We will announce a new broadcasting partner soon – GFA President, after ending negotiations with StarTimes
By Kwame Bediako The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has announced that a new media partner for the Ghana Premier League will be revealed shortly. This development comes as part of the GFA’s efforts to secure fresh broadcasting arrangements to boost the visibility and reach of Ghana’s top-tier football. The move […]
Hypertension is the leading cause of death in Upper East Region – Health Directorate
By Peter Agengre It has emerged that over 6,500 people in the Upper East Region have been diagnosed with hypertension between January and April 2025. According to the Upper East Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Braimah Baba Abubakri, the figure is alarming and delay in its detection may lead to stroke and other complications. […]
GFA ends negotiations with StarTimes over media rights, citing concern over $842k in unpaid fees
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially concluded its negotiations with Chinese broadcaster StarTimes regarding the renewal of its media broadcast rights, marking the end of a longstanding partnership. The previous deal, which covered broadcasting rights for Ghanaian football, expired at the end of the 2023/24 season. The decision to terminate talks […]
UER: Minister prioritizes peace, education, agriculture and others in region’s dev’t
By Peter Agengre Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, has issued a passionate call to heads of security services in the region to adopt a tactical and trust-inspiring approach in managing security-related issues. He has promised to do what he can for peace to return to Bawku before he leaves office. The Minister was […]
Godfred Dame must answer for his misconduct – Franklin Cudjoe
By Ashiadey Dotse President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame to respond to a petition accusing him of professional misconduct. The petition, sent to the Ghana Legal Council by a private citizen, Mr. Daniel Kwame Ofosu-Appiah , has raised serious concerns about Dame’s conduct during his time […]
Black Satellites to open camping on May 26 ahead of WAFU Cup
By Kwame Bediako The Black Satellites, Ghana’s U-20 national team, will kick off their residential camping at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Monday, May 26, 2025. This marks the beginning of intensive preparations for the maiden edition of the WAFU Cup, a regional competition featuring top youth teams from West Africa. […]
Jamaica set to receive nurses and teachers from Ghana – Ablakwa
By Ashiadey Dotse The Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that Jamaica is set to receive teachers and nurses from Ghana as part of an agreement reached between the two countries under a special bilateral partnership. Mr. Ablakwa said the decision was reached during a meeting with his Jamaican counterpart, Senator the Honourable […]
Barcelona passes on purchase option for Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Aziz Issah
By Kwame Bediako Barcelona will not be triggering the purchase option on Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Aziz Issah, marking a disappointing conclusion to what many believed could be the start of a successful European career, according to SPORT. Issah, who joined Barcelona on loan in September 2024 from Dreams FC in Ghana, initially drew attention with […]
AU Day 2025: Ghana renews strong call for reparations for historical wrongs
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana has reaffirmed its leadership in the global fight for reparatory justice with a strong call for unity, justice, and renewed African solidarity. This was highlighted during a flag-raising and tree-planting ceremony held in Accra to mark this year’s African Union Day. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Communications, Digitalisation and […]
Finance Minister promises bold reforms to protect Ghana’s plastic industry
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu In a high-level engagement with the leadership of the Plastic Manufacturers Association of Ghana, Minister for Finance Dr. Ato Baah Forson has pledged strong support for the local manufacturing sector, outlining a bold vision to protect Ghanaian industries and promote self-reliance. During the meeting, key concerns raised by the Association included […]
International students face uncertainty amid Trump administration’s Harvard enrolment restriction
By Nana Karikari The Trump administration, through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has issued a notice, restricting Harvard University’s ability to enrol international students. The DHS stated that “Harvard can no longer enroll foreign students and existing foreign students must transfer or lose their legal status.” However, a significant development has occurred: a federal […]
Gyakie releases new single ‘Sankofa’ ahead of debut album After Midnight
Ghanaian singer and songwriter Gyakie returns with a new single, “Sankofa,” a soulful anthem that explores the power of reflection and emotional truth. Co-written with longtime collaborator Eyram Gbewonyo (Afrolektra), the song marks the beginning of a new chapter in Gyakie’s artistic journey—one that is raw, inward-looking, and brimming with vulnerability. Rooted in the meaning […]
Kid Cudi testifies about Hollywood Hills car arson in Diddy trial
Rapper Kid Cudi’s Porsche was intentionally set on fire with a homemade Molotov cocktail a month after Sean “Diddy” Combs broke into his Hollywood Hills house, Kid Cudi testified in Combs’ sex trafficking trial on Thursday morning in Manhattan federal court. Asked by federal prosecutors what his reaction was in January 2012 to finding out […]
Headmaster interdicted over unauthorized fee collection, serving students with gari and oil
By Samuel Ayammah Many second-cycle schools in Ghana struggle with inadequate furniture, dormitories, and bunk beds, which hinder effective teaching and learning. At Akumfi Ameyaw Senior High Technical School, these challenges are especially severe. Students are forced to share desks, sit on benches, or even study and write on the floor due to a dire […]
