President Mahama grants amnesty to 998 prisoners
By Spendilove Incoom President John Dramani Mahama has granted amnesty to 998 prisoners nationwide, following recommendations from the Prisons Service Council and the Council of State, in line with Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution. According to a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson to the president and minister for government communications, a total […]
GFA condemns racist abuse of Christopher Amtwi-Adjei
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has strongly condemned the racial abuse suffered by Ghanaian forward Christopher Antwi-Adjei during Schalke 04’s DFB-Pokal first-round clash against Lokomotive Leipzig on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The Ghanaian forward was targeted with racist insults in the 13th minute while taking a throw in a moment that led […]
GES opens applications for teacher promotions to senior ranks
By Belinda Nketia The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the opening of applications for the promotion of teaching staff to various ranks, starting Monday, August 18, 2025. In a notice shared on the official GES Facebook page, the service said eligible teachers and officers may apply for promotion to the ranks of Deputy Director, […]
Liverpool fan, 47, banned across UK for racially abusing Antoine Semenyo
By Kwame Bediako Liverpool have banned a 47-year-old supporter from attending football matches across the United Kingdom following an incident of racial abuse directed at Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo during the Premier League opener at Anfield on Friday, August 15, 2025. The abuse occurred in the 29th minute of the game, causing the […]
Dennis Apusika walks from Bolga to Accra to advocate for sports development and tourism
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Dennis Apusika has completed a 27-day walk from Bolgatanga to Accra to advocate for the construction of a sports stadium in the Upper East Region and to promote sports development and tourism. Speaking in an interview with Lifestyle TV, Dennis said the journey began as a personal pledge following a football […]
A/R: Police recover weapons from abandoned vehicle
By Rebecca Ampah The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the unlawful possession of weapons and ammunition after officers from the Kuntanase District Patrol Team intercepted a vehicle containing firearms on Sunday, August 17, 2025. According to a police statement, the patrol team, while conducting routine checks along the Aputoagya–Bekwai road, spotted […]
Schalke condemns racist abuse of Ghanaian winger Antwi-Adjei, calls for perpetrator’s identification
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian international Christopher Antwi-Adjei was subjected to racist abuse on Sunday, August 17, 2025, during Schalke 04’s DFB-Pokal first-round match against Lokomotive Leipzig, prompting outrage and renewed calls for action against discrimination in football. The incident occurred in the 13th minute when the 31-year-old winger approached the touchline to take a throw-in […]
Gari does not cause blindness – Dr Oben-Nyarko
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Managing Director of Third Eyecare and Vision Centre, Dr Kwame Oben-Nyarko, has dismissed the long-standing myth that gari causes eye problems or blindness. A popular saying in many communities claims that “gari will make you blind.” This misconception has discouraged some people from eating the staple food, fearing it might harm […]
Ghana dominates 2025 badminton Grand Slam with historic 29-medal haul
Ghana made history at the 2025 Badminton Grand Slam Championships, securing a record 29 medals (12 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze) across all categories—sub-juniors, juniors, and seniors—cementing its dominance as the tournament’s top-performing nation. The 21-day event, held at the state-of-the-art Borteyman Sports Complex, featured thrilling matches in the U-15, U-19, and senior divisions, […]
Ghana can raise GH₵50 billion if resources are well managed – ACEP
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, says Ghana has the resources to build modern hospitals, schools, and roads, but poor spending choices and inefficiencies continue to deny citizens basic services. Speaking at a two-day Media Fellowship in Accra, Mr Boakye noted that Ghana has the […]
Ghana settles $24.5m vaccine bill for 2025 as HFFG calls for sustainable financing
By Hannah Dadzie Hope for Future Generations (HFFG) and its partners have commended the Government of Ghana for fulfilling its 2025 vaccine co-financing obligation of USD 24.5 million, securing the country’s vaccine supply for the year. HFFG described the payment as a decisive step that underscores the government’s commitment to protecting children’s health and sustaining […]
Ghana launches Para-Powerlifting talent hunt in Cape Coast
By Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh The Ghana Para-Powerlifting Association, under the auspices of the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana), has successfully launched its National Talent Hunt dubbed “Lift Beyond Limits: A New Hope Through Para-Powerlifting” with a vibrant event at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. The initiative seeks to encourage physically challenged individuals who […]
Health Ministry confirms 409 Mpox cases, warns of sexual transmission
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 37 new mpox cases as of August 14, bringing the country’s total number of recorded infections to 409. The Ministry of Health says that while public education and sensitisation have been ongoing, most of the new infections are being traced to sexual transmission. Public […]
Trade Minister commissions $3.5m fertilizer plant to boost food security
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has inaugurated a $3.5 million fertilizer manufacturing plant established by Invess Agriculture Ltd, aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural productivity and food security. The plant, located at Shai Hills in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region, was developed in partnership with Nitron Group and […]
