Residents of Sogakope in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region have expressed concern about high electricity bills which did not reflect the actual power consumed and disconnections. They, therefore, called on the Volta Region management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to as a matter of urgency rectify the situation. The Leader … The post Sogakope  residents complain of

Parliament has officially launched the “Parliament and You” educational series, an initiative aimed at enhancing young people’s understanding of parliamentary democracy, governance, and civic responsibility.

Somali referee Omar Artan has returned to Mogadishu to a heroâ??s welcome after being denied entry into the United States, a setback that will prevent him from making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 34-year-old official had been selected among FIFAâ??s match officials for the tournament and was set to become the first Somali referee to take on an on-field role at footballâ??s biggest event.However, his dream was cut short when US immigration authorities refused him

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended with immediate effect while an investigation into misconduct allegations continues. The decision was made by a group within the ICC’s management oversight body, which has also referred the matter to the court’s 125 member states. Those states will vote on Khan’s future during … The post ICC

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

A search operation is underway for a 58-year-old fisherman who went missing after falling overboard during a fishing expedition off the Western Region coast. The missing fisherman, Kofi C.K. Mann, an outboard motor operator aboard Exodus 14:14, disappeared at about 2 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, while the vessel was returning from a fishing trip … The post Search operation

mercury at 0.53 mg/kg, cadmium at 1.2 mg/kg  By Christabel DANSO ABEAM                                          [email protected] A 2026 scientific study has found concerning levels of toxic heavy metals in soils at Agbogbloshie in Accra, with mercury measured at 0.53 milligrammes per kilogramme (mg/kg) and cadmium at 1.2 mg/kg, pointing to ongoing environmental risks linked to informal electronic […] The post Agbogbloshie

England manager Thomas Tuchel says they are being careful with the management of forward Bukayo Saka ahead of the World Cup. The Arsenal talisman missed part of the just-ended campaign due to an Achilles injury, but returned in time for the run-in as the Gunners were crowned champions.Despite being declared fit, Tuchel insists the player is continuously under careful scrutiny over his fitness."We still have to take a little bit of care for Bukayo [Saka] who had an injury

By Kizito CUDJOE The large-scale mining sector contributed more than GH¢22.22billion to the economy in 2025, defying a challenging global environment marked by geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, energy market volatility and growing climate-related obligations. The mining industry’s strong showing comes at a time when governments, investors and civil society groups are increasingly […] The post Mining

Croatia, Ghana's group opponents, have finally arrived in the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2018 World Cup runners-up touched down in the Washington on Tuesday, before moving to their base in Alexandria, Virginia.The players led by veteran midfielder Luka Modric were met by hundreds of Croatian fans, who cheered them on as they descended from their team bus to their hotel.Croatia will pitch camp at the AKA Hotel and will train at the Episcopal High School.The

Ghanaian midfielder Lawrence Ofori believes the Black Stars can make it out of their group at the FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars will face Central Americans Panama in their opening game before engaging 1966 winners England and 2018 runners-up Croatia in Group L.Ghana qualified for the World Cup after finishing top of their group, winning eight matches, drawing one and losing one.However, their failure to qualify for AFCON 2025 has left many in doubt of the team's chances.But

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has urged government to impose an immediate six-month ban on rice imports, warning that thousands of local farmers are struggling with large volumes of unsold rice. According to the association, the continued influx of imported rice has made it difficult for domestic producers to sell […] The post Rice-farmers demand six-month

The government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at key border posts to help detect and prevent the spread of the Ebola virus disease in the country. This came to light when the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah toured the busy Elubo and Aflao borders to assess the country’s response strategy to the […] The post Gov’t

The Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, Dr Lucy Agyepong, has been honoured with the Excellence in Education Award at the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to higher education, institutional development and youth empowerment in Ghana. Dr Agyepong was among twelve distinguished women honoured […] The post Ing.

The Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Communications Africa Ltd (Stratcomm Africa), Ms. Esther A.N. Cobbah, has been honoured by the Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) for her outstanding contribution to leadership development and the advancement of women in leadership. The recognition was presented at the 5th GEA Annual Leadership Conference held at Alisa Hotel on 28th […] The post Stratcomm