President John Dramani Mahama is expected to on Friday, September 18, 2026, commission an exercise to evacuate waste from Agbogbloshie in Accra to the Adepa Landfill Site at Nsawam.

Minister of Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has cautioned against speculation linking officials of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to the recent cocaine smuggling cases under investigation.

Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners have died in an NSCDC detention facility in Nigeria's Niger state, sparking a police investigation amid conflicting claims of a disease outbreak versus severe overcrowding.

Ghana spent about $1.26 million on 2,922 spectator tickets for the Black Stars' three group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has told Parliament.Adams disclosed the figure when he appeared before Parliament's Select Committee on Youth and Sports to account for Ghana's participation at the tournament, which was staged across the United States, Mexico and Canada.The Buem MP said the tickets were purchased for

Ranking Member of Parliament for the Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has questioned alleged payments made to officials who travelled with Ghana's Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.His comments follow Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams' appearance before Parliament's Select Committee on Sports, where the minister addressed issues surrounding Ghana's expenditure for the tournament in North America.Speaking to Asempa FM, Assafuah said

Ghana's Ranking Member on Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has challenged Sports Minister Kofi Adams' claim that all 431 people sponsored to attend the World Cup in North America returned to Ghana.The dispute follows the minister's appearance before Parliament's Sports Committee, where he said every member of the government-sponsored delegation had returned after the tournament.Speaking to Asempa FM, Assafuah alleged that the

Benfica claimed a 2-0 Europa League victory over hosts AC Milan, while debutants Sunderland edged AZ Alkmaar and Olympique Lyonnais defeated Anderlecht in Brussels in the opening round of the league phase of the competition on Wednesday. Benfica took ?the lead in the 16th minute when Dodi Lukebakio was given time on the edge of … The post Benfica earn win in Milan as Sunderland

The Ghana Golf Association (GGA) says it has put the necessary measures in place to host nearly 250 golfers for the 91st Ghana Open Championship. GGA President Leonard Kwaku Okyere made the statement when he met representatives of the various sponsors of the competition as preparations gathered momentum for the four-day championship. The tournament is … The post 91st Ghana Open: GGA ready

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the proposed extension of the presidential and parliamentary terms from four to five years, insisting that the existing four-year mandate should be retained. The party said a four-year term provided a regular mechanism for voters to assess the performance of elected governments and decide whether to renew … The post NPP

The mother of two young children was kidnapped last week in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police personnel over an alleged extortion incident in Accra. According to the Police, the officers, who were members of a patrol team, allegedly demanded money from a victim and compelled him to withdraw the money from an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for them. The Police Service disclosed this … The post 7 police officers interdicted over alleged

The Executive Women Network (EWN), a network dedicated to supporting women in senior management and executive positions, will mark its 10th anniversary with a two-day conference and expo in Accra. The EWN@10 Conference & Expo, scheduled for October 1 and 2, 2026, at the Palms Convention Centre, will bring together women leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, … The post Executive

UEFA remains on course to find a credible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and has not allowed its campaign for change to dissolve into wishful thinking, Vice-president Laura McAllister said on Wednesday. McAllister said the candidate for next March’s election need not be European but must be capable of ?defeating Infantino, uniting football’s confederations … The post UEFA

Australia will stop foreign students from bringing partners and children to accompany them while they study and tighten working holiday visa rules, a senior minister said yesterday, amid growing debate ?over high migration levels. The government’s move comes after the hard-right One Nation party, which has been surging in recent polls, said this week that … The post Australia

Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami ?as the Major League Soccer side beat Mexican club Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup at Nu Stadium in Florida on Wednesday. Messi, making ?his 115th appearance for Miami, struck 24 minutes into the annual match between the MLS Cup holders and Mexico’s Campeon … The post Messi scores 100th goal as Inter Miami win Campeones

Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but the official explanation has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the accused.

The 2026 Infrastructure Report Card marked funding as the weakest link in every single sector. The answer is not simply to borrow more. It is to finance differently, and the money Ghana needs may be closer to home than we think. By Ing. Dr. Patrick Amoah Bekoe, F-GhIE   |   Vice President, Ghana Institution of Engineering, … The post Who

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured parents and students facing challenges with the 2026 school placement exercise that all outstanding issues will be resolved before schools reopen. He said the government remained committed to ensuring that no student was left behind because of challenges associated with the Computerised School Selection and Placement System … The post Govt

Educating our wards, particularly our girls is one of the surest and most powerful ways to prevent teenage pregnancy and early marriages in Ghana. It affords them the knowledge, skills and opportunities they require to build a stronger and better future. Putting girls through school does far more than just imparting academic knowledge but also … The post Preventing

Two Britons were among the three people who died when a small plane crashed into a Swiss mountainside ?this week, the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said yesterday. Swiss police said the Cirrus SR22T light aircraft crashed in the Fluhalp area near the spa town ?of Leukerbad in the southwestern canton of Valais on … The post 2 Britons among 3 killed in Swiss plane crash