The decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua's bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.

A joint police operation has thwarted a planned robbery attack and led to the recovery of weapons believed to be linked to a notorious robbery syndicate operating in parts of the country. The operation, carried out by the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Department and the Ashanti North Regional Police Command, targeted a wanted … The post Police foil robbery plot, recover weapons

A fuel tanker fire on the Accra-Tema Motorway has left one person dead, with three fire tenders deployed as emergency responders battle the blaze near the underbridge.

FIFA has officially appointed Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio to officiate the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa on June 11, 2026.The highly anticipated fixture will kick off the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of football fans around the world are expected to tune in for the tournamentâ??s opening match.Sampaio, one of South Americaâ??s most experienced match

He also outlined opportunities for expanded collaboration in education, renewable energy,

Somalian top referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has broken his silence after being denied entry into the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Artan had been selected as one of the 52 referees for the global showpiece co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and was set to become the first Somali official to referee at football's biggest tournament.However, his participation at the tournament suffered a major setback after being denied entry into the

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has declared himself fit ahead of the commencement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament in North America. The experienced defender had been a major fitness concern for Senegal in recent weeks after sustaining an injury while on club duty, raising fears that he could miss part of the tournament. However, with the World Cup set to begin on June 11, Koulibaly has reassured supporters that he is back to full fitness and preparing alongside his teammates.Speaking

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has reiterated the Pharaohsâ?? determination to make their supporters proud at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the squadâ??s entire focus is on preparation and hard work ahead of the tournament.Speaking to Abu Dhabi Sports Channel, Salah stressed the importance of maintaining concentration during Egyptâ??s training camp as the team gears up for its return to footballâ??s biggest stage.â??What Iâ??m thinking is that we should

Ghana has taken a significant step towards domestic petroleum value addition with the first-ever delivery of crude oil from the Jubilee Field to the Sentuo Oil Refinery for local processing.The milestone was marked at the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Tema on Monday, June 8, 2026 during the Jubilee Crude Oil Berth Ceremony. Addressing the gathering, […] The post Sentuo Refinery takes delivery

Former Ghana international Yaw Acheampong Joachim insists the Black Stars can pull a surprise at the 2026 World Cup tournament in North America.Ghana are set to make their fifth World Cup appearance after securing qualification for the expanded tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The West African giants have been drawn in Group L alongside England, 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia, and Panama. Ghana will begin their campaign against Panama before facing

Tributes have been paid to a Grammy-winning musician, known professionally as Talay Riley, who died in a double stabbing in east London. The 35-year-old singer-songwriter, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, worked on tracks for artists such as Dua Lipa, Zendaya, Khalid, Flo and Chipmunk. Stormzy and JLS star Oritse Williams are among those who […] The post Stormzy among stars remembering killed

British actor Sir Idris Elba has said that James Bond shouldn’t become “woke” and that some audiences would not accept a black male playing 007. Sir Idris, who has previously said that he was “never in the race” to play the famous spy despite years of rumours, told GQ that he was nevertheless flattered by the suggestion. He said […] The post ‘Don’t try to make James

The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.

…scheme previously shelved now routed through Transport Min A renewed attempt to introduce a cargo-tracking regime in the country has triggered fresh concerns within the trade and logistics sector, after documents suggested that a policy concept previously unable to gain traction at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is now being pursued through the […] The post Port

Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited has reported a net profit of GH¢66.9 million for the 2025 financial year, representing a 256 percent increase from GH¢18.7 million in 2024. This strong performance marks a decisive shift in the institution’s trajectory, confirming its ability to combine rapid growth with sustained impact on Ghana’s real economy. The […] The post Advans

 By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is preparing to introduce a tranche-based commercial paper programme ahead of the 2026/2027 cocoa season as part of efforts to reduce financing costs, broaden domestic participation in cocoa funding and lessen dependence on offshore borrowing. This new structure will allow the cocoa regulator to raise funds incrementally […] The post COCOBOD

Concerns are mounting within the rubber industry over reports that raw natural rubber continues to be transported toward export channels despite government’s recently imposed 10-year ban on the commodity’s export. The situation, according to stakeholders, raises fears that non-compliance could undermine the very objectives this policy was designed to achieve. The Rubber Processors Association of […] The post Rubber

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has challenged his players to embrace the weight of expectation that comes with representing Ghana, urging them to commit fully to building a team capable of â??making historyâ? on the global stage.Addressing the squad during a motivational session, the veteran coach reflected on Ghanaâ??s past World Cup experiences and stressed the need for higher standards as preparations continue for upcoming international fixtures.â??Okay, guys,

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has acknowledged that the absence of Mohammed Kudus will be a major setback for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while insisting that injuries are an unavoidable part of the game.The 25-year-old, who was expected to return to full fitness in late April after a hamstring problem, suffered a relapse that ruled him out for the rest of the season and ultimately forced his exclusion from Carlos Queirozâ??s final 26-man

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says the Black Stars have settled into camp with strong focus and unity as preparations continue ahead of their World Cup campaign in the United States.Speaking from the teamâ??s training base, Asante Twum described the atmosphere within the squad as positive, stressing that both players and technical staff remain fully committed to the task ahead.â??We are happy in camp, we are a focused group,