On Wednesday, August 13, 2025 two well-known social media figures, Yayra Abiwu, popularly known on TikTok as AY and Prince Ofori, also known as Fante Comedy, were arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly verbally abusing President John Dramani Mahama and issuing death threats against him and his family. The arrests stem from a […] The post Editorial:

Commercial banks have more scope to expand lending since the cedi has appreciated more than 40 percent against the US dollar so far this year, supported by improved reserves which reached US$11.1billion by end-June – equal to 4.8 months of import cover. Also, inflation dropped to 12.1 percent for August from 13.7 percent in June; […] The post Editorial: Conditions rife for banks

In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 which ensures healthy living and promoting the well-being for all, GapBuster Inc., a U.S.-based non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with local and international health partners, has organised a two-day free health screening for residents of Nyamekrom and surrounding communities in the New Juaben South Municipality […] The post GapBuster

Job 14:1-2 – “Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.” Dr. Samuel Sarpong, affectionately known as Sammy Tugar and Castro, was born on 7th November 1957 at Adadientem to […]

GCB Bank PLC (GCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alhassan Iddrisu Danaa as Executive Head, Commercial & Business Banking with responsibility for driving strategic growth, governance, and market positioning of the Commercial & Business Banking portfolio. Alhassan is a senior banking executive with over 17 years of progressive leadership experience in Ghana’s financial […] The post Alhassan

Chief Executive Officer of French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice, Fabrice Boquet, beleives Abdul Salis Samed will rediscover his form.His remarks come after the Ghana international completed a move to the French Ligue 1 side on a three-year deal ahead of the new football season.Salis joined the side from RC Lens after being deemed surplus to requirements.After completing the move to Nice, where he has reunited with his former coach [Franck Haise], Bocquet sounded confident that

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Gen Rudzani Maphwanya's recent visit to Iran "was ill-advised".

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has paid its last tribute to the late Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah. The NDC said that as Director of Elections, Dr Omane Boamah brought unmatched dynamism to the organisation of campaigns, training of polling agents, and election monitoring. “He mobilised resources, prepared the Party’s grassroots with military precision, […]

Minister of Communication, Samuel Nartey George, has paid his last tribute to the Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, who lost his life in the helicopter crash. In a post on his X page ahead of the state funeral of the victims of the helicopter crash on Friday, August 15, he said, “Fare thee well, […]

The wife of the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has paid her last respects to her husband. In her tribute during the state funeral in Accra on Friday, August 15, she said, “Kofi B, thank you for loving me.” She earlier shared their love story. She did so in a tribute read […]

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The Duns Park in Bibiani is shaping up ahead of the 2025 Champion of Champions clash between league winners, Goldstars and FA Cup champions, Asante Kotoko.In a high-stake clash, the Miners will take on the Porcupine Warriors on Sunday, August 31, officially kicking off the 2025/26 Ghana football season.The playing surface is currently in top condition, offering both Goldstars and Kotoko equal opportunity to grind results in the highly competitive clash.Thousands of fans are expected,

Ghana mourns national heroes in a solemn state funeral at the State House, honouring leaders and soldiers who died in the Adansi helicopter crash.

 The African Wom­en Leaders Network (AWLN) Ghana Chapter, has expressed worry about the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) and called for its immediate end, describing it as a menace the country has “no reason to continue.” The network emphasised that the practice had caused exten­sive environmental destruction, ruined livelihoods, and led to needless loss … The post AWLN

 The Chairman of Swiss Bio Shield, a Switzer­land-based med­ical equipment and healthcare solutions provider, Mr Issaka Sidi, has announced a partnership with the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) in the Volta Region to establish a world-class showroom and production hub. It is aimed at transforming healthcare delivery in West Africa. He said the initiative would include … The post Swiss

Oleksandr Usyk has requested an extension on the negotiations for his mandatory fight with Joseph Parker, according to the Kiwi’s promoter, Frank Warren. On July 27, the WBO ordered Usyk to defend his undisputed heavyweight crown against the major sanctioning body’s interim champion, Parker. Both sides have been given 30 days to agree on terms … The post Usyk makes Parker fight