Eyewitnesses say the blast happened as people were gathered for evening prayers.

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has assured that the rival chief in the Bawku chieftaincy dispute, Alhaji Seidu Abagre, has been taken out of Bawku by security agencies. This is in line with the recommendation made by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as contained in the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report. “This […]

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has stressed that his team must build on their victory over Eleven Wonders on Wednesday to help their ambition to clinch the Ghana Premier League title.The experienced tactician insists that his teamâ??s goal to emerge as champions at the end of the 2025/26 season remains unchanged, 15 matches into the season.Speaking in a post-match interview after Asante Kotoko brushed aside Eleven Wonders with a 2-0 triumph, Karim Zito shared his delight,

The head coach of Eleven Wonders, Emmanuel Aidoo, shared his disappointment on Wednesday, after his team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League.Wonders hosted the Porcupine Warriors at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, hoping to securewhat would have been just their second win of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in his post-match interview after the defeat, Coach Aidoo acknowledged that his players didnâ??t play badly, but bemoaned how they

Cameroonian MMA and boxing star Francis Ngannou has added extra intrigue to the Africa Cup of Nations by placing a 320,000 euros bet on Cameroon to lift the 2025 trophy in Morocco.Ngannou, one of the most recognisable sporting figures to emerge from Cameroon, publicly declared his backing for the Indomitable Lions ahead of their first game against Gabon, despite the team arriving amid uncertainty and off-field turbulence."Good luck to all the participating countries in AFCON

Asante Kotoko recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory over Eleven Wonders on Wednesday evening in their Ghana Premier League Matchday 15 encounter at the University of Ghana Stadium, strengthening their push in the title race.The Porcupine Warriors made their intentions clear early in the contest and broke the deadlock in the 16th minute through Peter Amidu Acquah.The forward capitalised on a lapse in concentration from the Wonders defence, pouncing to slot home after the backline was

Zinedine Zidane received a warm ovation from the crowd in Rabat after appearing on the big screen during Algeriaâ??s Africa Cup of Nations match against Sudan, creating one of the standout off-field moments of the evening.The former France captain and World Cup winner was in the stands to watch his son, Luca Zidane, who was starting in goal for Algeria in their Group E encounter. As his image flashed across the screens, supporters responded with loud applause, acknowledging one

Algeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign in emphatic fashion with a convincing 3–0 victory over Sudan in their Group E opener in Rabat, delivering a strong statement after disappointing early exits at the last two editions of the tournament. Riyad Mahrez was the standout performer on the night, scoring twice as the […]

Veteran forward Riyad Mahrez has been named Man of the Match (MoTM) after scoring a stunning brace on Wednesday to inspire Algeria to defeat Sudan 3-0 in their opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The former Manchester City superstar started the Group E contest staged at Stade Prince Moulay Hassan and put up a superb performance in the 78 minutes he lasted on the pitch.In the exciting clash, Algeria made an early breakthrough just two minutes into the game when

Burkina Faso produced a moment that will live long in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) history after becoming the first team to win a match in regulation time despite trailing as late as the 95th minute.The historic feat came during their dramatic 2-1 Group E victory over Equatorial Guinea in Casablanca on Wednesday. What appeared to be an afternoon of frustration for the Stallions turned into sheer disbelief in the dying moments, as they scored twice deep into stoppage time to snatch

Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba expressed pride and satisfaction after playing a decisive role in his sideâ??s dramatic comeback victory, describing the win as a reflection of the teamâ??s character and collective belief.Tapsoba, who scored the stoppage-time winner and was named Man of the Match, said the Stallions never doubted their ability to turn the game around despite trailing late on.â??I feel great joy after this victory. We did not give up after going behind;

Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.

Former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah endured a difficult start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as his Sudan side were outclassed 3-0 by Algeria in their Group E opener in Rabat.Riyad Mahrez was the standout performer, scoring twice to lead the 2019 champions to a dominant victory against 10-man Sudan. Algeria, who failed to progress beyond the group stage at the last two AFCON tournaments, laid down an early marker with a controlled and assured display.Mahrez gave the North Africans

The Governing Board of the  of the Volta Aluminum Company Limited (VALCO), led by H.E. Ambassador Horace Nii Ayi Ankrah, has held a strategic engagement meeting with the Management of the Company. The meeting provided an opportunity for the board to engage Management on key operational, administrative, and strategic matters aimed at strengthening VALCO’s performance […] The post VALCO

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has given 50 mining companies up to 20th of January 2026 to regularise their operations or have their licenses revoked. This is contained in a document sighted by 3news. “… the underlisted companies have the option to submit petitions and supporting documentation to a three-member […]

Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Ltd [GTBank], a member of the Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), is excited to announce the opening of its 39th branch in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. This milestone reflects the Bank’s continued commitment to expanding its footprint and delivering accessible, customer-centric financial services across Ghana. The new Bolgatanga branch, […] The post GTBank

Pan-African film and television training institution the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has opened applications for its 2026 intake. All African graduates who aspire to become directors, filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers can now apply for fully-funded courses at the industry-leading network of academies. Having recently become part of CANAL+, MultiChoice has rededicated itself to bringing […] The post Multichoice

The Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovation (CDABI-GH) has commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Parliament for the passage of Ghana’s Virtual Asset law, describing it as a major milestone in bringing clarity and credibility to the country’s digital asset ecosystem. In a statement issued in Accra, […] The post CDABI-GH commends

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) , Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has promoted 19 senior police officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in recognition of their distinguished service to the nation. In addition, over 100 personnel from the other ranks of the Ghana Police Service have been […] The post IGP Yohuno Promotes 19 Senior Police

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has suspended the rollout of its proposed new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) number plates, which was scheduled to begin on January 2, 2026.Consequently, the Authority has extended the use of the current Departure from Port (DP) stickers and DP plates until a new deadline is announced.The new RFID … The post DVLA suspends rollout of proposed