Rawlings family consoles General Nunoo-Mensah over wife’s passing
The Rawlings family on Friday, April 17, visited former Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) member, General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah and his family to console him over the loss of his wife, Margaret Nunoo-Mensah, who passed away in February. Led by Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the delegation which included Ms. Yaa Asantewaa […]
Benjamin Asare headlines Black Galaxies’ 32-man squad
By Kwame Bediako Black Galaxies head coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey has invited a 32‑man squad to camp in Accra as preparations begin for upcoming international assignments, with the focus on building a comprehensive database for continuous monitoring of home‑based talent. The players are set to assemble at the Erata Hotel on Monday, April 20, 2026, […]
Payroll Fraud: One civil servant allegedly earns GHS427 million without work in 29 months
By Ashiadey Dotse A new investigation by The Fourth Estate has uncovered a major payroll fraud scandal involving a senior civil servant who allegedly received a staggering GHS427 million in unearned salaries within just 29 months. The report released on Monday, April 20, 2026, names Frank Oliver Kpodo, a former Director of Procurement at the […]
Rugby: Princess Avorkah shines despite All-Star defeat in Lagos
Ghana’s rising Rugby League talent, Princess Avorkah, delivered a standout performance as the Rugby League All-Star event concluded in Lagos, Nigeria, with the Nigeria Green Falcons securing a 28–12 victory over the All-Star Team. In a match that brought together elite players from Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria, the All-Star side showed flashes of brilliance, […]
Michael Jackson film set to be a controversial hit
A new film about Michael Jackson’s extraordinary but troubled life is set to open in cinemas. It’s tracking to be very popular – but will it tell the full story? Bohemian Rhapsody was a troubled production, to put it mildly. The original star, Sacha Baron Cohen, departed and the original director Bryan Singer was fired. But […]
Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned a US decision to extend the period during which Russia is allowed to sell oil despite Western sanctions. The move means countries can purchase Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels at sea until 16 May. The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the […]
Bayern Munich crowned Bundesliga champions for 35th time
By Kwame Bediako Bayern Munich have crowned another dominant domestic season by clinching the German Bundesliga title for a 35th time, coming from behind to beat VfB Stuttgart 4–1 at the Allianz Arena. The Bavarians, who have lost just once in the league all campaign, needed only a point to secure the crown after Borussia […]
Premier League title race on a knife edge after Manchester City beat Arsenal at Etihad
By Kwame Bediako Manchester City reignited the Premier League title race in dramatic fashion as Erling Haaland’s late strike sealed a 2–1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on April 19, 2026. The result moves Pep Guardiola’s side to within three points of league leaders Arsenal, with City holding a crucial game in hand […]
Nigeria becomes net petrol exporter for first time in history as output surges at Dangote refinery
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Nigeria has officially become a net exporter of petrol for the first time in history. This milestone ends a paradoxical economic cycle where the nation pumped vast quantities of crude oil from its soil only to ship refined products back from abroad at a significant premium. Aliko Dangote […]
Ho Hockey Club plans permanent hockey stadium to sustain the sport – Williams Agbenu
By Tilda Acorlor The Chairman of Ho Hockey Club, Williams Agbenu, says the club is committed to securing a permanent site for a hockey pitch in the Ho Municipality to sustain and develop the sport in the Volta Region. “Our main objective is to secure a permanent hockey playing field for the Ho Municipality,” he […]
Is this the end for Curry’s Warriors? Golden State faces huge reset
By Kwame Bediako The future of the Golden State Warriors’ core led by Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr is now in serious doubt after the team failed to reach the 2026 NBA playoffs. That followed a 111–96 defeat to the Phoenix Suns in the final NBA Play‑In Tournament game, which ended the […]
Iran says it’s ‘far from final agreement’ with US as Strait of Hormuz blockade stalls peace path
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its 50th day this Sunday, April 19, the prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough has dimmed following Tehran’s official reinstatement of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This dramatic reversal followed a brief 24-hour window of perceived […]
Morocco releases three of 18 Senegal fans jailed over AFCON final violence
By Kwame Bediako Morocco has released three Senegalese fans who served three‑month prison sentences for their involvement in the violence that erupted during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. The trio walked out of Al Arjat 2 prison, northeast of Rabat, in a police vehicle on Saturday, April 18, 2026, were taken to […]
Hayford Addai jets off to Rabat for second international test ahead of Commonwealth Games
Ghana’s rising para athletics star, Hayford Addai, departs Accra today to compete in his second international tournament, the 2026 Rabat World Para Athletics Grand Prix, scheduled to take place from April 22 to April 25, 2026 in Rabat Morocco. Addai, who recently made headlines by clinching gold at the WPA Dubai Grand Prix, continues his […]
