CAF increases Champions League prize to $6M, Confederation Cup to $4M
By: Belinda Nketia The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has announced a significant increase in prize money for the continent’s top club competitions beginning with the 2025/26 season. Under the new structure, the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will receive $6 million, following a $2 million increase in the prize purse. The adjustment represents a 50% […]
Pedalling a Message: Ibrahim Abanga’s journey from Tamale to Accra
By Belinda Nketia SRC Secretary of Tamale Technical University, Ibrahim Jazil Abanga cycled nearly 600 kilometres from Tamale to Accra, accompanied by a team of supporters and his manager Goody Gudy Gandaa. The expedition was designed to promote national unity, youth empowerment and the prioritisation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Ibrahim and members of his team […]
Northern Regional Peace Council cautions clerics against divisive sermons
By Murtala Issah The Northern Regional Peace Council has cautioned religious leaders against using their pulpits to promote disunity and heighten tensions, especially as the region continues to enjoy relative peace and increased development. The Council says faith leaders occupy a strategic position in shaping public opinion and influencing community behaviour, and must therefore, use […]
Sarkodie can’t fill the O2 Arena – Mr. Carter
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian Satirist and Media Personality, Mr. Carter, has stated that Ghanaian rapper Michael Owusu Addo, popularly known as Sarkodie, will not be able to fill the O2 Arena for his Rapperholic concert next year. According to Mr. Carter, there have been instances where other Ghanaian artists have struggled with ticket sales […]
Northern Regional Police Command assures residents of continued security after “Black Maria” withdrawal
By Murtala Issah The Northern Regional Police Command has reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order in the region following growing public concern about security after the withdrawal of the Inspector General of Police’s special taskforce, popularly known as “Black Maria.” At a press conference in Tamale, the Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom […]
US-Israeli strikes against Iran enter tenth day as IMF warns of unthinkable inflation risk
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The joint U.S.-Israeli military offensive against Iran entered its tenth day on Monday, March 9, 2026, marked by intensifying regional strikes and a deepening global energy crisis. What began as a series of tactical engagements has evolved into a broader regional war of attrition with no immediate end […]
124 districts across all regions are affected by MPox disease – Health Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that 124 districts across all regions of Ghana have been affected by the MPox disease. According to him, a total number of 1,038 cases of Mpox have been recorded as of March 3, 2026, with eight deaths confirmed. Answering a Parliamentary question on […]
Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei shines in Granada’s 2-0 win over Deportivo
Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei delivered another impressive performance for Granada CF in their 2-0 away win against Deportivo La Coruña. The 21-year-old came off the bench to play 34 minutes for the first time this season. Naasei had previously played the last 16 matches as a right-back but was deployed in his natural centre-back role […]
IMCC engages Road Ministry on strengthing devolved road sector
The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC) has initiated consultations with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to strengthen the functional integration and operational effectiveness of road sector responsibilities within Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). This engagement is anchored in Ghana’s broader decentralisation framework and is intended to deepen the operationalisation of devolved departments […]
Access to improved WASH services is not only a health issue; it is a matter of dignity, & equality – Tei-Nobi
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Acting Country Director of Plan International Ghana (PIGHA), Mr. Frederick Tei-Nobi, has called on policymakers to prioritise issues of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services. According to him, WASH services are not only a health issue; they are also a matter of dignity, equality, and empowerment. The Acting Country Director of PIGHA, addressing WASH […]
Ghana’s fuel storage capacity up 30% since 2025 – Dr. Sulemana
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. Yussif Sulemana says Ghana has improved its petroleum storage capacity by about 20–30 percent (%) since 2025 through the rehabilitation of existing tanks and fuel depots. He explained that the current improvements have come mainly from repairs and the reactivation of […]
KAIPTC delegation calls on Gender Minister to strengthen collaboration on women, peace and security
By Diana Adjei A delegation from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), led by its Commandant, Air Vice Marshall David Akrong, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to strengthen collaboration on gender and peacebuilding initiatives. The meeting sought to deepen the existing partnership between the Ministry […]
MoGCSP marks International Women’s Day with renewed call for gender equality
By Diana Adjei The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has marked the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed call for stronger action to promote gender equality and protect the rights of women and girls in Ghana. The national conference, organised with support from UNICEF Ghana and United Nations Population Fund, brought together policy makers, development […]
Potent steroid creams causing surge in stretch marks – Dr Brifo
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave A dermatologist and founder of the Skin Foundation Africa, Kofi Ansah Brifo, has warned that the continued use of potent steroid creams is a major cause of stretch marks and failed skin treatments among many Ghanaians. He explained that many people, particularly young people, use harsh products containing strong steroids without […]
