The Black Stars have expressed profound sympathy for the victims of the devastating floods in Accra, taking a break from their preparations for Saturday's 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia to wish the victims well.Speaking from the United States, Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz released an official statement on behalf of the squad."On behalf of myself, my technical team, and the entire Black Stars squad here in the United States, I want to express

The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has assured Ghanaians that government is intensifying efforts to respond to the widespread flooding that has affected parts of Accra, Tema and surrounding communities following days of heavy rainfall. In a press release issued on Monday, June 29, the minister explained that he joined … The post Government steps

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The Mankranso District Police Command has arrested four (4) suspected drug peddlers during an intelligence-led operation conducted at identified locations within Kunsu Township in the Ashanti Region. The operation, which took place in the early hours of Friday, 26h June 2026, forms part of the Police Service’s sustained efforts to clamp down on the trafficking … The post Police

The Black Maidens have departed Accra for Dakar, Senegal, ahead of their crucial final qualifying round first-leg clash for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. A 24-player squad, accompanied by the technical team and officials, left the Accra International Airport on Tuesday aboard ASKY Airlines, determinate to secure a positive result away from home. The … The post Black

Forward Brandon Thomas-Asante said the squad’s ambition and ambition and hunger remain intact despite the 2-1 loss to Croatia, stressing the Black Stars are determined “to make a name for ourselves as a nation and to keep that legacy going” heading into the Round of 32. Speaking after Saturday’s Group L finale at Lincoln Financial … The post We have a lot of hunger

The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has defended the flood management record offormer president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration, arguing that it pursued long term solutions to address flooding in Accra. In a facebook post on Tuesday 30th June 2026, Mr Ahiagbah maintained that flooding in the capital had … The post NPP defends

The Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control at the University of Ghana, Professor Ernest Kenu, has called for the strengthening of disease surveillance systems to enable the country to detect and contain outbreaks before they escalate into public health emergencies. He explained that infectious diseases often spread unnoticed through individuals, communities and … The post Early

Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has defended the court's decision to adjourn judgment in the Wontumi-Samreboi galamsey case, describing the move as necessary to uphold procedural fairness and protect the legitimacy of the eventual judgment.

The Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has assumed office as the new Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Regional Maritime University (RMU). He takes over from Sierra Leone’s Minister of Transport and Aviation, Ambassador Alhaji Fanday Turay, who held the rotating position for the past two years on behalf … The post Transport Minister takes over as RMU Chancellor

Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has dismissed claims that government-sponsored World Cup travel opportunities were given to politicians and public officials, insisting that the process was carried out without political interference.

Rising boxer Prince Kamaldeen Mohammed, popularly known as “The Northern Assassin”, delivered another impressive performance after securing a knockout victory over David Okai in their light heavyweight clash at the Aflao Border Lorry Park.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund to finance urgent flood relief and mitigation efforts following the devastating floods that hit parts of Accra and other communities in the southern sector of the country after hours of heavy rainfall. A statement issued by the Presidency Communications […] The post Mahama Releases GH¢300m

The government is considering the adoption of the Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill, a Private Member’s Bill sponsored by the Member of Parliament for Madina, Mr Francis-Xavier Sosu, to criminalise witchcraft accusations in the country. The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, said the passage of the Bill would establish a clear … The post Govt

Former Ivory Coast international Salomon Kalou has criticised FIFAâ??s decision to introduce mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, arguing that the stoppages are unnecessary and disrupt the flow of matches.Speaking at a SuperSport media roundtable on Monday, the ex-Chelsea forward said players do not need scheduled pauses to stay hydrated during games.â??I donâ??t think itâ??s necessary because players can always drink water whenever they need to,â? Kalou

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President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund to support flood relief and mitigation efforts following the devastating floods that affected parts of Accra and other communities in southern Ghana on Monday, June 29.

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has rejected suggestions that government officials and political office holders benefited from sponsored trips to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that ticket allocation was handled without political influence.His clarification follows the conclusion of the governmentâ??s free World Cup ticket support programme, which was limited strictly to the group stage of the tournament and has since been discontinued ahead of the knockout

People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.