A joint police operation has thwarted a planned robbery attack and led to the recovery of weapons believed to be linked to a notorious robbery syndicate operating in parts of the country. The operation, carried out by the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Department and the Ashanti North Regional Police Command, targeted a wanted … The post Police foil robbery plot, recover weapons

A fuel tanker fire on the Accra-Tema Motorway has left one person dead, with three fire tenders deployed as emergency responders battle the blaze near the underbridge.

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Somalian top referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has broken his silence after being denied entry into the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Artan had been selected as one of the 52 referees for the global showpiece co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and was set to become the first Somali official to referee at football's biggest tournament.However, his participation at the tournament suffered a major setback after being denied entry into the

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has declared himself fit ahead of the commencement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament in North America. The experienced defender had been a major fitness concern for Senegal in recent weeks after sustaining an injury while on club duty, raising fears that he could miss part of the tournament. However, with the World Cup set to begin on June 11, Koulibaly has reassured supporters that he is back to full fitness and preparing alongside his teammates.Speaking

Ghana has taken a significant step towards domestic petroleum value addition with the first-ever delivery of crude oil from the Jubilee Field to the Sentuo Oil Refinery for local processing.The milestone was marked at the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Tema on Monday, June 8, 2026 during the Jubilee Crude Oil Berth Ceremony. Addressing the gathering, […] The post Sentuo Refinery takes delivery

Tributes have been paid to a Grammy-winning musician, known professionally as Talay Riley, who died in a double stabbing in east London. The 35-year-old singer-songwriter, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, worked on tracks for artists such as Dua Lipa, Zendaya, Khalid, Flo and Chipmunk. Stormzy and JLS star Oritse Williams are among those who […] The post Stormzy among stars remembering killed

…scheme previously shelved now routed through Transport Min A renewed attempt to introduce a cargo-tracking regime in the country has triggered fresh concerns within the trade and logistics sector, after documents suggested that a policy concept previously unable to gain traction at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is now being pursued through the […] The post Port

Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited has reported a net profit of GH¢66.9 million for the 2025 financial year, representing a 256 percent increase from GH¢18.7 million in 2024. This strong performance marks a decisive shift in the institution’s trajectory, confirming its ability to combine rapid growth with sustained impact on Ghana’s real economy. The […] The post Advans

 By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is preparing to introduce a tranche-based commercial paper programme ahead of the 2026/2027 cocoa season as part of efforts to reduce financing costs, broaden domestic participation in cocoa funding and lessen dependence on offshore borrowing. This new structure will allow the cocoa regulator to raise funds incrementally […] The post COCOBOD

Concerns are mounting within the rubber industry over reports that raw natural rubber continues to be transported toward export channels despite government’s recently imposed 10-year ban on the commodity’s export. The situation, according to stakeholders, raises fears that non-compliance could undermine the very objectives this policy was designed to achieve. The Rubber Processors Association of […] The post Rubber

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has challenged his players to embrace the weight of expectation that comes with representing Ghana, urging them to commit fully to building a team capable of â??making historyâ? on the global stage.Addressing the squad during a motivational session, the veteran coach reflected on Ghanaâ??s past World Cup experiences and stressed the need for higher standards as preparations continue for upcoming international fixtures.â??Okay, guys,

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has acknowledged that the absence of Mohammed Kudus will be a major setback for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while insisting that injuries are an unavoidable part of the game.The 25-year-old, who was expected to return to full fitness in late April after a hamstring problem, suffered a relapse that ruled him out for the rest of the season and ultimately forced his exclusion from Carlos Queirozâ??s final 26-man

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says the Black Stars have settled into camp with strong focus and unity as preparations continue ahead of their World Cup campaign in the United States.Speaking from the teamâ??s training base, Asante Twum described the atmosphere within the squad as positive, stressing that both players and technical staff remain fully committed to the task ahead.â??We are happy in camp, we are a focused group,

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that the Black Stars will not play any further friendly matches before their opening game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana had been expected to wrap up their preparations with an additional fixture following a 1-1 draw against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium. Jamaica and Honduras were initially considered as possible opponents, but plans collapsed after Honduras withdrew from negotiations.Speaking on the situation, GFA Communications

Cooking with GameChangers, one of Nigeria’s most exciting educational and entertainment cooking television shows, has crossed borders into the Ghanaian territory, featuring accomplished achievers whose all-around skills, especially culinary, are the catch. Cooking With GameChangers premiered over the weekend in Accra, with the gamechangers, judges and hosts unveiled to special guests and industry icons from […] The post From

Former Black Stars coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor says Ghana have the potential to make a deep run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but insists their campaign will hinge on a positive start to the tournament.The current Gor Mahia head coach believes victory in the opening group fixture will set the tone for Ghanaâ??s performance at the global showpiece, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.Speaking

Former Ghana coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor has thrown his support behind the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that the team is well-placed to compete on footballâ??s biggest stage.The tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will see Ghana feature in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.Akonnor, who currently leads Gor Mahia, urged supporters to trust the technical leadership and avoid excessive criticism

For the eight consecutive year, Delta Air Lines has earned the top spot in The Points Guy’s 2026 Best Airlines Report. This recognition as the No. 1 U.S. airline is a testament to Delta’s unwavering focus on delivering a premium, reliable and customer-first travel experience from curb to cabin. “Now in its 10th year, TPG’s […] The post Delta takes No. 1 spot in The

About 400 residents of Konongo and surrounding towns have received free, comprehensive health screenings through Telecel Ghana Foundation’s Healthfest, which brought essential healthcare services directly to residents in eastern Ashanti. The health outreach, which forms part of Telecel Ashanti Month this June, screened people for several health conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, malaria, Hepatitis B, HIV, […] The post Telecel