Spanish Police confirm deaths of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and Brother in Zamora car crash
By Kwame Bediako Spanish police have confirmed that Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, died in a car accident near Zamora in northwestern Spain early on July 3, 2025. According to the Guardia Civil, the brothers’ Lamborghini left the road on the A-52 motorway near Cernadilla after what is believed to have […]
Ghana Armed Forces warns public against recruitment scams
By Felix Cofie The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is warning the general public to be on high alert for recruitment scams being perpetrated by fraudsters posing as senior military officers. In a statement issued by the Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain AV Arhin, the Armed Forces said it has received reports of individuals […]
Ghana Navy to host IMDEC 2025, landmark maritime security conference in Accra
By Felix Cofie The Ghana Navy is set to host the 4th Annual International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC 2025), a premier event focused on addressing Africa’s most pressing maritime security concerns. The high-level gathering will take place in Accra and is expected to attract participants from African naval forces, international defence agencies, national […]
From wedding bliss to tragedy: Diogo Jota’s life cut short at 28
By Kwame Bediako Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota tragically died in a car accident near Zamora, Spain, after marrying his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, on June 22, 2025. The 28-year-old footballer and his brother, Andre Silva, both lost their lives when their vehicle left the road and caught fire on the A52 highway. The […]
Kanye West blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song
American rapper Kanye West has been blocked from entering Australia over a song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. Australia’s home affairs minister Tony Burke revealed that his department had cancelled West’s valid visa after the song Heil Hitler was released in early May. West’s song has been widely condemned and has been banned on most […]
Tems launches Leading Vibe Initiative to support young women in music
Chart-topping R&B/soul singer Tems is launching a new program called the Leading Vibe Initiative in an effort to support young women who want to learn and get involved with the music business, Billboard can announce Wednesday (July 2). The singer, songwriter and entrepreneur from Lagos, Nigeria, is planning a two-day seminar for between 15 and 20 women in Lagos […]
Ablekuma North polls: Akua Afriyie rejects rerun
The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Ablekuma North, Akua Afriyie, has firmly rejected the decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct a rerun of the parliamentary election in 19 polling stations within the constituency. This announcement comes in the wake of disputes regarding the validity of the election results from the […]
Former Manchester United scout Mick Brown hints Mohammed Kudus could join Chelsea this summer
By Kwame Bediako Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has suggested that Mohammed Kudus could be on his way to Chelsea this summer amid strong interest from the Blues and their London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur. The Ghanaian attacking midfielder, currently at West Ham, has been linked repeatedly with a move to Stamford Bridge as […]
Atalanta officially signs Ghanaian forward Kamaldeen Sulemana from Southampton in €17.5 million deal
By Kwame Bediako Atalanta have completed the signing of Ghanaian forward Kamaldeen Sulemana from Southampton, finalizing a deal worth €17.5 million in installments plus €4 million in add-ons and performance bonuses. Southampton will also retain a 15% sell-on clause for any future transfer involving the player. Since joining Southampton in January 2023, Sulemana’s journey has […]
President Mahama receives World Chinese Business Advancement Association delegation led by Li Nonghe
Ghana’s President Mahama cordially received a delegation from the World Chinese Business Advancement Association (WCBAA), led by its Chairman Li Nonghe, in the capital, on June 23, 2025. The delegation included prominent Chinese entrepreneurs such as Fan Yurong, Chairman of the Beijing Jiangsu Chamber of Commerce; Lin Duansheng, Chairman of Oriental Grandeur Group; Chen Zhixiang, […]
NALAG President urges ECOWAS and AU to act on Togo crisis before it’s too late
By Jacob Aggrey As Ghana marked its first Republic National Thanksgiving Day on July 1, the President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), Hon. Alfred Asiedu Adjei, used the occasion to reflect on the country’s peaceful democratic journey—and to issue a strong appeal to ECOWAS and the African Union (AU) over […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs convicted on prostitution counts, but cleared of more serious charges
Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty on Wednesday of prostitution-related offenses, but cleared of more serious charges after a criminal trial in which two of the music mogul’s former girlfriends testified that he physically and sexually abused them. Combs was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex […]
24-Hour Economy: Government will facilitate, not dominate – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the government will not control the 24-Hour Plus Economy program but will instead act as a supporter to help the private sector lead its implementation. Speaking at the official launch of the program in Accra on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, President Mahama made it […]
Government to clarify road contractor payments in mid-year budget – Deputy Finance Minister
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr. Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has indicated that the John Mahama-led government will provide detailed clarity on outstanding payments owed to road contractors during the upcoming mid-year budget review. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Mr. Nyarko revealed that a comprehensive audit of arrears […]
