Any attack on soldiers in Bawku will be met with full force – Ghana Armed Forces warn
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Armed Forces has issued a strong warning to anyone planning attacks in Bawku, saying any assault on military personnel will be met with full and deliberate strength.Speaking to the press on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, assured the people of Bawku […]
Meeting Chris Brown changed my life – Davido
Nigerian Afrobeats artist, Davido, has revealed that American R&B star, Chris Brown, made a significant impact on his career. The ‘Blow My Mind’ hitmaker said his career progressed after he met Breezy in 2018.Davido shared the story of his first encounter with Chris Brown in a recent episode of the Bagfuel Brigade podcast. He said, […]
China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs
China has sent back planes it ordered from the US in its latest retaliation over Trump tariffs, the boss of aircraft maker Boeing has said. Kelly Ortberg said two planes had already been returned, and another would follow after trade tensions between the two countries escalated. Boeing’s chief executive told CNBC that 50 more planes […]
Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit after Russian attack on Kyiv
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has cancelled part of his first visit to South Africa after an overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. At least nine people were killed and more than 80 injured, including children, in the attack, local officials said. Zelensky said in a post on X that he would return to […]
Stampede of Champions Awards: Ghana’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu named 2025 Male Athlete of the Year
By Kwame Bediako Talented Ghanaian sprinter, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu has been named Male Athlete of the Year at the 2025 Stampede of Champions. This prestigious award recognizes his outstanding performances while representing the University of South Florida. Saminu’s impressive track record, including shattering multiple indoor and outdoor records, has solidified his position as a top athlete […]
The team lacked exposure, but showed promise – Kwadwo Danso, head coach of Ghana’s U-15 boys team
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s U-15 boys team made a strong start at the African Schools Football Championship, defeating Uganda’s U-15 team 2-0 in their opening match. Head coach Kwadwo Danso expressed his pride in the team’s performance, despite acknowledging missed opportunities to score more goals. He emphasized that while the team could have buried the […]
NDC is clueless about galamsey fight – Dennis Miracles Aboagye
By Ashiadey Dotse The Director of Communications for Bawumia’s 2024 campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), stating that the party has no clear plan to tackle illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. “The NDC is clueless about the fight against galamsey,” he said. Speaking on UTV on Wednesday, […]
Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, reveals breast cancer diagnosis in new memoir
Tina Knowles, mother of global music icon Beyoncé, has disclosed her battle with breast cancer for the first time in her forthcoming memoir Matriarch: A Memoir. In the book, Knowles recounts learning about her diagnosis during a mammogram appointment she had postponed for years. Doctors discovered a small malignant tumour in her left breast and […]
Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says
Films made with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) will be able to win top awards at the Oscars, according to its organisers. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued new rules on Monday, which said the use of AI and other digital tools would “neither help nor harm the chances of achieving […]
Bank of Ghana to begin cryptocurrency regulation by September — Governor Asiama
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has disclosed that the central bank is poised to begin regulating cryptocurrency platforms and virtual asset providers by the end of September 2025, marking a major policy shift in Ghana’s financial regulatory landscape. Speaking at the African Leaders and Partners Forum in Washington, D.C., […]
Chief Justice’s suspension ‘an assault on the judiciary’ – NPP’s Frank Davies
By Ashiadey Dotse The director of legal affairs for the New Patriotic Party, Frank Davies has criticized the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo. He says the move is “an assault on the judiciary” and could harm the country’s democracy.Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Mr. Davies said President John Mahama’s decision to […]
Council of State’s advice on CJ’s suspension “acidic, poisonous”- Former Deputy A-G Tuah-Yeboah
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has strongly criticized the advice given by the Council of State to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, describing it as acidic and poisonous.Speaking on Citi FM, Mr. Tuah-Yeboah said the Council’s advice was “acidic” and “poisonous,” warning that such a decision could badly affect […]
ECOWAS is Africa’s most integrated regional bloc- Dr. Touray
By Hannah Dadzie President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has declared that despite the many challenges facing West Africa, there is every reason to celebrate the achievements of the sub-regional body as it marks its 50th anniversary. Speaking at the official launch of the anniversary in Accra, Dr. Touray said the Jubilee […]
Call for entries: 8th OFAB Media Awards open to journalists reporting on Agricultural Biotechnology
By Gloria Anderson The Ghana Chapter of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) has launched the 8th edition of its prestigious annual media awards, calling on Ghanaian journalists to submit entries that highlight the critical role of biotechnology in sustainable agriculture. The competition, which recognises excellence in science reporting, is open to […]
