Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has called on eligible students to register for the government’s flagship ‘No Fees Stress’ policy ahead of the July 31, 2025 deadline. Speaking at the 17th Congregation of OLA College of Education in Cape Coast on Friday, Dr. Apaak highlighted the importance of the initiative in reducing the […]

By Samuel AGYEMAN-PREMPEH The recently observed International Day of Parliamentarism on Monday, June 30, 2025 served as a poignant reminder of the vital role parliaments play in fostering democracy, ensuring accountability and giving voice to the people. This global observance, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 and led by the Inter-Parliamentary Union […] The post Celebrating

GJA STATEMENT ON ASSAULT ON JOURNALISTS AT ABLEKUMA NORTH CONSTITUENCY ON JULY 11, 2025. Good afternoon, Colleagues We want to thank you for responding to our invitation even at a short notice. Colleagues, the National Executive of the GJA is saddened and worried that today that we had a beautiful swearing-in ceremony after a successful […]

The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency, Osahene Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has called on President John Mahama to immediately dismiss Dr. Hanna Bissiw as administrator of the Minerals Development Fund and CEO of the National Employment Agency, Malik Basintale over what he describes as “inflammatory and violence-endorsing statements” made by the […]

Ghana’s democracy is under assault. Four separate attacks, including one on a journalist by a police officer, marred the Ablekuma North rerun election. Background The Ablekuma North constituency in Ghana has been a hotspot of political tension following the disputed December 7, 2024, general elections, which necessitated a partial rerun on July 11, 2025, in […]

More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".

Former Bechem United midfielder Francis Twene has officially joined Bibiani Gold Stars on a permanent deal ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The midfielder, who spent five productive seasons at Bechem United, has signed a multi-year contract with the Bibiani-based club as they seek to strengthen their squad for the new campaign.Tweneâ??s move comes shortly after his contract with Bechem expired, making him a free agent and a hot target for several top-flight clubs.Twene

Justin Kumi has joined Italian side US Avellino on loan from Serie A club Sassuolo, bringing added strength and promise to the Irpinia clubâ??s midfield.Avellino confirmed the move in an official statement: â??US Avellino 1912 announces that it has acquired the rights to the sporting performances of the footballer Justin Kumi from US Sassuolo Calcio, on a temporary basis."Kumi, born in Castelfranco Veneto on July 16, 2004, developed through the youth ranks of Sassuolo

A preliminary report into the Air India crash last month, which left 260 people dead, indicates that fuel to the plane’s engines was shut off just seconds after the plane lifted off. According to the report, shortly after takeoff, the plane’s fuel cutoff switches for both engines went from the “RUN” position to the “CUTOFF” […]

Niger earned a hard-fought victory on Friday, beating Togo by a goal to nil at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram to begin their campaign at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship on a positive note.The U20 national teams of the two countries locked horns today in their opening Group B match at this yearâ??s tournament.Both national teams put up a strong performance, but only one goal was scored despite the several chances created.The only goal of the match was

Former Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has alleged that she was physically assaulted by individuals believed to be affiliated with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the just-ended rerun of parliamentary elections in Ablekuma North constituency. In a social media post shortly after the incident, Madam Koomson described the assailants […]

Ivory Coast secured a 2-1 win over Burkina Faso on Friday to kick off their campaign at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Boys Cup.The defending champions are part of the countries competing at this yearâ??s tournament, being staged at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Ghana.In the exciting Group B match played against Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast put up a fine performance to overcome the opponent.A strike by Yaya Tapé on the stroke of halftime gave the defending champions

Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan could be on his way to Serie B newcomers Avellino as the club continues to strengthen its midfield.  The experienced former Serie A player has been offered to Avellino by Venezia, who are keen to cash in before his contract expires next year.Duncan, 32, made just sixteen appearances last season due to persistent injuries, but his top-flight pedigree remains appealing. Avellinoâ??s sporting director Mario Aiello is carefully assessing the

The Black Queens of Ghana remain bottom of the Group C standings after failing to win any of their first two matches at the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Queens opened the tournament with a tough encounter against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa.Although Ghana impressed with a good performance, South Africa showed supremacy to secure a 2-0 win to begin their title defense on a positive note.Today, the Black Queens of Ghana faced off with Mali in their

Ghana head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has admitted he was left disappointed following the Black Queensâ?? 1-1 draw with Mali at the 2024 WAFCON, despite his sideâ??s dominant showing on the pitch.â??We will normally win 9 out of 10 games with these stats, but we didnâ??t today, and I feel a little bit sad about that,â? Bjorkegren said after the match in Berkane.The result leaves Ghana with just one point from two matches, having lost their opening game to South Africa.

Ghana coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has expressed frustration after his side's 1-1 draw with Mali in their second Group C match at the ongoing 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), pointing to dominant statistics that failed to translate into victory.Speaking after the match, the Swedish coach highlighted Ghanaâ??s superior performance across key metrics. â??We had 2.66 expected goals against Mali's 0.62. We had very high possession. We had 8 big shots against

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has approved the GFA Registered Football Academy Licensing Regulations 2025, a comprehensive framework aimed at regulating and standardising the operations of football academies across the country.The regulation, which takes immediate effect, outlines stringent requirements for clubs intending to operate as academies. Existing clubs using the term "Academy" in their names have been given a one-year grace period

Black Queens remain in contention for a place in the knockout stage of the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after Tanzania held defending champions South Africa to a 1-1 draw in their second Group C match on Saturday.The result leaves Group C wide open heading into the final round of fixtures. South Africa and Mali now top the group with four points each, while Ghana and Tanzania sit on one point apiece after two matches.For Ghana, the draw offers a lifeline after

South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals.

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