ECG to Undertake Planned Maintenance in Five Regions on Thursday, October 9
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled maintenance works set to take place on Thursday, October 9, across five regions in the country. The exercise is part of ongoing efforts to improve network stability and enhance power reliability nationwide. In a public notice, ECG stated that the maintenance will occur between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and will...
Vice President leads delegation to global gateway forum
Ghana’s Vice President, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, is leading a Ghanaian delegation to Brussels, Belgium, for the Global Gateway Forum. The two-day event, which began on October 9, 2025, brings together global leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss ways of strengthening international partnerships and promoting sustainable infrastructure development. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is expected to showcase Ghana’s investment prospects, digital...
17 unlicensed health facilities closed down by HeFRA
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA ) has commenced an exercise across parts of the Greater Accra Region shutting down 17 unlicensed health centers that operate without valid licenses or defaulted in renewing their license. This particular exercise occurred on the 7th October 2025. This exercise is a nationwide campaign to ensure the safety of the general public in accessing quality...
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire after $1.4bn valuation
Cristiano Ronaldo has reached another extraordinary milestone, becoming football’s first billionaire player. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the 40-year-old Al-Nassr and Portugal captain now boasts a net worth of around $1.4 billion (£1.04bn), a figure that cements his legacy not just as one of football’s greatest athletes but also one of its most successful businessmen. Ronaldo’s rise to billionaire...
Black Stars blaze past Central African Republic to move within a point of World Cup return
Ghana took a giant step toward a fifth World Cup appearance with a commanding 5-0 victory over the Central African Republic in Meknes. Under the floodlights of the Stade d’Honneur, the Black Stars produced a complete performance that blended composure, precision, and hunger, moving them to the brink of qualification for the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada, and...
TBFA unveils African Leaders of Influence Lectureship Series
The Bright Future Alliance (TBFA), a youth-led civil society organization dedicated to promoting good governance and sustainable development across Africa, has announced the launch of the African Leaders of Influence Lectureship Series (ALILS) — a new continental platform designed to redefine leadership dialogue on the continent. The inaugural edition of ALILS is set to take place in 2026 in Accra,...
Uganda appoints Ghana’s Laryea Kingston to lead youth football project
Laryea Kingston has a new chapter ahead. The former Ghana international and Black Starlets coach has been appointed head coach of Uganda’s men’s youth national teams, a role that puts him in charge of developing the country’s next football stars. The announcement was made on Wednesday, October 8, as Kingston signed a two-year deal with the Federation of Uganda...
Police Launch Investigation into Robbery and Murder at Abesim Filling Station
The Bono Regional Police Command has begun investigations into a robbery and murder incident that occurred at Frimps Filling Station in Abesim, within the Sunyani East Municipality, on October 6, 2025. The incident led to the death of a security guard, identified as Akwasi Addai, believed to be in his late sixties. According to a police statement signed by Chief...
Mpox Cases Rise to 670 in Ghana as 13 new cases recorded
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 13 new Mpox infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 670 as of October 1, 2025. The latest figures reflect a steady increase in reported infections in recent weeks. Three deaths have been recorded so far, and one patient is currently receiving treatment in hospital. Mpox, a viral disease similar to...
NAIMOS dismantles galamsey hideout in major crackdown at Aboso
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has carried out a major raid on a notorious illegal mining hideout known as ‘Gangway’ in Aboso, Western Region, bringing down a hub long associated with galamsey, drug abuse, and other criminal activities. The intelligence-led operation, conducted on Monday, October 5, 2025, targeted the hideout in the Prestea-Huni Valley District, where taskforce personnel...
