THE Western Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service has launched an inter-market fire safety quiz competition in Sekondi-Takoradi to promote fire prevention awareness and curb recurring market fires in the region.
Teams re…
Six players have received their first senior national team invitations after head coach Kim Lars Björkegren named his squad for the Pink Ladies Cup.
The tournament is set to play a key role in Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s A…
Mr. Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Minister of Roads and Highways, has attributed the current financial challenges facing the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to the awarding of cocoa road contracts valued at GH¢23 billion during the 2023/2024 fisc…
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has held a special pull-out ceremony and guard of honour in celebration of the outgoing Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG), Laud Kwasi Ofori Affrifah.
The ceremony, which took place last Monday, attra…
Shergar was the world's most famous and valuable stallion. When armed men seized him from an Irish stud farm on 8 February 1983, the BBC reported on a sensational true crime saga.
It was on a cold winter's night in 1983 that a p…
Ali Yakubu, head coach of Ebusua Dwarfs, has been named the Access Bank Division One League Coach of the Month for January, edging out Nii Armah of Debibi United and Ayuba Abdul Kadir of Golden Warriors.
Yakubu enjoyed a flawless month,…
THE National Peace Council has emphasised dialogue and cooperation among political parties and candidates ahead of the Ayawaso East by election on March 3.
The Council urged party representatives and voters to abide by electoral proce…
The Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance, Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, has affirmed the ability of local insurance companies to provide advanced, growth-oriented coverage for marine and aviation cargo, ensuring long-term protection …
In 2010, the famed security researcher Barnaby Jack spectacularly hacked into an ATM cash machine onstage at the Black Hat security conference, forcing it to spit out reams of bank notes in front of an awestruck audience.
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Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has directed directors at the headquarters, regional and district levels, and all departmental heads, to enforce the wearing of approved uniforms and visible …
THIS year’s edition of the Aboakyer Festival has officially been launched, with activities scheduled to begin on April 25 and climax on May 3 in Winneba, Central Region.
Launching the festival on Tuesday, February 17, the Paramount Ch…
Real Tamale United forward Wisdom Manyina Jonas has been named the Access Bank Division One League Player of the Month for January. He edged out competition from Gofred Eshun of Ebusua Dwarfs and Abubakar Lartey of Inter Allies. Jonas scor…
The General-Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has firmly defended the party's recent directive requiring public office holders to resign from their government roles if they wish to contest …
The Alliance for Western North Cocoa Farmers has commended the Government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for releasing GH?237 million to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to facilitate prompt payments to cocoa farmers.
In a stateme…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strict oversight and market discipline to match the rapid growth of virtual assets.
The assurance was given at the Ghana Virtual …
Young Africa Change Agents Forum (YACAF), an initiative of the Africa Future Leaders Institute of Global Affairs (AFLIGA), has set February 27, 2026, for its flagship virtual forum, NEXTGEN Africa Talk.
The high-level dialogue will be anc…
The Office of the National Chief Imam has expressed dismay over what it describes as inappropriate and disrespectful conduct by some politicians from both the National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party within Zongo communit…
Fewer bad actors are targeting Google Play with malicious apps, the company says, a shift that the tech giant credits with its increased investments in proactive security systems and AI technology.
In its latest Android app ecosystem sa…
Mr Abubakari Adamu, Specialist in Safeguarding and Child Protection at Plan International Ghana, has urged journalists to prioritise the safety, dignity and wellbeing of children and vulnerable persons in all forms of reporting.
He said s…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has held its third Family Governance Workshop in Ghana to help family-owned businesses strengthen governance systems and manage successful generational transiti…
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku- Agyemang, on Wednesday urged public services agencies to ensure that recruitment, promotions, and appointments to positions are gender responsive, transparent, and merit-based.
This may be acc…
The ECOWAS Commission has called for bold electoral reforms across West Africa to ensure equal political participation for women and young people, setting an ambitious target of achieving 50/50 gender parity in elective positions by 2035…
The Premier League enters a decisive phase as the title race tightens at the top while the battle for survival grows increasingly intense at the bottom.
Hearts of Oak vs Berekum Chelsea
Hearts of Oak head into Sunday’s clash full of …
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a fundamental shift in Ghana's mining sector, stressing that after more than a century of mineral extraction, the country must move from being merely a "prolific producer" to a "full participa…
How do Brentford keep doing it?
When boss Thomas Frank left to join Tottenham Hotspur last summer, there were fears over what it would mean for the Bees.
Even more so when managerial novice Keith Andrews was appointed as his …
Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon and Nigeria are increasingly emerging as key source and transit hubs in the global trade of pangolins, the world's most trafficked wild mammal.
As the world marks World Pangolin Day 2026, World Animal Protection …
Eric Dane, who rose to stardom on Grey's Anatomy and earned the nickname "McSteamy" for his portrayal of a smooth-talking plastic surgeon, has died at 53. Melissa Bank, Dane's publicist, confirmed the actor's passing in a statement to USA …
The US appears poised to strike Iran.
For weeks, Washington has been building up its forces in the Middle East - and now looks set to assemble more air power in the region than at any time since the 2003 invasion of Ir…
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has called on Ghanaian banks to move beyond relief and stability, urging them to become resilient engines of the country’s long-term economic transformation.
Speaking after a pos…
The government has announced plans to rename the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) as the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI), as part of proposed reforms contained in the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025.
The Interi…
Emigoh Ghana, the force behind one of the nation's most loved yoghurt brands, proudly announces the launch of two vibrant new flavours under its flagship Yomi Yoghurt line - Pina Colada and Peach - marking an exciting new chapter in a 20…
A delegation from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has paid a courtesy call on the leadership of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as part of activities marking the university’s 60th anniversary.
The visit, which …
Seventy-seven individuals and units have been honoured at the maiden edition of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Women-in Engineering (WinE) Dinner and Awards Night last Friday.
The awardees received plaques and certificates.
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The Majority Caucus in Parliament has rejected calls for a bailout for cocoa farmers, attributing the current crisis in Ghana’s cocoa sector to reckless borrowing under the former Nana Akufo-Addo administration.
Speaking at a press …
Members of Parliament from the Minority and Majority groups engaged in sharp exchanges on Thursday, February 19, over the delayed construction of the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam during a debate on the killing of eight Ghanaian tom…
The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (EduWatch), Kofi Asare, has praised the Ghana Scholarship Authority for publishing its list of scholarship beneficiaries, describing the move as a significant step toward transparency an…
Danny Rohl has "total" belief Rangers can win the Scottish Premiership but has called on his players to back it up with "consistency".
Rangers have picked up 46 of a possible 57 points since Rohl took charge in October and last …
Former South Africa striker Benni McCarthy says Jose Mourinho should apologise for his "very wrong" comments after the alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
The Brazil forward scored the …
Following the successful launch of Binance Junior [1] in December 2025, Binance is pleased to introduce exciting new features aimed at making saving and learning about crypto even more engaging and accessible for families. Designed for kid…
Three English teams have reached the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League this season - but has it been as easy as it appears?
Manchester United, competing in the main draw for the first time, wrapped up a 5-0 aggregat…
A number of teams have healthy-looking schedules for the next few gameweeks and we are entering a period where certain sides can be looked at more intensely.
Is adding more Liverpool players to your team the way to catapult your…
Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney hopes Pep Guardiola will stay at Manchester City beyond this season because he has set "a benchmark" for all other managers.
The 55-year-old has been in charge of City since 2016 and…
With the season heading into its final months, games are coming thick and fast, especially for the Premier League clubs still in Europe.
With the extra games, travelling, time difference and the added disad…
At half-time in Celtic's eventual 4-1 Europa League play-off defeat by Stuttgart, the focus was on home goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
"It looks to me as if he is not expecting shots, which is strange for a goalkeeper," former Sc…
Michael Carrick is certainly enjoying life as Manchester United caretaker head coach.
Since Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim last month, United have taken 13 points from five matches to climb to fourth in the Premier League.
Tha…
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has taken temporary custody of a newborn baby found abandoned near Bronyibima Estate in Elmina in the Central Region, assuring the public that the child is in stable cond…
Mid 2011, while exiting the British Council Hall after my public lecture, a tap on my shoulder. I turn around, then face to face with a gentleman in his 40s; he gives me a congratulatory smile. Who is he? It turns out to be Baba Jamal. The…
US President Donald Trump says he will direct US agencies, including the defence department, to "begin the process of identifying and releasing" government files on aliens and extraterrestrial life.
Trump made the decl…
The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, has appealed to Christian and Muslim communities in Ghana to pray for peace and tranquillity in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Speaking at a meeting with mem…
Gold Fields has confirmed it will formally relinquish ownership and operational control of the Damang Mine on April 18, 2026, following a government decision for the asset to transition to Ghanaian ownership.
The exit brings to a clos…
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