38-year-old carpenter, arrested for allegedly defiling his 11-year-old daughter, has reportedly died by suicide while in police custody at the Agyeikrom Police Station in Elmina. The deceased, identified as Emmanuel Cudjoe, is said to have hanged himself in the cells on Sunday, the same day of his arrest. According to a statement issued by the Central Regional Police Command, […] The post Defilement suspect

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has appointed Professor Christian Agyare as its new Vice-Chancellor for a four-year term, effective August 1, 2026. His tenure of office as Vice-Chancellor ends on July 31, 2030. The Registrar, Benjamin B. Owusu announced in an official notice yesterday, after the University Council’s 292nd Special Meeting. The Council, […] The post Professor

A former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Amansie South, Clement Opoku Gyamfi, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to urgently address growing concerns over youth unemployment, delays in the rollout of the 24-Hour Economy policy and the worsening electricity situation in parts of the country. In an open letter addressed to President Mahama and shared on social […] The post Former

Mrs. Adelaide Denkyi, former Assistant Finance Officer at Ghana Water Limited in Kumasi, has stressed the need for institutional support to staff, decent jobs, inclusion, accountability, and long-term development. Speaking about financial stewardship, employability, and community responsibility, she noted that financial management was changing. “It is no longer just about balancing ledgers, controlling expenditure, or preparing audit reports but people centred approach.” Advancing

The Ashanti Regional Secretariat of the Department of Rent Control (DRC), under the Ministry of Works and Housing, has embarked on an investigative exercise (piloting) around the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Spearheaded by the Acting Commissioner of Rent Control, Frederick Opoku, the exercise, last Friday, was to determine the pricing scheme of […] The post Rent

Ms Adeline Aryee, Director, Financial Institutions Group, Fidelity Bank has urged stronger efforts at building African-owned digital infrastructure and payment systems. Speaking at the 3i Africa Summit 2026, she explained that digital public infrastructure had become a national asset that should be intentionally developed to support economic sovereignty and value retention within Africa. “Back in the days, when you talked about infrastructure, it was about roads and bridges. Today,

Ghana must fundamentally rethink its trade strategy if it is to unlock sustainable economic growth and create jobs, participants at a high-level seminar organised by the World Bank Group, African Center for Economic Transformation and Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research have stressed. The seminar, themed: “Rethinking Trade for Growth and Jobs in Ghana” […] The post Ghana

Ghana U-17 coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has paid tribute to fans back home, stressing how much their backing means as the Black Starlets prepare to open their TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 campaign against Algeria on Thursday.His young side returns to the continental stage with big expectations, after a strong WAFU B run, and with Ghanaâ??s proud history in youth football, including U-17 AFCON titles in 1995 and 1999 behind them.In a heartfelt message,

Every so often, a school builds something larger than the structure itself. At first glance, the new gymnastics arena at Healthy Mind International School in East Legon, Accra, may seem like just another school facility: mats, apparatus, balance beams, bars, and open space for movement. But that is only the surface. The deeper story is […] The post First school gymnastics arena

Ghana coach Prosper Narteh Ogum believes his Black Starlets are better prepared for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 thanks to the hard lessons learned during their WAFU B qualification campaign.Ghana impressed on their way to the regional title decider, only losing the final to Côte dâ??Ivoire on penalties.â??There were many positives from the WAFU B campaign. The team showed character, discipline and consistency throughout the competition.

Ghana coach Prosper Narteh Ogum says his Black Starlets are mentally ready and highly driven as they kick off their TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 campaign against Algeria on Thursday.The two-time African champions return to the tournament with big expectations, having impressed in the WAFU B qualifiers before losing the final to Côte dâ??Ivoire on penalties.â??The mood in camp is very positive and focused. The players understand the importance

Black Starlets coach Prosper Narteh Ogum remains confident ahead of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations despite being drawn in a tough group. Ghana will face North Africans Algeria in their opening game on Thursday, May 14, before engaging defending champions Senegal and South Africa in Group D.However, the former Asante Kotoko coach is unfazed by the opponents and believes his team has the quality to compete."It is definitely a very competitive group because all four teams deserve

Prosper Narteh Ogum believes the current Black Starlets team can write their names in the history books by winning the country a third U17 Africa Cup of Nations title. Ghana, two-time African champions, begin their quest for continental glory on Thursday, May 14, when they face Algeria in the opening Group D game.The Black Starlets are making a return to the tournament after a nine-year absence, with the ex-Asante Kotoko gaffer hoping to make history in Morocco."It is very

Ghana U17 coach Prosper Narteh Ogum insists the Black Starlets are ready for the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Black Starlets begin their tournament with a tricky opening game against Alegria on Thursday, May 14, 2026.Ghana is making a return to the competition for the first time in nine years with hopes of qualifying for the U17 FIFA World Cup later this year.Dr Ogum, who has been in charge of the team since 2025, believes the Black Starlets are mentally, physically

Samuel Acquah, Ephraim Oduro, Gausu Bansi, and Osman Zakaria have achieved a remarkable feat, securing back-to-back promotions after helping Debibi United reach the Ghana Premier League for the first time in the club's history.The quartet were all part of the Eleven Wonders side that secured Premier League qualification through the playoff against Real Tamale United last season. This time around, they joined Debibi United and have once again tasted promotion success.In Wednesday's

The Democracy Youth Cup 2026 served up another exciting round of football on Wednesday at the La McDan AstroTurf Town Park as the group stage matches came to an end with goals, dominant performances and dramatic results deciding the semi-final lineup.

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo delivered a brilliant performance for Manchester City on Wednesday night, scoring in the clubâ??s convincing 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.The important win keeps Manchester City firmly in the race for the league title as the season approaches its decisive end.Semenyo broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute after latching onto a clever pass from Phil Foden inside the penalty area.The Ghanaian attacker showed excellent

A thrilling Southeast Asian showdown is locked in as Ghana's Kingsley Schindler and Buriram United prepare to face Malaysian powerhouse Selangor FC in the final of the 2025â??26 ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup.The highly anticipated tournament finale will be contested over two legs, kicking off at the Petaling Jaya Stadium in Malaysia on May 20, 2026, before moving to Thailand for the decisive second leg at the Buriram Stadium on May 27, 2026.Schindlerâ??s Buriram

Ghanaian full-back Kingsley Schindler struck a decisive extra-time goal to send nine-man Buriram United into the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup final, despite suffering a 2-1 second-leg defeat against Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) on Wednesday.The Thai champions advanced 4-3 on aggregate following a dramatic, ill-tempered encounter that saw them finish with nine players.Carrying a comfortable 3-1 advantage from the first leg, Buriramâ??s cushion evaporated under intense pressure

The MP described the project as part of a broader vision to ensure that no child in the constituency is excluded from opportunities