Otto Addo backs Black Stars to challenge Japan in high stakes World Cup shakeout down
The Black Stars are in Japan for a major test, and Otto Addo believes his team have what it takes to rise to the occasion. Ghana face the Blue Samurai on Friday in a friendly that will shape their build up to the 2026 World Cup. The coach knows the challenge is huge, but he insists his side can...
Former President Akufo-Addo Mourns Victims of El-Wak Stampede, Extends Condolences
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of six young women during a military recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Thursday, November 12, 2025. The tragedy occurred when a stampede broke out among thousands of applicants seeking to join the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), resulting in six fatalities and leaving...
Nkoko nkitinkiti launched, Mahama announces GHC200 Million Support for Farmers
President John Dramani Mahama has encouraged Ghanaians to prioritise locally produced chicken over imported options as part of efforts to boost the country’s poultry industry and promote self-sufficiency. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Poultry Initiative in Kumasi on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the President expressed concern about the low patronage of locally produced poultry products, emphasising the...
Mustapha Abdul Hamid Sues OSP for GH¢20 Million Over Alleged Defamation
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has filed a GH¢20 million defamation suit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over claims linking him to the alleged embezzlement of GH¢1.3 billion from the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF). The suit, filed at the High Court (General Jurisdiction Division) in Accra on...
NDC Pays Tribute to Founder Jerry John Rawlings on Fifth Anniversary of His Passing
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has honoured the memory of its founder and Ghana’s first president of the Fourth Republic, Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, on the fifth anniversary of his death. In a statement signed by the party’s Director of Communications, Kakra Essamuah, the NDC hailed the late leader as a towering figure whose impact on Ghana’s political and...
Speaker Bagbin Donates GH¢100,000 to Support Victims of El-Wak Stadium Stampede
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has donated GH¢100,000 to assist in the medical treatment of victims injured in the El-Wak Sports Stadium stampede during a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. The tragic incident, which occurred on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, claimed six lives and left about 28 others injured after thousands of hopeful applicants crowded the venue...
Two brothers charged with killing South African rapper AKA
Two brothers, Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, have been charged with murdering South African rapper AKA, whose real name is Kiernan Forbes. They were extradited from Eswatini after a long legal battle tried to stop their return. The brothers are accused of killing AKA and his friend during a shooting incident in South Africa. They face several charges, including murder, attempted...
Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup will be his Final Tournament
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time, has announced that the 2026 World Cup will be his last. At 41 years old, Ronaldo hopes to finish his international career in style and make history as one of the oldest players to compete in a World Cup. Ronaldo told the media that he feels proud of his long...
Tamale Technical University Hospital closed due to safety concerns
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has ordered the immediate closure of Tamale Technical University Hospital in Ghana. Inspectors found serious safety and hygiene problems, including poor infection control and lack of proper medical licenses. HeFRA said the hospital must address these issues before reopening. Patients are being redirected to nearby hospitals while the hospital undergoes inspections and repairs. Officials highlighted...
Ex‑Gabon First Lady and her Son Sentenced for Corruption
Sylvia Bongo, 62, the wife of Gabon's former President Ali Bongo, and her son Noureddin Bongo, 33, were convicted in absentia for embezzling public funds. They were sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to repay millions of dollars to the state. The court said the two used their positions to manipulate government finances for personal gain. They were...
