A special prayer session has been held by the Muslim community across the Volta region on Friday afternoon, in memory of the eight persons who lost their lives in Wednesday’s fatal helicopter crash in Sikaman, near Obuasi in the Ashanti region. At the Workers Estate Mosque in Ho, where the Volta Regional Minister James Gunu […]

Uganda claimed their first victory at the 2025 CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a commanding 3-0 win over Guinea on Friday evening.The Group C clash, played at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, saw Uganda take the lead in the 31st minute through Reagan Mpande, who was set up by Joel Sserunjogi.In the second half, Uganda extended their advantage in the 63rd minute when Allan Okello converted a penalty to make it 2-0. Ahimbisibwe sealed the

Accra, Ghana - August 8, 2025 - betPawa, Africaâ??s biggest betting brand, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking sponsorship of both the Ghana Premier League and Womenâ??s Premier League for the 2025/26 season, introducing the transformative Locker Room Bonus initiative to both leagues. For the first time, betPawa will provide equal bonuses to male and female players in their respective leagues, a major milestone in its mission to support professional athletes at every

Dreams FC have secured the 26th position in the 2025 CAF Club Rankings with 12 points. This impressive ranking is a testament to the team’s outstanding performance in recent CAF interclub competitions, particularly their semi-final appearance in the 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup. Dreams FC’s journey came to an end following a humbling 3-0 defeat to […]

Following his move to Villarreal CF after leaving Arsenal as a free agent, 32-year-old Thomas Partey will meet his new teammates on Friday, August 8, and participate in his first training session as part of preparations for the 2025/26 season. Thomas Partey has completed his first training session as a Villarreal player. pic.twitter.com/rQfLiW0EIS — Villarreal […]

Ghana international Joseph Paintsil expressed his relief on Thursday night after LA Galaxyâ??s 4-0 thrashing of Club Santos Lugana in the American League Cup.The Black Stars forward opened the scoring early in the game to open the floodgates for the MLS champions in a dominant performance.Painstil connected to a Mauricio Cuevas cross in the second minute before Brazilian forward Matheus Nascimento doubled the advantage five minutes before half-time.Speaking after the game, Joseph

The Acting Commissioner of the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana), Mr. John M.K. Wumborti, on Thursday laid flowers in solemn remembrance of those who lost their lives in the recent helicopter crash in Ghana. The brief but moving ceremony took place at the memorial site, where Mr. Wumborti, representing the […] The post A.g

The President, the Council and the entire membership of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) is deeply saddened by the heartbreaking helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight illustrious Ghanaians. We join the Government, Ghana Armed Forces and the Families of the victims in mourning: Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Defence Minister, Dr. Ibrahim […] The post GhIE mourns

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of eight prominent citizens in a tragic helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, while en route to Obuasi. In a public statement, the Chamber offered heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Speaker of Parliament, Parliamentarians, […] The post GhCCI mourns

The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has laid wreath in honour of the eight lives which were lost in a helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The Council of Elders were present at the Ceremonial Gardens at the Jubilee House on Friday, August 8, 2025 to lay […]

Frank Acheampong lit up the Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium with two second-half goals as Henan FC cruised to a 4-1 win over Shenzhen Peng City in the Chinese Super League on Friday.With the head-to-head record evenly balanced before kick-off, the home fans expected a tight affair. But Henan took control in the 41st minute when Zhong Yihao slotted in after a clever headed pass from Oliver Gerbig.After the break, Ghanaian winger Acheampong stole the show. First, in the 67th minute, he

Algeriaâ??s winning start at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to an end after South Africa battled to a 1-1 draw in their Group C encounter on Friday in Kampala.The North Africans, who comfortably defeated co-hosts Uganda 3-0 in their opener, took the lead through Abdennour Belhociniâ??s well-placed effort in the 29th minute. But Bafana Bafana hit back just before half-time, with Thabiso Kutumela finishing off a smart move involving Menzi Masuku and Neo Maema.The

Ghana’s government is setting its sights on transforming the textile and garment sector into a US$2 billion industry by 2033, with plans to inject over a billion dollars in new investments and create thousands of jobs, officials have announced. The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has revealed a bold strategy to expand Ghana’s textile […]

President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Ghana to commiserate with President Mahama and Ghanaians over the loss of the eight gallant men who were killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. President Maada Bio who is also Chair of the ECOWAS Commission visited the Ceremonial Gardens at the […]

Seven nonnative species reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a study by researchers in Connecticut shows, offering clues about how ticks spread in a warming world.

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned attempts to politicize the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight victims, including two ministers of state. Dr. Bawumia made Read More... The post “Let Not Politicize Helicopter Crash

Julius Debrah The 5th National Business Honours Gala has been rescheduled to August 29 following President John Mahama’s declaration of a three-day national mourning period in honor of the eight Read More... The post 5th National Business

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Shireen Erin Lyannda Raymond, just days before the start of the new football season.The Belgian international of Ghanaian descent shared the special moment in a video on his social media.The footage captured Shireenâ??s surprise as the couple walked towards a stunning display of flowers and candles prepared for the occasion.Both dressed in elegant all-white attire, the pair embraced the intimate atmosphere.In

… calls for swift presidential assent By Prince ASUMAH Civil society organisations, under the Partnership for Social Accountability in Social Protection, have commended Parliament and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection for the successful passage of the Social Protection (SP) Bill, 2025. In a public statement, the group described the bill’s passage as […] The post CSOs applaud

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested nine Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining activities in the Wassa Akropong area of the Western Region. In an operational swoop conducted between August 5 and August 7, 2025, the team apprehended the nine individuals—comprising two females and seven males—who were actively engaged in the illegal […]