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 […]
Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei shines in Granada’s 2-0 win over Deportivo
Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei delivered another impressive performance for Granada CF in their 2-0 away win against Deportivo La Coruña. The 21-year-old came off the bench to play 34 minutes for the first time this season. Naasei had previously played the last 16 matches as a right-back but was deployed in his natural centre-back role […]
IMCC engages Road Ministry on strengthing devolved road sector
The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC) has initiated consultations with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to strengthen the functional integration and operational effectiveness of road sector responsibilities within Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). This engagement is anchored in Ghana’s broader decentralisation framework and is intended to deepen the operationalisation of devolved departments […]
Access to improved WASH services is not only a health issue; it is a matter of dignity, & equality – Tei-Nobi
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Acting Country Director of Plan International Ghana (PIGHA), Mr. Frederick Tei-Nobi, has called on policymakers to prioritise issues of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services. According to him, WASH services are not only a health issue; they are also a matter of dignity, equality, and empowerment. The Acting Country Director of PIGHA, addressing WASH […]
Ghana’s fuel storage capacity up 30% since 2025 – Dr. Sulemana
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. Yussif Sulemana says Ghana has improved its petroleum storage capacity by about 20–30 percent (%) since 2025 through the rehabilitation of existing tanks and fuel depots. He explained that the current improvements have come mainly from repairs and the reactivation of […]
KAIPTC delegation calls on Gender Minister to strengthen collaboration on women, peace and security
By Diana Adjei A delegation from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), led by its Commandant, Air Vice Marshall David Akrong, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to strengthen collaboration on gender and peacebuilding initiatives. The meeting sought to deepen the existing partnership between the Ministry […]
