Ghana’s Chef Abbys featured on TIME’s list of 100 Most Influential Creators in the world
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian culinary sensation and digital content creator Abena Amoakoa Sintim-Aboagye, popularly known as Chef Abbys, has been named among TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential Creators in the world. This recognition comes on the heels of her recent appearance as Ghana’s representative at TikTok’s showcase during the prestigious 2025 […]
Latif Abubakar launches ‘Sim Majorley’ in collaboration with Korean Embassy
By Rebecca Ampah A new chapter in Ghana-Korea cultural relations has opened with the launch of Sim Majorley, a Ghanaian stage adaptation of one of Korea’s most revered folk tales, The Story of Sim Cheong. The play was unveiled at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Accra, and reimagines the Korean classic through […]
US cuts visa validity for most Nigerian applicants
The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria, cutting the duration and conditions under which most Nigerian travellers can enter the country. From 8 July, the US Department of State says nearly all non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerian citizens will now be single-entry and valid for only […]
Gov’t to roll out national agro-industry policy to target private sector investment
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced plans to convene a stakeholder dialogue on July 24 to discuss the National Agro-Industry Policy, which aims to facilitate private sector investment in agro-processing. According to the Trade Minister, the policy seeks to create an enabling environment for private sector growth in the […]
Musk chatbot Grok removes posts after complaints of antisemitism
Grok, the chatbot developed by the Elon Musk-founded company xAI, removed what it called “inappropriate” social media posts on Tuesday after complaints from X users and the Anti-Defamation League that Grok produced content with antisemitic tropes and praise for Adolf Hitler. Issues of political biases, hate speech and accuracy of AI chatbots have been a […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be sentenced on October 3
A federal judge on Tuesday said Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced on October 3 after the music mogul was convicted on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fueled sexual performances. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, who oversaw Combs’ trial in Manhattan, approved the date following a request from Combs’ lawyer Marc Agnifilo. Prosecutors […]
U.S. tightens visa rules for Ghanaians, limits most to single-entry and 3-month visas
The United States government has revised its visa reciprocity policy for Ghana, limiting the duration and number of entries permitted under most non-immigrant visa classifications. According to the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs, holders of A-class visas; primarily diplomats and government officials, will continue to receive multiple-entry visas with validity ranging […]
Govt to pay GH₵4bn to resume work on Ofankor–Nsawam road
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has revealed that the government is ready to pay GH₵ 4 billion out of the GH₵ 21 billion owed to contractors working on the Ofankor-Nsawam road project. Speaking during a meeting with the contractors on Monday July 8, 2025, the Minister said the government […]
Carlos Alcaraz sets sights on historic double slam after commanding Wimbledon semi-final berth
By: Kwame Bediako Carlos Alcaraz reinforced his dominance on grass courts by reaching the Wimbledon semifinals for the third consecutive year, following a commanding 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Britain’s Cameron Norrie on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The two-time defending champion displayed exceptional form on Centre Court, dispatching the home favorite in just 99 minutes […]
Author links galamsey crisis to ‘State Capture’, calls for reform
By Mabel Esinam Awagah and Portia Sarpong The author of the book State Capture in the Militarized Fight Against Illegal Small-Scale Mining in Ghana, Dr. Jasper Abembia Ayelazuno, says Ghana’s failure to win the fight against galamsey is not due to the resilience of illegal miners, but rather the result of state institutions being compromised […]
Hearts of Oak withdraw from EKO Tournament over player welfare concerns
By Kwame Bediako Accra Hearts of Oak has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming EKO International Tournament in Lagos, Nigeria, citing the need to prioritize player rest and recovery. The tournament, initially set for July 6-13, was postponed to July 13-20, a schedule that conflicts with the club’s carefully planned off-season regimen. The decision came […]
Joao Pedro’s brace against Fluminense propels Chelsea to Club World Cup final
By Kwame Bediako Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Fluminense to reach the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, but the win was far from straightforward, with crucial moments from defender Marc Cucurella and a dramatic VAR intervention playing a pivotal role. While Joao Pedro grabbed the headlines with two stunning goals on his […]
Suspended CJ drags Ghana to ECOWAS court in fresh application – Srem Sai confirms
By Ashiadey Dotse The Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, has confirmed that the suspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, has taken her case to the ECOWAS Court in Abuja, Nigeria, seeking justice over her suspension. Justice Srem-Sai revealed in a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 8, that Justice Torkornoo filed the […]
Illegal Gold Trade: Offenders to face GH₵2.4 million fine or up to 10 years in jail – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has warned that anyone involved in illegal gold trading in Ghana could face a fine of up to GH₵2.4 million, a prison term of five to ten years, or both. He gave this warning during the official inauguration of the GoldBod Task Force in Accra on Tuesday, July […]
