2025 BECE: Three Invigilators arrested for alleged Exam Malpractice in Ashanti Region
Three invigilators in the Ashanti Region have been arrested and later granted bail over their alleged involvement in examination malpractice during the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The individuals were apprehended at separate examination centres, including Twedie and Mampong, after tip-offs led to investigations and their subsequent arrests. According to Ernest Akoto Yeboah, the Ashanti Regional Branch Controller of...
Declare Assets by July 15 – President Mahama directs MMDCEs
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a directive to all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to declare their assets by July 15, 2025. The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 18, during an orientation and training programme organised for MMDCEs. “In the meantime, I wish to remind you that you are among the office holders who are required...
Premier League 2025/26 fixtures: Arsenal visit Man Utd in opener
The 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off in electrifying fashion as Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford, setting the tone for a campaign brimming with narratives, ambition, and redemption. Arsenal’s quest to finally end their 22-year wait for a Premier League title begins with a daunting visit to Old Trafford on Sunday, August 17. Despite finishing second for three...
Blackstar Festival launched to celebrate Ghanaian culture and strengthen diaspora ties
The inaugural Blackstar Festival has officially been launched at the Accra Tourist Information Centre under the theme: “Ghana Art, Culture, and the Diaspora – Beyond the Return into the Future.” The event aims to deepen connections between Ghana and the global diaspora through music, art, and cultural experiences. According to Cyril-Alex Gockel, the festival’s Marketing and PR Lead, the event will...
Six Ghanaian pilgrims die during 2025 Hajj – Hajj Task Force confirms
The Chairman of the National Hajj Task Force, Alhaji Collins Dauda, has confirmed that six Ghanaian pilgrims who died during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca had pre-existing health conditions. Speaking to the media, Alhaji Dauda stated that the families of the deceased have been formally notified. He clarified that while the Ghana Hajj Board had earlier announced the deaths of...
Democracy Hub sues gov’t over deportation of Foreign galamsey suspects
Civil society organisation Democracy Hub has filed a lawsuit at the High Court in Accra, challenging the government's policy of deporting foreign nationals involved in illegal mining without prosecuting them in Ghanaian courts. The suit lists the Minister for the Interior, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), and the Attorney-General as defendants. Democracy Hub contends that the deportation policy contravenes Section 99...
NPP sets January 31, 2026 for Presidential Primaries – General Secretary confirms
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Koduah, has announced that the party will hold its presidential primaries on January 31, 2026. This decision follows the National Council’s adoption of a proposal from the party’s constitution review committee. Speaking on the matter, Mr. Koduah clarified that the date for the primaries will not require further approval...
Ramos and Martínez score as Inter and Monterrey share spoils
Inter Milan’s return to action ended in frustration as Lautaro Martínez’s equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw against Monterrey in a tense Club World Cup opener at the Rose Bowl. Just over two weeks after a harrowing 5-0 Champions League final defeat to PSG, Inter looked to reset under new head coach Cristian Chivu. But their path to redemption hit a...
Sundowns make history with win over Ulsan in Orlando
On a night rocked by lightning and late kick-offs, Mamelodi Sundowns found their spark through Iqraam Rayners, sealing a landmark 1-0 win over Ulsan HD in their opening FIFA Club World Cup clash in Orlando. The storm delay at Inter & Co Stadium may have dampened the pitch, but not the resolve of Miguel Cardoso’s men. Once play resumed, the...
Ghana beach volleyball teams complete final training ahead of the Africa Beach Volleyball Championship Qualifiers
The Ghanaian men's and women's national beach volleyball teams have concluded their final training sessions at La Boma Beach ahead of the Africa Beach Volleyball Championship qualifiers set to take place in Morocco from June 22 to June 30. The tournament also serves as the qualifying round for the 2025 World Championship in Australia this August. With spirits high and preparations...
