Ghana’s Black Queens are bracing for one of their toughest challenges yet at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they prepare to lock horns with host nation Morocco in a highly anticipated semi-final showdown at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Thursday, July 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM GMT. After...
The Minister of State responsible for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed alarming revelations concerning the National Cathedral initiative launched by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. These revelations stem from a recently reviewed audit conducted by Deloitte and Touche. Covering the timeframe from December 31, 2021, to December 31, 2023, the audit exposes...
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially filed charges against the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine other officials over alleged acts of corruption and extortion. According to the OSP, Dr. Abdul-Hamid, together with other senior officials of the Authority, conspired to extort a...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is moving forward with its National Delegates Conference, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, despite reports of a potential court injunction. Chairman of the Accommodation Committee, Divine Otoo Agorhom, who also serves as the NPP’s Greater Accra Regional Chairman, is reported to have confirmed that the party hasn’t been served...
The Burkinabe junta leader and head of state, Ibrahim Traoré, has decided to make some big changes, known as “institutional reforms”, after a meeting with his ministers on Wednesday. According to Pingdwendé Ouédraogo, who speaks for the government, these changes are meant to help the government run more smoothly. The Minister of State, Emile Zerbo,...
The Ministry of Health has announced the successful disbursement of GHS 462 million in training allowances to 120,000 nursing trainees across the country, covering a six-month period. This major intervention underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting students in Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges with financial assistance throughout their academic journey. According to the Ministry,...
A police officer captured in a viral video physically assaulting a journalist during the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run is set to face criminal prosecution, the Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed. The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, July 11, amid heightened tensions and pockets of violence that disrupted voting activities at several polling centers. In...
Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a strong warning to Nigerian national Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, following viral reports of his alleged intention to establish an “Igbo Kingdom” within Ghana. In a diplomatic engagement held in Accra, the minister reminded Mr. Ihenetu, and all foreign nationals, that while Ghana remains a proudly Pan-African nation...
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed criminal charges against the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others for allegedly orchestrating a GH¢280.51 million extortion and money laundering scheme targeting bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies (OMCs). In a release dated Thursday, July...
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has paid tribute to Nigeria’s late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, lauding him as a principled, forward-thinking, and compassionate statesman who left a lasting impression on Ghana’s political landscape. During a visit to the Nigerian High Commission in Accra to sign the condolence book, Mr. Ablakwa commended Buhari’s steadfast dedication...