Northern Ghana conference outlines roadmap for development
By Murtala Issah The inaugural Northern Ghana Development Conference, organized by the Northern Caucus, commenced today in Tamale, bringing together key stakeholders, policymakers, development experts, and community leaders to chart a national agenda for the region’s progress. The conference aims to address the numerous developmental challenges facing Northern Ghana, including inadequate infrastructure, limited access to […]
Bawku Naba statue to be rebuilt – Defence Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has revealed the government’s decision to reconstruct the statue of the Bawku Naba, Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, which was reportedly destroyed on Sunday, July 13, during a military operation in the Kusaug Traditional Area. He highlighted that this will be taken care of […]
GFA approves 2025 GHALCA Top 4 Tournament set for August 20
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially approved the 2025 GHALCA Top 4 competition, a prestigious pre-season event organised by the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA). Scheduled to take place from August 20 to 24, 2025, the tournament will be held at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. It aims to provide […]
Salaga South MP condemns child abuse, urges stronger protection measures
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has condemned the growing cases of child abuse in Ghana, calling for immediate and systemic interventions to protect the rights of children and other vulnerable groups. She made the statement on the floor of Parliament on Friday, July 18, 2025, following […]
Arteta says Arsenal followed correct process in Partey case
By: Kwame Bediako Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has publicly stated for the first time that the club adhered fully to proper procedures in handling the case of former midfielder Thomas Partey, who was recently charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault. Partey, who denies all allegations, was charged four days after his contract […]
Why Mitchell Gary Prather is passionate about Africa’s enormous potential through storytelling
By Rebecca Ekpe “I knew that I was always destined for this region,” CEO of Djembe Consultants, Mitchell Gary Prather, tells GBC’s Editor-in-Chief, Rebecca Ekpe, in an exclusive interview in Accra, Ghana. The continent of Africa, he said, has always had potential. Mr. Prather said when he read the literature about “Africa Rising”, he thought, […]
Black Satellites exit WAFU Zone B Boys Cup after 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s hopes of reaching the final of the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Boys Cup were dashed after the Black Satellites suffered a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Ivory Coast in a tightly contested semifinal. The match, held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, saw early promise from Ghana’s […]
First American Specialist Medical Center holds two-day first aid training
By Rebecca Ampah First American Specialist Medical Center has successfully organized a two-day intensive first aid training programme from Wednesday, July 16 to Thursday, July 17, 2025. The training, designed to equip participants with practical lifesaving skills, took place on the first day at the premises of the hospital and continued on the second day […]
‘Joshua Alabi’ impostor, two brothers busted for defrauding Council of State Member of GH¢60,000
A man who allegedly impersonated Professor Joshua Alabi, a leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in order to defraud a Council of State member, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Nurudeen Abdul Ganew, 40, has been charged with impersonation and defrauding by false pretences. Ganew, a businessman, together with his two brothers; […]
GNAT President calls for parliamentary legislation to protect reinstated PTAs
The President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, is advocating for a robust legal framework to enshrine the recent government directive reinstating Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in basic and secondary schools across the country. His call comes amidst concerns that, without legislative backing, future administrations could once again sideline these vital […]
Abdul Rasheed Saminu sets new national 100m record with 9.84s, breaks previous of record of 9.86s
By: Kwame Bediako Abdul Rasheed Saminu electrifying 9.84s finish in the men’s 100m at the 2025 Last Chance Qualifier has done more than rewrite Ghana’s record books; it’s underscored the nation’s remarkable rise in African athletics. Competing in Georgia, USA, Rasheed blazed past the 9.86s national record he set in June 2025 to set a […]
Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion
By Kwame Bediako Oleksandr Usyk emphatically secured his status among boxing’s all-time greats, stopping Britain’s Daniel Dubois with a spectacular knockout in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The Ukrainian, now 38, stood unscathed atop the heavyweight division, becoming the first three-time undisputed world champion in the four-belt era, a […]
2024 WAFCON: Black Queens secures semi-final berth after penalty shootout win over Algeria
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Queens secured a place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a thrilling penalty shootout victory against Algeria in Berkane on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The match ended 0-0 after regular and extra time, but Ghana’s goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan emerged as the hero by saving two […]
Ghana to host Rugby League Tri-Nation Series featuring Nigeria and ROOTS Rugby Family
By: Isaac Tetteh Ghana is set to become the epicenter of African rugby league this November as it hosts a historic Tri-Nation Series from November 23 to 30, 2025. The tournament, featuring Ghana, Nigeria and the globally recognized ROOTS Rugby Family, promises a week-long celebration that blends elite competition with rich cultural exchange, community engagement, […]
