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:

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

A Rhode Island man accused of faking his death and fleeing the United States to evade rape charges was found guilty Wednesday of sexually assaulting a former girlfriend in his first of two Utah trials. A jury in Salt Lake County found Nicholas Rossi guilty of a 2008 rape after a three-day trial in which his accuser and her […] The post Man accused of faking

A row has broken out between two German states, Bavaria and Thuringia, as to who can lay claim to inventing the Bratwurst sausage. Until now, the “Wurstkuchl” tavern in Bavaria has claimed to be “the oldest Bratwurst stand in the world.” Die Wurstkuchl is situated on the Stone Bridge in Regensburg on the Danube River. […] The post German states debate who invented sausages

The European Union is sending two planes to help Spain tackle raging wildfires, after the country activated an EU disaster assistance mechanism for the first time. Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told local media he had requested two water bomber aircraft from the EU to be deployed to the worst-affected areas. The help comes as […] The post EU sending wildfire help to Spain

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he would meet with his United States counterpart in Alaska to discuss a settlement in Ukraine triggered a diplomatic flurry between Ukraine and its European allies – all of whom have been left out of the discussion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Putin is not earnest about peace as the Russian […] The post Russia

Clean Up, Burn Calories Hate going to the gym? You can burn calories when you do chores around the house or in the yard. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or NEAT, includes energy you burn doing anything except sleeping, eating, or exercise. House or yard work can boost your metabolism and help manage your weight. Vacuum Carpets and Floors Pushing your […] The post Household Chores That

I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.” – 1 John 5:13 Introduction Last week, we began exploring the heart of John’s letters—written to strengthen believers in the truth and help them stand against error. In a dark […] The post The Letters Of John – Final Part appeared first on The

Otumfu Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, Asanteman, Nananom damirifa due.  Due – due ne amanehunu, Y?n nyinaa y?n Nana, Asantehemaa Nana Amma Konadu Yiadom III k? akuraa, Nana da yie. Shocking! Tragic! Horrible! Devastating! Catastrophic! Disastrous! Harrowing! Heart-breaking! Cataclysmic! Hamlet would reply: “Words; words, words” to Polonius’s is query – “What do you read; my Lord?” […] The post Feature: A

One question all Ghanaians must be asking today is, why is God allowing calamities, disasters and tragic deaths to befall this country? Every end of year, some prophets will read out a long list of disasters to be encountered in the coming year. But nothing on peace and progress. Has Ghana committed an eternal sin? […] The post Feature: Ghana Needs Deliverance appeared first on The

Following a sixth-placed league finish and two deep runs in cup competitions, Aston Villa will look to build on another good season when competitive action returns this weekend. Unai Emery may have cursed missing out on an immediate return to UEFA’s top competition, following defeat to Manchester United on the Premier League’s final day, but Villa […] The post Aston Villa, Isak-less

Mallorca welcomes league champions of last season Barcelona in the opening day of the Spanish La Liga at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Saturday evening. Clashes between these two sides have often produced lopsided results, with Barcelona firmly holding the upper hand. Out of their 32 meetings, the Catalan giants have claimed victory 27 times […] The post Barcelona Visit Mallorca in La Liga Season

The Coconut Federation-Ghana has joined the nation in mourning the loss of eight prominent Ghanaians in last week’s tragic helicopter crash. In a statement issued on August 12, 2025, and signed by Kwaku Boateng, the Vice President of the Federation, it said it was “deeply saddened by this heartbreaking loss,” describing the deceased, which included […] The post Coconut Federation-Ghana

The family of the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has formally requested the Eastern Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to cancel its planned candlelight vigil in Koforidua, citing a lack of consultation. The vigil, scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2025, was intended to honour the memory of Dr. Boamah […] The post Omane Boamah’s

The Circuit Court at Dansoman, a suburb of Accra presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of seven Nigerian nationals who are facing criminal charges for allegedly providing false information to acquire Ghana National Identification Cards. The accused persons – Ibrahim Mohammed, Danjuma Yakubu, Abubakar Saidu, […] The post Seven

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Monday broke ground for the construction of a 60-bed ward at the Police Hospital to boost its capacity. Addressing hospital staff and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) at the project site, IGP Yohuno explained that the six-month project will be funded through […] The post IGP Breaks Ground For New 60-Bed

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya and head of the Safo family, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has debunked online reports claiming that her father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has died.   In a strongly worded statement, Adwoa Safo described the publications, which appeared on some online portals, including connectghananews.com as “false, malicious and deeply insensitive.” She stressed […] The post Apostle

African political parties must focus on addressing social and economic challenges rather than solely pursuing electoral victories, President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe has said. Speaking at the opening of the African Political Parties Summit in Accra, President Vila Nova called on parties to build resilient economies, promote social justice, and strengthen […] The post African

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Government will set up a programme for creating a fund that will assist with the education of the children of the eight victims of the August 6, 2025 helicopter tragedy. The President made the announcement at Maaijor, near Accra, during the Islamic funeral (adua) of Alhaji Mohammed […] The post Helicopter Tragedy: Mahama

Takoradi-Amanful chief, Nana Obo Atta Kojo Essoun III, is a  development oriented chief  looking at the speed  he is spreading development projects across his traditional area. After funding the construction of a borehole project to serve the people of Amanful, Nana has fulfilled another promise he personally made to construct boreholes in all communities under […] The post Takoradi-Amanful