FOURTEEN students of the University of Ghana Faculty of Law have been awarded scholarships by the Lebanese Community in Ghana to support their legal education. The beneficiaries, who excelled academically in the 2025/2026 academic year, will receive financial assistance from the community until they are called to the Bar. This year’s award scheme has been … The post Lebanese

POPE Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria in the first trip to the Muslim-majority country by a pontiff. The United States-born pope arrived in the capital Algiers yesterday, an AFP news agency journalist travelling aboard the papal plane said. He paid tribute to victims of Algeria’s war of independence from France (1954-1962) … The post Pope Leo commences historic visit to Africa appeared

THE Suhum Kraboa Coaltar District Court has granted GH¢50,000 bail with two sureties, one to be justified, to a 20-year-old commercial motorbike rider, Evans Adanu, for allegedly vandalising an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) transformer. The transformer serves the Otoase community in the Suhum Kraboa Coaltar area of the Eastern Region. ECG received information that … The post Court

The Ghana Football Association has appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a statement from the GFA Communications Department, the decision was made by the Executive Council in collaboration with key stakeholders in Ghana football. Queiroz, a … The post GFA appoints

IN a defining moment for progressive local governance and international cooperation, the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has taken a bold step onto the global stage by forging a dynamic partnership with the City of Kotovsk, an industrial town on the Tsna River in the Tambov Oblast, in the Russia Federation. This landmark collaboration reflects … The post A

The Ghana National Gas Company has denied allegations of wrongdoing in its recent procurement and insurance contract renewals. In a press statement issued in Accra on April 13, 2026, the company explained that concerns raised in some media reports were linked to a change in its lead insurer. It noted that the change followed the … The post Ghana Gas denies wrongdoing in procurement

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has clarified that it now supports the implementation of the Publican Artificial Intelligence system at the country’s ports, following earlier concerns raised in 2025. In a press statement issued on April 9, the Association explained that claims suggesting it still opposes the system are misleading and based on … The post IEAG backs

A player of Berekum Chelsea has died following a highway robbery attack near Ahyiresu in the Ashanti Region, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed. The Ashanti Regional Police Command, in a press release issued on April 13, 2026, indicated that the incident occurred on Sunday night along the Ahyiresu to Kwame Dwumor Sreso road in … The post Berekum Chelsea

The Ghana Football Association has expressed sympathy to Berekum Chelsea following the death of their player, Dominic Frimpong, after a robbery attack. In a statement signed by its President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the Association described the incident as painful and heartbreaking for both the club and Ghana football. The statement noted that the GFA shares … The post GFA consoles

Asante Kotoko SC has expressed sorrow over the death of Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong following a highway robbery attack in the Ashanti Region. The football club indicated that it was deeply saddened by the loss of the talented forward, who died after an attack on Berekum Chelsea’s team bus. The incident occurred on Sunday … The post Asante Kotoko consoles Berekum

THE Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has expressed satisfaction with the level of Ghana’s preparation for the hosting of the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships, scheduled for May 12-17 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. A two-member delegation, led by CAA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Lamine Fati, and Madam Melinda Lombard, Head of Television … The post Ghana

A DRAMATIC late strike from Benjamin Kwarteng secured a thrilling 1-0 victory for Vision FC over Hearts of Oak in the Premier League on Saturday in Tema. Just as the contest seemed destined to end in a goalless draw, Kwarteng rose to the occasion in the 90+5th minute, delivering a decisive blow that sent the … The post Gold Stars, Hearts of Oak suffer

GHANA’S U15 girls’ team, the Black Damsels, are back-to-back champions of the CAF African Schools Football Championship after a dramatic 9–8 penalty shootout victory over Burkina Faso in the final. The closely contested match ended level after regulation time, forcing the game into penalties where both sides showed remarkable composure. Ghana eventually edged out Burkina … The post Black Damsels

STAFF of MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL), the newly merged mobile money business structurally separate and independent of MTN’s core telecom business, on Saturday embarked on a health walk aimed at promoting fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The ‘MMFL Staff Wellness Walk’ spanned eight kilometres, attracting staff and keep-fit enthusiasts. Over 80 staff of MMFL took … The post MTN Momo

A TWO-day leadership retreat of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) ended on Saturday with a call on members to renew their commitment to the development and promotion of the sport in Ghana and beyond. The retreat was attended by high-profile guests including the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, … The post GTF holds 2-day leadership retreat appeared first on

The Akyem Abuakwa Standing Committee has stripped the Etweresohene, Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, of his traditional title “Daasebre.” He is henceforth to be known and addressed simply as Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, following what the committee describes as acts of rebellion against Okyeman and the disclosure of proceedings from a meeting held at the Ofori Panin … The post Etweresohene

The German Federal Police on Thursday donated 21 motorbikes, gloves, boots, and jackets to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to strengthen operational readiness of the Service. Consequently, the Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr Samuel Basintale Amadu, has directed the immediate commencement of rider training for all trainees at the Immigration Tactical Training School in Kyebi, … The post German

In an era where political representation and diversity are paramount, Osuman Lumor of House Adukpono is poised to make a significant impact on Maryland’s political landscape. Blackwell stands on the cusp of becoming a historic figure, echoing the legacy of Harry A. Cole, a trailblazer in Maryland politics who shattered racial barriers in the mid-20th … The post Yahu

The 7th edition of the Men’s Rugby League 13s Championship is set to kick off on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the University of Ghana Rugby League field. Six clubs including Skolars Rugby League Club (RLC), Nungua Tigers RLC, Accra Panthers RLC, Titans RLC, Dragons RLC and defending champions Bulls RLC will battle each other … The post Rugby League 13s championship kicks off on Sunday appeared

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a high-level meeting with Abdelmadjid Tebboune during his official visit to Algeria yesterday, reinforcing ties between FIFA and the North African nation. The meeting took place at the presidential palace in Algiers shortly after Infantino’s arrival and brought together a strong delegation from both FIFA and the Algerian government. President … The post FIFA