The United States Department of State says it is taking steps to stop what it describes as the abuse of the country’s immigration system through birth tourism schemes. According to the department, under the administration of President Donald Trump, efforts have been intensified to prevent foreign nationals from obtaining visitor visas primarily to travel to … The post U.S.

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has clarified that 80 per cent of the tickets purchased by the Government of Ghana for the FIFA World Cup are tagged tickets and cannot be resold. According to him, the measure was introduced to prevent ticket holders from selling their tickets to others and later claiming they had … The post 80% of Ghana’s World Cup tickets

Prospective National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Agyarko, has engaged regional and constituency executives of the party in the Central Region as part of his nationwide campaign tour. The engagements were held in Cape Coast and Winneba on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 bringing together party executives from constituencies across the region. According … The post Boakye

??Firefighters from Mpraeso Fire Station responded to a road traffic accident involving a gas tanker at Nkawkaw Apesika.??Following a distress call this morning, a five-member crew, led by ADO I Effah was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters found a gas tanker involved in an accident and immediately undertook rescue and safety operations to … The post GNFS responds

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has issued a final warning to procurement entities that have failed to comply with provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended. In a public notice signed by the Chief Executive of the PPA, Frank Mante, the Authority said some procurement entities have not fulfilled their legal … The post PPA issues final warning

Exactly four years after Argentina’s triumph over France in Qatar, a new FIFA World Cup cycle is set to kick off today as the torch is lit for the commencement of the 2026 edition. Mexico, Canada and the United States of America are jointly hosting the championship. Characteristically, it will be preceded by a lively … The post Estadio Azteca roars today …as 2026 World Cup kicks

The government has begun efforts to help Ghanaians in the diaspora secure tickets to support the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement, the Ghana High Commission in Canada said it had been directed by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to collect details of Ghanaians in Canada who want to … The post Govt begins ticket drive for diaspora fans appeared first on Ghanaian

The Commonwealth Games Association (CGA), Ghana, has confirmed participation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with a team of high-performing athletes set to represent the nation from July 23 to August 2.  Mr Richard Akpokavie, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee and CGA Ghana, said Team Ghana would comprise athletes capable of competing for podium finishes.  Ghana is expected to field … The post Ghana

Young, enterprising table tennis prodigy, James Marfo, puts up a dominant performance to emerge the winner of the Men Singles event of the 2026 Damba Table Tennis Championship that ended last weekend. Marfo delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ali Mohammed in a thrilling final that kept fans cheering throughout the period. The victory capped … The post Marfo, Borteye excel in 2026 Damba ping

Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics said yesterday they will open a second public ticket sale from August 10-20 ?after selling more than 4 million tickets in an initial release. LA28 said residents of the Los Angeles and Oklahoma City areas bought nearly 75 per cent of tickets sold in the first drop, including … The post LA28 to open 2nd ticket sale appeared first on Ghanaian

Iran threatened to halt its matches at the World Cup if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted at stadiums, Iranian media reported, citing Sports Minister Ahmad ?Donyamali, following criticism of the team’s presence at the tournament. The World Cup begins today, with Iran opening their Group G campaign against … The post Iran threaten to stop World Cup

Germany have flown in veteran groundskeeper, Sebastian Breuning, to water and maintain their World Cup ?training ground at North Carolina’s Wake Forest ?University amid high temperatures, German newspaper Bild said in a report. Breuning, who has been the German soccer association’s (DFB) grounds keeping coordinator since 2022, was seen tending ?to the heavily watered pitch … The post Germany

England manager, Thomas Tuchel, does not rank his team among the favourites for the World Cup ?but believes they are in good shape heading into the tournament and can “dare to dream” about ?lifting the trophy. Most bookmakers have England among the leading title contenders but Tuchel reckons the six-decade drought since the nation’s solitary … The post England not favourites

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US arrived on Wednesday in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials. Omar Artan was due to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIFA’s final list for the … The post Ref.  Artan given hero’s welcome after US entry blockade appeared

“If there’s something I want to see before God takes me to heaven or hell it would be great to see an African nation win the World Cup, because this is a tournament that we all love passionately in Africa.” Sunday Oliseh was part of the first African team to win football gold at the … The post When will an African side win the World Cup? appeared first on Ghanaian

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and Tullow Ghana have collaborated to facilitate the supply of Ghanaian crude oil to a domestic refinery for local processing. The move supports Ghana’s efforts to strengthen local refining capacity, enhance energy security and advance industrial development. A statement issued by Tullow and copied to The Ghanaian Times … The post Tullow

The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has urged stakeholders in the global gaming industry to intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling, warning of its growing impact on economies and livelihoods. He made the call when he addressed more than 200 participants from Europe and Africa at the 2026 European Lotteries (EL) … The post Illegal gambling drains

A rapist who held his victim at knifepoint and threatened to kill her is on the run from justice after being accidentally released from prison four months ago. Bernadin Dedic, 48, had been drinking red wine and was high on cocaine when he pulled out a knife on the woman, telling her that if she … The post Rapist on the run after accidental prison release appeared first on Ghanaian

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially launched Ghana’s Revised National Cultural Policy, describing it as a strategic roadmap for preserving the nation’s heritage while strengthening the cultural and creative industries to drive economic growth, job creation and social transformation. The policy aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda … The post Revised

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says the Black Stars are very ready and focused on teamwork as they wrap up preparations in Virginia ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama on Tuesday. The St. Gallen shot-stopper, who is set to represent Ghana at his second successive FIFA World Cup, shared his thoughts with … The post The biggest moment is now –