A 27-year-old pregnant woman, Haggar Nyorkpatey, who went missing while on her way to her farm, has been found murdered at Yaw Wusukrom in the Dormaa West District of the Bono Region. Preliminary investigations by the police indicate that Haggar, who was seven months pregnant, had her throat slit with a sharp object. Blood clots … The post Pregnant Woman Murdered in Dormaa West appeared first on

A new Ride-Hailing Safety Index Report commissioned by Bolt and conducted by leading research firm Ipsos reveals that 81 percent of Ghanaians perceive ride-hailing as safer than other transport options, reflecting growing confidence in app-based mobility and its role in improving everyday safety and convenience across cities. The report, based on surveys conducted in Accra, […] The post 81%

Ghana Police CID and Nigeria Police Force held a high-level meeting in Abuja, agreeing to form a Joint Task Force to intensify cross-border efforts against human trafficking, cyber-related crimes, and to improve victim repatriation protocols.

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Chief Justice (CJ) nominee, amid objections from the minority in Parliament. The vetting was announced by Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mr. Mahama Ayariga, during the presentation of the Business Statement for the upcoming week. However, the announcement drew criticism … The post Parliament

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that feasibility studies for a new Green City aimed at decongesting Accra are set to commence, with the Finance Ministry expected to make the necessary budgetary allocations for the city’s design. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Multi-purpose Norbert Anku Solar Energy Project at the Dawa Industrial Park … The post Decongesting

Hearts of Oak Communications Director, Kwame Opare Addo, has acknowledged the disappointment following the clubâ??s 1-0 loss to arch-rivals Asante Kotoko in Sundayâ??s Super Clash at the Accra Sports Stadium.The only goal of the match came in the first half from Guinean striker Morifing Donzo, ending Hearts of Oakâ??s unbeaten run in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.Speaking to Asempa FM, Opare Addo admitted the setback was painful but expressed confidence in the squadâ??s

Undue discretion and possible arbitrary removals of heads of anti-corruption agencies in Ghana are especially concerning regarding officials or bodies with operational and regulatory functions or where boards hold decision-making powers that can compromise the autonomy of agency heads, a Technical Assistance Report, titled “Governance Diagnostic Assessment March 2024”, prepared by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), […]

Hearts of Oakâ??s Communications Director, Kwame Opare Addo, has confirmed that the club will officially respond to the charges levelled against them by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following incidents in their 1-0 loss to Asante Kotoko.The Phobians were edged by their archrivals in Sundayâ??s Matchday 9 fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Guinean forward Morifing Donzo converting a first-half penalty to secure victory for Kotoko.In the aftermath of the game,

A Technical Assistance Report, titled “Governance Diagnostic Assessment March 2024”, prepared by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has pointed out that the office of the President of Ghana holds considerable power and discretion over the appointment of heads of most anti-corruption institutions, which could impact their independence. The report stated that in seven out of eight anti-corruption […]

Ghana suffered a 3-1 defeat against Nigeria in their second match of the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup. The Black Princesses started the game strongly, controlling possession and pressuring Nigeria’s defence. Mary Amponsah and Linda Owusu Ansah had early chances but were unable to convert. A pivotal moment came when Ivy Osei Owusu handled the … The post Ghana Lose to Nigeria in WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup

Nottingham Forest came from behind to beat relegation rivals Leeds United and earn their first Premier League win under manager Sean Dyche. United struck first when Brenden Aaronson picked out Lukas Nmecha, who drove his shot into the bottom corner. But Ibrahim Sangare levelled for Forest after goalkeeper Lucas Perri parried Dan Ndoye’s ball into […] The post Dyche’s Forest come from behind

Real Madrid’s lead at the top of La Liga is down to five points after Xabi Alonso’s side were held by local rivals Rayo Vallecano. The 36-time league winners were seeking to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the table after Villarreal moved into second with a 2-0 win away at Espanyol on […] The post Real Madrid held by Rayo Vallecano in drab draw appeared first on The

Igor Thiago scored a late double as Brentford came from behind to defeat Newcastle United and extend the visitors’ miserable Premier League record on the road. Harvey Barnes had put Newcastle ahead in the first half at the Gtech Community Stadium after lashing the ball through the legs of goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher from inside the […] The post Thiago scores two late goals as Brentford

In the heart of Africa’s correctional system, the World Prison Brief estimates a prison population of 3.8 million people, nearly one-third of the global prison population of 11.5 million. Ghana’s 14,133 inmates as of August 25, 2025, comprise 7.1 per cent foreigners and 1.6 per cent female prisoners. Men and women who are incarcerated face … The post Correctional

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has broken his silence on comments by Asante Akim South MP, Kwaku Asante Boateng, who labelled him a stranger in the New Patriotic Party ( NPP), who is not fit to lead the party as its flagbearer. The MP’s comment attracted widespread criticism, with the national secretariat of the […]

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