The Essipong Sports Stadium, which has deteriorated since 2018 and remained closed for renovation works, has finally received a major facelift. The once-neglected facility now boasts a rehabilitated pitch and a befitting roof which led to the closure of the facility The Western Region National Sports Authority boss, Joseph Alarbi Bortey explained what has been […]

The Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) has rolled out Gazette 360, a nationwide public education campaign designed to deepen public understanding of the Ghana Gazette and make access to the official journal easier for all citizens. The campaign, which will feature media engagements, community outreach, and digital learning platforms, seeks to demystify the Gazette, highlight … The post Ghana

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has dismissed claims on social media that it replaced traditional greetings on the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park signage. In a statement signed by Chief Executive Officer Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Authority said it has not ordered or approved the replacement of the inscriptions “Woezor” in Ewe and “Akwaaba” in Akan … The post GTA denies

The Cedi was buying at 11.0445 to a dollar and selling at 11.0555, per the rate from the Bank of Ghana (BoG), on Thursday, August 28. The Pound was buying at 148780 and selling at 14.8940. The Ero was buying at 12.8192 and selling at 12.8308. Compared to the rate on Wednesday, August 27, […]

Ghana football has been plunged into mourning following the untimely passing of young football administrator, Stephen Appiah, a respected figure within the Ashanti Regional Football Association and General Manager of PAC Academy, the Division One League club.Appiah, who previously held key roles at Achiken FC and Future Stars FC, was confirmed dead on Monday after being rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the local

Ghana football has been plunged into mourning following the untimely passing of young football administrator, Stephen Appiah, a respected figure within the Ashanti Regional Football Association and General Manager of PAC Academy, the Division One League club.Appiah, who previously held key roles at Achiken FC and Future Stars FC, was confirmed dead on Wednesday after being rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the local

Former presidential hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Francis Addai-Nimoh, has announced that he will not contest the party’s upcoming presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. Mr. Addai-Nimoh in a statement revealed that his decision followed broad consultations with his team and careful reflection on the current state of the party. He explained … The post Addai-Nimoh

Management Committee member of the Black Stars, Dr Richard Nsenkyire, has cautioned the team to avoid complacency ahead of their games against Chad and Mali. The senior national team will regroup for their Matchday 7 and 8 games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduled for next month.The Black Stars, who currently sit at the top of Group I with 15 points, will hope to solidify their position at the top ahead of the upcoming games.However, ahead of the games, Dr Nsenkyire

 Ghana’s agricultural sector is facing an unprec­edented crisis due to the excessive use of agrochemicals, which threatens both public health and food security, a leading Agri­cultural Scientist has warned. Dr Kwaku Onwona-Hwesofour Asante, Coordinator of the Agro­Ecology and Circular Economy for Ecosystem Services (ACE4ES) Africa Consortium at the Crops Research Institute of the Coun­cil for … The post Excessive

Private legal practitioner, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, has patted President John Dramani Mahama on the back for breaking his silence on the third-term rumour. Prof Asare made the point that, of course, the third term was not possible for President Mahama; however, he needed to speak on this rumour in view of the politics of […]

 The Deputy Min­ister of Finance, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has announced that the govern­ment has taken a transformative decision to strengthen GCB Bank and reposition it as the best state-owned bank. Mr Ampem said the Ministry of Finance had directed govern­ment agencies in the country to engage all financial transactions with the GCB Bank to … The post Govt

Shooting Stars head coach Yaw Preko has issued a cautionary note to the Black Stars ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali.Ghana is set to regroup for Matchday 7 and 8 of the qualifiers, beginning with an away fixture against Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno on Thursday, September 4, before returning home to face Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 8.Speaking to Asempa FM, Preko highlighted the threat posed by Mali, who are under

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said the former Vice President is best suited to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 general elections. He makes the point that Dr Bawumia is prepared, formidable, and winnable. His comments come at a time when Dr Bawumia is preparing to submit his […]

 The 2025 Basic Education Certifi­cate Examination (BECE) place­ment results would be officially released on September 17, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced. The Director-General of GES, Pro­fessor Ernest Kofi Davis, has assured the public that the school placement exercise would be conducted in a fair, transparent, and strictly merit-based manner, empha­sising that the process … The post GES

Former Ghana international, Yaw Preko, has called for support for Thomas Partey ahead of Black Stars' 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Despite facing a legal case over allegations of rape charges, the Villarreal midfielder has been included in Otto Addo's squad for the Matchday 7 and 8 games of the qualifiers against Chad and Mali scheduled for next month.After being named in the 24-man squad, Preko has called Ghanaians and the playing body to support the 32-year-old ahead

President John Dramani Mahama has held bilateral talks with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, as they strengthen a partnership centred on technology, finance, agribusiness, and green growth. He described the meeting as “productive”. He congratulated Singapore on 60 years of independence, as Ghana looks ahead to its 70th in 2027. In a Facebook post after the […]

A private legal practitioner, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for shutting down suggestions that he may seek a third term in office. Mr Brako-Powers said the President’s categorical position departs from persistent calls by sections of the public and some figures within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who had urged constitutional […]

 Qatar Charity, an interna­tional non-governmental organisation dedicated to carrying out humanitarian and development programmes to fight global poverty and provide a digni­fied life for those in need partnered the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), to successfully complete its third annual congenital cardiac catheterisation project. The intensive, week-long mission provided life-saving, minimally inva­sive procedures to … The post Qatar