Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Madrid in an incident-packed Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia. Kylian Mbappe gave Real Ma­drid the lead with a fantastic solo goal, running from the halfway line before slotting past Wojciech Szczesny. Lamine Yamal levelled for Bar­celona in the 22nd minute with an expert finish into the … The post Barca crush Real to win Spanish Super Cup appeared

Child Rights International (CRI) has raised alarms over proposals suggesting parents should bear additional costs related to the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, including expenses for food and accommodation. The organisation argues that such measures undermine the policy’s fundamental principles of equity, inclusivity, and universal access to secondary education. In a statement signed … The post CRI

President John Dramani Mahama has given the firm assurance that his government would tackle corruption head-on irrespective of who is found culpable. At the Christian National Thanksgiving Service in Accra on Sunday, President Mahama made a pledge to the clergy that he would lead a government that is transpar­ent, accountable and focused on justice and … The post Gov’t will tackle

 Despite calls by some economists and civil society organisations for the E-Levy to be maintained due to the difficult financial situa­tion the country finds itself, the Minister-designate for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has reiterated his resolve to remove it in his first budget statement. According to him, the E-Levy could not be described as … The post At

 Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft law that would legalise gambling and casinos, a move aimed at boosting tourism, jobs and investment, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawa­tra said on Monday. Under the government’s plan, the law, which will be sent to parliament for deliber­ation, would see gambling take place in large-scale entertain­ment complexes. Casinos and most … The post Thailand’s

A report on the Post-Assessment of Tobacco Taxation in Ghana 2024 has been disseminat­ed to stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of the excise tax on tobacco in the country. A post-assessment study was commissioned by the Vision for Alternative Development (VALD), with the support of Tax Justice Network Africa, to examine the impact of the … The post Stakeholders

The statue of former President, Nana Addo Dank­wa Akufo-Addo, erected at the Effia-Nkwanta Re­gional Hospital roundabout in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis of the Western Region has been destroyed by unknown persons. When the Ghanaian Times arrived at the scene, at about 7a.m yesterday, it found that the entire statue had been dismembered, with the head, legs … The post Akufo-Addo statue at Effia-Nkwanta

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin called off the launch of its New Glenn rocket after “a few anomalies” during the mission countdown on Monday, postponing by at least a day an inaugural attempt to reach orbit and compete with SpaceX in the satellite launch market. Standing 30 stories tall, the partially reusable New Glenn launcher sat … The post Bezos’ Blue Origin

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (2330.TW), the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a 58% leap in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday because of surging demand. The world’s largest contract chipmaker, whose customers include Apple (AAPL.O) and Nvidia (NVDA.O), has benefited from the megatrend towards AI. But the Taiwanese company faces headwinds … The post TSMC

The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Ghana, Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Dhakel, joined a host of distinguished dignitaries, diplomats, and national leaders to witness the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama at Ghana’s iconic Independence Square. This event marked a new era of leadership and international cooperation for Ghana, symbolizing the country’s readiness to strengthen diplomatic ties and … The post Saudi

Christians and Muslims have offered thanksgiving for the blessing of God making the country have a peaceful election, and for the President to put in place mech­anisms for the smooth running of the country. On Friday, the Muslims took their turn when President John Dramani Mahama and his delegation joined the congregation at the Central … The post Nation thanks God for peaceful elections appeared

 The Greater Accra Re­gional House of Chiefs is urging President John Dramani Mahama to ini­tiate debt relief mechanisms to stabilise the economy. It said debt relief was the sure way to create jobs, and spur economic growth. Addressing a press confer­ence in Accra on Friday, Prof. Oboade Notse King Odaifio Welentsi III, the President of … The post Stabilise economy, ensure

 Some residents in Tumu in the Sissala East Constituen­cy of the Upper West Region have appealed to Presi­dent John Dramani Mahama to commit towards recovering all alleged looted state funds, which can be used to create jobs for the youth. They said if such funds and other captured state assets were retrieved, and the culprits … The post Constituents urge President to recover ‘looted

“The Gha­na Card Number at birth is not just an ID; it’s a promise to our children of a future where their identity and rights are recognized from their very first breath.” A statement made by the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, at the launch of the Gha­na Card Number at Birth System at … The post Identify at first breath: Ghana Card at birth appeared first on Ghanaian

Margarine and butter are two of the most commonly used spreads in households worldwide. Despite their similarities, including their usage in cooking, baking, and as a topping for bread, these two products are quite different in their composition, nutritional profile, and health implications. This article provides a comparative analysis of margarine and butter, looking at … The post Margarine vs butter:

 Heavyweight, Anthony Joshua, says a fight with Tyson Fury ‘has to happen this year’ as he looks to book his next bout. A fight between the two Brit­ish rivals has been spoken about for years, but has never come to fruition. But with both men coming back from defeats in world title fights, Joshua confirmed … The post Fury fight must happen this year – Joshua appeared first on Ghanaian

 Taekwondo will feature prominently at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Da­kar 2026, after the IOC Executive Board confirmed there will be 11 medal events in the sport, the third highest of any sport at the Games. Only athletics and aquatics will have more medal events of the 25 sports on the Dakar 2026 competi­tion programme. … The post Taekwondo to feature at Dakar 2026 appeared first on Ghanaian

 Violent pro­tests have erupted in China after the death of a teen­age boy sparked accusations of a cover-up by authorities, videos from the northwestern region of Shaanxi have shown. In videos verified by CNN, dozens of protesters are seen confronting a wall of riot police outside the Pucheng Vocation­al Technical School, with some hurling batons … The post Protests turn violent

 The President, John Dramani Mahama, has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, to institute a probe into deaths related to the 2020 and 2024 general elections. In a letter to the IGP, the Presi­dent, through his secretary, Dr Cal­listus Mahama, said it was important justice was served for the over … The post Pres orders probe

President John Dra­mani Mahama has, by an Executive Instrument (EI) – Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025, established 23 ministries to run his admin­istration. By this Instrument, the President has reduced the ministries from 30 and revoked the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2021 (E.I. 12). The ministries that have been chopped off or realigned by this … The post President