Ghana grants 500 Ivorian refugees resident permits
By Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana has given indefinite residence permits to around 500 Ivorian refugees living in the country. The ceremony took place in Accra and was led by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak. It was attended by the Ivorian Ambassador to Ghana, officials from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), […]
Empress Gifty sues Agradaa for defamation, seeks GH₵20m in damages
Ghanaian gospel musician Gifty Oppong Adorye, known in showbiz as Empress Gifty, has sued Evangelist Patricia Asiedu (Nana Agradaa) of Heavens Way Church for making defamatory statements about her. In a writ of summons, Empress Gifty is demanding 20 million cedis from the traditional priest-turned-pastor in damages. According to the writ, the Plaintiff (Empress Gifty) […]
South Africa’s Ramaphosa aims to salvage relationship with Trump in White House visit
U.S. President Donald Trump will host South Africa’s leader at the White House on Wednesday for a meeting that might be tense after Trump accused the country’s government of allowing a “genocide” to take place against minority white farmers. South Africa has strongly rejected the allegation and President Cyril Ramaphosa pushed for the meeting with […]
Relief items insufficient for flood victims- NADMO
By Ashiadey Dotse The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has announced that it does not have enough relief items to support all the people displaced by the heavy rains that hit parts of Accra on Sunday, May 18. Speaking on 3FM’s Sunrise show, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, NADMO’s Deputy Director General in charge of Protocol and […]
Nike cuts jobs in technology division
Sportswear retailer Nike is laying off some of its employees in its technology division, a company representative told Reuters on Monday. Nike will shift some of that work to third-party vendors, the representative said in an email, adding that the changes were announced last week. The representative did not specify how many employees were laid […]
Drake pushes for Tory Lanez to be pardoned after prison attack
Rapper Drake has shared a petition asking California’s governor to pardon fellow Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, who was attacked last week in prison. “Come home soon,” Drake wrote on his Instagram story with a link to the petition. Lanez was stabbed 14 times by a fellow inmate in a California prison last week, an attack […]
Man who helped smuggle more than 3,000 people into Europe jailed
A UK-based people smuggler who helped organise the movement of more than 3,000 migrants as part of a £12 million illegal boat crossing operation has been jailed for 25 years. Egyptian-born Ahmed Ebid, 42, of south west London, was involved in smuggling nearly 3,800 people on fishing boat crossings from North Africa to Italy between […]
Ghana set to earn $1.3 million from hosting Africa Fintech Summit
Ghana is poised to significantly boost its economy by hosting the 14th Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS), scheduled for October 8th to 10th, 2025, in Accra. With over 1,500 delegates expected from across the continent, the summit is projected to generate approximately $1.3 million for the Ghanaian economy through hotel bookings and various other economic activities. […]
Tanzania president warns ‘meddling’ Kenyan activists
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has warned activists from neighbouring Kenya that she will not allow them to “meddle” in her country’s affairs and cause “chaos”. Her comments came after prominent Kenyan lawyers and rights campaigners were deported, preventing them from attending the court case of an opposition leader charged with treason. “If they have […]
Brace for heavy rains and flash floods – GMet warns
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a strong warning to the public, urging preparedness for increased rainfall and the likelihood of flash floods in the coming weeks. Felicity Ahafianyo, Head of the Central Analysis and Forecasting Office at the Agency, gave the caution following heavy rains on May 18 that left parts of Accra, Kumasi, […]
Ampem Darkoa and Hasaacas Ladies receive GFA buses
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken a significant step in supporting women’s football by handing over buses to the reigning champions of the 2023/24 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League, Ampem Darkoa Ladies and Hasaacas Ladies. These buses were presented to the teams, winners of the Northern and Southern Zones, as part […]
“He was my music hero” – KK Fosu eulogises close friend Dada KD
Ghanaian Highlife star KK Fosu has eulogised his fellow musician Dada KD, stating that his impact in the music industry will live on. Ghanaians are mourning Dada KD’s death, which occurred on Friday, May 16, 2025, with many expressing their grief since the news surfaced. Even though the cause of death is unknown, numerous celebrities […]
2024/25 GPL: Legon Cities relegated after suffering 4-1 defeat to Nations FC
By Kwame Bediako Legon Cities Football Club’s journey in the Ghana Premier League came to an end on Monday, May 19, 2025 as they were relegated to the Division One League following a 4-1 defeat to Nations FC at the University of Ghana Stadium. Kelvin Ampoful’s brace, along with goals from Emmanuel Annor and Sadiq […]
Personal data taken in UK legal aid cyber attack
A “significant” amount of personal data, including criminal records, of applicants who had applied for legal aid since 2010 was accessed and stolen in a cyber attack, Britain’s Legal Aid Agency said on Monday. It said it became aware of the attack on April 23 and had worked with the National Crime Agency since. On […]
