Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie is set to make history as he headlines Rapperholic UK 2026 at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London on March 6, 2026 — a date that coincides with Ghana’s Independence Day. The landmark concert marks the first time the BET Award-winning rapper will stage his celebrated Rapperholic concert series at […]

Deputy Minister of Health, Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah has assured that the government is committed to addressing the issue of inadequate hospital beds, commonly known as “no bed syndrome”, by upgrading Ghana’s healthcare facilities. Charles Amissah, a 29-year-old engineer, died after being turned away from three major hospitals in Accra – Ridge Hospital, Korle-Bu Teaching […]

For millions of people of African descent across the Americas and Europe, the idea of home has long carried a quiet but persistent tension. Their ancestors were not migrants who departed by choice but captives of a system that did more than exploit labour. It fractured lineage, disrupted language, altered names, and interrupted the transmission […]

The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to summon the management of three major health facilities over the alleged denial of emergency care to hit-and-run victim Charles Amissah. The hospitals cited are the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Police Hospital, and the Greater Accra […]

Head coach of Ash Gold, Osei Alhassan Shaibu has moved quickly to clarify the technical structure at AshantiGold SC following the recent appointment of experienced tactician Abdul Karim Zito. Zito’s arrival at the Obuasi-based club sparked widespread discussion, with sections of supporters speculating that the former Asante Kotoko SC boss had been brought in as […]

?The greatness of a leader is not measured by the noise of his arrival, but by the depth of the silence he leaves in the wake of chaos. When President John Dramani Mahama made the calculated, often-criticised decision to extend the mandate of IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the skeptics sharpened their pens. Today, those pens […]

Dr. Matilda Amissah, sister of a 29-year-old hit-and-run victim identified as Charles Amissah, has called for urgent reforms in Ghana’s emergency healthcare system following the tragic death of her brother. Charles’ death has sparked widespread concern about the country’s healthcare system. In an interview with Accra-based JoyNews on Tuesday, while acknowledging broader challenges within the […]

Spanish La Liga side RC Celta de Vigo have completed the permanent signing of promising Ghanaian youngster Bernard Somuah Sarpong from Asante Kotoko SC following an impressive loan spell. The 19-year-old forward has spent months adapting to life in Spain, steadily adjusting to the technical and tactical demands of European football. During his loan stint, […]

Ace Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, Ghana’s celebrated child prodigy and youngest achiever ever recorded in the Guinness World Records’ 70-year history is set to captivate audiences at the upcoming Ghana Independence Day celebrations in Beijing, China. The Ghana Embassy in the People’s Republic of China will host a series of events culminating on March 6, […]

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has publicly addressed the rape allegation that has led to his referral to criminal court in Hauts-de-Seine, France. In a statement, Hakimi maintained his innocence, saying, “Today, an accusation of rape is enough to justify a trial, even though I contest it and everything shows that it is false. It […]

Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Addai remains defiant despite Qarabag’s heavy first-leg defeat to Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League playoff tie. The Azerbaijani champions suffered a bruising loss at home, leaving them with a mountain to climb as they prepare to travel to England for the decisive second leg. For many observers, the tie already […]

Legal practitioner and policy commentator, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has cautioned political actors against turning the current challenges at the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) into what he describes as an “artificial scandal,” urging instead a national, non-partisan approach to resolving the issues. According to him, the difficulties confronting Cocobod are structural and long-standing, and require sober […]

Legal practitioner and policy commentator, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has criticised the recent salary cut at Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod), describing the move as a “needless public relations gimmick” that fails to address the institution’s core challenges. According to him, while Cocobod is currently grappling with significant operational and financial pressures, cutting salaries is not a […]

2 persons have lost their lives while 19 have been reported dead in a fatal road traffic accident on the N1 highway near the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra on Monday, February 23. Situational report by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said its rescue personnel from the Headquarters responded to a distress call received […]

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has convened a high-level meeting to deliberate on the proposed formula for the 2026 GETFund allocation framework, describing the discussion as “focused, constructive, and forward-looking.” The meeting brought together the Deputy Minister for Education, the Chair of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, the Administrator of GETFund, and the […]

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has convened a high-level meeting to deliberate on the proposed formula for the 2026 GETFund allocation framework, describing the discussion as “focused, constructive, and forward-looking.” The meeting brought together the Deputy Minister for Education, the Chair of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, the Administrator of GETFund, and the […]

Moroccan football has bid farewell to one of its most influential modern-day leaders following the international retirement of Romain Saïss. The 35-year-old captain officially draws the curtain on a distinguished career with the Atlas Lions, bringing to an end a remarkable journey that spanned over a decade of commitment, resilience, and pride in national colours. […]

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched an investigation into suspected corruption involving the diversion of 50 twenty-foot containers of palm oil valued at GH¢25.8 million. In a statement issued on February 24, 2026, the OSP disclosed that the consignment, which had been declared as in transit to Burkina Faso, was unlawfully diverted […]

Experienced Ghanaian tactician Abdul Karim Zito has made a swift return to the dugout, just weeks after parting company with Asante Kotoko SC. The veteran coach, whose time with the Porcupine Warriors came to an end earlier this month following a challenging spell in the league, is already set to embrace a new assignment in […]

Boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have agreed a professional rematch in September. Pacquiao, 47, and Mayweather, 48, will fight at Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday, 19 September, with the bout live on Netflix. Former world champion Mayweather announced he would come out of retirement for a fourth time last week. It will be […]