The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man suspected of running a romance scam that targeted women with false marriage promises, blackmail, and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. The suspect, Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, was arraigned alongside Sally Akosua Amoasah before the Accra Circuit Court 1 on charges of conspiracy to commit crime, defrauding … The post Police

Ghana’s tourism industry is in mourning following the sudden death of Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah, a pioneering figure credited with helping to reconnect the African diaspora to the continent. Prince Anthony passed away in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2026, at his private residence in Spintex, Accra. He was instrumental in the development and … The post Tourism industry mourns Prince

Dome Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP), Elikplim Akurugu, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 toured ongoing road rehabilitation projects in the constituency to assess the progress of work. The tour was undertaken with the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ga East, officials of the Ga East Municipal Assembly and engineers. The team inspected ongoing works on … The post Dome

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the final review of Ghana’s US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, bringing the country’s bailout programme to an end after three years. The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced on his facebook in a statement onTuesday , July 28, 2026, that the approval unlocks a … The post Ghana completes IMF

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has disclosed that more than 40,000 people applied for 7,000 teaching vacancies within 24 hours, describing the situation as a major challenge for the government. According to him on Channel one TV in the July 27, 2026, the Ministry of Education currently has financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance to … The post Over 40,000

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that the August edition of the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon across the capital. In a statement issued on Monday, July 27, 2026, the Assembly directed traders, shop owners, transport operators, market leaders, corporate … The post AMA

Renowned tourism advocate, and Deputy Chief ExecutiveOfficer (CEO) of Ghana TourismAuthority (GTA), Abeiku Santana, has expressed gratitude to Tourism and Hospital (TOHO) Africa after being recognised among outstanding personalities for his contributions to tourism and hospitality on the continent. In a statement following the announcement, Santana said he was “deeply honoured and sincerely grateful” for … The post Abeiku

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has criticised the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s directive requiring residents and traders to close their shops and participate in the August National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise. His comments followed the Assembly’s announcement that all trading activities should cease from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 1, 2026, … The post Kofi

The President of the Republic of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has arrived in Accra today on an official visit aimed at strengthening relations between Ghana and Gabon. President Nguema touched down at the *Accra International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, where he was received with full military honours. A guard of honour mounted by the … The post Gabon President

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched the “PROTECT” technical package, a global policy framework aimed at accelerating efforts to reduce drowning as a major public health threat. The framework, built on seven evidence-based strategies, is expected to guide governments, policymakers and other stakeholders in developing and implementing effective drowning prevention measures. The PROTECT package … The post Drowning

The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr Adam Mutawakilu, has inspected three water treatment plants in the Western and Central Regions ahead of a GH¢8.4 million rehabilitation project funded by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The project will focus on the Bonsa, Daboase and Sekyere-Hemang water supply systems, with the aim of boosting … The post 3 water treatment plants set for overhaul

Ghanaian boxer, Amadu Mohammed, said he was confident of winning a medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after securing an emphatic victory over Kiribati’s Temakau Eriu in the men’s 55kg bantamweight round-of-16 bout. The young Ghanaian prodigy took control from the opening bell and stopped Eriu inside two minutes, underlining his credentials as one of … The post C’wealth

Accra Hearts of Oak has appointed Serbian coach, Nebojsa Kapor, as its new Head Coach on a two-year contract.    The appointment, announced by the club’s Board of Directors in a statement issued, follows what it said was an extensive recruitment process to identify a coach capable of leading the Phobians back to domestic success and … The post Hearts appoint Nebojsa Kapor as head coach

The Black Satellites suffered a 4-2 defeat to defending champions, Nigeria, in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, yesterday. Nigeria made a bright start and took an early lead through Olayemi Ayinla in the sixth minute before Ghana responded … The post WAFU B U20: Black Satellites falter

The Black Queens will begin the quest for glory from tomorrow when they face Cape Verde in the opening Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. After weeks of intensive preparations, including a successful pre-tournament training camp and friendly matches, Coach Kim Lars Björkegren’s side is eager … The post Black Queens ready for

English gymnast Gabriel Langton admitted he feared for his future in the sport after a “freak” horror fall at the Commonwealth Games. The 19-year-old fell head-first from three metres after missing his catch on the horizontal bar during the men’s team event in Glasgow, spending the night in hospital. “I knew that I could talk … The post Langton feared for gymnastics

Manchester City are hopeful that Rodri will sign a new contract, but the club are braced for a bid from Real Madrid for the midfielder as well as moves from other suitors. Rodri’s contract expires in June next year and he has failed to sign City’s new deal, which has been on the table for … The post Man City hopes Rodri stays despite Real Madrid interest appeared first on Ghanaian

Former Italy international Andrea Pirlo said yesterday he was no longer in contention to become the ?country’s head coach after his commercial links to a Russian betting company drew criticism and opposition to his potential appointment. The 47-year-old World Cup winner had reportedly emerged as a leading candidate to replace Gennaro Gattuso after Spaniard Pep … The post Pirlo out of Italy coaching race

It was a good morning for the home nations in the men’s 100m heats at Scotstoun Stadium as Team Wales’ Jeremiah Azu and England’s Elliot Jones comfortably booked their spots in the semi-finals with impressive runs. Jones crossed the line in 10.07 seconds, with Azu marginally slower, stopping the clock at 10.10 seconds as the … The post Commonwealth Games: Azu, Azamati,

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a “plan” to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer and believes the England international will make an “instant impact”. The midfielder became the most expensive British player of all-time when he moved from Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge last week. The 24-year-old is on … The post Rogers, Palmer can play together