A mother of five, Anna Sobie's wooden home is one of many that has been demolished in a shanty town in a lagoon in Lagos, with critics describing it as a "land-grab" by the authorities to gentrify the prime waterfront spot in Nigeria…
The Black Starlets have intensified preparations as they gear up for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with technical handlers sharpening both tactical and physical aspects of the squad. Training sessions have taken on adde…
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Normani is stepping into 2026 with momentum on multiple fronts.
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Army Ladies host bottom of the table Samartex at home at the Teshie Mats Park in Accra whilst Ladystrikers and western giant, Hasaaacs Ladies battle it out at the Jukwa Astro Turf.
ARMY LADIES VRS FC SAMARTEX
The Malta Guinness Premi…
The US has backed the UK's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base, Downing Street has told the BBC.
On Thursday, Donald Trump signalled his approval for the move, describin…
Reddit suggested on Thursday that its AI-powered search engine could be the next big opportunity for its business — not just in terms of product, but also as a revenue driver impacting its bottom line. During the company’s fourth-quarter e…
Gold Coast Refinery has successfully refined the first consignment of gold supplied by the Ghana Gold Board following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two few weeks ago.
The successful refining of the fir…
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has criticised comments made by some Zambian social media users who referred to President John Dramani Mahama’s traditional fugu smock as a “blouse” during his ongoing sta…
Ampem Darkoa ladies will be at home at the Techiman Urban park to Northern Ladies. Dreamz Ladies and Fosu Royal Ladies will face each other in a keenly contested match at the Bantama Astro turf in Kumasi.
Prison Ladies vs Kumasi Sports …
Two commemorative coins, released by the Royal Australian Mint and bearing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, have been criticised for their lack of resemblance to the late monarch.
The $5 (£2.56) and 50 cent silver coi…
The National Peace Council (NPC) has launched the Development and Resilience Index against Violent Extremism (DRIVE) to strengthen Ghana’s prevention of violent extremist influences. The evidence-based tool will be piloted in Ghana until J…
Donald Trump has endorsed Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of a snap election in her country on Sunday.
Takaichi has "already proven to be a strong, powerful, and wise leader... one that truly loves her coun…
Implementation of the first phase of the ‘Nkoko Nketenkete’ initiative the government’s flagship poultry revitalisation programme has begun in Wenchi in the Bono Region, with the distribution of 10,000 birds in the municipality.
Benefic…
The EU has told TikTok it must change its "addictive design" or face heavy fines, after it found the video sharing platform had breached its online safety rules.
It follows an investigation which began in February 2024…
The Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee of Parliament, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has welcomed the presentation of the 24-Hour Economy policy programme document to Parliament by the government.
He, however, expressed dis…
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Anthony Sarpong, Tuesday inaugurated the National VAT Compliance and Enforcement Team, describing it as a major milestone in Ghana’s Value Added Tax (VAT) reform journey.
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Indigenous fishing practices observed for generations along Ghana’s coast could offer valuable lessons for sustainable fisheries management, a report by the Creating Synergies between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge (ISIPSK)…
It has been three decades of blessing gospel music lovers with their unique style of singing and patrons are in for a treat as renowned Acapella group, Alabaster Box, celebrates its 30th anniversary with a concert on Saturday, February 2…
Haruna Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament for Tamale South and currently serving as Minister of Education, has disassociated himself from a social media campaign projecting him as a flagbearer aspirant on the ticket of the National Democr…
Ghana's national Futsal team have departed Accra for Lusaka, ahead of the crucial second leg fixture against Zambia in the 2026 CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The team flew out with everything to play for after a thrilling…
Ghana’s textile industry revival will remain fragile unless the government creates a National Cotton Development Authority to drive seed production and value chain integration, the Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC) has warned.
The C…
The Ashanti Regional office of the Information Services Department (ISD) led by its Regional Director, Mr. Charles Nkrumah, has embarked on a three-day public education campaign on gun amnesty in the region.
The campaign is conducted in c…
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday laid a wreath at the tomb of Zambia’s Founding President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, in honour of his enduring legacy and contribution to Africa’s liberation struggle.
The solemn ceremony took place at …
First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama on Thursday held a meeting with her Zambian counterpart, Mrs Mutinta Hichilema, in what was a display of cross-border sisterhood and collaboration.
The two held meaningful discussions about th…
Ghana and Zambia have agreed to deepen their decades-old bilateral relations, with a renewed focus on economic cooperation.
Presidents John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia reached the agreement during a bilate…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA), in consultation with key stakeholders, has moved to significantly bolster the Black Stars’ technical setup with the appointment of five highly experienced professionals ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to introduce legislation in Parliament to regulate the sale of public property, a move aimed at curbing the widespread and often undervalued disposal of government lands.
Speaking du…
The management of scrap dealership NN Est Metals Co Ltd has asked the government to reopen the company and allow it to continue operations, citing the livelihoods of more than 400 workers affected by the shutdown.
The company said i…
The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has dismissed claims that cases being handled under Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) have been compromised.
He stated that no plea negotiations have been entered into …
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has released its fees for services for the year 2026.
In a notice issued by the Authority, the updated charges cover a wide range of licensing and vehicle-related services provided b…
Ghana has reached a major economic turning point. Its year-on-year inflation for January 2026 dropped to 3.8% and it’s a substantial decline from the 5.4% recorded in December 2025. The new rate is also the 13th consecutive monthly dec…
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has warned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) that those who fail to perform effectively will be dismissed by March 31, 2026.…
President John Dramani Mahama has called for Africa’s inclusion in the United Nations Security Council and other global institutions, insisting that outdated governance systems must be reformed to better represent the continent.
Spe…
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has suspended the accreditation of new General Nursing programmes at both diploma and bachelor’s degree levels.
“The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, acting in accordance with its reg…
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says it has started making payments to Licenced Buying Companies (LBCs) to enable them pay cocoa farmers for their produce.
This comes after concerns were raised about cocoa farmers going unpaid for s…
Police in Norway have opened a corruption investigation into the country's former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland over his alleged links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A special Norwegian police u…
The Amasaman High Court has substantially cut the custodial sentence imposed on evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa, bringing her term down from 15 years to 12 calendar months.
In delivering its decision, t…
An unknown number of aid workers are missing after air strikes hit a hospital in South Sudan, near the Ethiopian border, a charity group says.
The hospital, run by medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Jongl…
Senior US and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Oman for direct talks in the coming hours, amid a crisis that has raised fears of a military confrontation between the two countries.
The discussions come after a…
A new poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics suggests that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is on course to retain the Ayawaso East parliamentary seat in the upcoming March 2026 by-election.
The poll indicates that either of t…
President John Dramani Mahama has proposed a new economic partnership agreement between Ghana and Zambia to help address the high cost of capital confronting African businesses, which he said places them at a disadvantage compared with…
Journalists have been urged not to surrender human judgement in the news content they produce to Artificial Intelligence (AI), but to retain firm editorial control at all times.
The Managing Editor for Radio and Podcasts at Sputnik …
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has called for urgent and sustainable solutions to the growing number of colonial-era land compensation claims against the state, warning that the potential financial exposure could put seve…
The Ghana Police Service has begun nationwide enforcement against illegal and uncertified cash-in-transit and armoured bullion vehicles as part of new measures to tighten security around the movement of cash and other high-value items.…
Shovelling snow, finding childcare and a frenetic scramble for plane tickets.
It's been an unexpectedly stressful few weeks for Scotland's cricketers, who were thrust into action by Bangladesh's decision to boycott the T20 World…
Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the men's T20 World Cup as he continues his recovery from injury.
The 35-year-old has not played since mid-November having missed the Ashes against England with a combination…
The 2026 World Cup is almost upon us.
India are defending champions after their 2024 win and have home advantage as co-hosts alongside Sri Lanka.
Can anyone stop them? And who will be the best batters and bowlers?
Here are…
It's snow time.
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are upon us and Italy is ready - almost - to host 'the greatest show on Earth'.
Some 2,900 athletes from more than 90 countries will compete on snow and ice over the next…
England begin their Six Nations campaign against Wales on Saturday having won their past 11 matches and completed their first unbeaten four-Test autumn in nearly a decade.
With recent results driven by greater ambition in attack…
The warning shot came early.
With the home fans inside the Stade de France already buzzing from a spectacular pre-match light show and a typically spine-tingling rendition of La Marseillaise, it only took Les Bleus two minutes t…
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