The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic boat accident on the Volta Lake that has claimed several lives, including women and children. The incident is reported to have occurred on the Volta Lake when a boat carrying passengers capsized, leading to multiple deaths while others went missing. … The post Volta Lake Boat Accident:

Former Black Stars and Orlando Pirates defender, Edwin Gyimah, has spoken publicly about the personal and professional challenges he is facing, alleging betrayal by his own family. Speaking on Oyerepa Afutuo, he explained that he sacrificed much of his football earnings to support his mother and siblings during his playing career. He stated that his … The post Former

The management of ISTC Coaches Limited has assured passengers that its fares remain unchanged as of April 9, 2026. In a press release, the company said it strictly follows directives from the Ministry of Transport and only implements fare adjustments approved by the relevant authorities. The Managing Director, Al-Hassan Ligbi, urged the public to disregard … The post Fares Remain Unchanged: ISTC assures

THE Chief of Mandago, Naba Baba Musah Asemada, in the Pusiga District of the Upper East Region, has expressed concern over the increasing involvement of youth in drug abuse in the area. According to him, the menace is gradually getting out of hand as it continues to spread among the youth in Mandago, Nware, and … The post Drug abuse among youth worsens in Pusiga – Chief appeared first

THE Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has initiated a number of educational projects worth more than GH¢41 million in the Builsa South District of the Upper East Region to improve infrastructure and learning conditions. As part of the initiative, the Minister handed over multiple project sites to their respective contractors to begin … The post Builsa South District

THE Black Damsels have booked a place in the final of the CAF African Schools Football Championship after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Zambia. The defending champions delivered a disciplined and determined performance, with Blessing Tettey scoring the decisive goal early in the match. Tettey struck in the seventh minute, finishing off a well-worked … The post Black Damsels reach CAF schools

Tyson Fury wants to fight Anthony Joshua in a long-awaited clash of British former heavyweight world champions if he wins his comeback against Canada-based Russian, Arslanbek Makhmudov, ?in London on Saturday. Fury, 37, has come out of retirement for the fifth time in his career to get back into the ring at the Tottenham Hotspur … The post Fury wants clash with Joshua after comeback fight

BARCELONA manager Hansi Flick tore into the officiating after his side’s 2-0 home defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, raging over a second-half penalty call and Pau Cubarsi’s red card that left his team a man down before halftime. Flick’s anger centred on an incident in the 53rd minute when Barca appealed for … The post Flick blasts refereeing

MORE than $561 million in petroleum revenue owed to the State remains unaccounted for, as the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called out Explorco over delays in paying the funds into the Petroleum Holding Fund. The report stated that the amount, covering the period between 2022 and 2024, remains outstanding despite repeated calls … The post PIAC flags $561m missing

THE Creative Director of Cedar Femme Media, Ms Regina Olatayo, has stated that limited access to training, mentorship and resources in media production-related roles has lowered women’s participation in the media industry despite their interest in careers in the industry. She made this statement during a two-day capacity-building workshop under Cedar Femme’s Media Skills for … The post Training,

Ghana’s mining sector is set for a major lift as Asanko Gold Ghana Limited extends its partnership with indigenous contractor Rabotec Ghana Limited in a $400 million deal that will generate more than 8,000 jobs while deepening local participation and value retention. The landmark agreement signed on Monday, cements a proven relationship and underscores a … The post US$400m deal: Asanko Gold,

HUNDREDS of workers, union members and opposition supporters marched in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, on Wednesday to protest what they say are broken government promises and a worsening cost of living, as the country is plagued by a severe debt crisis. The protest was organised by the country’s main labour unions and the Front for the … The post Hundreds march in Senegal over

President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated NASA astronaut Christina Koch on her selection as a crew member of the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon. The President joined the University of Ghana and Ghanaians in celebrating Koch’s achievement, describing it as a moment of national pride. He noted that Koch, who is the only … The post President

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market on April 5, 2026. Following the disturbance, a team of surveillance officers from the Special Operations Assistant (SOA) to the Inspector General of Police was deployed to the area to conduct an intelligence-led … The post Police

The Black Maidens will depart for Lomé, Togo, on Friday as the team continue preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier. The team is expected to travel with a strong squad, aiming to secure a positive result in the crucial encounter in Lomé. The match forms part of Ghana’s qualification campaign for … The post Black Maidens

Former NPA boss, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid has announced his decision to contest for the position of National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) when nominations open. In a statement addressed to party members, he said the decision follows repeated calls from the rank and file of the party for him to serve in … The post Mustapha Abdul-Hamid declares bid for

Money Gaming platform, dubbed CashFlip has been launched in Ghana. Speaking at the launch which took place at Alisa Hotel on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the Public Relations Officer, Pedro Luiz Ciz said the CashFlip platform has been developed to be a gamechanger for the youth. He said, it has been designed to provide financial … The post CashFlip money gaming platform launched in Ghana appeared

Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a judicial order. A press release issued by the law firm representing him, Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners, said the release took place on April 7, 2026. It added that he is now home with his … The post Ken Ofori-Atta released

President John Dramani Mahama has returned home following an official visit to the Élysée Palace in France. During his visit, he also co-chaired the 2026 One Health Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, where he highlighted the growing global health challenges and Africa’s role in advancing sustainable solutions. President John Dramani Mahama and French President … The post President

Ghana has been selected as the first beneficiary of France’s National Health Platform. The announcement was made by French President Emmanuel Macron during a bilateral meeting with President John Dramani Mahama at the Élysée Palace in Paris yesterday. The engagement covered a wide range of areas of mutual benefit to both countries, including health, agriculture, … The post President