Morocco midfielder Brahim Díaz has issued an emotional apology to the nation's football fans after missing a crucial penalty in the final minutes of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal on Sunday, a miss that likely cost the Atlas Lions the title. Senegal went on to win the match 1-0 in extra time.Díaz's missed penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time was the culmination of a chaotic end to normal time, which included a controversial VAR

Police in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region have arrested a 55-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a family member in both eyes with a pair of scissors during a domestic dispute at Sefwi Abrokofe. The suspect, identified as William Gyamfi, popularly known as Kwasi Manso, is alleged to have attacked the victim, Akua […]

By Maame Awinador Kwaning For generations, scholars and citizens alike have grappled with a persistent question: “Why is Africa poor?”. Despite the continent’s vast natural resources and decades of independence, the endurance of extreme poverty and underdevelopment has led many to assume its fate is fixed. Some dismiss the continent as a lost cause, while […] The post From

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a tournament rich in history, drama and shifting power dynamics. While some nations have enjoyed recent dominance, others with proud traditions continue to wait for a return to continental glory. For these teams, AFCON is not just a competition but a reminder of past triumphs and unfulfilled potential. […]

Birmingham City have secured winger Ibrahim Osman on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion until the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, marking the 21-year-old Ghanaianâ??s first foray into English football.Brighton cut short Osmanâ??s loan spell at French side Auxerre, where he featured in 14 Ligue 1 matches and provided two assists, to facilitate the move to the Championship club.Osman, a £16million Brighton signing 18 months ago, has yet to break into the first team,

By Prof. Emmanuel S. ASAMOAH Esq. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana are vital drivers of economic growth and employment. However, achieving sustainability amidst economic volatility, resource constraints, and increasing competition remains a significant challenge. This article examines contemporary management practices that enhance business sustainability for Ghanaian SMEs and offers actionable recommendations tailored to […] The post Contemporary

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has confirmed it will initiate formal legal proceedings with both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following an incident involving Senegal’s temporary exit from the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations final. According to an official communiqué, the move stems from circumstances that unfolded after the referee […]

There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.

Last week, I wrote the first article in 2026, which examined critical issues in 2025 which may have repercussions for the country. In the first article, I analysed the 2024 elections results and the violence that characterized the transition to power. I shed light on the record-breaking nolle prosequis that the current Attorney General, Dr. […] The post Development

A fire outbreak has swept through parts of the Dagombaline slum in Kumasi, destroying several makeshift structures and leaving hundreds of residents homeless. Although no casualties were recorded, many affected residents have been displaced and are currently seeking temporary shelter with friends and relatives. The fire, which broke out around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, spread […]

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), as part of its anti-narcotics exercise campaign on Friday 16 January 2026, carried out an operation in Budumburam and its surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipal of the Central Region. The exercise falls in line with NACOC’s nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse. The successful exercise led to … The post ????????????????????

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to investigate issues raised in an investigative report by The Fourth Estate on the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, widely known as Ridge Hospital. In a press release, the ministry acknowledged the publication and noted that the report has been widely circulated on social media. The ministry expressed sympathy … The post Health

New year, new you, a cliché? Every new year comes with expectations. We want more clarity, more growth, more profit, more impact. We want our brands to do better, our businesses to make sense, and our lives to count for something meaningful. But before we rush into plans and projections, I believe it is important […] The post Personal branding

The Deputy Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Ltd, Haroun Apaw Wiredu, has disclosed that the company sold 313 unserviceable buses for about GHC2,500 each in October 2020. According to him on TV3 Ghana, internal records show that the buses were declared unserviceable and disposed of during the period, generating about GHC2.9 million. The money … The post Metro Mass

Management of Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, has confirmed plans to take legal action against broadcaster and musician Blakk Rasta over comments they describe as defamatory. In a press release issued on Monday January 19 2026, Shatta Wale’s management announced that the artiste has instructed his lawyers to file a … The post Shatta

Education is a social process through which societies preserve their identity and ensure continuity across generations. It transfers values, beliefs, norms, and moral standards while also equipping learners with academic knowledge, skills, civic responsibility, and ethical principles needed for responsible citizenship. Education, therefore, serves both personal development and national progress by shaping individuals and protecting […]

The Member of Parliament for Kumawu and Chairman of the Human Rights Committee of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Anim, has assured families affected by a tragic road accident of his full support as they go through a difficult period. In a statement issued from his office, he confirmed that the accident happened on Friday, January 17, … The post Truck crashes into buildings at

As part of its ongoing nationwide campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a major operation in Budumburam and surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipality of the Central Region. The intelligence-led exercise, conducted on Friday, January 16, 2026, resulted in the seizure of quantities of suspected […] The post NACOC

By Isaac FRIMPONG (PhD) The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), which manages Ghana’s basic national pension scheme under Tier 1, has approved a 10 per cent pension indexation for 2026. The adjustment raises monthly pension incomes across the board and lifts the minimum pension for retirees from just over GH¢300 to above GH¢400. […] The post Is

In a decisive move, operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) embarked on series of raids to clear the reckless illegal mining along the Kumasi – Sunyani Highway on Saturday 17 January 2026. The raids commenced at about 0820 hrs, when the NAIMOS taskforce stormed illegal mining sites at the outskirts of Ashanti […]