Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys made winning starts to their Australian Open title defences yesterday but former champion Naomi Osaka made the biggest splash on day three of the tournament with a dazzling entrance before her match. Sinner, who is aiming for a third straight title at Melbourne Park, spent only 68 minutes on court … The post Sinner, Keys through as Osaka makes bold Melbourne

By Festus Kwame KWADZOKPO Ghana began its decentralisation journey several decades ago with a clear vision: to bring governance and development closer to the people. Enshrined in the 1992 Constitution and reinforced by subsequent legislation, decentralisation was intended to empower local governments to plan and implement development programmes that respond to local needs. Yet today, […] The post Decentralisation

Juventus have lost an appeal to overturn a court ruling that had awarded their former striker Cristiano Ronaldo millions in owed wages, the Serie A club confirmed to ESPN. A labour court in Turin dismissed on Monday Juve’s appeal and Ronaldo will not have to pay back the €9.75m ($11.4m) he already received, plus interest. … The post Ronaldo wins legal case against Juventus appeared first on

Morocco will pursue legal action over the outcome of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, where opponents Senegal walked off the field to protest a penalty awarded against them but later returned to win the match. Morocco were beaten 1-0 after extra time by Senegal in the decider in Rabat, but the hosts had a … The post Morocco to file legal complaint over Cup of Nations final

Bright Aweh, the key suspect in the murdered Immigration officer’s case, Monday denied killing the officer, insisting on his innocence.  “I did not kill my friend. I am not a murderer. I will pass through it and justice will be served,” Aweh for the first time spoke as he was escorted into a Police vehicle to be returned to custody.  Some relatives of … The post Suspect

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has given assurances that the party is committed to delivering equitable development to all six regions created in 2019, including the Western North Region. According to him, the NDC remains best positioned to convert the administrative creation of the new regions into real […]

A 120-page book aimed at promoting prudent money management and sustainable business growth has been launched in Accra. The book, “The Money Cycle Theory,” targeting individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses seek to provide a practical and culturally relevant guide on how to earn, manage and grow money effectively within the African context. Authored by Mr Ebenezer … The post Book on prudent

Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, officially inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 15th Africa Arm Wrestling Championship, dubbed “Accra 2026,” at the Ministry’s conference room. During the ceremony, he emphasized the importance of the committee’s role and tasked them with ensuring the successful hosting of the event. In his […]

AS part of its corporate social responsibility, Underground Mining Alliance (UMA) in collaboration with ROPEAK Company Limited, a sub-contractor of Newmont Ahafo Mines, has presented assorted food items and other materials to the Compassion Is Love in Action orphanage at Yawhima near Sunyani in the Bono Region. The items including some educational materials are 20 … The post UMA donates to

The Vice-President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mark Addo, has lavished high praise on Ghanaâ??s foremost referee, Daniel Nii Laryea, following his exceptional showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, describing him as a benchmark for excellence in officiating.Laryea emerged as one of the tournamentâ??s most trusted officials, crowning a stellar campaign by taking charge of the heavyweight semi-final clash between host nation Morocco and Nigeria

The Minister of Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has highlighted the broader contribution of Chinese support and investment to Ghana’s economy. He reaffirms that Ghana deeply values its longstanding relationship with China, which dates back to the era of President Kwame Nkrumah and Chairman Mao. Dr. Forson underscored the need to deepen economic cooperation by […]

On January 18, 2026, the Africa Cup of Nations final produced far more than a continental football champion. It became a defining moment of leadership in action, illustrating how character, judgment, and responsibility are revealed under intense pressure. Played on one of Africa’s biggest sporting stages and watched by millions across the continent and the … The post Staying

The Bawumia campaign team has demanded an apology from former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, over a false statement attributed to Dr Bawumia. The Bauwmia campaign team noted that, in the video, Agyapong is seen falsely accusing the former Vice President of making remarks regarding the health status of Mr. Albert Adu […]

Ghana yesterday signed an agreement with Gold Coast Refinery Ltd, an Egyptian company, to refine one metric tonne of gold (1,000 kilogrammes) locally every week. The agreement, signed in Accra, is expected to add value to the country’s mining sector and reduce Ghana’s long-standing dependence on foreign refineries. It was witnessed by the Board Chairman … The post Processing

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has appealed to the traditional leaders to continue supporting the Ministry and the government to maintain peace and stability in the country. He said this when a delegation from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, led by the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, called on him at his […]

The Government of The Gambia has awarded Ghanaian technology firm, Margins ID Group, a landmark contract to deliver a comprehensive National Identification System and Integrated Digital ID Platform, marking a major breakthrough for African-led digital transformation. Under the agreement, Margins ID Group will design, build, finance, co-operate and transfer the national identity infrastructure, making it […] The post Technology

Ghana has taken a major step toward ending the export of unrefined gold after the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) signed an agreement with Gold Coast Refinery to process one metric tonne of gold locally each week, starting February 1, 2026. The deal, signed in Accra, is expected to strengthen domestic value addition in the gold […] The post Mahama Takes Bold Decision To Refine Gold In Ghana

The Minority Caucus in parliament has accused Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, of reckless diplomacy they say has pushed Ghana onto a United States list of countries facing an indefinite pause in immigrant visa processing, with potentially devastating economic consequences. Addressing an emergency press conference in Accra on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 the Foreign […] The post Reckless

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has expressed strong confidence in Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, insisting the 50-year-old will not repeat past mistakes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana are set to make their fifth appearance at the global showpiece and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Despite guiding the Black