The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Ashanti Region has launched an Inter-Market Fire Safety Quiz Competition aimed at educating traders and market leaders on fire prevention and management. The initiative forms part of efforts by the Service to reduce fire outbreaks in major trading centres across the region through public education and stakeholder […]

NPP communications team member Kwadwo Poku faced pushback on live television over his criticism of the Black Starsâ?? proposed budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The confrontation unfolded on the JoyNews on February 5, 2026, during a panel discussion with Berekum West MP Dickson Kyere-Duah.Poku had questioned the governmentâ??s decision to allocate $13 million for the team, arguing that the country would not recoup the funds and that FIFAâ??s $10 million for qualifying

The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Roey Gilad, says the ongoing military campaign against Iran is aimed at preventing the country from developing nuclear weapons and weakening its missile capabilities. Speaking at a news conference in Accra on Thursday, March 5, 2026 ahead of Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations, Gilad said the operation described by […]

The are expected to wrap up their training camp in the United Arab Emirates after their final Pink Ladies Cup fixture against Tanzania on Friday, following confirmation that the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed.Confederation of African Football announced on Thursday that the tournament, to be hosted by Morocco, will no longer take place between 17 March and 3 April 2026 as originally planned.The continental competition has instead been moved to 25 July

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has said that Ghana will need about 98,000 teachers to adequately staff schools across the country, but current government compensation budgets cannot accommodate recruitment of all the graduates at once. According to the Minister, the government is preparing a joint memorandum between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance […]

Ghanaian music icon, Akwasi Poku Addae, known in Showbiz circles as Kwaisey Pee has honoured his promise to children suffering from cancer. Ahead of his 25th anniversary event held at the D’ Icon Event Centre at East Legon last year, he made a promise to donate some funds to children suffering from cancer. True to … The post Kwaisey Pee honours promise, donates

The Confederation of African Football has announced new dates for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations, while the Ghana women's national team, the Black Queens, remain stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to airspace disruptions caused by escalating tensions in the region.CAF confirmed on Thursday that the tournament, which will be hosted by Morocco, has been moved from its original window of 17 March to 3 April 2026.The competition will now take place from 25 July

A disagreement has emerged between Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, and energy consultant Kwadwo Poku over government funding for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The debate centred on government’s decision to budget about 13 million dollars to support the national team, even though FIFA is expected to provide an … The post Dickson

It was only in this school that I got to know that football in Ghana is played in Ga – k3l3 aya! Hahaaa! Right from Cadbury House through to McCarthy House were a group of radical and good boys, and maybe girls in Clarke House. Was Slessor House a major Seminary or could just pass […] The post Useless Column with Mawuli Zogbenu: ‘He was not Rawlings’ appeared first on

The government has signed a debt restructuring agreement with Belgium as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the country’s public finances following the severe economic crisis of 2022–2023. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, recalled the difficult period Ghana endured during the crisis, which forced the government at […] The post Gov’t

Veteran Ghanaian music producer and sound engineer, Fred Kyei Mensah, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to settle an outstanding payment he claims the state owes him. Speaking during a discussion on Joy prime, Mr Kyei Mensah explained that he has been waiting for about eight to nine years to receive the payment. He … The post Fred Kyei Mensah appeals to Mahama to settle

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared a nationwide strike beginning Monday, March 9, 2026, citing the government’s failure to implement a new salary structure and conditions of service agreed upon with the union. The industrial action is expected to see more than 60,000 members withdraw their services across the […]

In the ever-evolving journey of Ghanaian music, there are individuals whose contributions transcend the spotligh. There are always men and women who work quietly yet powerfully to preserve culture, nurture legends, and keep the soul of the music alive across generations and borders. One such figures is Jerry Amoah, widely known and affectionately called Nana … The post A

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has appealed to members of the Majority caucus to stop displaying placards bearing the name and image of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on the floor of Parliament and describing him as corrupt. His appeal followed concerns raised by the Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party … The post Afenyo

Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Addai scored a sensational brace to lead FK Qarabag to the semi-final of the Azerbaijani Cup. The 24-year-old inspired the Azerbaijani giants to a comeback victory against Shamakhi following a 4-3 aggregate win at the end of two exciting legs.Addai opened the scoring with a low drive finish in the 6th minute at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium, but the visitors responded in the 31st minute through Karim Rossi.After the break, Addai added his second

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President John Dramani Mahama last Friday delivered a calm but confidence boosting assessment of Ghana’s current economic trajectory in the second State of the Nation Address in his second term. After years of hardship marked by high inflation, a weakening cedi, debt restructuring and sluggish business activity, President Mahama’s remarks echoed what many households and […]

Stanbic Bank Ghana has extended its support to the Muslim community with a donation to the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. As part of its annual Ramadan outreach, the bank presented food items and a cash donation of GHS50,000 at the Chief […] The post Stanbic Bank supports Chief Imam in aid of Ramadan

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has dismissed a complaint alleging that the Board Chairman of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Richard Kwame Asante, failed to declare his assets in accordance with the Constitution. In a decision dated 24 February 2026, CHRAJ ruled that Mr Asante complied with the asset’s declaration […] The post CHRAJ

Former Medeama star Nurudeen Abdulai says he is grateful after scoring his first goal for Dunfermline Athletic in their Scottish Championship clash against Partick Thistle.The Ghanaian defender found the net during the match at KDM Group East End Park, marking a significant moment in his career since joining the club from Medeama SC in September.Reacting after the game, Abdulai expressed happiness about the goal and stressed that helping the team remains his main focus.â??I think