THE government has defended its plan to construct the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, saying it is necessary to reduce travel time, improve safety, and boost trade within Ghana and across West Africa. Mr Agbodza, Minister of Roads and Highways It explained that the current Accra–Kumasi Highway was congested, slow and often took commuters four to six hours … The post Accra-Kumasi

GHANA and Zambia battled to a thrilling 6-6 draw in the first leg of the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Black Stallions took an early lead through a free kick, but Zambia fought back to level the game. Ghana restored their lead, but Zambia again equalised, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish. … The post Futsal: Ghana, Zambia draw in 12-goal thriller appeared first on Ghanaian

FIAGBE House has emerged overall champions of the 61st Annual Inter-Houses Sports and Games Festival of the Anlo Senior High School (ANSECO), securing the title for the third consecutive year. The five-day sporting event, held from Monday to Friday, January 30, assembled all four houses of the school in a keen competition. The winners pose … The post Fiagbe House retains Inter-Houses

Ghana forward Iñaki Williams emerged as the match-winner for Athletic Bilbao, scoring a dramatic late goal to secure a 2–1 victory over Valencia in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, a result that booked Bilbao’s place in the semifinals of Spain’s prestigious domestic cup competition. The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time, when Williams found […]

Ecobank Ghana has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Housing Company (SHC) to enhance home ownership and help address the country’s housing deficit. Under the MoU, Ecobank Ghana will provide mortgage financing to individuals seeking to acquire homes developed by SHC, with the partnership aimed at expanding access to affordable housing … The post Ecobank,

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has delivered an opening remark alongside Dr. Wilfred Ochan, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Representative and Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Development Partners Group Co-Chair, during a training workshop on the National Disability Data Framework. The workshop was intended to equip stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and organisations […]

EIGHT hundred acres of land once devastated by illegal mining at Nyakumase, near Manso Adubia in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, have been successfully reclaimed under President John Dramani Mahama’s renewed fight against galamsey. Inspecting the reclaimed site, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, reaffirmed government’s commitment … The post Galamsey

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has told businesses that easing inflation provides room to invest in efficiency and to also strengthen local supply chains. He also said it helps to reduce unnecessary costs and translate savings into more stable prices for consumers. “Easing inflation provides room to invest in efficiency, strengthen local supply chains, […]

THE Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly has provided various forms of support to 54 Persons with Disability (PWDs) to meet their socio-economic, medical and other personal needs, with the aim of making them self-reliant. The support was presented at a ceremony held yesterday at La Bawaleshie in Accra. In addition, the assembly presented start-up kits to … The post Ayawaso West Municipal

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reaffirmed its preparedness for the 2027 general election. The electoral body noted this was done despite the delays surrounding the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. The Commission disclosed that it has already concluded work on the election timetable and schedule of activities, […] The post INEC finalizes

The Emir of Shonga, Kwara State, Haliru Ndanusa, has decried the impacts of early girl-child marriage, suggesting education as an alternative to address the menace. Ndanusa said this during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday. The Emir, who said early marriage is contentious, believes education can help address the issue. “When you force […] The post ‘Very

United States Congressman Riley Moore has met with the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang. The duo met during Mutfwang’s trade and security mission to the United States, where the US lawmaker pledged America’s continued support in addressing security and economic challenges in Nigeria, particularly the protection of Christians and other vulnerable groups. Moore said […] The post Moore

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has identified the inclusion of deceased individuals on the current voters’ register, prompting plans for a nationwide verification exercise. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made this known on Wednesday during the Commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations, CSOs. According to Amupitan, the review became necessary after […] The post Dead

The annual July fishing closed season, while intended to rebuild Ghana’s dwindling fish stocks, has intensified economic hardship for fishing households, particularly women and children, a new Sankofa research study has revealed. The Creating Synergies between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge (ISIPSK), popularly known as the Sankofa research project, was led by the University of […] The post July

Former Ghana international Dan Quaye has no qualms with Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani over goalkeeper rotation policy at the club. The former Black Stars assistant tactician has rotated first-choice goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and his deputy Solomon Agbasi in the past few weeks, with both shot stopper producing top-class performances. Asare, who had impressed following his return from injury, was left on the bench at the weekend, with Dramani entrusting Solomon Agbasi, as the Phobians

PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to conduct a full-scale probe into allegations of improper practices in the award of government overseas scholarship. The directive, publicised by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, follows allegations by the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, … The post President

What Is Chronic Migraine? Most people who’re prone to migraine get a painful attack once or twice a month. But if you have the condition known as chronic migraine, you get headaches much more often – 15 or more days a month for at least 3 months. Migraine is a very common type of headache. […] The post Chronic Migraine: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment appeared first on The

A nation that is at peace with itself does not spend its time endlessly renaming its landmarks. It spends its time understanding them. The renewed call and bill to rename Kotoka International Airport is not really about aviation, transport, or national branding. It is about how we choose to relate to our past; whether we […] The post Feature:

Fenerbahce have confirmed the signing of France midfielder N’Golo Kante from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. The Frenchman’s hopes of joining the Turkish club appeared to be over on Tuesday, when Fenerbahce released a statement blaming Al-Ittihad for the collapse of the the move. Fenerbahce claimed Al-Ittihad failed to file the necessary paperwork to complete the transfer, […] The post Kante

By Juliet ETEFE Consumer inflation rate fell further to 3.8 percent in January 2026, marking the 13th consecutive month of decline and its lowest level since the rebasing of prices in 2021, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data show a sharp moderation in price pressures, with year-on-year […] The post Inflation