The Bono Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit has arrested a 66-year-old woman and her 29-year-old son after police allegedly found suspected Indian hemp, Tramadol and other restricted drugs in their rooms at Dormaa Ahenkro. The suspects, Mary Awuni and Maxwell Akukah, were arrested during an intelligence-led operation at Kumi Daa Street, a suburb of the … The post Police

CAF 2nd Vice President and President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has visited the Black Princesses in Poland ahead of their opening game at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The GFA President, who watched the team’s training session, assured the players of the Association’s full support and backed them to make … The post GFA

Ashanti Region have been crowned champions of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship after edging defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in a pulsating final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram. The final provided a fitting climax to 11 days of exciting football, delivering a seven-goal thriller at the GFA Technical Centre on Friday. … The post Ashanti

It was an irresistible atmosphere of worship at the Cedar Mountain Chapel, Assemblies of God, Shiashie, last Sunday, as hundreds gathered for the return of August Worship. Multiple award-winning gospel minister, Eric Jeshrun, made a powerful comeback with his highly anticipated annual worship experience after a four-year break. The event, which was put on hold … The post Hundreds thrilled at August Worship

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has responded promptly to a commercial fire at Agringanor, opposite the Asamoah Gyan Filling Station. The Legon Fire Station received a distress call through Fire Master Control at about 00:06hrs on Friday, September 4, 2026. A crew was dispatched at 00:07hrs and arrived at the scene at 00:30hrs to … The post GNFS responds promptly to commercial fire

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has commenced preliminary investigations into allegations surrounding GH¢70,000 reportedly allocated in connection with the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees by Parliament’s Appointments Committee. The probe follows a memorandum circulating on social media, purportedly authored by the Deputy Minority Leader and MP for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei. The … The post OSP

Olive Africa Partners Fashions Limited, a Ghanaian investment company, has become the principal shareholder of Tex Styles Ghana Limited (TSG) following its acquisition of Vlisco’s entire shareholding in the company, together with the Woodin brand. The acquisition, announced in a press statement issued by the company and copied to The Ghanaian Times, also included the … The post Olive Africa

The fifth Central Regional Investment, Trade and Tourism Fair, dubbed Central EXPO’26, yesterday opened in Cape Coast with a focus on promoting investment opportunities and unlocking the economic potential of the region. The seven-day event, being held on the theme: ‘Celebrating 5 Years of Trade, Promoting Tourism, and Unlocking Opportunities in Central Region,’ has attracted … The post Central

The Upper East Regional Minister, Mr Donatus Akamugri, has pledged to use the proposed 10-year Prosperity through Enterprise, Agriculture, Resilience and Livelihoods (PEARL) Framework to create jobs, attract investment and improve critical infrastructure across the region. He said the GH?8.6 billion development and investment blueprint had the potential to transform the regional economy and improve … The post Upper

The age-old bond between the Dagaaba and Frafra ethnic groups will take centre stage tomorrow, when the two sides meet for the Dagaaba-Frafra Friendly Games at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra. But beyond the excitement of football and other sporting activities, the contest will have a rather unusual prize at stake, a puppy. The puppy … The post Dagaaba, Frafra to battle for ‘puppy’ trophy

Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies are through to the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B Women’s Champions League (WCL) qualifiers after beating FC Dynamique of Benin 4-1 in the semi-finals on Wednesday. The Ghanaian champions continued their perfect run in the championship, maintaining their perfect record in Burkina Faso. Top striker, Milot Pokuaa, opened the … The post Ampem Darkoa Ladies in WAFU

Titans Rugby League Club produced a stunning performance over the weekend, by beating Skolars 18–6 to secure a historic first league victory in the Rugby League 13s Championship at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium. On the ninth minute, George Ayettey finished off a swift team move to cross for a try, doubling their advantage … The post Titans record first win in Rugby League

Portuguese trainer, Carlos Queiroz, has received the nod to continue as the Head Coach of the Black Stars ahead of impending AFCON qualifiers. A statement issued yesterday in Accra said that, “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Carlos Queiroz for his appointment as Head Coach … The post Carlos Queiroz reappointed to lead Black Stars

South Africa will play a friendly against Egypt on 4 October, taking advantage of the fact they will be in Cairo for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Eritrea. The match against the Pharaohs will be at the Cairo International Stadium, with a 9pm local time kickoff. Bafana begin their Cup of Nations … The post Bafana gets Egypt’s friendly appeared first on Ghanaian

A Harry Kane double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second division Osnabrueck on Wednesday. Tom Bischof and Michael Olise also got on the scoresheet as Bayern struck back after trailing early on when the hosts struck through a superb Robin Meissner strike. … The post Kane brace sees Bayern Munich through in German Cup appeared

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson ????Fury has confirmed that his long-awaited heavyweight boxing showdown with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua will take place at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden. No exact date has been set for the Joshua vs. Fury fight — one of the biggest in British boxing history — although it is … The post Fury confirms Joshua fight at Madison

About three out of every four liver cancer cases diagnosed in Ghana are linked to chronic hepatitis B infection, a gastroenterologist, Dr Eileen Akonobea Micah, has disclosed. She said many of those who developed the disease were in their productive years and often reported to hospital only after the cancer had advanced, leaving them eligible … The post Hepatitis B behind increase in

WOMEN have been cautioned against dismissing persistent breast lumps or unusual breast changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding as normal effects of lactation, as such symptoms could be signs of breast cancer. The President of Breast Care International, Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, said although breastfeeding could lower a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, it did … The post Persistent

Telecel Ghana has launched its 2026 Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME) Month with a renewed focus on helping emerging businesses scale up, improve their operations and achieve sustainable growth. The month-long campaign, themed: ‘Connect to Growth: Unlock More,’ is being led by Telecel Business and will provide practical business support, digital solutions and growth opportunities … The post Telecel

Kenya’s President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners operating small-scale businesses, saying local traders and hawkers need to be protected. His announcement comes amid growing debate about the increasing number of African migrants involved in Kenya’s vast informal economy. “From next week, all foreign traders doing those small businesses should close them,” he … The post Kenya