By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Minister Responsible for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed that his outfit is in discussions with the Ministry of Finance to commission a comprehensive audit of state energy sector agencies’ balance sheets. The move, he said, is with an aim of identifying and stripping out government-related […] The post Gov’t
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan shared an emotional moment with the daughter of later musician Castro de Destroyer during his time in Canada. Gyan was with the Black Stars for their opening game at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, where he caught up with the daughter of his friend.In a touching video shared on social media, Gyan introduced Roselyn to his millions of social media followers, as he reminisced his time with the musician."The daughter of UnderFire, she was
Former Italy and Manchester City star Mario Balotelli has met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani following his visit to the United States. Balotelli has been in the United States for holidays and has been following the World Cup currently ongoing in America despite the absence of Italy.He recently made a TV appearance wearing the Ghana jersey, showing solidarity to the country of his parents."There is no Italy in the World Cup, so I support Ghana. I am from Ghana, and I'm
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has launched a national Sustainable Finance Roadmap aimed at coordinating financial sector regulation, strengthening resilience to climate-related risks and positioning Ghana to attract growing pools of global capital for climate, infrastructure and sustainable development projects. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama said the framework marks a shift […] The post BoG
Offinso Community Bank Plc has recorded strong growth across key financial indicators in 2025, with profit before tax rising by nearly 84 percent and shareholders’ funds almost quadrupling as the bank expanded lending and strengthened its balance sheet. Speaking at the bank’s 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders, the Board Chairman, Albert Kan Dapaah, […] The post Offinso
Kylian Mbappe has etched his name further into World Cup history, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in knockout stage matches with his ninth goal in these rounds.The French superstar's brace against Sweden in the round of 32 took him past the previous record of eight goals held jointly by Brazil legends Leonidas (1938) and Ronaldo (1998, 2002).What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that Mbappe has scored nine in exactly nine knockout appearances, a testament
Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe have combined for six goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making them the most prolific duo in the tournament over the past 60 years.According to Opta, the Paris Saint-Germain teammates have assisted each other six times in France's three group-stage matches â?? four assists from Dembele to Mbappe and two from Mbappe to Dembele. This puts the French pair ahead of any other attacking partnership in the competition since the 1966 World Cup.Dembele
Ghana defender Marvin Senaya has emerged as one of the standout performers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, leading the tournament rankings for tackles won per game.The AJ Auxerre full-back, who switched his international allegiance from Togo to Ghana earlier this year, has been a defensive rock for the Black Stars in North America. According to Sofascore, Senaya averages an impressive 6.0 tackles per game -Â comfortably ahead of some of the world's most celebrated
Stanbic Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a large-scale tree planting exercise aimed at supporting Ghana’s climate resilience efforts and reducing carbon emissions. The initiative, which forms part of the bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda, saw hundreds of staff participate in the planting of more than 10,000 trees at […] The post Stanbic
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has endorsed Mr. Awentami Paul Afoko’s bid for the National Chairmanship position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), describing him as the experienced leader capable of repositioning the party and leading it back to power. Dr. Amin Adam announced his […] The post Amin Adam: I Back Afoko’s Chairmanship
The Audit Service has disclosed that it awarded a total of 10 outsourced audit contracts to TRC Consult between January 2025 and the present, with all the contracts procured through the single-source method approved by the Public Procurement Authority (PPA). The disclosure was contained in a response to a Right to Information (RTI) request dated […] The post Audit Service Admits
The Minority in Parliament has thrown its weight behind the government’s proposal to provide emergency assistance to victims of the recent floods, but insists that the proposed GH¢300 million relief package must be subjected to strict parliamentary scrutiny to ensure transparency and accountability. Addressing a news conference in Accra, the Minority Leader and Member of […] The post Minority
The destructive rainfall on Monday, June 29, 2026, led to the death of at least 12 people and affected 38,802 individuals, with seven people missing. The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, who gave these figures on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, 30 June, 2026 also noted that a total of 7,761 houses […] The post Downpour Kills 12, 38,000 Affected appeared first on The
The media in Ghana are being called upon to use their platforms to push for the mandatory introduction of Front-of-Pack Warning Food Labels (FoPWL) on processed foods, as health experts warn that the nation’s growing appetite for ultra-processed foods is quietly killing its people, including its children. The call was made at a high-level Editors […] The post Media Urged to Push for Food Warning Labels
Senior leadership of telecommunications multinational, Telecel Group, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, to reaffirm their long-term commitment to investing in Ghana’s digital infrastructure and supporting national development. The visit provided an opportunity to update the President on Telecel’s business and investment plans in Ghana’s telecommunications sector. The […] The post Telecel
President John Dramani Mahama and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have urged the youth of Ghana to abstain from drugs. According to the President and the Commission, doing drugs would ruin the lives of the youth who are the future of the nation. The President and NACOC gave the admonishment on Friday, June 26, 2026, […] The post Mahama, NACOC urge youth to say no to drugs appeared first
Residents of Samreboi in the Western Region have begun returning to their homes following the gradual recession of floodwaters that submerged large sections of the township and displaced thousands of people over the past few weeks. While the easing flood situation has brought hope to affected families, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has cautioned […] The post Samreboi
The Prisons Medicine and Equipment Bank has been launched at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi to help improve healthcare delivery within correctional facilities throughout the country. The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie said at the launch that the welfare of inmates was a shared responsibility of all citizens who believed […] The post Prisons
On Monday, June 29, 2026 Ghana’s coastal enclave was overwhelmed as Greater Accra and sections of the Central and Volta Regions went under water. The downpour that began at the wee hours of the day lasted nearly thirteen hours, severely affecting Weija, Mallam, Kaneshie, Awudome, Avenor, Alajo, Achimota among others. Rescue teams, including the Ghana […] The post Editorial: Perennial Flooding
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