Fire incidents in Ghana fell by 10% in early 2026, with deaths and injuries dropping significantly, while property salvaged rose to over GH¢479 million.

Basake Holy Stars' Dubi Tayi Kassi has been named Goalkeeper of the Month for March following a strong spell in goal.The goalkeeper played a key role in his sideâ??s performances, going through the month unbeaten in four matches. Basake Holy Stars recorded two wins and two draws during that run, with Kassi providing a solid presence at the back.He stood out most for his consistency, keeping clean sheets in all four games. His shot-stopping and organisation of the defence

Claude Bortey has been named NASCO Player of the Month for March after a strong run of performances for Young Apostles.The defender stood out during the period, contributing three goals and earning one Man of the Match award, an impressive return for a player in his position. His performances were key in helping Young Apostles maintain consistency during the month.Bortey edged out competition from Setsofia Aqetey of Vision FC and Samuel Okai of Bechem United, both of whom also had

Pedestrians and traders at Kaneshie Market in Accra are urging the Department of Urban Roads to urgently install traffic lights near two closed footbridges, warning that the situation has become a serious safety hazard as people risk their lives crossing the busy highway, especially in the evening. Although zebra crossings exist on both sides of … The post Closed footbridge

Winfred Dormon has been named NASCO Ghana Premier League Coach of the Month for March after leading Dreams FC to an unbeaten run.Dormon saw off competition from Johnson Smith of Basake Holy Stars FC following a strong month in which Dreams FC recorded three wins and one draw from four matches.His side showed balance at both ends of the pitch, scoring six goals while conceding just once. The run helped Dreams FC maintain consistency and build momentum in the league.The recognition

The Greater Accra Regional Health Director, Dr Robert Amesiya, has underscored the need for stronger collaboration between the health sector and the media to bridge public health knowledge gaps and reduce the country’s disease burden. According to him, although significant investments had been made in health infrastructure, human resource development and community health systems, many … The post Health

Mr Evans Yeboah, Ghana’s Chef de Mission (CDM) for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, has concluded a pivotal strategic engagement in Senegal, solidifying the nation’s operational readiness for the inaugural Youth Olympics scheduled for October 31 – November 13. Following his participation in the official Chef de Missions Seminar hosted by the Dakar 2026 … The post Ghana’s

A nationwide survey of constituency executives within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has revealed a tightly contested and inconclusive flagbearer race, ahead of the party’s 2028 presidential primary. The study, conducted by Africa Policy Lens, between April 17 and 19, 2026 shows a near deadlock between the two leading contenders – Party Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia and […] The post NDC

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has gone to the rescue of a 10-year-old girl, Regina Agyeiwaa, who has been diagnosed with a posterior fossa tumour, a dangerous brain condition. The girl who is currently undergoing treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra requires urgent and highly specialized surgical care. The cost of treatment […] The post GoldBod Rescues 10 Yr-Old Girl With Brain

The Black Stars coach, Carlos Queiroz, will address the media at a press conference tomorrow at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The event, scheduled for 1:00pm, will offer the media the chance to interact with the Portuguese trainer following his appointment as Black Stars head coach last week. “Queiroz will use the platform to share … The post New Black Stars coach to meet press tomorrow appeared

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority in Parliament has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of neck-deep in corruption and, therefore, pursuing what it describes as a calculated effort to weaken and ultimately dismantle the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Addressing a news conference in Accra on Tuesday, the Deputy Ranking Member on […] The post Corrupt NDC is afraid of OSP –Minority

Thirty-four players of the Black Galaxies, the local Black Stars, commenced camping on Monday at the Erata Hotel in Accra. The purpose of the exercise is to create a comprehensive database for the continuous monitoring of players ahead of upcoming assignments, a statement from the FA said. Benjamin Asare – Hearts of Oak The list … The post 34 players invited to Black Galaxies camp appeared

The Northern Regional Special Operations Team of the Ghana Police Service, known as “Red Maria”, has arrested seven persons and retrieved 40 wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, during a targeted anti-drug operation in the Tamale Metropolis. The operation, conducted on Monday, April 20, 2026 at about 20:30 hours, formed part of routine efforts […] The post Police arrest suspected

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a renewed application by Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, seeking a stay of proceedings in his ongoing criminal trial linked to alleged illegal mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region. The application, which was not the substantive appeal, but a request to halt proceedings, was dismissed on the grounds that no […] The post Court of Appeal throws out Wontumi appeared first

West Ham drew at Crystal Palace 0-0 on Monday, gaining an important point in its fight to avoid relegation and ensuring the demise of the Premier League’s bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves cannot amass enough points in its last five games to avoid the drop and will return to the Championship for the first time … The post Wolves relegated appeared first on Ghanaian Times

The Circuit Court in Tarkwa has remanded a 25-year-old plumber, Christopher Opoku Gyimah, into police custody for his alleged involvement in a robbery at Asankragwa in the Western Region. The court, presided over by Her Honour Bernice Mensimah Akoh, did not take the plea of the accused on the single charge of abetment of crime, […] The post 25-Year-Old Plumber Remanded

Midtjylland midfielder, Alamara Djabi, is in stable condition after being stabbed and seriously injured, the Danish top-flight ?club said yesterday. The incident occurred over the weekend in Herning, the central Danish town where the club is based, according to Midtjylland. The 19-year-old, a product ?of the Benfica academy, joined the Danish Superliga club in 2023 … The post Midtjylland

Paris Saint-Germain coach, Luis Enrique, said on yesterday he was unsure if midfield metronome Vitinha would be fit to play against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinals. The Portuguese central midfielder will miss PSG’s Ligue 1 clash against Nantes today due to a heel inflammation. “We’ll take a calm and measured approach to see … The post PSG sweat on Vitinha ahead of CL semis

British heavyweight, Lawrence Okolie, has failed a doping test ahead of a fight with France’s 2016 Olympic gold medallist Tony Yoka in ?Paris this weekend, promoters Queensberry said yesterday. “Last night, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Queensberry that Lawrence Okolie returned an adverse finding following an anti-doping test conducted ahead of the show in … The post Okolie

I dedicate this article to the late Ambassador Lesline Christian, with whom I had insightful conversations on reparations. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Across the world, long-suppressed histories are returning to the centre of public debate. Few are as consequential—or as unfinished—as the legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. For Ghana, this is […] The post Reckoning