Indonesia to Ghana On behalf of the Government of Indonesia and the people of Indonesia, I, H.E. Paskal A.B. Rois, Honorary Consul of Indonesia to Ghana, extend our sincerest congratulations to the Government and citizens of the Republic of Ghana as they celebrate their 68th Independence Day today. As […]
Unprecedented clean up exercise replaces Independence Day parade in Ashanti
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The conventional annual Independence Day parade was in the Ashanti region replaced with a massive clean up exercise in the regional capital of Kumasi. Despite central government’s directive for a small scale celebration of the Independence day activities, many people in the region still were hopeful the parade would be held. Today’s […]
3 Dead, Several Injured Including 5 Firefighters In Explosives Fire Outbreak in Odumasi
JULIET METTLE-EDMONDS An inferno in Odumasi, near Konongo, in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality, of the Ashanti Region has claimed three lives and left several others injured, including five firefighters. The inferno began in a shop handling explosive materials for mining activities.Preliminary investigations by the Ghana National Fire Service suggest that the fire started at […]
68th Independence Anniversary: Gyakye Quayson Calls for Economic Sovereignty and Decolonization
By: Rachel Quartey As Ghana marks its 68th independence anniversary, Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, has emphasized the need for economic sovereignty and decolonization. In a message commemorating the occasion, Quayson honoured the courage and resilience of Ghana’s forebears who fought for independence, and urged reflection on the country’s progress. Quayson […]
Ketu North MP, Eric Edem Agbana, Awards GHC1.3M Scholarship to 302 Tertiary Students:
By: Rachel Quartey Eric Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament for Ketu North, has launched the Edem Agbana Scholarship Scheme, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting brilliant but financially disadvantaged students in his constituency. During the launch, he pledged to contribute 50% of his monthly salary to sustain the initiative. Edem Agbana described his election as […]
2026 World Cup final will include halftime show for the first time
By Kwame Bediako FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature a Super Bowl-style halftime show. The announcement was made on Instagram, where Infantino revealed that the final, scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026, will include a historic halftime performance. […]
FIFA sets Club World Cup prize money at $1 billion
By Kwame Bediako FIFA has announced a staggering $1 billion prize fund for the 2025 Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States between June 14 and July 13. The record-breaking prize fund is part of FIFA’s efforts to elevate the tournament’s status and attract top clubs from around the world. While […]
UEW Calls for National Celebration of Ghana History Day
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick The University of Education, Winneba (UEW), is marking the 10th anniversary of its celebration of History Day, with calls for the Ghanaian government to adopt the concept and establish a national History Day. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Wilson Dabuo and Indome Isaac, both lecturers at the UEW History Department, […]
32nd President’s Independence Day Awards: 52 Students Honored
By: Rachel Quartey Fifty-two outstanding Junior High School students, have been honored with the prestigious President’s Independence Day Award in Accra. The Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, congratulated the awardees, encouraged them to remain committed to their dreams and strive for excellence. The 2025 edition, themed “Reflect, Review, and Reset,” aimed to inspire students […]
Technical advisor of the Black Stars optimistic about World Cup qualification
By Kwame Bediako Despite Ghana’s disappointing failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, Technical Advisor of the Black Stars, Winfried Schäfer, remains optimistic about the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The four-time African champions are set to return to action later this month with crucial games […]
Russia, Congo and Pakistan banned from 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Kwame Bediako The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will notably exclude three nations due to separate controversies. Russia, Congo and Pakistan have each faced suspensions or bans that prevent their participation in the prestigious tournament. Russia’s exclusion stems from the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. […]
Ghana’s $5.4 million 2022 World Cup appearance fee splurge: A closer look
By Kwame Bediako The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was a grand stage for Ghana’s Black Stars to showcase their skills, but what went unnoticed by many Ghanaians was the hefty sum of $5.4 million spent on appearance fees. According to an intercepted memo obtained by Joy Sports, written by the General Secretary of […]
President Mahama holds stakeholder consultation with Constitution Review Commission
President John Dramani Mahama has today hosted members of the Constitution Review Committee at its maiden stakeholder engagement. The Committee Chaired by Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, engaged the President to seek his thoughts on the review of the constitution and learn about areas he believed required amendment. The Committee also took the opportunity of the […]
Ghana’s U-16 Women’s National team arrives in Malta for UEFA tournament
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana U-16 Women’s National Team has touched down in Malta ahead of the UEFA International Development Tournament, scheduled to take place from March 3-9, 2025. The team, comprising 20 players and seven officials, departed Ghana on Sunday, March 2, 2025 and arrived in Malta on Monday, March 3, 2025 ready to […]
