Fifteen aspiring hairdressers and beauticians in the Western Region have undergone professional examinations as the Ghana Hairdressers and Beauticians Association (GHABA) intensifies efforts to raise standards in the beauty industry. The candidates, drawn from the Sekondi Zone of GHABA, were examined in chemicals, practicals and theory at the Pro-Cathedral Catholic Church in Sekondi. They comprised … The post 15

The NPP goes to the polls on October 1 to elect its national executives as part of preparations ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Meta will pay up to $18 billion over 10 years to settle landmark U.S. state lawsuits alleging Facebook and Instagram harmed children, introducing new teen safety limits.

Ghana winger Samuel Mone Andoh has joined Favara from Sicilia FC on a free transfer, adding a left-footed attacking option to the Italian clubâ??s squad. The 24-year-old completed the move on 26 August 2026 and has signed a contract running until 30 June 2027.Andoh operates primarily on the right wing and joins Favara, also listed as ASD Castrumfavara, ahead of the clubâ??s Serie D - I season. Standing at 1.79m, he is a naturally left-footed player who can provide width from

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians living abroad to register with Ghanaian diplomatic missions to enable the government to better understand their needs and provide the necessary support. She said Ghanaians remained an important part of the country, regardless of where they lived. The Vice President made the call when she engaged … The post Veep

Work is set to begin on the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular stormwater drain from Pamprom to First Light in Kaneshie, along the Dr Busia Highway. The project, being undertaken under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, is expected to be completed in October 2027.  Click to continue reading You can … The post Kaneshie flooding: Major drainage

Political transitions and weak institutional capacity at the local level are undermining Ghana’s efforts to deepen decentralisation and make local governance more responsive, Professor Joseph Atsu Ayee of the University of Ghana has said. He said frequent changes in political leadership and policy direction had disrupted continuity in the implementation of decentralisation policies, while Metropolitan, … The post Political

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to consider Laryea Kingston for the Black Stars head coach position.The GFA is searching for a new head coach following the reported departure of Carlos Queiroz, whose short-term contract expired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz guided Ghana to the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time since the 2010 World Cup, but talks over a possible contract extension

Manny Duku, the Netherlands and Ghana forward, has joined Eastleigh as the National League clubâ??s latest attacking addition.The 33-year-old centre-forward moved to Eastleigh on 26 August after leaving Rochdale at the end of the 2025-26 season. Duku had been without a club since departing Rochdale on 1 July, having joined the Lancashire side from Tamworth in January.Duku brings extensive experience of non-league football and the English professional divisions. He has made 108

A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, has pledged to rebuild the party through internal democracy, financial transparency and reconciliation, and also work hard to ensure the election of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the next president of Ghana. Speaking at the NPP’s national headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, August 26, […] The post Insha Allah:

“We will show no fear or favour. We will remain resolute in the lawful discharge of our mandate.” That was the emphatic declaration by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, yesterday, as he announced what he described as the “rebirth” of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision affirming the […] The post OSP Will Show No Fear Or Favour -Agyebeng

Hundreds of youth, opinion leaders, Assembly Members, women and other residents of Tarkwa have taken to the streets in an unprecedented show of what organisers described as their “unadulterated love” and appreciation for GoldFields Ghana Limited, demanding the renewal of the company’s mining lease. The demonstration was remarkable for its departure from the traditional pattern […] The post Tarkwa

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour says he was shocked by the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Ghana endured a disappointing qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group after six matches with just three points from three defeats and three draws.The failure ended Ghana's run of more than two decades of consecutive AFCON appearances and marked the first time the four-time African champions had missed

Grace Nortey died at the age of 89 in the early hours of Wednesday, 26 August 2026

President Mahama lamented the tragic toll that decades of chieftaincy and ethnic conflict have taken on the Upper Region

A collapsed bridge at Bugri, a suburb of Tempane in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region, has claimed the lives of a woman and her two-month-old baby who were attempting to cross the bridge on a motorbike. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, August 23, 2026, brings to three the number of people … The post Collapsed Bugri Bridge claims woman, baby appeared first on Ghanaian

The Vice Chancellor expressed the University’s interest in working closely with the Ministry and its security agencies

ADO Den Haag have brought Denmark-Ghana centre-back Jonas Jensen-Abbew to the Netherlands from Danish champions Aarhus GF.The 24-year-old defender has signed a contract running until 30 June 2030 after switching from the Danish Superliga to the Eredivisie. Jensen-Abbew, who is 1.89m tall and right-footed, joins ADO Den Haag as the club add defensive strength to their squad.Jensen-Abbew helped Aarhus GF win the Danish championship in the 2025-26 season, claiming the first senior

Stress is a response to adverse and challenging circumstances and a response to daily life. It affects us emotionally, physically, and behaviorally. The right amount of stress can be a positive force that helps us to do our best and to keep alert and energetic. But too much can make us tense and anxious and […] The post Tips to Reduce Stress and Sleep Better appeared first on The

William Nyarko, Esq., the Executive Director of the Africa Centre for International Law and Accountability (ACILA), has described Ghana’s record under four cycles of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as a mixed picture of significant progress, persistent implementation gaps and, in some areas, regression. He told journalists that Ghana’s UPR experience […] The post Feature: