Man arrested for allegedly issuing threats against officials and journalists
The Ghana Police Service has arrested David Kwodow Prah Afful, known on social media as Kwame Nkrumah II, for allegedly making violent threats during a TikTok livestream. According to a police statement, officers arrested Mr Afful at a location near Kasoa Market at about 2:20 p.m. on Saturday. In the livestream, he is said to […]
US judge questions deportation of West African migrants to Ghana
A U.S. judge on Saturday said it appeared that President Donald Trump’s administration intentionally circumvented immigration laws this week when it deported Nigerian and Gambian migrants to Ghana. Judge Tanya Chutkan, based in Washington, D.C., scheduled an emergency hearing after lawyers representing some of the migrants said their clients expected they could be moved to […]
Nigerian chef attempts to make world’s largest pot of jollof rice
Nigerian chef and former Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has attempted to make the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, a popular West African dish. Thousands of people gathered in Lagos to watch the food influencer’s latest world record bid, after in 2023 holding the title for the longest cooking marathon – an exhausting 93 hours […]
Commonwealth report says punitive laws stifle free speech and calls for sweeping reforms
National laws in many of the 56 Commonwealth member countries severely impede press freedom and restrict the right to freedom of expression. That is the damning finding of a research report published on 9 September 2025 by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), the Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA), and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association. The three […]
Congo: Health officials grapple with latest Ebola outbreak
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing significant challenges in responding to the latest Ebola outbreak in the southern Kasai province, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It is the first Ebola outbreak in nearly two decades in this remote region. Limited access and a lack of funding are among the […]
Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway
A pilot and co-pilot have tested positive for alcohol after the plane they were operating veered off the runway when landing in Nigeria. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) screened the pair after the accident in July, at the Port Harcourt International Airport. In addition, a crew member tested positive for cannabis. All 103 people […]
Heart of Lions unveil new colours for 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season
By Tilda Acorlor Heart of Lions Football Club has launched its new colours for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, unveiling a striking Royal Burgundy home kit and a bold Sky Blue away kit. The launch, held at the club’s secretariat in Kpando, was attended by club officials, players, and supporters. According to the club, […]
‘I will never let your legacy die’ – Charlie Kirk’s widow gives tearful address after shooting
Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, has given a tearful address in which she thanked first responders for trying to save her husband’s life after he was fatally shot on a Utah university campus. In a livestream, standing beside her husband’s empty chair that he used during podcast tapings, she quoted the Bible and spoke about his […]
Education Minister reaffirms commitment to strengthening foundational learning
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated the government’s resolve to strengthen foundational learning, with an emphasis on play-based methods and the use of local languages as key tools to improve educational outcomes at the basic level. According to the minister, learning in local languages provides children with a strong […]
Aggrieved MenzGold customers call on Acting CJ to fast-track NAM1 trial
By Ashiadey Dotse The Coalition of Aggrieved Customers of MenzGold (CACM) has appealed to the Acting Chief Justice to urgently speed up the stalled criminal trial of the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM1. According to Citi News, a statement issued on Friday, September 12, 2025, to mark seven years […]
Togbe Afede backs government’s anti-corruption campaign
By Tilda Acorlor The Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has strongly backed the government’s efforts to fight corruption, describing it as the biggest challenge facing the nation. Speaking at the 2025 Asogli Women’s Day celebration, Togbe Afede expressed his admiration for the government’s “Operation Recover All Loots” initiative. “Corruption has been the biggest […]
GBC deserves benefits as landlord of national DTT – Prof Amin Alhassan
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan, has urged the parliamentary select committee to support GBC in benefiting financially from its assets used in the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) plan and the upcoming 5G rollout. Speaking during the committee’s visit to GBC on Friday, September 12, […]
La Nkwantanang Assembly demolishes illegal structures at Madina Redco after recurring fires
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly has demolished hundreds of unauthorised structures at Madina Redco Junction as part of a decongestion and sanitation exercise, following multiple fire outbreaks in the area. The operation, conducted on Friday, September 12, 2025, was led by Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Ibrahim Faila Fuseini with the […]
NIA warns institutions to stop demanding photocopies of Ghana Card
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Identification Authority (NIA) has cautioned institutions across the country to desist from demanding photocopies of the Ghana Card for verification purposes, warning that the practice exposes citizens to identity theft and fraud. According to the Head of Corporate Affairs at the NIA, Williams Ampomah E. Darlas, biometric verification […]
