A seasoned Cardiologist and Medical Superintendent of the Takoradi Government Hospital, Dr George Peprah, is sounding a warning about a disturbing surge in undiagnosable medical conditions across health facilities. He fears these baffling cases may be tied to heavy-metal contamination — a toxic fallout from the nation’s devastating illegal mining, or galamsey, operations, one that […]

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the appointment of Samuel Anim Addo as Vice Chairman of the National Juvenile Committee (NJC).Anim Addo, a seasoned football administrator and former Executive Council member of the GFA, moves into the new role after previously serving as the 2nd Vice Chairman of the committee.He will now support Joe Salam Abubakar, who has been elevated to Chairman of the NJC following the exit of President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku

The Retired National Footballers Association of Ghana (RENFAG) Oldies League enters week 10 this week­end with some interesting fixtures across the Greater Accra Region. For Teshie Oldies, who lost 2-0 to Community 2 Oldies last week, this game presents a chance to atone for that loss, while striving to keep pace with the rest of … The post RENFAG Oldies League: Teshie host Tema in week

Four young men were on Thursday remanded into police custody by the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly possessing substances suspected to be dangerous narcotic drugs. The accused – Nonso Nweke, 24, a factory hand; Godwin Ebuka, 24, a trader; Cheinonso Eze, 21, a painter and Abanime Christian, 23, a laptop repairer – all pleaded not […] The post 4 men remanded

The Dansoman Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, has granted bail in the sum of GH¢150,000 to a 35-year-old travel agent, Evans Mensah Kankam, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit crime and defrauding by false pretence. The bail comes with two sureties, both of whom must be justified with landed […] The post Travel Agent allegedly defrauds client

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed JoeSalam Abubakar as the new Chairman of the National Juvenile Committee (NJC).He takes over from GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, who had led the committee since 2019.Abubakar, who is President of Tema-based Division Two side Tema United FC, previously served as the 1st Vice Chairman of the NJC.His elevation is seen as a recognition of his longstanding commitment to grassroots football and his proven

The Dansoman Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, has granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 to a 51-year-old trader, Iddrisu Abdallah, accused of fraudulently breaching trust in the sale of a Massey Ferguson Tractor. Charged with Fraudulent Breach of Trust contrary to Section 128 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act […] The post Trader admitted

 One hundred women house­hold heads in the Yipala commu­nity of the West Gonja Municipal­ity in the Savannah Region have re­ceived a three-acre solar-mechanised dry season garden to enhance food production and improve livelihoods. The facility, funded by Denmark and Luxembourg, was handed over by the United Nations Develop­ment Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Movement … The post UNDP

Beneficiaries of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) are facing untold hardships due to the non-payment of their allowances for nine months. Despite their struggles, the agency, led by CEO Malik Basantali, continues to recruit new beneficiaries, raising concerns about the management of the program. The YEA was established to provide employment opportunities for young Ghanaians, […] The post Youth

President John Dramani Mahama has underscored that financial sovereignty is critical to Africa’s resilience, agency, and sustainable development. He highlighted the importance of institutions grounded in African realities, President Mahama said this at a high-level side event at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s Financial Sovereignty: Strengthening the African Financial […]

 The Ghana Revenue Au­thority (GRA) has launched a strategic national capacity training programme for senior officers. Dubbed: ‘General Compe­tency Development Programme for Senior Officers,’ it is meant to upgrade their skills and knowledge to improve on their performances. The programme aimed at equipping senior officers to form part of a transformational agenda of the GRA, … The post GRA

The World Bank has called on Ghana to urgently implement bold and comprehensive reforms to restore macroeconomic stability, boost productivity, improve infrastructure and strengthen human capital, stressing that these actions are key to achieving a “generational transformation.” At the launch of the Bank’s 2025 Policy Notes report titled “Transforming Ghana in a Generation,” Robert Taliercio, […] The post World

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said that the Mahama administration is committed to enhancing the travel experience of Ghanaians as the government boosts trade and tourism. He said this after announcing that Ghana and Antigua and Barbuda have signed a Visa Waiver Agreement. The agreement was signed in the margins of […]

When Cardi B confirmed that she was indeed pregnant for her boyfriend, Steffon Diggs, it generated uproar, as she’s still married to rapper Offset. But in true Cardi B fashion, she’s unbothered about the situation and brazenly explains why she refuses to be held hostage in a “marriage.” The rapper hopped on Twitter Spaces to […] The post Cardi B says Offset eyeing her property appeared first

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has announced his travelling squad for the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round tie against Nigerian outfit Kwara United.The Porcupine Warriors will head to Abeokuta with a 20-man contingent, as they prepare to protect a slender 4-3 advantage from the thrilling first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium.Sundayâ??s clash is scheduled for the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta.Goalkeepers Aziz Haruna Dari and

Ghanaian champions Bibiani GoldStars have set off for Algeria as they prepare for their decisive CAF Champions League Second Round, Leg 2 clash against Algerian giants JS Kabylie on Sunday.The Miners, making their maiden appearance in the continental inter-club competition, will hope to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit suffered at the Accra Sports Stadium last Saturday.Despite a spirited effort in front of their home fans, costly defensive lapses saw them punished, leaving their

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The country raked in an estimated GH¢15.42 billion from international tourists in 2022/2023, according to findings from the Ghana International Travellers’ Survey (GITS). The survey recorded a total of 901,448 inbound visitors, comprising both same-day and overnight travellers, whose spending provided a significant boost to the local economy. Of this, same-day […] The post GH¢15.42bn