The Parliamentary Minority has launched a blistering attack on the High Court’s conviction of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing the judgment as a “miscarriage of justice” and declaring him a “political prisoner.” In a strongly-worded statement signed by Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the […] The post Minority

The Criminal Division 4 of the High Court in Accra has convicted the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and sentenced him to a total of 40 years’ imprisonment with hard labour after finding him guilty of offences under the Minerals and Mining Act […] The post Why Wontumi Was Jailed For 20 Years appeared first on

The Police disclosed that 4,627 vehicles have been intercepted nationwide since the enforcement exercise began on June 15, 2026.

Telecel Ghana has commissioned and handed over a fully equipped 42-unit computer laboratory to the University of Ghana to support digital learning, research and innovation at the country’s premier university. The information technology lab, which is a corporate social responsibility initiative, is in response to a request from the university’s leadership and reflects the telecommunications … The post Telecel

The Founder and President of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI), Ms Constance Swaniker, has urged the youth to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cultivate entrepreneurial mindset to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving world of work. She said although AI and automation were transforming industries across the globe, Africa’s greatest risk was not losing … The post Embrace

Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah was spotted wearing Bukayo Saka's England shirt from Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage clash while playing padel during his holiday in Ghana.The left-back swapped shirts with the Arsenal star after Ghana's goalless draw against England, a match in which Mensah produced one of his standout performances of the tournament.Mensah returned to Ghana for a short break after completing his move to Bundesliga side FC Köln, where

The Court further held that Wontumi was the effective controlling mind of Akonta Mining.

The Samuel Inkoom Football Academy (SIFA) has appointed a Tema based professional sports management expert, Mr Lawrence Kofi Abedu Aubyn, as the Academy’s Sporting Director. He would be responsible for the strategic planning, operational governance and institutional development of the academy. Mr Aubyn, who also serves as Co-Founder of Africa x (AXT), a lifecycle management … The post Samuel

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the calendar for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League (GPL), with the new season set to kick off on the weekend of September 4–7, 2026, and conclude on the weekend of May 28–31, 2027. The approved schedule reflects the GFA’s continued commitment to aligning Ghana’s domestic football calendar with the … The post FA releases

A 13-year-old boy was killed after part of a fountain collapsed in Salamanca province, northwestern Spain, during the country’s World Cup victory celebrations. Two other young people were injured, emergency services told the BBC, including one child who was taken to hospital with a possible broken bone in his leg. People were celebrating Spain’s victory … The post Boy, 13, dies during

World Cup winners, Spain, climbed back to the top of the FIFA men’s rankings yesterday, while runners-up Argentina dropped to second place. Luis de la ?Fuente’s side beat 2022 world champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time on Sunday to return to the top of the rankings for the first time since January. France and England … The post Spain top of FIFA rankings, Morocco reach record

Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey. The France captain scored 10 goals to top the charts ahead of Argentina great Messi, who finished with eight. England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling Haaland each … The post Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot appeared first on Ghanaian

Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi’s dreams of a triumphant farewell to football’s greatest stage. Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display by Spain against an Argentina … The post Spain down Argentina

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the conviction and 20-year prison sentence handed to its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing the judgment as a miscarriage of justice. Addressing a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Accra yesterday, the NPP said the decision of the High … The post NPP rejects Wontumi

The Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has urged Christians to rely on the Holy Spirit rather than human beings in overcoming life’s challenges. According to him, God’s Spirit empowered believers with wisdom, direction and strength to excel in every sphere of life. Speaking at the Global Prayer Works Summit … The post Depend

The countdown to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League enters a crucial stage as the Ghana Football Association (GFA) prepares to officially unveil the full fixture list on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 14:00 GMT (2:00 p.m. local time).The eagerly anticipated release will map out the entire season for all 18 top-flight clubs, with the complete schedule of 306 matches to be published on the GFA's official website, www.ghanafa.org, as well as across the Association's official social

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has demanded more from his players after their pre-season preparations suffered an early setback with a 2-0 defeat to Rayon Sports in Kigali. The Ghanaian tactician believes the loss at Kigali Pele Stadium was a timely reality check that exposed weaknesses his team must address before the new campaign begins. Rather than panic over the result, Akonnor sees the defeat as part of the rebuilding process as Gor Mahia prepare for domestic, regional

Ghana must build a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable tourism sector, and we must do so by going beyond incremental improvements and fundamentally reform both the superstructure and the substructure of the tourism ecosystem. The future of tourism will not be determined solely by the number of attractions we possess, but by how effectively we … The post Reforming tourism

Nii Odartey Lamptey has raised concerns over the treatment and welfare of football coaches in Ghana, insisting that poor remuneration is limiting their professional growth and affecting the overall development of the game.Lamptey, who enjoyed a distinguished career with clubs including PSV Eindhoven and featured prominently for the Ghana national team, believes coaches need improved financial support to enable them to upgrade their knowledge, acquire new skills and contribute meaningfully

Member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) signed an intergovernmental agreement on Sunday in Freetown backing the Nigeria-Morocco ?Atlantic gas pipeline, according to a Moroccan and Nigerian statement. The pipeline is designed to transport up to 30 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas a year from Nigeria and West Africa … The post ECOWAS backs Nigeria-Morocco