The Aowin Divisional Police Command has sounded the alarm over the growing menace of drug abuse, road accidents, and illegal mining in the municipality. This was at a town hall meeting organized by the Aowin Municipal Assembly, which brought together stakeholders to discuss the pressing issues affecting the community. The Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Abdullah […]

By Fiifi NETTEY For over two decades, Joe Baidoe-Ansah has been more than just a friend to me—he’s been my big brother, mentor, confidant and life-long inspiration. Our lives were first intersected in the early 1990s under the most unexpected yet impactful circumstances. It all began at No. 11 Hearts Street, Kokomlemle—our family home and, […] The post Joe

Italian side Fiorentina has agreed a deal to sign Tariq Lamptey from Brighton & Hove Albion in the ongoing summer transfer window. Last week, Ghanasoccernet.com revealed that the La Viola is considering signing the right back before the transfer window shut on Monday, September 1.It is now confirmed that the deal is worth up to £6m, including add-ons. The Ghana international is now expected to fly to Italy to complete his move this weekend.Lamptey is expected to

Kwasi Okyere Wriedt has enjoyed many turns in his football journey, but the Ghanaian striker admits not every stop has been easy.The 31-year-old forward, who now plays for Alemannia Aachen, reflected on his time across Europe and the challenges he has faced in recent years.Wriedt became a household name during his prolific spell with Bayern Munichâ??s U23 side. That success earned him moves to the Eredivisie and later the German second division before a brief chapter in Turkey

Christian Conteh had his moment of joy, but Eintracht Braunschweig were left frustrated after Arminia Bielefeld fought back to earn a 1-1 draw in their Bundesliga 2 clash at the Eintracht-Stadion.The German-Ghanaian striker, who started and played 69 minutes, delighted home fans when he broke the deadlock in the 65th minute. Levente Szabó slipped a clever through ball into his path, and Conteh kept his cool with a sharp left-footed finish into the bottom corner. It was a reward

HIV is still here. And it’s affecting more Ghanaians than many realize. In 2024 alone, 15,290 new HIV infections were recorded. Women made up two-thirds of these cases, with young women being especially vulnerable. Today, about 334,721 people in Ghana are living with HIV and this includes over 18,000 children. That means, on average, 42 […] The post Talk

In-form forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has explained the motivation behind his blistering start to the English Championship campaign with Leicester City. The Ghana international has been the difference for the Foxes in the new campaign, with his last two goals ensuring the former Premier League champions secured back-to-back victories in the leagues.Both goals, spectacular strikes, one against Charlton Athletic at the Valley and the other against Birmingham City at the King Power

UK-based multi-disciplinary software company NewRedo has made a significant contribution to education in rural Ghana with the donation of laptops and a projector to Salo DA Basic School. The equipment was formally presented to the Chief and Queen Mother of Salo, a small community in the Anlo District of the Volta Region. This generous donation […] The post NewRedo brings technology

Ghanaian defender Nana Kwame Boakye has penned an emotional message to Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol following his move to SK Brann in Norway. Kwame Boakye inked a four-year deal to join the Norwegian outfit in the summer transfer window, bring an end to a successful 9-month spell, where he established himself as a pivotal member of Sheriff Tiraspol.The 19-year-old centre-back 43 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and delivering two assists before joining

First, it was the first day of August The first time ever The first trip down memory lane It was a first trip up in the skies A first in that teen life   Once he was lifted up into the skies He lowered his eyes to see beneath the skies Soon he was lowered […] The post Poetry Corner with Kwesi BISSUE: This August! appeared first on The Business &

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has blamed the recurrence of infractions in the Auditor-General’s reports on poor political leadership over the years. He says the lack of political will to punish persons captured in the reports for causing the infractions is leading to the recurrence of the issues. “We are seeing these irregularities […]

When the system is hot, that is when you see a young guy who is not financially ready for marriage sending you a wedding invitation stating the D-day as Saturday 33rd August, 3025! E hard o. You would never know what people are going through till you see invitation cards like this. You cant blame […] The post Useless Column with Mawuli Zogbenu: ‘Shati baadi’ appeared first on The

Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Ghana, Alhassan Sulemana Anamzoya, has called for punishment to be handed out to officials captured in the Auditor General’s report for various infractions, including payroll fraud. To him, the sanctions will reduce the rate at which the infractions occur in the various state institutions. Speaking on the Key […]

Dr Thomas Anaba, a Medical Doctor who is also a Member of Parliament for the Garu Constituency, has said that there are not enough specialists and medical professionals in Ghana. He has therefore urged the Ministry of Finance to ensure that more medical professionals are recruited into the various health facilities. Speaking on TV3’s Key […]

Professor Ransford Gyampo, Professor of Political Science at the University of Ghana and CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, has said that healthcare professionals must be sensitive to the plight of patients. He makes the point that people will begin to act in a negative manner against medical staff if they feel they are not […]

In today’s world, life is not just about facing challenges but also about acquiring knowledge and wisdom to overcome them. The current dispensation is one of precision and certainty, where the luxury of experimentation and rehearsal is no longer an option. With the advent of technology, information is readily available at our fingertips and it […] The post MINDSET

Ghana forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has expressed excitement after leading Leicester City to victory in the English Championship game against Birmingham City on Friday evening. The 21-year-old scored for the second game running as Leicester defeated Birmingham City 2-0 to make it back-to-back wins.Issahaku also netted the winner in the 1-0 victory at the Valley against Charlton Athletic last Saturday, his first following an eight-month injury absence."It's just all

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.