O’Reilly SHS Murder Suspect Charged, Remanded for 2 Weeks
18-year-old Godwin, suspect in the O'Reilly Senior High School murder, has been remanded in police custody for two weeks for allegedly stabbing to death his colleague, Edward Borketey Sackey, at O'Reilly Senior High School. Godwin appeared in the La District court on Thursday, September 5, and was charged with murder. He is accused of stabbing Sackey to death after a...
Violence mars Ghana’s AFCON qualifier against Angola
Frustrated fans of the Ghanaian national team, the Black Stars, turned violent after a stunning 1-0 loss to Angola in a 2025 AFCON qualifier at the Baba Yara Stadium on Wednesday. The defeat marked the end of Ghana's 24-year unbeaten streak at the stadium, and fans grew increasingly agitated throughout the match as the Black Stars struggled to create scoring...
Watch Tiwa Savage’s “One Heart” Music Video for the Animated Film “Ozi: Voice of the Forest”
The music video for Tiwa Savage’s inspiring new track, “One Heart (Can Change the World),” has just been released. This song is part of the soundtrack for the upcoming animated family film “Ozi: Voice of the Forest.” The film follows Ozi, a young orphaned orangutan who is determined to protect her home from deforestation. With the help of her new family...
A country like Ghana deserves a better pitch-Pedro Goncalves
Angola coach Pedro Goncalves voiced his frustration with the poor condition of the Baba Yara Stadium pitch following his team's 1-0 win over Ghana in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Goncalves expressed that Ghana, a nation known for its footballing prowess, deserves a better playing surface. The stadium's poor condition affected the match, which Angola won in the final...
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Ghana 0-1 Angola-Match Report
Ghana endured a disappointing start to the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The state of the pitch was notably worse than Ghana's performance. The Black Stars lost due to a late goal from Angola's Milson in the 92nd minute, capitalizing on a poor clearance by defender Abdul Mumin to score...
Presidency denies involvement in GIS land dispute
The Office of the President has categorically denied any involvement in a land dispute involving Ghana International School (GIS), dismissing allegations of attempted encroachment on the school's land. In a statement released on Thursday, the Presidency emphasized that it holds no interest in the disputed land and has not directed any officer or agent to interfere with the property. The statement...
GNECC condemns violence at O’Reilly SHS, urges immediate action
Following the death of a final-year general arts student, Edward Borketey Sackey at O’Reilly Senior High School, the Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has expressed deep sorrow and condemnation of the unfortunate incident. The incident which happened on Monday, September 2, 2024, withnessed an altercation between the deceased and the assalant identified as Godwin. The altercation escalated from a...
GES launches investigation into O’Reilly SHS student’s stabbing
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has launched an administrative investigation into the tragic stabbing death of Edward Sackey, a final-year student at O'Reilly Senior High School. In a statement released on Wednesday, the GES expressed its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased student, who was fatally stabbed on Monday. The GES Director-General, Eric Nkansah, led a team to visit...
VRA Staff Reject Proposed Merger, Cite Energy Security Concerns
Staff groups at the Volta River Authority (VRA) have voiced strong opposition to a draft bill proposing the merger of VRA with the Bui Power Authority, citing concerns over energy security and potential privatization of thermal assets. The proposed bill, pushed by the Energy Ministry, aims to consolidate various power companies, including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the...
Olympic athlete Cheptegei dies days after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday's attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said she was targeted after returning home from church. A report filed by...
