The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all prospective parliamentary aspirants to immediately stop their campaign activities until the party announces official guidelines for its parliamentary primaries. In a statement dated October 11, 2026, and signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party disclosed that it had received several complaints about some members … The post NPP

The Ministry of Education has invited the leadership of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to an urgent meeting to find a resolution to the ongoing strike by university administrators. In a press statement dated October 11, 2026, and signed by the Ministry’s Press Secretary, Hashmin Mohammed, … The post Education

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Ghana deserves commendation for the swift evacuation of 1,964 citizens who sought to leave South Africa amid fears of xenophobic attacks. He made the remarks during an interview on TV3’s The Key Points on October 10, 2026, while responding to reports of renewed tensions in South … The post Ghana

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has contained a fierce fire involving two fuel tankers at the Kaase Angola Tanker Yard in Kumasi. The incident happened on Saturday, October 10, 2026, opposite the Latex Foam Company. According to the Ashanti Regional PRO of the GNFS, firefighters deployed three fire pumps to battle the blaze. The … The post One fuel tanker destroyed, another

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the plush, air-conditioned corridors of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), a veteran Ghanaian football administrator and former Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has dropped a radical, borderline heretical proposal. He wants the Black Stars to—brace yourselves—consider selecting home-based players for the upcoming World Cup … The post Why

Every year, like clockwork, a deeply moving national ritual takes place in Ghana. No, I am not talking about the budgeting for a new national cathedral, nor am I referring to the periodic resurrection of stable electricity. I am talking about the annual call to the Bar, a solemn occasion when hundreds of enthusiastic citizens … The post The Case for More Lawyers in Ghana appeared first on Ghanaian

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has assured Ghanaians that the government remains ready to evacuate nationals from South Africa if their lives are threatened by further attacks. He said the completion of the recent evacuation exercise did not mean Ghana had closed the door on bringing home citizens who may need assistance. Mr Ablakwa … The post Ghana

Fire has gutted part of the Aboabo Bola Market near Zuria FM in Kumasi, destroying eight shops. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says the fire, which broke out on Monday, October 12, 2026, affected shops dealing in metallic cooking wares and other appliances. According to the Ashanti Regional PRO, firefighters from Asokore Mampong, KATH, … The post GNFS saves 44 shops as fire

The University of Ghana (UG), Legon, and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have postponed their reopening dates for the 2026/2027 academic year. The universities said the revised dates would be announced in due course. The University of Ghana was scheduled to reopen today, while KNUST was expected to resume academic activities … The post UG, KNUST postpone reopening over

THE Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has intensified food safety education among traders and food handlers at the Mallam Atta Market in Accra to address food contamination and the misuse of chemicals in food production and handling. The initiative forms part of the authority’s activities to mark World Food Safety Day, observed annually on June … The post FDA steps up fight against food adulteration

THE Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has urged journalists to intensify investigative reporting and hold public institutions accountable, particularly amid concerns over narcotics-related incidents and Parliament’s inability to consider a Minority-sponsored motion for an inquiry. Mr Afenyo-Markin made the call at the launch of the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards … The post Probe

THE Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, Mr Yoshimoto Hiroshi, says Japan will continue to support Ghana’s sustainable economic and social development. He said the focus would be on infrastructure development, industrial and agricultural development, health and human resource development. Speaking to The Ghanaian Times in an exclusive interview on September 28 in Accra, Mr Hiroshi … The post Japan

WIAFE Darkwah converted a dramatic 95th-minute penalty to hand Swedru All Blacks a vital 1-0 victory over Asante Kotoko in their Ghana Premier League (GPL) Matchday 5 encounter played on Saturday at the Swedru Sports Stadium. The goal left the Porcupine family broken, as it left them with no time or chance to fight for … The post Wiafe Darkwah’s late penalty sinks Kotoko in Swedru appeared

BLACK Starlets midfielder David Kwarteng has etched his name into the history books of WAFU B after becoming the first player to score at the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Kwarteng netted in the seventh minute of Ghana’s opening Group A encounter against Togo on Saturday at the August 4 … The post WAFU B U17: Black Starlets face Benin

GHANA’S Black Sharks battled to an entertaining 3-3 draw against Nigeria in the first-leg clash of their 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna on Saturday. The outcome leaves the tie finely poised ahead of next week’s decisive return fixture to be played in Ghana, specifically … The post Black Sharks hold Nigeria

GHANA’S Golden Shuttlers have emerged winners of the Suhandinata Cup Team Cheers Award at the 2026 BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships in Cairo, Egypt. The Team Cheers Award recognises the junior squad for its outstanding and energetic team spirit, cheering and support beyond the courts. The activity adds a cultural and entertainment dimension to … The post Ghana shines at World Badminton

GHANA’S national deaf male football team, the Black Wonders, have been placed in second position in Group D after the draw for the 2026 Deaf Africa Cup of Nations competition was conducted last week. Friday’s draw would see Ghana face off with powerhouses including Mali, Kenya and Zanzibar, while Cameroon, Senegal, South Sudan and Somalia … The post Nat’l

ACCRA Hearts of Oak have denied reports of a player revolt at the club over welfare concerns, saying their arrangements for feeding players before and on matchdays remain in place. In a statement released by the club’s management, the Phobians said there was “no crisis” in the camp regarding player welfare and urged supporters and … The post Hearts deny player revolt claims appeared first on Ghanaian

THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Patrice Motsepe, has said that the organisation is considering moving the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) back to a biennial cycle, having only announced plans to scrap it in December. Speaking at a CAF strategy conference in Cape Verde, Motsepe did not fully commit to backtracking on plans … The post CAF considers return to 2-year AFCON cycle

President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the amended Road Traffic Regulation, 2026, which prohibits preaching and hawking on moving public buses, is not intended to prevent the propagation of the gospel. Rather, he said, the regulation, Legislative Instrument (LI) 2519, was designed to protect passengers, safeguard preachers and hawkers, and improve road safety. Sections … The post Bus