The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has issued a scathing condemnation of what he described as a “coordinated, military-style operation” that marred the parliamentary rerun election in Ablekuma North on July 11, 2025. Addressing the House on Wednesday, 16th July, he described the violence as a serious assault on Ghana’s democratic order and called for […] The post Ablekuma

Ex-convict, Sakah Phidelis Lord, 47-year-old educationist, has been sentenced to 48 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a seven year old girl, shortly after her parent has dropped her off at school. The Ex-Convict was jailed by G.A. Inkumsah-Eshum, presiding over the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) Court at the Police Headquarters, […] The post Educationist

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that an amount of GHS 462 Million has beendisbursed to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students across the country. This payment, which covers a six-month period, forms part of abroader initiative by the government to provide financial support to students inNurses Training Colleges. The allowance, which was … The post Nursing trainees receive 6-month

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that an amount of GHS 462 million has been disbursed to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students across the country. This payment, which covers six months, forms part of a broader initiative by the government to provide financial support to students in Nursing Training Colleges. In a […]

A 39-year-old taxi driver, Francis Amonsah, has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Circuit Court, Dansoman, for defiling a 14-year-old female, whose mother failed to accept his romantic proposal. The court, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, delivered the judgement after a full trial, during which the prosecution, led by Chief […] The post Taxi Driver

The Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by His Honour Isaac Addo, has remanded a 38-year-old businessman, Dominic Tawiah, into police custody after he was charged with defrauding by false pretence to the tune of GH¢1,119,700.00. Tawiah pleaded not guilty to the charge, which is contrary to the provisions of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 […] The post Businessman Remanded Over Alleged

Police officer captured assaulting journalist in Ablekuma North charged with assault

Parliament has suspended the consideration of the Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill, 2025 to allow for broader consultations with stakeholders. This decision was made upon the request of the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu who informed the House that the suspension was necessary for broader consultations. The suspension was announced during the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill […]

Peace Hyde, Africa’s leading media maven, joined an illustrious panel at the second UBA Business Series. Named as Africa’s architect of unscripted television revolution by GQ Magazine South Africa, Hyde who is also the creator and executive producer of the most successful and only African Original Netflix Reality TV Series, Young, Famous and African, spoke […] The post Africa’s

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on staff of the Ministry and its agencies to embrace self-improvement and digital innovation as key pathways to transforming Ghana’s tourism and creative sector. Speaking on the final day of the Meta virtual digital training workshop, Abla Dzifa Gomashie encouraged participants to … The post Make

The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has outlined measures put in place to upgrade drainage in Odododiodio in order to mitigate perennial flooding. He disclosed that the significant flood risks faced by the Odododiodio Constituency, was due to its topographic vulnerability, siltation and solid waste accumulation, and dense informal development … The post Works

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior has paid a working visit to the Ghana Police Service to engage with its leadership, receive briefing on its operations, and assess the current challenges facing the Service. The visit aimed to identify ways in which the Committee could support to enhance the efficiency and operations of … The post Parliament Select

Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to pay more than 40 million euros ($46.37 million) in a sponsorship deal with Spanish soccer club Barcelona that would see a logo promoting tourism appear on some team apparel, according to a contract seen on yesterday by Reuters. The contract with Barcelona is dated June 29 and stipulates … The post Barcelona agree sponsorship deal with DR

Olympic ski cross bronze medallist, Audun Gronvold, has died at the age of 49 after being struck by lightning during a cabin trip, the Norwegian Ski Federation said on Wednesday. Gronvold was rushed to hospital and received treatment for his injuries but died late on Tuesday, it added. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all … The post Norwegian Olympic medallist dies after lightning

Manchester United have made a third bid for Brentford forward, Bryan Mbeumo, which could be worth up to £70m. The offer is understood to be an initial £65m, with £5m in add-ons. Brentford are yet to discuss the offer. United have remained confident about getting Mbeumo and had been hopeful of adding the Cameroon international … The post Man Utd make 3rd bid for Brentford’s Mbeumo appeared

Former world champion, Manny Pacquiao, is embracing his underdog status as he gets ready to turn back the clock when he steps out of retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in their Saturday showdown at the MGM Grand. The 46-year-old Filipino feels rejuvenated after four years away from the ring and said he … The post Pacquiao targets WBC welterweight

Tyson Fury will not be in the ring this year but he wants to fight Oleksandr Usyk again, the British heavyweight’s promoter Frank Warren says. Fury, 36, announced his retirement from boxing in January after losing twice against the WBA, WBC and WBO champion Usyk – who fights Daniel Dubois in an undisputed heavyweight bout … The post Fury hits gym, wants to fight Usyk again – Warren

 The Republic of Serbia has announced plans to grant an additional 30 scholarships to Ghanaian students, bringing the total number of schol­arships to at least 81. This move forms part of the Serbian Government’s “World in Serbia” scholarship initiative, which has previously awarded 51 scholar­ships to Ghanaian students. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel … The post Serbia

Nigerian MMA fighter and police officer Juliet Ukah will be part of the first Professional Fighters League event in Africa on Saturday.

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for a Gaza ceasefire after three people sheltering in the Catholic church in Gaza City were killed in an Israeli strike. A telegram said the Pope was “deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack” on the Holy Family Church. […] The post Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza