Journey in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup would begin for the Black Stars in the early hours of Saturday when they take on Colombia in a make-or-break affair in a Round of 32 clash at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. After the fierce battle against England that defined Ghana’s fate … The post Black Stars, Colombia clash, a make-or-break affair appeared first on Ghanaian

The Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) and Accra Academy will renew one of Ghana’s biggest secondary school football rivalries in the curtain-raiser of the 2026 All Star Festival (ASF26), organisers, The BAC Group, have announced. The highly anticipated clash will kick off the two-day festival at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, setting the stage … The post PRESEC,

Four ladies from the Captain One Golf Society’s Kid’s Project excelled in the just ended Telecel 69th Asantehene Open held at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi. At the end of proceedings, three out of the four players earned a podium finish. They are Ayisha Aminu, Jennifer Satura, Fadilatu Adam, and Zakia Hudu joined experienced … The post Golf: Captain One Golf Society

The Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) has proposed the provision of subsidised gas and dedicated supply systems for slaughterhouses across the country to end the use of vehicle tyres in singeing animals for human consumption. It explained that the long-standing practice exposed meat to chemical contamination and posed serious health risks to consumers. The Risk Communication … The post Stop using tyres

The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has urged Ghanaians to uphold integrity, patriotism and discipline as the bedrock for building the country they desire. Delivering the keynote address at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving celebration in Koforidua on Wednesday, she indicated that resetting Ghana must go beyond economic recovery and … The post Character

The United Party (UP) has called on the government to urgently revive and implement the 1963 master plans for Accra, Tema, Kumasi and Sekondi-Takoradi, describing the persistent flooding across the country as a clear sign of decades of poor urban planning and the absence of a lasting solution. The party said the annual floods, particularly … The post Revive 1963 master plans to end flooding — UP

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Rt Rev. Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, has called for a bipartisan approach to tackling illegal mining (galamsey). He cautioned that its environmental and public health consequences far outweigh any economic benefits. He said although successive governments had introduced various measures to … The post Galamsey

Rebecca Green, a 29-year-old female prison officer, has been sentenced to one year and four months in prison for misconduct in a public office after having a relationship with a convicted murderer. Green, who worked at HMP Whitemoor, began a relationship with inmate John Otugade, who is serving a life sentence for murder, in October … The post Prison officer jailed over relationship

Four suspected drug peddlers have been arrested by the Mankranso District Police Command during an intelligence led operation at Kunsu Township in the Ashanti Region. The operation led to the retrieval of a locally manufactured pistol, suspected narcotic substances and GH¢5,647. 40 believed to be proceeds from the alleged illicit trade. A statement signed by … The post Police arrest

The Member of Parliament for Damongo and former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called for stronger environmental legislation to enable African countries to fully benefit from nature-based solutions while building climate resilience, creating jobs and promoting sustainable economic growth. He said although several African countries, including Ghana, had made significant … The post Abu

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to remain united, grateful and prayerful despite the recent floods that claimed lives and destroyed property in parts of Accra. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, the President noted that the nation had gathered … The post President Mahama

Renowned Ghanaian businessman and an indigene of the Upper East Region, Awentami Paul Afoko, has called for the construction of an international airport in the Upper East Region, arguing that it is critical to unlocking the region’s agricultural and export potential. Addressing stakeholders at the Regional Development Framework validation forum in Bolgatanga, Mr. Afoko said … The post Export

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully contained and extinguished a diesel tanker fire at Asutuare Junction in the Eastern Region following a distress call received on June 28, 2026. Four fire pumps from Somanya, VRA, Akosombo and Gbetsile were deployed, with the first crew arriving at 0530 hours. The fire was brought under control … The post One dead, as GNFS contains tanker

Following recent floods in parts of Accra, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has visited affected areas including Circle VIP, Neoplan Station, and Achimota-Aloboshie to assess damage and fast-track interventions to prevent disease outbreaks. The Minister has tasked the Ghana Health Service to ramp up disease surveillance, improve risk communication, and strengthen community-level health actions in … The post Health

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed sympathy to people affected by the recent floods and appealed to Ghanaians to cooperate with government agencies responding to the disaster. In a Facebook post on Monday June 29, Dr Bawumia extended his condolences to families who had lost loved ones and sympathised with … The post Bawumia

Ghanaian music icon and entrepreneur, Okyeame Kwame is winning hearts online for a rare public thank-you to his daughter’s school. His daughter, Sante Nsiah Apau, has just graduated after completing her O-Levels. And instead of only celebrating the milestone, Okyeame Kwame chose to spotlight the people who helped her get there. Taking to his Instagram … The post Okyeame

Ghanaian music icon and entrepreneur, Okyeame Kwame is winning hearts online for a rare public thank-you to his daughter’s school. His daughter, Sante Nsiah Apau, has just graduated after completing her O-Levels. And instead of only celebrating the milestone, Okyeame Kwame chose to spotlight the people who helped her get there. Taking to his Instagram … The post Okyeame

The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians living in South Africa to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures ahead of planned protest activities expected on June 30. In a public advisory issued on Monday, June 29, the Mission urged Ghanaian nationals to prioritise their safety following a deadline announced by a group known … The post Ghana

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government’s handling of the flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, urging it to move beyond what it described as public relations activities and take decisive action to address the country’s flood challenges. In a press release issued on June 29, the party … The post NPP criticises government’s

The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has assured Ghanaians that government is intensifying efforts to respond to the widespread flooding that has affected parts of Accra, Tema and surrounding communities following days of heavy rainfall. In a press release issued on Monday, June 29, the minister explained that he joined … The post Government steps