Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.

The Adwumawura Programme has emerged as a central plank in the government’s strategy to drive job creation and support youth entrepreneurship, following its introduction under President John Dramani Mahama. The initiative aims to facilitate the establishment of thousands of youth-owned businesses annually, positioning entrepreneurship as a key lever to address unemployment and broaden participation in […] The post NEIP

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has held a fundraising luncheon to mobilise GH?190million to support the phase-one completion of Burma Camp redevelopment project at Ghana Military Academy in Teshie. The Burma Camp Redevelopment Project phase-one, comprising 250 housing units, forms part of a broader effort to upgrade military housing infrastructure with […] The post GAF

The Government of Ghana has revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited for violating Mineral and Mining laws of the land and causing environmental damage. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, who directed the revocation has explained that the affected concessions – Akango, Salman […] The post Adamus

Hundreds of residents of Prestea in the Western Region yesterday embarked on a peaceful march through the principal streets of the town to express their support for Heath Goldfields Limited, operators of the Prestea-Bogoso Mine. The demonstrators, many of whom wore white headbands to symbolise victory, chanted slogans such as “Heath Must Stay”, as they […] The post Prestea Residents Back

A major Diaspora engagement event held to commemorate the 27th coronation anniversary of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has highlighted the growing influence of faith and cultural leadership in promoting peace and national development, with Prophet Eric Boahen Uche receiving special recognition. The General Overseer of Reign House Chapel was honoured at the World Meets in […] The post Otumfuo Honours Prophet Uche appeared

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor yesterday appeared under intense pressure as he addressed the media at Jubilee House over worsening power outages, popularly known as dumsor, following a major fire outbreak at the Akosombo Dam Power evacuation control centre. With a subdued tone and restrained body language, the Minister sought to […] The post Dumsor returns; Jinapor under

Mr Mark Obeng, the headteacher for both the local Anglican Primary and D/A (Junior High School) JHS Schools at Nyinawusu in the Upper Denkyira West district of the Central Region, has appealed to the government and education authorities to provide adequate infrastructure for the schools. The headteacher also appealed to the authorities to help relocate […] The post Nyinawusu schools cry for improved

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has held its 2025 End of Year Performance Review Conference under the theme: “KATH at 70”: Advancing Tertiary Healthcare On The Pillars of Research  Customer-Centric Care and Clinical Mentorship”. The Conference, chaired by Nana Prof. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Owoahene II, Board Chairman, KATH, was to refine the Hospital’s strategies for […] The post KATH

Six in every ten Ghanaian children are facing serious education challenges, a senior academic has warned, describing the situation as a national emergency driven by inequality, poor learning outcomes, weak policy choices and neglect of vulnerable communities. Prof. Kwame Acheampong, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) made the disclosure at a public […] The post Six

The Chairman of Parliament’s Energy and Petroleum Select Committee, Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah, has assured Ghana Gas of the committee’s commitment to supporting the company while demanding clarity on recent operational disruptions that raised public concern over gas supply to power plants. Speaking during a working visit to the Ghana Gas processing plant, Mr. Bedzrah, who […] The post Parliament’s

Ghana’s power sector has suffered a major disruption following a fire outbreak at the Akosombo substation on Thursday April 23, 2026 which damaged a critical transmission system. The incident crippled the control room responsible for transmitting electricity from the dam to the national grid, effectively cutting off over 1,000 megawatts of generated power and triggering […] The post Editorial:

The Member of Parliament for Prestea Huni-Valley, Robert Wisdom Cudjoe, has reaffirmed his commitment to education and youth empowerment by disbursing financial assistance to 74 tertiary students within the constituency to support their academic pursuits. At a ceremony held at Prestea, each beneficiary received GH¢3,000, bringing the total amount distributed under the initiative to GH¢222,000. […] The post  MP

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has uncovered what many stakeholders have described as a significant contribution by Zoomlion Ghana Limited to sanitation management in the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, following revelations that the company has been operating nine additional communal waste containers in the metropolis free of charge for more than […] The post Zoomlion

Three civilians and seven suspected attackers were killed, while 10 others were arrested, when a Ghana Armed Forces escort convoy came under attack at Binduri in the Upper East Region yesterday morning. According to a statement issued by the Military High Command, the convoy was escorting about 140 civilians from Bawku to Bolgatanga when unknown […] The post 3 Civilians, 7 Assailants

When Emmanuel Eboué speaks today, it is no longer about football. It is about loss.

Ghanaâ??s U17 side will face Cote dâ??Ivoire in a second friendly as preparations continue for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The Black Starlets are set to meet the Young Elephants again on April 30, 2026, following their 2-0 defeat in the first encounter at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé.The initial match provided valuable insight for head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum and his technical team, with the Ivorians capitalising on their chances to

He said their hard work has saved Ghana from the economic difficulties experienced during the tenure of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Government.

Representatives from Bryant University and the State of Rhode Island paid an official visit to the Ghana Football Association on Monday as part of ongoing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The visit focused on strengthening collaboration following Ghanaâ??s decision to base the Black Stars in Rhode Island, where Bryant University will serve as the teamâ??s official training camp during the tournament.The engagement brought together key stakeholders from both sides to

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will transform from tennis to football this summer after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced it will host the cityâ??s main free fan zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Queens venue is expected to accommodate up to 10,000 fans daily between June 11 and June 27, forming part of five fan zones spread across the cityâ??s boroughs. Additional locations include Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Bronx Terminal