Otumfuo Osei Tutu II pledges support for revival of Baba Yara Stadium and Nyinahin Youth Centre
By Kwame Bediako Following a thorough inspection of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and the stalled Nyinahin Youth Resource Centre, Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, engaged with Ashanti King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to discuss urgent rehabilitation plans for these vital sports facilities. The meeting at Manhyia Palace highlighted the […]
Ablekuma North re -run: We are hopeful of winning in all 19 polling stations – Nelson Dafeamekpor
By Ashiadey Dotse The Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, says the party is fully prepared and confident of victory in all 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency where a rerun of the parliamentary election is scheduled to take place on […]
Abidjan-Lagos highway project enters final design phase as stakeholders meet to validate feasibility, technical studies
By Alex Eddie Key professionals from the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Member States, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, are meeting in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on 8 July 2025 to finalise the feasibility and detailed technical design studies for the transformative Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Project. The high-level meeting brings together representatives from the ECOWAS Commission, led […]
Education Ministry signs MoU with e-learning africa to boost digital learning in Ghana
By Adams Wakilu The Ministry of Education has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its counterparts from E-Learning Africa to strengthen digital learning across the country. Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Deputy Minister of Education, reiterated the government’s commitment to expanding access to education nationwide. “This is a remarkable achievement and more than just […]
Sports Minister inspects abandoned Nyinahin youth resource centre, vows completion
Continuing his regional facility-assessment tour, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, together with the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, inspected the stalled Nyinahin Youth Resource Centre to determine what is required to complete the 5,000-seat complex. The team was welcomed by Adutwum Sam, Sports Development Officer of the National Sports Authority […]
Accra Mayor takes action against illegal parking on major roads
By Rita Naa Ayeley Armah In an effort to improve road safety in Accra, Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey led an enforcement operation on Wednesday morning aimed at stopping illegal parking along major roads in Ghana’s capital city. This initiative is part of the Assembly’s effort to reduce the chaos caused by cars and motorcycles parked […]
PSG dominates Real Madrid in stunning 4-0 victory, secures Club World Cup final spot
By Kwame Bediako Paris Saint-Germain delivered a stunning performance to dismantle Real Madrid 4-0 in the Club World Cup semifinals at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The European champions wasted no time breaking down Los Blancos’ defense, with Fabian Ruiz and Ousmane Dembélé combining for three goals inside the opening 24 minutes. PSG’s […]
Health Minister urges new pharmacists to lead fight against opioid misuse
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, addressed a new group of pharmacists being inducted into the profession, calling on them to take a leading role in preventing opioid misuse in Ghana. The ceremony, organized by the Pharmacy Council of Ghana, focused on the theme of empowering young pharmacists to tackle this critical […]
Attack on Ghanaian fishing vessel sparks call for regional and global maritime security cooperation
By Felix Cofie The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong, has called for stronger regional and international collaboration on maritime security following a recent attack on a Ghanaian fishing vessel. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two-day International Maritime Defence Conference and Exhibition in Accra, Major Gen. Agyapong said the incident highlights […]
National Cathedral Board denies plans to convert project site into cultural centre
By Ashiadey Dotse The Board of Directors of the National Cathedral of Ghana has dismissed media reports suggesting that the site for the National Cathedral will be turned into a Cultural Convention Centre.In a statement released after an emergency meeting on July 7, 2025, the Board said it has not received any official communication or […]
Spanish court sentences Carlo Ancelotti to one-year prison term for tax fraud
By Kwame Bediako Former Real Madrid manager and current Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has been sentenced to one year in prison by a Madrid court for tax fraud committed during his first season at the Spanish club in 2014. The court found that Ancelotti failed to declare over €386,000 in income from […]
Ghana reaffirms commitment to heritage preservation at UNESCO meeting
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Ghana has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding its cultural and historical legacy at the ongoing 47th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris. Representing the country was the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, who delivered her address, highlighting Ghana’s ongoing efforts to […]
James Gunu encourages young footballers to shun drugs and focus on training
By Tilda Acorlor The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, has encouraged young footballers to shun drugs and focus on training, stating that substance abuse can ruin promising careers. He made this statement while interacting with players at the ongoing Inter-District Juvenile Championship in Ho. Over 500 U-15 and U-17 footballers from the Volta and […]
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s social media platform X
Linda Yaccarino, the boss of Elon Musk’s social media site X, has announced she is stepping down. Ms Yaccarino has been in the role since June, 2023. In a post on the social media platform, she said was “immensely grateful” to Musk for “entrusting me with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, […]
