Iran launches ‘most intense’ operation on 12th day of war with US and Israel
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran reached a new level of intensity early Wednesday, March 11, as Israeli jets launched a second wave of strikes across Tehran. The Iranian Red Crescent reported that missiles hit residential areas, while geolocated video showed massive explosions near Mehrabad […]
Judiciary is Independent in ORAL initiative – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By Amoako Kwame Minister for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed calls for executive interference in the judiciary, insisting the state will not manipulate the courts to fast-track prosecutions under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative. Speaking on Joy News PM express show on March 11 2026, the legislator stated that government will […]
Finance Ministry vow to hold public purse looters accountable
By Amoako Kwame The Ministry of Finance has promised to hold individuals who have stolen from the public purse accountable after the release of the Auditor-General’s report on arrears and payables as at the end of 2024. The Auditor General’s report was delivered on March 10 2026 highlighting financial mismanagement and unpaid arrears across government […]
Ministry of Sports and Recreation, GBC explore strategic partnership on sports broadcasting
By Kwame Bediako Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) management met with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to ramp up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing plans to beam every Mundial match to audiences nationwide. Kofi Adams praised GBC’s team while pushing for expanded collaboration beyond the tournament, zeroing in on school sports coverage […]
23 red cards and police intervention as mass brawl mars end of title match in Brazil
Twenty-three players were shown a red card as a lengthy brawl requiring the intervention of military police marred the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro. Former Brazil forward Hulk was among the players sent off following the violence that lasted more than a minute and spread from one end […]
President John Mahama arrives in the Republic of Korea for a five-day working visit
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the Republic of Korea for a five-day working visit aimed at deepening the long-standing bilateral relations between Ghana and the Republic of Korea, and exploring new opportunities for trade, investment and technological cooperation. The President touched down at the Air Force Base in Seoul, South Korea, at exactly […]
Congolese FA President sentenced to life in prison over misuse of FIFA funds
By Kwame Bediako The President of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT), Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of several financial crimes, including money laundering, forgery, illegal conflict of interest, and embezzlement. According to court findings, Mayolas was convicted for misusing funds allocated by FIFA during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
GHANSU launches #GhanaIsInTheHouse campaign to storm 2026 World Cup with 400+ fans
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana National Supporters Union (GHANSU) has fired up nationwide excitement for the Black Stars by unveiling the #GhanaIsInTheHouse campaign at a vibrant launch in Accra, rallying fans at home and abroad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico less than 90 […]
Ghana’s Yaw Yeboah hit with lifetime ban by MLS for betting
Major League Soccer announced on Monday that it has given Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones lifetime bans for “extensive” gambling, including on games involving their own teams. In one instance, the pair won a bet that Jones would receive a yellow card. MLS said it had received “suspicious betting alerts” and retained a law firm […]
Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest
Five members of the Iranian women’s football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after their elimination in the Asian Cup, the government in Canberra says. Immigration Minister Tony Burke said the women “were moved to a safe location” by Australian police. He said other squad members had been told they are welcome to […]
CAF increases Champions League prize to $6M, Confederation Cup to $4M
By: Belinda Nketia The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has announced a significant increase in prize money for the continent’s top club competitions beginning with the 2025/26 season. Under the new structure, the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will receive $6 million, following a $2 million increase in the prize purse. The adjustment represents a 50% […]
Pedalling a Message: Ibrahim Abanga’s journey from Tamale to Accra
By Belinda Nketia SRC Secretary of Tamale Technical University, Ibrahim Jazil Abanga cycled nearly 600 kilometres from Tamale to Accra, accompanied by a team of supporters and his manager Goody Gudy Gandaa. The expedition was designed to promote national unity, youth empowerment and the prioritisation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Ibrahim and members of his team […]
US-Israeli strikes against Iran enter tenth day as IMF warns of unthinkable inflation risk
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The joint U.S.-Israeli military offensive against Iran entered its tenth day on Monday, March 9, 2026, marked by intensifying regional strikes and a deepening global energy crisis. What began as a series of tactical engagements has evolved into a broader regional war of attrition with no immediate end […]
124 districts across all regions are affected by MPox disease – Health Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that 124 districts across all regions of Ghana have been affected by the MPox disease. According to him, a total number of 1,038 cases of Mpox have been recorded as of March 3, 2026, with eight deaths confirmed. Answering a Parliamentary question on […]
