Former Ghana Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has called on fans and stakeholders to continue supporting Thomas Partey following recent criticism from Villarreal coach Marcelino García Toral.Badu stressed that despite the midfielderâ??s struggles at his Spanish club, the focus should be on encouragement rather than harsh public commentary.â??I believe Thomas Partey will come back stronger. The Black Stars need him for the World Cup even more than Villarreal

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has criticised Villarreal coach Marcelino García Toral for disparaging Thomas Partey, calling the remarks unnecessarily harsh and unfair.The controversy follows Villarrealâ??s 3â??0 UEFA Champions League defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, where Marcelino questioned Parteyâ??s performances since his free transfer from Arsenal last summer.Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Badu expressed surprise at the tone of Marcelinoâ??s comments

Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has called on Ghana’s national team coach to stop forcing Antoine Semenyo into an unfamiliar role and instead play him where he is most effective. Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Badu argued that Semenyo is not a natural number 9 and should not be pushed into that position. […]

A Hidden Crisis Despite Strong Laws Although Ghanaian law sets 18 as the minimum age for marriage, child marriage remains a harsh reality for many girls, particularly in the Upper East Region. A study by Ummu Markwei, Peace Mamle Tetteh and Kwaku Osei-Hwedie reveals that girls married before adulthood are routinely denied control over their bodies, […]

Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has been suspended for three matches after being found guilty of violent conduct during Mondayâ??s Championship clash against Norwich City.The Football Association (FA) confirmed that the incident, which occurred in the first half of Coventryâ??s 2-1 defeat at Carrow Road, was not spotted by match officials at the time but was later identified through video review.Thomas-Asante was alleged to have swung an arm into the face of Norwich

The ECOWAS Community court has granted an application by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to amend her case challenging her suspension to include her removal from office as a superior court justice and a Chief Justice. Gertrude Torkornoo filed a lawsuit at the ECOWAS Court of Justice on July 4, 2025, alleging human rights violations […]

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".

Former Hearts of Oak star Charles Taylor has urged the clubâ??s leadership to honour the iconic â??64 Battalionsâ?? squad by naming sections of the Pobiman training complex after the players who defined a golden era in the clubâ??s history.Taylor believes such recognition would serve as a constant reminder of the standards and legacy that current players are expected to uphold.Speaking to Angel FM, the former Black Stars attacker argued that the achievements of the 64

Asante Kotoko have been fined GHS 20,000 by the Ghana Football Association Disciplinary Committee following incidents of misconduct during a Ghana Premier League match.According to the Committeeâ??s ruling, the club was found guilty of the inappropriate behaviour of their supporters towards match officials in their league fixture against Dreams FC. The conduct of the fans was deemed unacceptable and in breach of the regulations governing the competition.The Disciplinary Committee

Nations FC pulled off a stunning comeback victory to end league leaders Medeama SC’s 123-day unbeaten run, thanks to captain Razak Simpson’s brace. In what was a reverse outcome of their first-round clash, Black Stars defender Simpson stole the show to secure a 2-1 win over the Mauve and Yellow at the Dr Kwame Kyei […]

Ghana’s 100m record holder Abdul-Rasheed Saminu has signed a professional contract with Japanese sportswear giant ASICS. He joins a select group of Ghanaian athletes previously associated with the global brand, including Benjamin Azamati—now signed to Swiss sportswear company On—and Joseph Paul Amoah. Saminu is expected to compete in ASICS gear at major international championships, including […]

The High Court has adjourned proceedings in the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s case against former Finance Minister, Kenneth Ofori-Atta and nine others to February 26, 2026. The adjournment is to enable service of the summons on two accused persons who are currently residing in the United States of America. This was disclosed in a […]

?On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Bono Regional Coordinating Council hosted the official signing of performance contracts involving Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs), Municipal and District Coordinating Directors, and Human Resource Managers. Delivering his speech, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, underscored the importance of collaboration between the national and regional levels, as […]

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has revealed that the club made an all-out effort to sign Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo before his move Man City.Speaking at his pre-match press conference before Tottenhamâ??s meeting with Manchester City, Frank stressed that the club remain active in the market and are backed by ownership determined to support squad improvement.Semenyo, who joined City earlier this month, has made an immediate impression with three goals and an assist

The Canada–Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CANCHAM) has officially launched its 10th anniversary celebrations in Ghana, highlighting a decade of growing trade, investment, and people-to-people partnerships between the two countries. The milestone event brought together diplomats, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to reflect on progress made and outline a shared vision for the future. Mrs. Vasnani (sixth … The post Canada-Ghana

In an effort to show off strength and readiness, personnel of the Upper West Regional Police Command took to some principal streets in the Regional Capital, Wa, on Friday, January 30, 2026. They marched through the streets in a bid to assure residents of their preparedness for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Primary scheduled […]

Long crowned by his legion of fans as the king of Afrobeat, the late Fela Kuti is finally being recognised by the global music industry. The Nigerian star will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys – almost three decades after his death at the age of 58. “Fela has been in the […]

Ghana has enough power generation capacity to meet demand, according to Energy Minister John Jinapor, who has reaffirmed that there is no load shedding in the country. In a Facebook post on Friday, January 30, the Minister said he has met with the leadership of key power sector agencies to review the current state of […]

President John Mahama has reiterated his commitment to the fight against illegal mining, widely known as Galamsey stressing that he will continue decisively and without fear or favour. Speaking at a Ghana Military Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, January 30, 2026, he says government has already taken steps to combat illegal mining including declaring some […]

…as it celebrates 10th anniversary By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CANCHAM) has made significant strides in wooing Canadian companies into Ghana – especially in the mining sector – and reshaping the capabilities of Ghanaian businesses for  international deals. Launching the Chamber’s 10th anniversary celebration in Accra, the president of CANCHAM, […] The post CANCHAM