The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KOKMA) has demolished a dilapidated building at Osu that has remained in a deteriorated state for nearly 70 years. The demolition of the structure followed several engagements between the Assembly, the police and the occupants of the property to ensure the exercise was carried out safely. The action comes days … The post Korle

??Personnel from the Industrial Area Fire Station successfully responded to two separate fire incidents in Accra over the weekend, preventing further damage and ensuring no loss of life.??The first incident occurred at the North Gate of Accra Academy in Bubiashie, where a Lexus RX350 caught fire late on Saturday night. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze … The post GNFS

The President of Queens of Legacy, a community-based organisation, Mama Atrato II, has advised students to take full advantage of educational opportunities to prepare themselves for responsible adulthood. Mama Atrato, who is also the Queen Mother of Ho-Dome, cautioned students, particularly girls against engaging in negative practices that could jeopardise their future. She stressed that … The post Prioritise

Healthcare delivery in the Jirapa Municipality of the Upper West Region has received a significant boost following the handover of newly constructed and rehabilitated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities at the Sabuli and Ullo-Dante health centres. The intervention, carried out under the Increase Gains in Nutrition by Integration, Education, Evaluation and Empowerment (IGNIT3) Project … The post WaterAid

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Chairman of English Premier League (EPL) side, Sunderland AFC, on Wednesday led a delegation to call on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, in Accra.  The visit of the Sunderland AFC team was in response to a recent visit by the Speaker of Parliament to the headquarters of the EPL club, which forms part … The post Sunderland delegation

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has assured the Black Queens of adequate preparations to be in the best shape for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026, to be hosted in Morocco from July 25 to August 16.The Black Queens will be chasing their first title at … The post GFA pledges adequate WAFCON preparation for Black Queens

England captain Harry Kane has said he thinks England‘s World Cup preparations means the much-publicised high temperatures at this summer’s tournament “won’t be a factor.” Kane heads into the tournament in exquisite form, which continued with Saturday’s sublime header in England’s 1-0 win against New Zealand — this season’s 67th goal for club and country. … The post Summer

Brazil full-back Wesley will have a fitness test to determine the severity of the injury that has put his participation in Brazil’s World Cup group in jeopardy, Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed. The 22-year-old Roma defender left the field in tears 15 minutes into Brazil’s 2-1 win over Egypt in their final World Cup … The post Brazil face anxious wait over defender’s injury

Iran’s FIFA World Cup 2026 football team have landed in Mexico amid an ongoing row over visas and access to the stadiums in the US where they are to play. All three of Iran’s group games are in the US, but the players and support staff have been told they have to fly in and … The post World Cup 2026: Iran lands in Mexico amid US visa row appeared first on Ghanaian

The government is implementing a series of regulatory reforms aimed at accelerating growth in the mining sector and strengthening Ghana’s position as a leading mining destination in West Africa, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has announced. He said the mining industry remained a strategic pillar of the economy and had … The post Govt

The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana (EFFAG) has urged the Ministry of Transport to reject any efforts to reintroduce the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), also known as the Smart Port Note (SPN), arguing that the system would impose significant additional costs on businesses and consumers. In a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Michael … The post EFFAG opposes proposed

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) to immediately suspend its indefinite strike action. According to the commission, the industrial action contravenes provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651). The directive follows KADA’s declaration of an indefinite strike, which took effect on June 6, 2026, over concerns it … The post NLC

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting media freedom and freedom of expression, describing a free and independent press as a cornerstone of democracy, human rights and sustainable development. He said fearless and responsible journalism remains vital in promoting accountability, transparency and good governance, stressing that governments must welcome scrutiny rather … The post Free

The Fourth African Inter-Parliamentary Conference ended in Accra on Friday, with South Africa and Mozambique declining to adopt the draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values, even though 20 other African countries endorsed it. The conference brought together parliamentarians, political leaders, traditional authorities, faith-based organisations and civil society representatives from across the continent. The … The post 20