A team from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has carried out a major raid on illegal mining sites at the COCOBOD Demonstration Farm – Section E at Bunso in the Eastern Region. During the exercise that took place on January 8, the Taskforce found on site 8 Excavators and 12 illegal miners working. […]

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed quiet satisfaction with the growing influence of forward Kingsley Braye after his strong showing in the MTN FA Cup.Braye grabbed the headlines after scoring a hat trick in Medeamaâ??s impressive win over Bibiani Gold Stars, a result that pushed the Tarkwa-based side into the Round of 16 of the competition.The coach views the forwardâ??s rise as timely, especially with the team building momentum ahead of their next league outing.Medeama

Real Madrid reached the 2026 Supercopa de España final after a 2-1 win over city rivals Atlético Madrid, earning a much-anticipated El Clásico showdown with Barcelona. Madrid have won the trophy 13 times and came into the semi-final full of confidence. Manager Xabi Alonso had promised that Atlético would face his team at their best, […]

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko is using the last two training sessions to settle on his starting team for the clash with Young Apostles.With the match close, Tanko wants to be sure every player understands the plan and their role before the final whistle blows on preparation.Medeama head into the game in decent form, with three wins and two draws from their last five appearances. That run has lifted the mood in camp, but Tanko is keeping his focus on the process rather than the record.

The Minority in Parliament has delivered a scathing verdict on President John Dramani Mahama’s first year in office, describing it as a “relapse into economic experiments, lawless governance, and predatory partisanship” rather than the reset promised by the government. At a press conference addressed by Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei, the Minority criticized the administration […]

Playing a host nation at the Africa Cup of Nations often places visiting teams under intense mental strain. The stadiums roar louder, the atmosphere tightens, and every mistake is magnified.Cameroon, though, have long treated such settings as an advantage rather than a burden. As the Indomitable Lions line up against hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals, they do so with a legacy forged over decades, one defined by a remarkable habit of extinguishing home support across

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko is keeping his focus steady ahead of the clubâ??s Ghana Premier League meeting with Young Apostles, stressing that the approach remains the same as every other fixture.Coach Tanko is intent on discipline, balance and execution as Medeama look to extend their strong recent form at home.The Mauve and Yellow head into the game on the back of an encouraging run, with three wins and two draws from their last five matches. That sequence has lifted confidence

The Forestry Commission has condemned in the strongest terms the killing of one of its staff, Mr. Raphael Ganyo, a Resource Guard of the Wildlife Division stationed at the Kalakpa Resource Reserve in the Volta Region. In statement, on the official Facebook page of the Chief Executive of Forestry Commission, Dr Hugh Brown, he said […]

The former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is currently in the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following concerns over his immigration status, his lawyers have disclosed. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the law firm Minka-Premo, Osei Bonsu, Bruce Catlin & Partners explained that ICE’s action is strictly […]

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has spoken about the club's determined but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to keep star forward Antoine Semenyo, following what was likely the Ghanaian's final act in a Cherries shirt.Semenyo scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner to secure a 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night, before departing the pitch to a raucous ovation from the home supporters.In a poignant post-match reflection, Iraola acknowledged the imminent

Karela United are on the verge of securing the services of experienced Lesotho international attacking midfielder Tumelo Stephen Makha, with a deal expected to be finalised this week.The playmaker has already arrived in Tamale and has been training with the squad, where his performances have reportedly made a strong impression on the club's technical team.The 26-year-old midfielder brings significant experience, having recently been a key player for South African side Black

Mario Balotelli has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Al Ittifaq, marking another chapter in the remarkable career of one of Italyâ??s most enigmatic forwards.At 35, the former Azzurri striker is set to resume competitive football in the UAE league, underlining his determination to extend a journey that has taken him across Europe and beyond.According to reports from AS, Balotelli will be officially unveiled by the Dubai-based club next Saturday, January 10.The move

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has invited investors to inject their funds into Ghana’s economy through the Centre. The GIPC made the call in view of the stronger macroeconomic outlook and easing inflation. “With a stronger macroeconomic outlook and easing inflation, Ghana offers a stable and predictable environment for investors. Explore investment opportunities today […]

Former Bibiani GoldStars striker Augustine Ronald Frimpong has completed his transfer to FC AshantiGold.The experienced attacker arrived in Obuasi to finalise the deal, signing a contract that commits him to the Miners for the remainder of the current Ghana Premier League season.Frimpong's signature represents a significant coup for AshantiGold, who faced stiff competition for the player's services.The 33-year-old forward was a reported target for multiple top-flight clubs,

As Ghana enters 2026, there is a growing recognition that our health system and our personal health decisions must shift focus. For decades, health has been something we respond to after illness strikes. But the future demands a different approach: health creation, not just health repair. A meaningful 2026 Health Reset does not require complex […]

Mr Angel Carbonu has officially stepped down as President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), ending a long journey in union leadership with a strong call on organised labour to rethink its approach in dealing with what he described as increasingly “sophisticated governments.” Speaking at a handing-over ceremony to mark the transition on […]

German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have officially announced plans to launch their first football academy on the African continent in Ghana, with operations set to commence in February 2026.The BVB International Academy Ghana will offer structured football training and development programmes for young boys and girls aged six to 18.According to club officials, the academy will adhere to Borussia Dortmund's renowned football philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on high-performance

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has ushered in the New Year by extending heartfelt appreciation to its corporate partners and signalling openness to new strategic alliances.In a goodwill message, the committee, led by Chairman Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awua, specifically acknowledged the steadfast support of key sponsors over the past year.The IMC highlighted several companies for their significant contributions to the club's progress, naming

Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi has outlined his clear pathway to achieving a lifelong dream: earning a call-up to the Ghanaian national team.The 24-year-old, who recently completed a move from Norwegian club Fredrikstad FK to Major League Soccer, says his focus is now firmly on club performance to attract the attention of Black Stars selectors.In an exclusive interview, Woledzi confirmed that representing Ghana has been a constant ambition since his early days in European

Nashville SC defender Maxwell Woledzi has opened up about his long-standing ambition to represent Ghana at the international level, stating his desire to play for the Black Stars is a deeply held dream, not a newfound goal.Following his high-profile transfer from Norwegian club Fredrikstad FK to Major League Soccer, the 24-year-old revealed that the aspiration has been with him since the early stages of his career in Europe."Iâ??ve been wanting to play for the Black Stars