Prof. John Collins joins Dikan to lead African Music Archive to preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage
As Ghana intensifies national efforts to safeguard its cultural legacy, renowned ethnomusicologist Professor John Collins has joined the Dikan Center to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at preserving Africa’s rich musical history. Collins will head Dikan’s newly launched Bokoor Department, home to one of the continent’s largest private archives of African music and culture. The move comes at a time...
Omane Boamah calls on NPP to join forces in EC reforms amid growing crisis
Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has issued a strong call for bipartisan collaboration to address growing concerns about the integrity of the Electoral Commission (EC), warning that failure to act could further undermine public trust in the country’s democratic institutions. Dr. Boamah, who also serves as Director of Elections and IT for the opposition National Democratic Congress...
High Court rejects NPP’s bid to halt Ablekuma North Parliamentary rerun
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Nana Akua Afriyie, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North in the 2024 elections, seeking to stop the Electoral Commission (EC) from conducting a rerun of parliamentary elections in 19 polling stations within the constituency. Justice Ali Baba Abature, who presided over the case, ruled that the motion...
João Pedro brace lifts Chelsea into Club World Cup Final
João Pedro marked his full Chelsea debut with a stunning brace against his boyhood club Fluminense, firing the Blues into the Club World Cup final with a 2-0 win in New Jersey. It was a day of emotion and excellence for the 23-year-old Brazilian. Facing the club where his football journey began, he delivered a performance that mixed class with...
Alcaraz, Fritz, Sabalenka, Anisimova reach Wimbledon semis
It was a day of grit, class, and nerves at Wimbledon as Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, and Aryna Sabalenka battled through high-stakes quarter-finals to book their spots in the last four. Alcaraz gave Centre Court a masterclass. The defending champion was too strong, too fast, and too clever for Cameron Norrie. He cruised to a 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 win in...
Hon. Julius Debrah champions grassroots revolution for Ghana’s sporting future
Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah has pledged his full support to President John Mahama’s bold sporting vision, to unearth raw talent across Ghana and transform the country into a global powerhouse in sport. Speaking with conviction and clarity, Hon. Debrah outlined the importance of reaching deep into Ghana’s grassroots. He said the next world-beater could come from a rural...
Parliamentary, NPP Delegation Pays Condolence Visit to Family of Late Ernest Yaw Kumi
A high-level delegation comprising leaders of Parliament and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) paid a solemn visit to the family of the late Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, on Tuesday, July 8, to offer condolences following his sudden passing. The delegation, led by Clerk to Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, included both Majority and Minority Leaders, as well...
Covid-19 resurgence: Health Officials call for vaccination among Ghanaians
As reports confirm a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in parts of Accra, health experts are urging the public to take immediate precautions, including getting vaccinated and strictly adhering to safety measures. According to the Ministry of Health, the virus is believed to have spread during one of the hall week celebrations on the University of Ghana campus, Accra. Though the...
Government to begin paying road contractors this month – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will begin settling debts owed to road contractors starting this month, a move aimed at reviving stalled infrastructure projects across the country. Speaking during a meeting with the Council of State at the Jubilee House on Monday, the President confirmed that the Ministry of Finance has earmarked funds to begin paying...
GNFS reports rise in fire incidents for first half of 2025
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reported a marginal increase in fire outbreaks across the country during the first six months of 2025, while celebrating key improvements in emergency response effectiveness and public cooperation. Reduction in prank calls One of the most encouraging developments was a sharp 34.77% drop in prank calls, which have long been a burden on emergency...
