The Ghana Police Service has arrested several suspected drug peddlers and recovered large quantities of narcotic substances in intelligence-led operations across Kumasi. The I.G.P. Special Operations Team, working with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, targeted locations identified as hubs for the sale and distribution of drugs within the metropolis. At Asawase, Kwame Afriyie, 61, alias … The post Ghana

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has referred former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, to its National Disciplinary Committee following petitions over recent comments he made. The party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, announced the decision and said the petitions relate to remarks that are believed to be harmful to the party’s unity … The post NPP

The Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control at the University of Ghana, Professor Ernest Kenu, has warned that infectious diseases continue to spread in Ghana not because of weak border controls but due to failures within the country’s health and sanitation systems. Delivering his inaugural lecture at the University of Ghana’s Great … The post Disease

Exclusive Events Ghana, the organizers of the prestigious Miss Ghana pageant, have officially unveiled a star-studded panel of judges for the upcoming auditions of the 69th edition of the competition. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Oak Plaza Hotel, off the Spintex Road in Accra. … The post Exclusive Events

Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners, legal professionals, aspiring music professionals and creative entrepreneurs converged at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Music Summit, a high-impact industry engagement designed to equip Ghana’s music community with practical knowledge to build sustainable and successful careers. Held in commemoration … The post 27th

Businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama told the Black Stars he has “a much better bonus for you than the taxpayers” and will personally invest in the team, after visiting the squad in Rhode Island on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s World Cup decider against Croatia. Mr. Ibrahim Mahama was part of the strong delegation led by … The post I have a special bonus for you

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has announced plans to develop what he describes as the biggest solar energy facility in Africa to support industrial growth in the country. Mr. Obeng in a one on interview with Ghanaian Times journalist, Edem Tsortorme said affordable and reliable … The post A Plus announces plans

A lot has always been at stake in Ghana’s World Cup campaign, beyond just football. It has been broadcasting from the neighbourhoods’ viewing centres, stadium corners’ drums and the restless hope of millions, that the Black Stars can turn one match into a national memory. Ghana have created a World Cup narrative of pride, pain … The post How

The senior national team, the Black Stars, will face off with the Vatreni of Croatia at the Philadelphia Stadium in the final Group L fixture of the ongoing FIFA World Cup tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to solidify its status as an automatic qualifier for the round of 32 … The post Black Stars set for Croatia test tomorrow appeared first on Ghanaian

Ghana midfielder, Kwasi Sibo, says the Black Stars are not looking back after holding England to a 0-0 draw, declaring that the Black Stars will go all out against Croatia to finish top of World Cup Group L. Sibo started in midfield at the Gillette Stadium as Ghana executed Carlos Queiroz’s game plan to frustrate England and … The post We want all 3 points against Croatia to

Ghana coach, Carlos Queiroz, has praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars’ goalless draw with England at the Boston Stadium.  The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper produced a series of key saves, including a decisive stop to deny England winger, Bukayo Saka, as Ghana held firm to grab a key point … The post Queiroz hails Asare’s exploits against England

Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit. Real Madrid superstar Vinicius took advantage of a defensive howler to … The post Vini Jr sparkles as Brazil reach last 32 …Mexico

Saudi Arabia and Cape ?Verde will seek a win to earn a place in the World Cup Round of 32 ?when they clash on Friday, with the latter hoping to continue their run as one of the stories of the tournament and many fans’ second favourite team. Fancied Spain head Group H with four points … The post Debutant Cape Verde seek round of 32 glory in Saudi Arabia clash appeared

Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scored late goals for Morocco to deny Haiti their first-ever World Cup point in Atlanta. Morocco pegged the Caribbean nation back twice thanks to goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari before Rahimi scored with 12 minutes to go and Yassine secured the victory. The win was not enough for … The post Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-up appeared first

Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike made history for South Africa as they reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time following a victory over South Korea in Monterrey. Three points moved South Africa up to second in the table, behind Mexico, and left South Korea having to cling on to hopes of getting out … The post South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history

Distance runners will be targeting places in the national team for the World Athletics Road Running Championships when they compete over three distances at the ASA Road Running Championships in Gqeberha on Saturday, to be held in conjunction with the Nelson Mandela Bay Half-Marathon. The annual national championships will serve as the SA trials for … The post Road runners chasing

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee. The ‘fit for the future Olympian grant’ has been established to support the sporting career of Olympic athletes, or their career transition. A fund of $140m (£106.5m) will be set aside … The post IOC announces new $10,000 grant for Olympians

Kies, 21, who played for Guingamp in Ligue 2, was in a critical condition when he was pulled from the water by firefighters on Monday, and later died in hospital. Kies and three friends entered the river near Lyon to escape the blistering heat in France, with temperatures reaching 40C in parts of the country … The post French footballer dies from drowning appeared first on Ghanaian

VFS Global has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, applicant protection and secure visa application services, and urged Ghanaians to be vigilant against fraudsters as demand for outbound travel continues to increase. The company cautioned residents against dealing with unauthorised agents and intermediaries who falsely promise early visa appointments, faster processing or guaranteed visa approvals in … The post VFS

From SAMUEL AGBEWODE, HO The Rector of Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, Professor Doctor Ron Tuninga, has called on technical universities in Ghana and across Africa to develop curricula that are relevant to the development needs of their societies. He said there was the need for technical university education to become more … The post Rector urges curriculum