President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the amended Road Traffic Regulation, 2026, which prohibits preaching and hawking on moving public buses, is not intended to prevent the propagation of the gospel. Rather, he said, the regulation, Legislative Instrument (LI) 2519, was designed to protect passengers, safeguard preachers and hawkers, and improve road safety. Sections … The post Bus

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says he is concerned about the Black Starsâ?? recent performances following their disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Ghana have lost their opening two matches, suffering a 2-0 defeat against Ivory Coast in Bouaké before losing 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.The results have left the four-time African champions bottom of Group C without a point, increasing pressure on the team

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says the National Sports Authority (NSA) did not inform his ministry of any visa arrangements with the United States Embassy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The ministerâ??s comments come amid growing controversy over visa arrangements involving the NSA, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest, with calls for investigations into the roles played by the institutions and their officials.Speaking on TV3,

Ministry of Education commends teacher unions for suspending their strike, with public basic schools set to resume normal classes on Monday, 12 October 2026.

For years, I have watched with growing concern as the sanitation crisis in our capital, Accra, deepens. The gutters choked with plastic, the heaps of refuse at Agbogbloshie, Kaneshie, Kwame Nkrumah Circle and our beaches tell a story of a beautiful city slowly being buried under its own waste. We have tried many things: the … The post From filth to fortune: How Ghana’s

The proposed project is expected to replace the settlement's predominantly wooden structures with permanent block buildings

Tilly’s Farm has launched its 2026 Porktober Programme to raise awareness of the pig production and pork processing value chain while investing in the people who drive the industry. Speaking at the launch, Mrs. Maame Boatemaa Hammond, Co-founder of Tilly’s Farm, said the programme focuses on three key groups: smallholder pig farmers, secondary school Agric … The post Tilly’s Farm launches 2026

Former Black Princesses coach Didi Dramani says members of Ghanaâ??s womenâ??s Under-20 team are still owed three qualifying bonuses dating back to 2016.Dramani, who guided the team to the FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup in Papua New Guinea that year, claims the players have received only one of four qualifying winning bonuses earned during the campaign.Speaking on Asempa FM, the former Hearts of Oak coach said some of the players continue to contact him in the hope that

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie believes the Black Stars can still secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite losing their opening two matches.Ghana began their Group C campaign with a 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast in Bouaké before suffering a 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, having taken a two-goal lead.The results have left the Black Stars bottom of the group without a point, but Afriyie insists

Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojša Kapor says the lack of quality playing pitches remains a major challenge for Ghana football as he expressed hope that the club will eventually secure a permanent home stadium.The Bosnian-Herzegovinian trainer made the remarks after Hearts secured a narrow 1-0 victory over newly promoted Port City in their Ghana Premier League Matchday Six fixture at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, 11 October.Despite the win, Kapor  acknowledged that

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to recruit approximately 40,000 young Ghanaians into the country’s security services between 2025 and 2028, as part of efforts to expand employment opportunities. According to the President 12,000 people were recruited into the various security agencies in 2025 with additional recruitment exercises expected over the next three years […] The post Government

The Minority in Parliament has called for an independent audit into the government’s evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, alleging that records provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa failed to adequately account for more than GHS16 million spent on the exercise. The demand follows an analysis by the Minority of […] The post SA

The Accra Circuit Court has granted GH¢100,000 bail to a 59-year-old block layer, Razak Suleman, who is accused of unlawfully possessing quantities of dried plant material suspected to be narcotic drugs. The accused was admitted to bail by Her Honour Emmanuella Sarah Asmah, with two sureties who must be resident within the jurisdiction of the […] The post Man, 59, Granted Bail In Suspected Narcotics

The Dansoman Circuit Court has granted bail of GH¢150,000 each to two accused persons standing trial with 15 others over alleged street robberies involving mobile phones and motorbikes in parts of the Greater Accra Region. The two accused persons, Kwame Akpoba, alias Bra Kwame, 45, a butcher, and Emmanuel Okyere, alias Obo Emma, 48, a […] The post Suspected Accra Street Robbers remanded appeared first

  Theme for 2026: “Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters” October is observed globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, often called Pink October. It is a time to increase public understanding of breast cancer, encourage people to recognize warning signs, promote timely medical evaluation and strengthen support for those affected.  The month of October […] The post October Breast Cancer

Ghana has begun exporting eggs to Burkina Faso to address a sustained surplus in domestic production, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced. The exports followed negotiations directed by President John Mahama to secure access to the neighbouring country’s market. However, Mr Opoku said the exports have not absorbed the entire surplus, […] The post Editorial:

Mr Joseph Amankwah, the Municipal Chief Executive for Kwabre East Municipality, has officially commissioned a 3-unit KG block with nursery, office, store and toilet facility, as well as a mechanised borehole fitted with a 5,000-litre polytank and concrete stand, for the Yasore community. The project was funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). The […] The post Kwabre

Ecobank Ghana has commissioned a Digital Learning Centre for the 4 Garrison Education Centre in Kumasi as part of activities marking the bank’s 40th anniversary. The Centre is expected to help pupils acquire technological skills, solve problems and discover new possibilities. The 4 Garrison Education Centre is equipped with 26 computers and furniture.  Mr. Fred […] The post Ecobank

Work on the clearing of the right-of-way along the Suame–Asonomaso Nkwanta corridor is expected to begin in November to pave the way for a road expansion project, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene has announced. The clearance exercise will be a key step towards making the required space available for the planned expansion. The […] The post Suame-Asonomaso

Hearts of Oak defender Kelvin Osei Asibey has revealed that the teamâ??s recent poor run in the Ghana Premier League inspired their victory against Port City FC.The Phobians hosted Port City FC on Sunday in their week six fixture of the 2026/27 league campaign.In a game played at the University of Ghana Stadium, a Frank Duku strike handed Hearts of Oak a crucial 1-0 win, as they ended a three-game winless run.Speaking after the match, Kelvin Osei Asibey expressed excitement and