Junior Achievement Africa and Boeing Launch STEM and Entrepreneurship Programs for Youth in Nigeria and Togo
Boeing is expanding its partnership with Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa) to scale talent development and women empowerment initiatives on the continent. In 2025, JA Africa and Boeing are rolling out two high-impact programs in Nigeria and Togo designed to equip young people with the skills necessary to drive innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. In Nigeria 500 secondary school girls...
“How much is $800?” she asked congregants” – Agradaa defends Sammy Gyamfi over viral cash gift controversy
Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has stepped forward in defense of Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, following a public uproar over a viral video that shows him handing her a sum of money in U.S. dollars. The video, which quickly circulated on social media, sparked significant backlash, particularly among members of...
Koo Fori granted GH₵320K bail after pleading not guilty to $50K fraud
Popular Ghanaian actor Koo Fori, known off-screen as Samuel Seth Kwabena Kyere Karikari, has entered a not guilty plea in a case involving allegations of defrauding a Ghanaian national residing in the United States. The veteran entertainer, widely recognized for his role in the television series Efiewura, was arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court on Monday, May 12. This follows his...
Pope Leo XIV calls for global peace in first Sunday Homily
In his first Sunday address as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV issued a heartfelt plea to world leaders to end ongoing conflicts and work toward a “true and lasting peace.” Speaking from the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter’s Square, the newly elected pontiff addressed thousands of faithful and millions watching around...
Reduce prices to reflect cedi appriciation – GUTA to traders
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) is calling on traders to cut prices in response to the recent appreciation of the cedi. In a brief but firm statement, GUTA appealed to the trading community to reflect the currency gains in their pricing. “We wish to appeal to the trading community to adjust prices of goods and services,” the statement said. According...
First batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ghana arrive in Jeddah for 2025 Hajj
The first batch of 425 prospective Ghanaian Muslim pilgrims from the five regions of the north have arrived safely in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to perform the 2025 Hajj. The pilgrims were airlifted directly from the Yakubu Tali International Airport (TIA) in Tamale to Jeddah on Saturday, May 10. The rest of the pilgrims are expected to depart in batches in...
Sammy Gyamfi summoned by Chief of Staff following viral video with Agradaa
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has summoned the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, after a viral video emerged showing him handing over an undisclosed sum of money—reportedly in US dollars—to evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng, widely known as Nana Agradaa. Sources at the Jubilee House confirmed that Sammy Gyamfi has been asked to appear...
Arsenal fight back to deny Champions Liverpool at Anfield
Liverpool may have lifted the Premier League crown, but Arsenal reminded them they’re not done yet, staging a fierce comeback from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw in a gripping showdown at Anfield. The afternoon began with applause as Arsenal formed a guard of honour for the newly-crowned champions. But once the pleasantries ended, Liverpool roared into action....
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 4-3 in thrilling El Clásico comeback
Barcelona turned chaos into clarity, mounting a ferocious comeback to down Real Madrid 4-3 in a thrilling El Clásico that now leaves them just inches from lifting the LaLiga title. At the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the story began with Kylian Mbappé silencing the home crowd. Two goals inside 15 minutes the first a clinical penalty, the second a ruthless...
Marinakis confronts Nuno as Forest’s Champions League hopes slip
Nottingham Forest’s European dream took a dramatic turn at the City Ground as a 2-2 draw with fierce rivals Leicester ended not only with dropped points, but a furious on-pitch confrontation between owner Evangelos Marinakis and head coach Nuno Espirito Santo. It was supposed to be a celebratory afternoon in Nottingham. A guaranteed return to European football after three decades...
