Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has expressed hope that Antoine Semenyo's English roots will serve as a powerful motivator for the Ghana forward when the Black Stars face England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking ahead of the tournament, Vanderpuye focused on the unique narrative surrounding Semenyo, who was born in England but represents Ghana. The former minister believes this personal connection could elevate his performance in the highly anticipated

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has cautioned the Majority Caucus to take parliamentary business seriously after it failed to marshal enough members during sitting on Thursday, February 5. He warned that the Minority would no longer “treat the Majority with kid’s gloves” if the situation persisted. Raising the issue on the floor of Parliament, […]

The Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for the strengthening of labour institutions and intensified public education on labour rights as part of efforts to protect workers and promote decent work across the country. She made the call during an official working visit to the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, where she […]

Ghana Premier League outfit Asante Kotoko stepped up their preparations for their MTN FA Cup Round of 16 clash against Aduana FC with a friendly match on Thursday. The Porcupine Warriors will host Aduana FC this weekend to battle for a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.As part of preparations, Kotoko engaged lower-division side Adom FC in a friendly match at their Adako Jachie training complex today.In what turned out to be a very good exercise for the Reds, they secured

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested three persons for allegedly possessing firearms and ammunition without licences in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region. The suspects were picked up on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, during a routine patrol operation at Goziri, a community near Vieri. They were identified as Yahaya Samad […]

A new study reveals that CEO trust and organizational commitment are key drivers of sustainable industrial development in Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The research surveyed 374 CEOs of Ghanaian SMEs, finding that trust and commitment are essential for building dynamic capabilities that propel sustainability initiatives. This highlights the importance of strong leadership and […]

The Circuit Court ‘3’ in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has remanded two Chinese nationals into police custody for their alleged involvement in human trafficking and forced prostitution. The accused persons are Chen Xia, 37, a manager, and He Xiao Rei, also known as Nana, 46, a bar attendant. They have pleaded […] The post 2 Chinese

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has praised Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for opting to mobilise private funding to transport Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Vanderpuye said the approach was sensible and responsible, particularly at a time when public finances remain under pressure.He referenced the findings of the Dzamefe Commission, which cautioned against the use of state resources to fly supporters

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has reiterated how he was forced to lie before getting the chance to play for Spanish giants FC Barcelona.The 38-year-old signed for the La Liga club in 2019 on loan from Italian Serie A outfit Sassuolo.At his press conference, Boateng described FC Barcelona as the best club in the world and also named Argentina superstar Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.Seven years later, KP Boateng has stressed that those pronouncements

The Appointment Committee of the Ghana Football Association has named match officials for the Round of 16 fixtures of the MTN FA Cup.The games are scheduled from Friday, February 6, to Sunday, February 8, 2026.The Round of 16 will open on Friday at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, where Eleven Wonders face Attram De Visser. Dr Imoro Osman will take charge of the match, assisted by Frederick Danful and Marvelous Amediole, with William Agbovi as the fourth official.On Saturday,

The Office of the Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has dissociated itself from campaign posters circulating on social media that suggest he is seeking to contest the flagbearership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement issued by the Office, they described the posters as fake and […]

Ghanaian teenager Kwesi Sorotu Badori has returned home to complete work permit formalities after sealing a move to Italian Serie A side Bologna from Berekum Chelsea.The 18-year-old midfielder finalised the transfer during the winter window, signing for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.However, his immediate integration into the Italian clubâ??s youth ranks has been delayed while he resolves documentation required to legally begin his professional career in Italy.Bologna confirmed

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The World Food Programme (WFP) in close partnership with the GRATIS Foundation, has trained 231 young Ghanaian artisanal fabricators to produce high?quality threshing equipment under supervised quality assurance mechanisms. The initiative, which aims to strengthen local fabrication, local skills, and local ownership, is being implemented across seven Technology Solution Centres: Hohoe, Dormaa, Savelugu, Konongo, Kumawu, […]

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has admitted that his team, like any other side in the Ghana Premier League, can be beaten. The gaffer travelled with his team to Abrankese last weekend to face Nations FC in their Week 21 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.In a showdown at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Medeama SC scored first, but Nations FC rallied from behind to secure a 2-1 win, thanks to a brace from captain Razak Simpson.Speaking

The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor has reflected on the need for Africa’s mineral wealth to translate into real and inclusive opportunities for our people. In a statement on his Facebook after participating on Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 Mining Breakfast Meeting and Workshop in Accra, on Thursday, February 5,2026, he said while […]

Ghana Premier League club FC Samartex have announced that youth team head coach Eric Bekoe has been suspended for two weeks and docked a monthâ??s salary for insubordination and breach of club regulations.The club, early in the week, temporarily suspended the former Ghana international and scheduled him for a hearing before the disciplinary committee over various allegations levelled against him.READ: FC Samartex suspend youth team coach Eric Bekoe over insubordinationOn Thursday,

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to host the first batch of the prestigious CAF Licence A Coaching Coursefrom February 17 to 26, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) in Prampram, reaffirming the country’s growing role as a hub for elite football education on the continent. Backed by the Confederation of […]

Member of Parliament for Kpandai constituency, Matthew Nyindam, has argued that he would have defeated the National Democratic Congress candidate if a rerun election had been held, insisting that his loss was a battle against the power of the state rather than a fair contest. Nyindam explained that his legal challenge to the 2024 parliamentary … The post Nyindam claims rerun would

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, has admitted that the party did not achieve its desired results in the Ashanti Region during the 2024 general election but maintained that the region remained the party’s strongest support base. Addressing the media after a post election review, Wontumi … The post Ashanti