2025 Ghana Football Awards: Thomas Partey wins footballer of the year
By Kwame Bediako On a night filled with glitz and glamour at the Accra International Conference Centre, Thomas Partey, Black Stars and Arsenal midfield sensation, emerged as the star of the evening as he was named the footballer of the year at the 7th Ghana Football Awards held on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event […]
Senior Kenyan policeman arrested over blogger’s killing
The head of the main police station in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has been detained over the killing of a young blogger in police custody, independent investigators say. As well as Officer Commanding Station Samson Talam, another policeman, PC James Mukhwan, plus a technician accused of disabling the station’s CCTV, have also been arrested. Albert Ojwang’s […]
7 Lawra SHS students feared dead after boat capsizes on Black Volta
Seven students from Lawra Senior High School are feared dead after their boat capsized on the Black Volta River at Dikpe while attempting to cross into Burkina Faso. The tragic incident occurred during what was supposed to be a routine morning jogging session. According to reports, ten students had gone for their morning exercise but […]
GES extends school selection deadline to June 25
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has extended the deadline for the 2025 school selection exercise to Wednesday, June 25, 2025. This extension is to give final-year Junior High School (JHS) students more time to complete their school choices, especially with the recent addition of private Senior High Schools (SHSs) to the selection list. This decision […]
NSS Scandal: Former NSA Boss Osei-Assibey received GH¢8.2m into personal Ezwich account – A-G reveals
By Ashiadey Dotse Following a thorough investigation into the NSS gost name scandal, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has disclosed that over GH¢8.2 million was paid into an Ezwich account belonging to the former Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Mr. Osei-Assibey Antwi, during the 2022/2023 service year. […]
Bryan Acheampong calls for unity within NPP
By Gloria Anderson As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) charts a new course to reposition and strengthen its foundation, former Minister of Agriculture and MP for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, is calling on all members to renew their commitment to unity, discipline, and purpose. Recent tensions within the party, especially on social media, have underscored […]
Kowa Naso wins second edition of Thomas Partey Tournament in exciting finale
By Kwame Bediako Kowa Naso emerged as the champions of the second edition of the Thomas Partey Tournament, defeating the defending champions D-Wise XI with a 3-1 scoreline in a thrilling final match. The tournament attracted significant attention as a showcase for young football talent, with both teams battling fiercely to claim the coveted title […]
Battle of the Beasts: Ghana’s Jacob Dickson loses WBC African Cruiserweight title to Andrew Tabiti
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian boxer Jacob Dickson suffered a decisive defeat at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Friday,June 13, 2025 losing his WBC African Cruiserweight title to American challenger Andrew Tabiti. The bout, billed as the main event on the “Battle of the Beasts” card organized by Legacy Rise Sports and Amir Khan Promotions, ended […]
Nigeria dispatches special envoy to Ghana ahead of landmark West Africa Economic Summit
By Alex Adi Nigeria will host the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) at the Abuja International Conference Centre on June 20–21, 2025. The summit’s agenda is to establish a harmonized trade policy framework, mobilize critical infrastructure funding, promote inclusive economic growth, and strengthen regional economic resilience. The summit will bring together Heads of State from […]
Gaming Commission Governing Board inaugurated to drive industry growth
The Minister of the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has inaugurated an 11-member Governing Board of the Gaming Commission of Ghana, tasking them to drive regulatory reform and promote responsible gaming practices. The Board’s mandate includes ensuring compliance with international best practices, tackling underage gambling and illegal operators, and promoting staff capacity development. In his charge […]
Trump launches website for $5m ‘gold card’ granting US residency
United States President Donald Trump has said his administration is accepting applications for his so-called “Trump Card”, which promises applicants permanent residency for $5m. Trump made the announcement on Wednesday as he unveiled a new website for prospective applicants to register their interest. Visitors to TrumpCard.gov are encouraged to submit their name, region and email […]
Macron to push for ban on social media for under-15s after school stabbing
French authorities have announced plans to ban social media for under-15s and the sale of knives to minors after the murder of a teaching assistant by a 14-year-old boy plunged the country into shock. A secondary school pupil was arrested on Tuesday after killing a 31-year-old school assistant with a knife during a bag search in Nogent in eastern France. […]
Stormzy launches film company with starring role
Stormzy has announced he’s launching his own film production company – and will star in its first release. #Merkyfilm, like the rapper’s other projects #Merkybooks and #MerkyFC, will focus on celebrating black British stories and talent, he says. Its first project is the short film Big Man, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Aneil Karia, known for […]
Sharaf Mahama to host ‘Battle of the Beasts’ at Bukom Arena, June 13
By Seli Baisie Sharaf Mahama, CEO of Legacy Rise Sports and son of President John Dramani Mahama, is set to host what organisers describe as the “biggest boxing event in recent times” at the Bukom Boxing Arena this Friday, 13 June 2025. The ‘Battle of the Beasts’ Boxing Night event will feature ten high-stakes bouts, […]
