The Juaboso Magistrate Court has remanded Evans Amoako, popularly known as Sasso, into police custody for brandishing a firearm in a viral video and issuing threats against security agencies. The video, which circulated on social media on August 24, 2025, showed Amoako wielding a locally manufactured pistol loaded with live ammunition and warning security personnel […]

Leicester City manager Marti Cifuentes has heaped praise on Abdul Fatawu Issahaku following the Foxesâ?? 2-0 victory over Birmingham City, securing their third win of the 2025-26 English Football League Championship season.Issahaku opened the scoring in the eighth minute, marking his second goal in as many games and sending a clear signal that he is regaining form after more than six months sidelined with an ACL injury.His performance has impressed Cifuentes, who highlighted

By Eline GADEGBEKU Who doesn’t like to sip on a soft drink or an energy drink once in a while? Maybe it’s a hot day, and you grab a cool Coca-Cola. Or you need a quick booster before a test and a Red Bull is in the fridge waiting for you to crack open and […] The post The sour side of sugary drinks appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.

Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has opened up about the struggles he faced in his debut season with Coventry City, revealing that injury problems hampered his performances.The 25-year-old managed six goals in 43 appearances during the 2024/25 campaign, but he has already shown sharper form this term, scoring twice in his first three matches.Ahead of Coventryâ??s trip to Oxford United on Saturday â?? where victory could see the Sky Blues climb from fourth place to the top

The historic town of Tutu in Ghana’s Eastern Region is set to become a beacon of cultural preservation and international cooperation with the launch of the ‘Tutu W? Bi Ka’ Heritage Centre, the latest milestone of the Unfolding Cultural Heritage (UCH) project. The UCH project is an innovative Ghana-Italy partnership that aims to preserve and […] The post Tutu community welcomes

ART Thu. Sep. 11 – Day. Fine Feathers Don’t Make Fine Birds. A bold, multilayered paintings by Hawa Ali Awanle Ayiboro. @Gallery 1957, Accra. COMMUNITY Sat. Aug. 30 – 18:00. August in August. Unleash your inner goddess! A concert celebrating feminine power and energy. @Alliance Francaise, Accra. Sat. Aug. 30 – 18:00. Reggae Night. A […] The post Accra Life: The essential list appeared

Vice President, Imani Africa, Kofi Bentil, has said the fine imposed on the eight persons who were convicted for the chaos during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun is not punitive enough. He noted that political violence appears to be treated differently from other crimes. “We need to treat political violence differently. It shouldn’t be […]

Professor of Political Science at the University of Ghana and also CEO Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, wants the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to focus on reorganisation for future elections following the heavy defeat in the 2024 general elections. In his view, the NPP doesn’t appreciate the need for them to sit and reflect […]

Professor of Political Science at the University of Ghana and also CEO Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has told the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to address the many issues that caused their defeat in the 2024 general elections. He expressed the view that the NPP risks disintegration if it fails to address the many […]

Western Serene Atlantic Hotel, a member of the First Sky Group, has announced the appointment of Mercy Abena Twumwaa Asubonteng as its new General Manager, effective September 1, 2025. Originally built in 1962 by Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the hotel has long been a symbol of luxury and heritage. Over the years, the […] The post Western

By Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR If there is one financial principle that every Ghanaian seeking to maximise his/her investment should embrace, it is the power of compound interest. Often called the “eighth wonder of the world,” compound interest is the silent force that can either make you wealthy or keep you trapped in debt, depending on […] The post Understanding compound interest:

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Private legal practitioner Kofi Bentil has said that the Akwatia by-election will not make any difference in terms of the numbers in parliament, especially for the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He suggested that the NPP rather focuses its energies on its upcoming flagbearer elections. “What difference does it make in parliament? On a scale of […]

Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Ghana, Prof. Alhassan Sulemana Anamzoya, has expressed the view that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) should have allowed the wife of the late MP for Akwati to contest in the by-election. That would have attracted some sympathy votes, he said. “NPP should have considered the spouse of […]

Midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang has extended his stay at Austrian top-flight side Wolfsberger AC until the summer of 2029. The 21-year-old was rewarded with a new contract after impressing performances last term.He scored three goals and six assists in 28 appearances.The former West African Football Academy SC player said: "I'm very happy to extend my contract with WAC, and I can't wait to celebrate further successes-like last year's cup win-with our fans."Agyemang

Afghanistan was on a timid recovery path. But four years after the Taliban retook power, it has been badly hit by aid cuts and an inflow of two million Afghans forced out of Iran and Pakistan.