Bayern Munich crowned Bundesliga champions for 35th time
By Kwame Bediako Bayern Munich have crowned another dominant domestic season by clinching the German Bundesliga title for a 35th time, coming from behind to beat VfB Stuttgart 4–1 at the Allianz Arena. The Bavarians, who have lost just once in the league all campaign, needed only a point to secure the crown after Borussia […]
Premier League title race on a knife edge after Manchester City beat Arsenal at Etihad
By Kwame Bediako Manchester City reignited the Premier League title race in dramatic fashion as Erling Haaland’s late strike sealed a 2–1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on April 19, 2026. The result moves Pep Guardiola’s side to within three points of league leaders Arsenal, with City holding a crucial game in hand […]
Nigeria becomes net petrol exporter for first time in history as output surges at Dangote refinery
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Nigeria has officially become a net exporter of petrol for the first time in history. This milestone ends a paradoxical economic cycle where the nation pumped vast quantities of crude oil from its soil only to ship refined products back from abroad at a significant premium. Aliko Dangote […]
My elder sister opposed selling Fela’s catalogue – Femi Kuti
Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has explained why his family didn’t sell their father, the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s catalogue, despite numerous offers. In a recent interview with Channels TV, the Grammy-nominated singer disclosed that the major reason was to preserve the Afrobeat legend’s legacy. He emphasised that his elder sister, Yeni Kuti, particularly opposed […]
Ho Hockey Club plans permanent hockey stadium to sustain the sport – Williams Agbenu
By Tilda Acorlor The Chairman of Ho Hockey Club, Williams Agbenu, says the club is committed to securing a permanent site for a hockey pitch in the Ho Municipality to sustain and develop the sport in the Volta Region. “Our main objective is to secure a permanent hockey playing field for the Ho Municipality,” he […]
Is this the end for Curry’s Warriors? Golden State faces huge reset
By Kwame Bediako The future of the Golden State Warriors’ core led by Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr is now in serious doubt after the team failed to reach the 2026 NBA playoffs. That followed a 111–96 defeat to the Phoenix Suns in the final NBA Play‑In Tournament game, which ended the […]
Trump says talks between US and Iran to resume in Pakistan on Monday
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Diplomatic efforts to avert a full-scale regional escalation move to Pakistan on Monday as U.S. negotiators prepare for a second round of in-person peace talks with Iranian officials. President Donald Trump confirmed the mission on Sunday following a volatile weekend marked by renewed hostilities in the Strait of […]
Iran says it’s ‘far from final agreement’ with US as Strait of Hormuz blockade stalls peace path
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its 50th day this Sunday, April 19, the prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough has dimmed following Tehran’s official reinstatement of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This dramatic reversal followed a brief 24-hour window of perceived […]
GNFS contains warehouse blaze in Accra’s South Industrial Area
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has contained a commercial fire outbreak at the South Industrial Area in Accra, with no casualties recorded. The fire, which occurred on Saturday, April 18, 2026, involved a warehouse belonging to Believe in God Company. According to the GNFS, the fire was reported at 18:10 GMT and affected the […]
Supreme Court must embrace technology to reduce delays – Nana Oye Bampoe Addo
The Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Finance and Administration, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, says the administration of justice cannot remain untouched by artificial intelligence and technology. She said the Supreme Court must find practical ways to use technology to reduce delays in hearings, case processing and the execution of judgements. In a solidarity […]
Morocco releases three of 18 Senegal fans jailed over AFCON final violence
By Kwame Bediako Morocco has released three Senegalese fans who served three‑month prison sentences for their involvement in the violence that erupted during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. The trio walked out of Al Arjat 2 prison, northeast of Rabat, in a police vehicle on Saturday, April 18, 2026, were taken to […]
Hayford Addai jets off to Rabat for second international test ahead of Commonwealth Games
Ghana’s rising para athletics star, Hayford Addai, departs Accra today to compete in his second international tournament, the 2026 Rabat World Para Athletics Grand Prix, scheduled to take place from April 22 to April 25, 2026 in Rabat Morocco. Addai, who recently made headlines by clinching gold at the WPA Dubai Grand Prix, continues his […]
Kweku Bolton’s investigative report on financial crime gains global recognition
Kweku Bolton’s investigative report into financial crime in Ghana focusing on mobile money fraud and illicit financial flows has attracted global attention after being published by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. The report exposed systemic weaknesses in Ghana’s digital finance sector, drawing global scrutiny, raising reputational concerns, and intensifying domestic calls for reform. It was first […]
President Mahama assures stable power as government rolls out 2,500 new transformers nationwide
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Mahama says government is taking decisive steps to stabilize electricity supply across the country, with the rollout of 2,500 new transformers to meet growing demand. Speaking during an inspection at the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), he noted that rapid population growth and expanding communities have outpaced […]
