IMANI Africa VP calls for GoldBod scrutiny matching COCOBOD standards
By Sarah Baafi Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has called for greater scrutiny of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), saying the institution should be held to the same standards of efficiency as other public sector organisations. Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, January 3, Bright Simons noted that losses at the COCOBOD over the […]
Black Stars forward Iñaki Williams welcomes first child with wife Patricia Morales
By: Kwame Bediako Black Stars and Athletic Bilbao forward, Iñaki Williams has welcomed his first child with wife Patricia Morales, a baby boy named Niko. The name serves as a touching tribute to Iñaki’s younger brother and teammate, Nico Williams. The couple announced the joyful news on Instagram, sharing an intimate photo of the newborn’s […]
GES maintains 2025/26 SHS academic calendar, introduces off-campus learning
By Sarah Baafi The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that the 2025/2026 academic calendar for senior high schools remains unchanged. In a press release dated January 2, GES Management outlined provisions for off-campus learning for students in transition schools during scheduled online periods. For single-track schools, Form 1 and 2 students will be in […]
A Fragile Peace: Women in Bawku hope for stability after conflict
By Adingoom Queen Elizabeth In Bawku, a town in the Upper East Region of Ghana, the sound of gunshots that once echoed through the streets has slowly been replaced by the hum of daily life. But for many women who depend on petty trading to feed their families, the return of peace is bittersweet. They […]
GHANET urges government to resource national HIV and AIDS fund amid declining donor support
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET) has renewed calls on government to urgently resource the National HIV and AIDS Fund, warning that shrinking donor support could undermine Ghana’s ability to reduce new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. According to data from the Ghana AIDS Commission, more than 15,000 new […]
Ghana secures release of citizen held captive in Ukraine conflict
By Sarah Baafi Ghana has launched diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine to secure the release of a Ghanaian national currently held as a prisoner of war. The Foreign Affairs Ministry says the Ukrainian government notified Ghana of the arrest and provided details which have now been verified. Records indicate the Ghanaian arrived in Moscow, Russia, on […]
Iraola confirms Semenyo to face Arsenal amid Man City transfer talk
By Kwame Bediako Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has dismissed rumors that Antoine Semenyo will miss Saturday, January 3, 2026, Premier League clash against Arsenal due to an impending move to Manchester City. The Spaniard insisted the Ghanaian forward remains fully available for the Vitality Stadium showdown. With transfer speculation swirling, Iraola emphasized that no […]
Ebo Noah remanded for two weeks over false flood prophecy
By Kwame Bediako The Adentan Circuit Court has remanded content creator and self-proclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, known as Ebo Noah, into police custody for two weeks. He faces charges of false communication, deliberately misleading the public, and publishing false news, which prosecutors say violate Ghana’s criminal laws. The court’s ruling addresses rising concerns about his […]
Obtaining a Ghanaian passport will become extremely challenging for foreigners – Ablakwa
By Sarah Baafi Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has cautioned that Ghana’s laws will crack down hard on foreigners attempting to obtain Ghanaian passports through illicit channels. He stressed that enhanced security protocols are now in place to thwart such efforts by outsiders seeking Ghanaian citizenship documents. “Ghanaians worry about bolstering our security […]
The success of ORAL relies heavily on the Judiciary than the Executive- Ebo Buckman
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Government has a slow judicial process in handling corruption cases to the point cases are in court for over ten years. People can easily steal from the country but it takes years to recover the loot and ensure punishment is netted out which is why Deputy Communications Director for the United […]
Ga Mantse to criminalise child fishing to protect education
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has announced plans to criminalise child fishing activities that interfere with schooling in the Ga State. Speaking at the 2026 Kinka Blonya, an annual New Year celebration for children, on Thursday, January 1, 2025, the traditional ruler said a by-law is being prepared to […]
Brighton join Arsenal in race for Ghanaian wonderkid Yirenkyi from Nordsjaelland
By Kwame Bediako Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion have joined the chase for FC Nordsjaelland’s sensational Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, the 19-year-old versatile talent who has caught the eye of Europe’s top clubs. Since transferring from Ghana’s Right to Dream academy to the Danish side in March 2024, Yirenkyi has exploded onto the […]
Kandifo Institute challenges Senyo Hosi’s claims on the US$214 Million GoldBod loss
By Felix Cofie A new policy debate has emerged over Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), following a publication by businessman and policy commentator Mr. Senyo Kwasi Hosi, who argues that the reported US$214 million cost incurred under the programme should not be described as a loss but rather as an acceptable “policy cost.” In […]
CAF fines Burkina Faso’s Bertrand Traoré $10,000 over comments against Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea
By: Kwame Bediako Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traoré has received a $10,000 fine from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for his post-match comments criticizing Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea following the Stallions’ 1-0 defeat to Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. CAF’s disciplinary committee deemed Traoré’s remarks offensive and below the standards expected […]
