Six people have died, following a devastating fire outbreak involving a petrol tanker and several vehicles on the Accra–Nsawam Highway, near Okanta, in the early hours of Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that the fire occurred around 4:45 a.m. and involved a petrol tanker carrying approximately 54,000 litres of […] The post Editorial: Petrol

The MTN Ghana Foundation has officially launched the 2026 edition of its flagship “Save a Life” Blood Donation Exercise, setting an ambitious target of collecting 7,000 units of blood nationwide. The annual initiative, organized in partnership with the Ghana Health Service, aims to strengthen the country’s blood reserves and support hospitals facing persistent shortages. The […] The post GHS

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, with support from its partners, has inspired female students at the Asare Bediako Senior High School (SHS) to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The partners included the Women in Engineering of the Ghana Institution of Engineers (WINE-GhIE), Underground Mining Alliance (UMA) and SGS. The session, which was on the theme: “From vision to impact: redefining STEM by closing the gender […] The post

The Chief of Dunkwa-on-Offin, Okofrobuor Obeng Nuako III has cautioned cocoa farmers against any intentions to release their farmlands to illegal miners in the face of the recent reduction of cocoa prices by the government. According to the chief, much as the reduction in Cocoa Price is worrisome, releasing the farmlands to illegal miners would adversely affect […] The post Don’t

"This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

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The Ghanaian football community has been plunged into mourning following the death of former Accra Hearts of Oak administrator Jonas Oko.The sad news broke on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and quickly spread across social media, drawing tributes from supporters, administrators, and followers of the local game.Details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain scanty at this time.During his time with Hearts of Oak, Oko served in multiple administrative roles and contributed

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Ghana, His Excellency Sergei Berdnikov has indicated his inability to confirm the nationality of the supposed Russian who unlawfully published sexually explicit images of Ghanaian women. This is contained in a press release dated February 17 issued by the Ministry. […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Ghana, His Excellency Sergei Berdnikov was summoned on the instruction of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over the conduct of a supposed Russian man in unlawfully publishing sexually explicit images of Ghanaian women without their consent. This […]

Black Starlets will step up preparations for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations with two friendly matches scheduled for Wednesday morning at the Accra Sports Stadium from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.The national U17 side will face Division One League clubs Port City FC and Koforidua Semper Fi in a double-header designed to sharpen tactics and assess squad depth ahead of the continental tournament in April.The matches form part of a structured buildup programme by the technical team

German-Ghanaian forward Morgan Fassbender grabbed the headlines as his early goal earned Termalica Nieciecza a 1-1 draw at home to Gornik Zabrze in Ekstraklasa Round 21.Fassbender struck in just the 2nd minute, finishing a sharp move to give the hosts the perfect start at Stadion Sportowy Bruk-Bet Termalica.Termalica looked dangerous on the break but spent long spells without the ball, conceding 70% possession to the visitors while still creating two big chances from 12 shots. Their

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Senior Technical Advisor to the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Betty Krosbi Mensah, has expressed strong belief that the current Black Princesses squad has what it takes to surpass the achievements of their predecessors following their latest qualification progress.The Princesses edged past South Africa 3â??2 on aggregate in the third round of qualifiers, booking a final showdown against Uganda for a place at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland later this year.Speaking

Senior Technical Advisor to the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Betty Krosbi Mensah, has assured the Black Princesses of the government's full support as they approach the final hurdle in their quest to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.Speaking to Citi Sports after the Princesses edged past South Africa 3â??2 on aggregate to set up a decisive qualifier against Uganda, Mensah emphasized the administration's commitment to the team's success."The

Kurt Okraku has highlighted steady progress at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence in Prampram, pointing to key upgrades meant to support players and officials across the football space.The Ghana FA President explained that work is ongoing on two natural grass pitches, alongside other important facilities designed to make Prampram a true home for football activities. He also expressed appreciation to FIFA for its continued backing of the FAâ??s development plans.Speaking

Black Princesses assistant coach Raymond Fenny has confirmed that preparations are already underway for the team's final qualifying hurdle against Uganda, with plans to resume camping as early as April.Ghana secured their place in the decisive round after a hard-fought 3â??2 aggregate victory over South Africa, setting up a two-legged showdown with Uganda in May for a spot at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland.Speaking to Citi Sports, Fenny revealed that the

Black Princesses assistant coach Raymond Fenny has declared that the team is determined to use their hard-fought victory over South Africa as a foundation for success in the final qualifying round against Uganda.Ghana edged past South Africa 3â??2 on aggregate to set up a decisive two-legged tie with Uganda in May, with a place at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland on the line.Speaking to Citi Sports, Fenny emphasized the positive mood within the camp and the team's

Black Princesses assistant coach Raymond Fenny has revealed that his technical team has already begun analysing Uganda ahead of the final round of qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.Ghana secured their place in the decisive round after a hard-fought 3â??2 aggregate victory over South Africa, setting up a two-legged showdown with Uganda in May for a spot at the World Cup in Poland.Speaking after his side's arrival in Accra, Fenny made it clear that attention

Former Asante Kotoko management member Alhaji Ali Maradona has cast doubt on whether Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is ready to be Ghana's first-choice shot-stopper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Asare has been in outstanding form for the Phobians, delivering a man-of-the-match performance in Sunday's Super Clash victory over Asante Kotoko at Baba Yara Stadium. The goalkeeper has now kept nine clean sheets and conceded just four goals in 12 Ghana Premier League appearances

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is working to ensure the Black Stars prepare adequately for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to President Kurt Okraku, preparations are already underway in the background to ensure the national team is ready for the global showpiece.â??I think that the team will prepare and preparations have been ongoing behind the scenes, the team will be ready for the World Cup, and Iâ??m very positive that if we get all our players on board, if all