The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all aspirants campaigning in the Greater Accra Region to suspend their campaign activities on August 5 and 6 and instead mobilise supporters for the party’s planned “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration. The directive was issued by the party’s National Steering Committee in a statement signed by the NPP General … The post NPP

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has commissioned an expanded dialysis unit at the Upper West Regional Hospital in Wa to improve access to kidney treatment for people in northern Ghana. The project, estimated to cost about GH¢4 million, was undertaken in partnership with Sustainable Health Education and Interventions Limited (SHEILD), the Upper West … The post Speaker

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The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has announced that operators of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso may begin a controlled release of water from the dam from August 11, 2026, if the reservoir reaches a critical level. In a statement issued on August 4, the Commission said it received an update from SONABEL, the operator … The post WRC warns of possible controlled spillage

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has stated that Ghana’s democracy is “thriving” and not under siege. His comments were made in a Facebook post on Tuesday, following the New Patriotic Party’s announcement of a planned demonstration scheduled for Thursday. In the post, Prof. Gyampo argued that attempts … The post Ghana’s

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that the government played a role in the acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe, describing such allegations as “bogus”. Speaking on Face to Face on Channel One TV on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2025, Mr Kwakye Ofosu said the … The post Government had no

Ghana's Black Queens take on Mali in a decisive Group D clash at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday, August 6, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca (20:00 GMT), with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.With Cameroon already through as group winners on six points, the second automatic qualification spot will be decided between the two West African rivals, who are level on three points after two matches.Ghana opened their campaign with a

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, says the NDC was the first political party in Ghana to adopt universal member suffrage for its presidential primaries in 2014. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, Mr Asiedu Nketiah explained that political parties conduct two different types of … The post NDC first adopted

The commissioning of this model mine marks the culmination of years of strategic planning and advocacy by the university's leadership.

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, says his relationship with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak remains strong despite reshuffling decisions that affected them. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, Mr Asiedu Nketiah said he did not regret publicly discussing the reshuffle … The post Relationship

Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says Ghana will play for victory against Mali despite needing only a draw to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Black Queens enter Thursday's decisive Group D fixture in Casablanca on three points, level with Mali but ahead on goal difference after two matches.While a draw would be enough to secure Ghana's place in the knockout stage, Bjorkegren says his side will adopt an attacking

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has questioned the government’s planned GH¢2 per litre reduction in diesel prices, saying the measure is temporary and does not fully offset the increase in fuel prices over the past year and a half. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2026, Chairman of the NPP Policy … The post NPP questions government’s GH¢2 diesel

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed that its planned peaceful demonstration will proceed on Wednesday, August 6, 2026, despite the government’s scheduled national memorial ceremony for victims of the recent military helicopter crash. Speaking to the media at the party’s headquarters today, NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye urged the public to ignore reports … The post NPP

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Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says Ghana have taken valuable lessons from their defeat to Cameroon and are determined to produce an improved display against Mali in their decisive final Group D match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Ghana face Mali on Thursday at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca knowing a draw will be enough to secure a place in the quarter-finals, while their opponents require victory to progress.The Black Queens opened the

One of Nigeria's greatest football icons, Daniel Amokachi, has embarked on a new chapter off the pitch after being unveiled as the Pan-African Brand Ambassador for international sports betting company 22Bet.The announcement was made at a colourful ceremony in Lagos on Wednesday that attracted a large gathering of journalists, football administrators, former players, business executives and football enthusiasts eager to witness one of the country's most decorated football

Ghanaian midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana is the subject of a rumoured move from Atalanta to fellow Serie A club Torino.The 23-year-old defensive midfielder returned to Atalanta on 30 June after the end of a loan spell with Cagliari. He had joined Cagliari in January, following an earlier loan at Bologna during the first half of the 2025-26 season.Sulemana is under contract with Atalanta until 30 June 2028, meaning any move to Torino would require an agreement between the two clubs.

The Ghana School of Law has announced a final one-week opportunity for eligible applicants to complete outstanding admission processes for the 2026/2027 Pre-Bar Course.

In 2025, borrowing and government-backed payments prevented the cash position from collapsing, while customer debts, system losses and unresolved PDS receivables continued to grow.

Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa