A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region. The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the … The post Man sentenced to 25 years for robbery at Manso Akwasiso appeared first

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic. Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial … The post Ashanti police

Officials from the Ghana mission in the United Arab Emirates have paid a morale-boosting visit to the camp of the Black Queens. The delegation, made up of Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto, Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai and Head of Transport Anas Shaibu, visited the team to assure them of the government’s … The post Delegation from Ghana Mission in UAE

President John Dramani Mahama’s has appointed Creative Entrepreneur, Baba Sadiq as Ghana’s High Commissioner designate to Nigeria. He replaces Baba Jamal, who was recalled by the President, after he decided to contest the Ayawaso East by-election following the death of the Member of Parliament, Nasser Mahama Toure. Baba Sadiq is expected to represent Ghana’s interests … The post President

THE Black Queens delivered a commanding performance to defeat Hong Kong, China 4–0 in their Pink Ladies Cup opener, showcasing attacking quality and defensive solidity from start to finish. Ghana set the tone early, controlling possession and pressing high up the pitch and the dominance paid off in the 27th minute when Princess Dankwa Marfo … The post Black Queens thump Hong Kong in Pink

NATIONS FC returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion with a commanding 2-0 victory over Eleven Wonders at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Friday. The result further plunges the hosts into relegation turmoil. Goals from Joseph Effah and Emmanuel Annor secured all three points for the visitors, lifting Nations to eighth place on the Premier … The post Nations FC deepen Eleven Wonders relegation

KUMASI Asante Kotoko put up an inspiring performance but failed to break a stubborn Vision FC side that was reduced to 10-men as they shared the points in a goalless Ghana Premier League encounter at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, yesterday. Despite enjoying the lion’s share of the exchanges, Kotoko conceded the best chances as … The post Kotoko, Vision FC split points appeared first on Ghanaian

DEFENDING Ghana Premier League (GPL) champions, Bibiani Gold Stars, kept the pressure on leaders Medeama SC with a 2-1 victory over visiting Hearts of Oak in their Matchday 24 game played at the Dun’s Park, yesterday. The win reduced the points gap between them and Medeama to one. A goal in each half from Samuel … The post Gold Stars stun Hearts appeared first on Ghanaian T

HUNDREDS of retired footballers, mostly from Accra Hearts of Oak (AHOOPA) and Accra Great Olympics (AGOOPA), on Friday joined other sympathisers to pay their last respect to Ghanaian football legend, Peter Lamptey, aka ‘Goal Thief’ at the Rev. Joseph Thomas Clegg Memorial Methodist Church at Kaneshie, Accra. • Olympics tribute being read by Mr Dennis … The post ‘Goal Thief’ Peter Lamptey laid to

PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has cautioned supporters who intend to travel to the United States of America (USA) to support the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup to respect immigration laws and return home after the tournament. He noted that the government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, had worked to renew visa privileges, … The post Don’t overstay your visit

LAMINE Yamal scored a landmark first hat-trick of his career as Barcelona beat Villarreal to ensure they will stay top of La Liga. The 18-year-old put the home side in control at half-time by scoring twice in nine minutes, both from Fermin Lopez assists. Villarreal then pulled a goal back through Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye … The post Lamine Yamal scores first Barca hat-trick appeared first on

Petroleum product prices in Ghana are set to rise slightly from March 1, 2026, according to the latest outlook report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). This marks the third projected increase since January this year. The current surge is largely attributed to rising crude oil prices on the international market, coupled with … The post Fuel prices to increase

The President of Wisconsin International University College, Dr Lawrence Kanae, has called for decisive private sector leadership, financial innovation, and coherent policy coordination to drive Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy. Speaking at the university’s Business Week Celebration in Accra on Thursday, under the theme “Building Ghana’s 24-hour Economy: Challenges and Opportunities”, Dr Kanae warned that political … The post Govt

THE Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, has emphasised the vital role of private sector sanitation companies in advancing Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy policy. He singled out Zoomlion Ghana Limited as a model enterprise capable of driving both employment creation and economic productivity. Dr Pelpuo made the remarks during a working visit … The post Labour

ONE of my favourite hymns is Tell Me the Old Old Story which was on a much-thumbed page in my school Church Hymnary in my school days. To this day, I feel a bit of a shiver when I hear its dying strains because it is one of a number of items in my personal … The post Tell Me the Old Old Story appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) had, as of December 2025, recovered over GH¢600 million for the country’s coffers. Speaking last Friday during the State of the Nation Address in Parliament of Ghana, he said the Office had investigated 462 cases, with 15 currently under prosecution, and … The post EOCO recoversGH¢600m