NDC Primary Underway in Akwatia Ahead of September 2 By-Election
Voting is currently in progress in Ghana’s Akwatia Constituency as the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) holds its primary to select a parliamentary candidate for the upcoming September 2 by-election. Polls opened at 7:00 a.m. across designated voting centres and are expected to close at 4:00 p.m. Three candidates are vying for the party’s nomination: Henry Boakye Yiadom, the NDC’s 2024 parliamentary...
Mombasa Governor leads delegation to Ghana to study Jospong Group’s waste management model
A high-level delegation from Mombasa County, Kenya, led by Governor H.E. Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir, has visited Zoomlion Ghana Limited and other subsidiaries of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) to learn from Ghana’s innovative waste management systems. The 26-member delegation, which included Members of Parliament, technical experts, and administrative officials, embarked on a four-day study tour from July 29 to...
Sam George rejects MultiChoice Proposal, Demands DStv Price Reduction
The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, has dismissed a proposal from MultiChoice Ghana aimed at addressing calls for reduced DStv subscription fees, describing the company’s offer as “illogical” and failing to tackle the root issue. The proposal, outlined in a statement issued by MultiChoice on Sunday, August 3 and signed by Managing Director...
GHS intensifies public education as Mpox cases rise to 302
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced enhanced public education efforts across the country following a surge in Mpox infections. As of July 30, 2025, the GHS has confirmed 20 new cases, raising the national tally to 302. The latest update comes shortly after Ghana recorded its first Mpox-related death on July 22, alongside 23 new infections reported at the...
Fire Engulfs Accra Tourist Information Centre; GNFS Responds Swiftly
A fire has broken out at the Accra Tourist Information Centre, prompting an immediate response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). Though the exact time of the incident has not yet been confirmed, videos circulating on social media—and shared on the Facebook page of the Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD)—show thick...
NPP refutes allegations of contacting Ukrainian PR firm for online smear campaign
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly denied reports that it contracted a Ukrainian public relations firm, Brandcom, to carry out an online smear campaign ahead of Ghana’s 2024 general elections. In an official statement issued on Saturday, August 3, the NPP described the allegations—originally published by AllAfrica.com—as “completely false, baseless, and defamatory.” The report claimed that Brandcom is demanding...
United draw with Everton to clinch Premier League Summer Series
Manchester United capped off their US summer tour with a 2-2 draw against Everton, sealing the Premier League Summer Series despite a shaky defensive showing in Atlanta. It wasn’t the perfect ending, but United got the job done. Two leads were blown in the heat of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, yet Ruben Amorim’s men return home unbeaten from three games. Bruno Fernandes...
Chelsea complete €40m signing of Jorrel Hato from Ajax
Chelsea have landed one of Europe’s most exciting young defenders, completing the signing of Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth over €40 million. Jorrel Hato has penned a seven-year contract with the Blues. The agreement includes a sell-on clause, underscoring Ajax’s belief in Hato’s long-term value. After finalising the move, Hato expressed his delight: “I’m very excited, I’m so...
Ademola Lookman demands transfer from Atalanta over broken promises
Ademola Lookman has formally requested to leave Atalanta, revealing deep frustration with the club’s handling of his future in a powerful statement shared on Instagram. The 27-year-old forward claimed he was forced to go public after enduring what he described as “many months of broken promises.” In his post, Lookman said he felt mistreated “as both a human being and...
Thomas Partey to join Villarreal after Arsenal exit
Thomas Partey is set to join Villarreal on a free transfer, bringing his four-year Arsenal chapter to a close. The Ghanaian international has completed his medical and is expected to sign a two-year contract that runs until 2027. The move comes just weeks after his deal with Arsenal officially ended in June. Partey’s decision to join Villarreal was heavily influenced by...
