Member of Parliament and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced on Facebook that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to international internet personality IShowSpeed. In a message directed to Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya, Ablakwa said: “Following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable […]

Governance, Religion and Policy Think Tank, IGER Africa, has projected a victory for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the flagbearer elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Founder & President of IGER Africa, Paul Abrokwa, described Dr Bawumia as an experienced politician and an economist. However, he noted the religious factor is likely […]

Ghana Premier League side Swedu All Blacks have announced the appointment of Kassim Mingle Ocansey as their new head coach.This confirms an earlier report by GHANAsoccernet, which indicated that the club was in talks to recruit the former Bechem United and Nations FC gaffer to handle the first team.In an official notice confirming the appointment of Ocansey, Swedru All Blacks said the experienced tactician will be in charge of affairs until the end of the 2025/26 football season.â??We

Former Ghana international Awudu Issaka has admonished Congolese defender Samba Oâ??Neil to naturalise and play for the Black Stars. The defender signed for Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko in 2024 and has established himself as one of the best defenders in the local league in the past two seasons.In the ongoing 2025/26 league campaign, Samba Oâ??Neil continues to shine and has earned admiration from not just supporters of the Porcupine Warriors but also the general

By  Ishmael Yamson In late 2025, Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators are flashing green in a way we haven’t seen for years. Inflation has cooled to 5.4% as of December, and the Cedi has staged a remarkable recovery, appreciating significantly against the US Dollar in the first half of the year. For a nation that stared into […] The post he cedi’s

Chalom Hights marked its one-year anniversary with the successful hosting of PowerSide, a purpose-driven mentorship and leadership event held at the Airport View Event Center in Accra. Designed as both a celebration and a strategic intervention, the event brought together ambition, experience, and intentional mentorship—reaffirming Chalom Hights’ commitment to empowering young women to rise confidently […] The post Chalom

The African Regional Director of the World Health Organisation, Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi, has called for stronger collaboration between Ghana and other African countries to ensure effective health care delivery across the continent. Speaking during a meeting with Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Dr Janabi applauded Ghana’s Accra […]

Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy, who has had a long career with several African national teams since the mid-1980s, has chosen Morocco as the best team at the recently concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.The Atlas Lions quest of ending their 50-year trophy drought dashed after succumbing to a narrow defeat to Senegal in a high-stake final, held at the Prince Moulay Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.Midfielder Pape Gueye emerged as the hero of the match after scoring

President John Dramani Mahama on January 27 granted audience to the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa. The President lauded Mr Tong for strengthening the existing relations between Ghana and China during his tenure. “You haven’t just been an ambassador or diplomat, you have been a friend, and I’m sad to see […]

Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

Medeama Chief Executive Officer, James Essilfie, has paid tribute to outgoing right back Kamaradini Mamudu, describing his final appearance for the club as a fitting and memorable farewell.Speaking to the clubâ??s media team after the defender completed his move to Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman, Essilfie reflected on Kamaradiniâ??s performance in Medeamaâ??s 3-1 victory last Sunday. He praised the attacking full-back for signing off in style by scoring twice in his

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment (MYDE) has officially handed over sixteen pickup vehicles to the National Youth Authority (NYA) to support the effective implementation of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) across the country. The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, who led the handing-over ceremony, stated that the vehicles are […]

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani remains confident his side can stay competitive in the Ghana Premier League title race despite trailing leaders Medeama SC by eight points.Speaking to Akoma FM, the Phobians boss described the season as a long journey and urged patience and consistency from both players and supporters.â??This is a marathon league, and we remain very positive. We will continue to stay consistent and keep improving. There are still many matches to play, and

Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has ranked Nigeria as the worst African country American streamer and YouTuber, IShowSpeed visited on his tour. In a post on his Instagram story on Monday, January 26, 2026, Kunle Remi claimed Lagos, the capital of Nigeria, has lost its cultural essence, also claiming that all Nigeria can now boast of […]

Medeama have moved quickly to address the departure of Kamaradini Mamudu by placing their confidence in Osei Yaw and January recruit Victor Oduro to anchor the right side of defence.The club believes the duo can provide stability and continuity following Mamuduâ??s transfer to Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman on a three-and-a-half-year deal.Mamuduâ??s exit brings an end to a highly productive spell that began ahead of the 2023/2024 season after his move from Tamale City.He

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal has said his choice to run for the Ayawaso East parliamentary seat is motivated by a strong sense of responsibility and service to his people rather than material or personal gain. Speaking to journalists following the submission of his nomination forms at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Greater […]

On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is intensifying efforts to enhance the Ghana Premier League (GPL) and position it among the top leagues in the world.The renewed focus comes in the wake of the leagueâ??s recent ranking at 100th globally by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS), a placement the GFA says requires context and careful evaluation.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum stressed that leadership is about addressing challenges

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has charged the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to continue to decentralize initiatives and measures being put in place to end the destruction of the environment. Professor Naana Jane on Tuesday, January 27 paid a working visit to the Ministry to have first-hand information about activities and […]

The second edition of the CAF Football Executive Management Programme, organised in partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT), is set to conclude in Cape Town this week, with a graduation ceremony scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026.The programme forms part of the Confederation of African Footballâ??s broader effort to strengthen football governance and administrative capacity across the continent, a key priority under CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe. Building on