Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has described 2025 as a "crazy year", reflecting with pride on a remarkable 12 months that ended with Ghana ranked as the third-best womenâ??s team in Africa.The Swedish coach, who took charge in January, said he was pleased with the progress made by the team in a short period, highlighted by a bronze medal finish at the 2025 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations and an encouraging end to the year against top-level opposition."Yeah,

Dr Bryan Acheampong has expressed strong confidence in his chances of winning the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary, saying his optimism is anchored in historical precedent, careful preparation and a clear understanding of the current political climate. “My confidence is grounded in history, preparation and a clear reading of the moment we are in,” […] The post I’ll

The President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs (WRHC), Nana Kobina Nketiah V, has mounted a strong case for a complete ban on the export of raw rubber, warning that the government’s proposal to merely restrict such exports would weaken domestic industries and undermine Ghana’s broader industrialisation agenda. According to Nana Kobina Nketiah V, […] The post W/R House Of Chiefs

Flagbearer aspirant for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is leading the race to become the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) next presidential flag bearer, according to a survey conducted by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Ghana ahead of the party’s January 2026 presidential primary. The survey, which sampled more than 18,000 respondents, shows Dr […] The post NPP Primary: Bawumia

The Bawku conflict mediator, His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has concluded that the law favours the Bawku Naaba, Zugraan Asigri Aburgrago Azoka II. He has thus recommended that the Nayiri, King of Mamprugu, Naa Bohaga Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, accept the law that legitimises the authority of Asigri Aburgrago Azoka II as the chief […] The post At Long Last, Bawku Finds Peace appeared first on The

This is the latest in a string of killings that have rocked the crime-ridden country in recent years.

The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of an application challenging the Kpandai parliamentary election rerun to January 13, 2026, effectively placing a temporary halt on preparations for the rerun. The adjournment followed a prayer by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, who argued that the first interested party in […] The post Supreme

About a fortnight ago, Ghana’s Supreme Court directed Wesley Girls’ Senior High School to respond to a lawsuit filed by Shafic Osman, a private legal practitioner, who alleges systemic religious discrimination against Muslim students in the Methodist-founded but state-assisted institution. The suit seeks accommodation for Islamic religious practices, including the wearing of the hijab and […] The post Editorial:

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has accredited the business lines of 27 companies as Inclusive Businesses (IB) or Inclusive Green Businesses (IGB), recognising enterprises that combine commercial viability with strong social and environmental impact. The accreditation forms part of a strategic initiative launched in October 2024 by the AGI, Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and […] The post AGI

As l set out to write this piece, my attention was drawn to the effect that the same brand of Toyota Voxy is christened NOAH. That set me wondering as anything associated with Noah from the biblical times, connotes safety. But here we are, the duo identities have come under public scrutiny lately for the […] The post Toyota Voxy/Noah Menace – Who Cares? appeared first on The

The United States Embassy in Ghana has pledged to collaborate with the government and relevant institutions to facilitate the participation of Ghanaian fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking at an American Spaces-hosted event themed: ‘Countdown to World Cup 26: FIFA World Cup, Benefits That Transcend … The post US

Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko Computer has dismissed claim that the party’s parliamentary candidate in Kpandai, Daniel Nsala Wakpal has been evading being served by the court. In court on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Supreme Court granted an order by lawyers of Matthew Nyindam (NPP […]

At least nine people were injured on Monday after violence broke out between farmers and herders in Loko community of Nasarawa State. According to a report by Zagazola Makama, the clash happened around noon on December 15 in Bakono village, within the Loko area. The trouble reportedly started after a disagreement over alleged damage to […] The post Nine injured in Nasarawa farmers-herders clash

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the revocation of operating licenses of two mortgage banks. In a circular issued on Tuesday and signed by its Ag. Director, Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Ali, the apex Bank, noted that the move was part of its efforts to reposition the mortgage sub-sector and promote a culture […] The post Central Bank of Nigeria revokes licenses

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The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has formally submitted his petition against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, Ahmed Farouk, to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, accusing him of corruption and financial impropriety. In the petition submitted on December 16, through his […] The post Alleged

The Forestry Commission (FC) has made significant strides in combating illegal mining (galamsey) within forest reserves through sustained nationwide law enforcement operations, the Commission’s Chief Executive, Dr Hugh C. Brown, has revealed. Speaking at the FC’s end-of-year press briefing in Accra on Monday, Dr Brown reviewed the Commission’s 2025 operations and highlighted achievements in protecting … The post Forestry

Multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician, Kofi Kinaata, has officially announced the artistes billed to perform at the 2025 edition of his annual Made in Taadi Concert, scheduled for Saturday, 20th December, 2025, at the Takoradi Sports Club. The much-anticipated concert, which has grown into one of Ghana’s biggest end-of-year music events, is expected to attract over […] The post Sarkodie,

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels said they would withdraw from the eastern Congo town of Uvira at the request of the US administration, which had criticized the seizure of the town last week as a threat to mediation efforts. The rebels entered Uvira, on the border with Burundi, less than a week after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda met with […] The post Rwanda-backed