The British Open tees off on Thursday with not just the glory of lifting the Claret Jug on offer for the field at Royal Portrush but places in the Ryder Cup up for grabs for US and European players. Europe will defend the trophy at Bethpage, New York, from September 26-28 as they seek a … The post Ryder Cup places up for grabs at British Open appeared first on Ghanaian

Liverpool have rejected a £58.6m opening offer from Bayern Munich for forward Luis Diaz. The German club approached Liverpool earlier this month but were told Diaz was not for sale. That position was reinforced on Tuesday as Liverpool turned down the Bundesliga side’s first bid for the 28-year-old Colombia international. Liverpool value Diaz, whose contract … The post Liverpool reject

 The  US has deported five people who it described as “criminal illegal aliens” to the southern African kingdom of Eswatini. On board the flight were five deportees from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen who have been convicted of crimes ranging from child rape to murder, US Homeland Security Department Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said … The post US deports five

Fuel prices at the pump have seen some hikes, depending on the company selling. The increase in prices has been attributed to the rollout of the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Law, also known as the Dumsor Levy (D-Levy). The government has begun the collection of GH?1 per litre, which translates to GH?4 per gallon tax, […] The post Fuel Prices Shoot Up … As ‘Dumsor Levy’ Kicks In appeared

 THAI police have arrested a woman who allegedly had sexual relations with monks, and then used photos and videos of the acts to extort money from them. The woman, who police are calling “Ms Golf”, had sex with at least nine monks, police said at a press conference on Tuesday. They believe she received around … The post Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks

A bitter child custody dispute between Kwadwo Adjei and his former partner, Karen Baaba Sam, has escalated into a legal showdown, with Kwadwo Adjei now seeking a custodial sentence against Baaba Sam for what he describes as “grave and repeated acts of wilful disobedience” of court orders. In a motion filed earlier this month at […] The post Child Custody Blues: Father Wants Baaba Sam Jailed

 The Minister of Roads and Highways, Gov­erns Kwame Agbodza, has directed the con­tractors working on the Ashaiman-Akosom­bo road project to remove the giant billboards in the right of way to fast-track the project and surcharge the assemblies for any cost incurred. According to him, the delay has cost both the country and the travelling public … The post Agbodza orders billboards

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to launch full scale investigations into suspected galamsey activities involving two senior officials of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and others. A letter dated 15th July, 2025 addressed to the Executive Director of EOCO, has […] The post EOCO

The newly elected executives of the Northern and North East Regional branches of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) were officially sworn into office on Friday. The elected officers include Yakubu Abdul Majeed as Chair­man, Albert Futukpor as Secre­tary, Joyce Kantam Konlamong as Treasurer, and Mohammed Fugu as Chairman of the North East Branch. At a … The post New GJA regional executives

Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh has described the plan by the government to establish a Betting Rehab Centre as policy incogerence. Prof Prempeh made the point that if betting is an addiction for which publicly-funded rehab centers are considered a necessary intervention, then the government should […]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is facing internal push-back over a proposed reform that would, for the first time, see the party elect its flagbearer before choosing national, regional and constituency executives. This reversal of the party’s usual bottom-up electoral structure is being described by critics as a “top-down” approach and it is drawing strong […] The post NPP Bigwigs Condemn

 THE Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana, yes­terday announced a series of activities to commemorate this year’s World Public Relations Day. World Public Relations Day is observed annually to showcase the contributions of the PR profession to society, particularly in promoting transparency, strategic communi­cation, and effective stakeholder engagement. The day also serves to hon­our the … The post IPR

A trader from Osu, Accra, Jeffery Gennel, appeared before the Accra Circuit Court day on multiple charges relating to a robbery syndicate operating in the Greater Accra Region. Gennel, aged 20, is facing three counts, including conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery itself, under Ghana’s Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). Gennel pleaded […] The post Two men face court over robbery charges

“Competition policy is not a luxury or a regulatory nicety. It is an essential underpinning of the market economy. Developing countries need it as much as, or even more than, rich countries, because the risks of market abuses, cronyism, and corruption are even higher.”-Prof Jeffrey Sachs About two weeks ago, His Excellency the President launched […] The post Competition

FC Copenhagen have reinforced their youth ranks with a major international prospect, securing the services of 18-year-old Ghanaian winger David Boison Frimpong from Medeama SC.The deal, structured as a season-long loan with an option to buy, is a clear sign of the Danish clubâ??s strategic focus on developing global football talent.Frimpong joins Copenhagenâ??s U19 squad and is expected to play a pivotal role in the teamâ??s upcoming campaign.Known for his flair, speed,

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has commenced the installation of 23,500 solar-powered streetlights across the country, as part of efforts to reduce the burden on the national electricity grid. Energy Minister, John Jinapor, announced the initiative at a press briefing held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He said the project, which will cover […] The post Editorial:

The validation of persons affected by the September-November 2023 Akosombo Dam spillage has been completed, and disbursement of funds is set to begin in the coming days to compensate individuals who lost their properties and livelihoods, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has told a section of the media in his constituency, North Tongu. The Member of Parliament […] The post Akosombo

The decision by President John Dramani Mahama to scrap the fuel allowance for all government appointees has sparked a mixed reaction from the public in the Keta municipality of the Volta Region. While some have welcomed the move as a necessary measure to cut down on government expenditure, others have expressed concern about the impact […] The post Keta residents express mixed

Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has underscored the importance of making Ghana’s laws easily accessible to all citizens, stating that democracy thrives only when everyone can freely access and understand the law. In a speech read on his behalf by First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, at the opening ceremony of a […] The post Laws must be accessible, clear

Danish football heavyweights F.C. Copenhagen have officially announced the signing of highly-rated Medeama winger David Frimpong Boison.  The talented youngster joins the club on a one-year deal, with an option to extend beyond the 2025/26 season.The two clubs have reached a full agreement for the transfer of the promising 18-year-old Ghanaian, marking a significant milestone in the youngsterâ??s career as he prepares to make his first move into European football.Boison has