Iran’s allocation of fan tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the start of the tournament, says the country’s football federation. The World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, begins tomorrow, with Iran scheduled to play New Zealand on 15 June and Belgium on … The post Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation appeared

France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday. The Bayern Munich winger and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe were joined in a fearsome attack by Desire Doue and … The post Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at

Neymar is “recovering well” from the calf injury that has made him a doubt for the start of Brazil’s World Cup campaign, the team said in a statement on Monday. Brazil’s all-time record scorer underwent an MRI scan on Monday which showed he is “making good progress in his treatment” amid hopes that he will … The post Neymar recovering well ahead of World Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the “right papers” and “right visa”. Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals, was dropped from the list of … The post I have right papers, visa, barred referee Artan appeared

Unilever Ghana PLC recorded a profit after tax of GH¢94 million in 2025 from GH¢58 million in 2024, as improved macroeconomic conditions and strong growth across key product categories boosted the company’s performance. The company’s cash position also increased significantly from GH¢97 million in 2024 to GH¢210 million in 2025. Speaking at the company’s Annual … The post Unilever

The Centre for Environmental Impact Analysis (CEIA) has called on the government to halt moves to de-gazette portions of Globally Significant Biodiversity Areas (GSBAs) in the Western Region and other parts of the country for logging, stressing that such actions undermine environmental justice. The centre also urged the government to stop granting exploration rights to … The post Stop degazetting

Residents of Sogakope in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region have expressed concern about high electricity bills which did not reflect the actual power consumed and disconnections. They, therefore, called on the Volta Region management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to as a matter of urgency rectify the situation. The Leader … The post Sogakope  residents complain of

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended with immediate effect while an investigation into misconduct allegations continues. The decision was made by a group within the ICC’s management oversight body, which has also referred the matter to the court’s 125 member states. Those states will vote on Khan’s future during … The post ICC

A search operation is underway for a 58-year-old fisherman who went missing after falling overboard during a fishing expedition off the Western Region coast. The missing fisherman, Kofi C.K. Mann, an outboard motor operator aboard Exodus 14:14, disappeared at about 2 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, while the vessel was returning from a fishing trip … The post Search operation

The Volta North Regional Police Command has secured a conviction of a 27 year old man Mohammed Rafiu for making unlawful entry and stealing church musical instruments at Hohoe in the Volta Region. On June 5, 2026 the accused was observed near the Faith International Ministry Church carrying a sack containing various items rushing to … The post Man convicted for stealing church instruments appeared

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, together with the Municipal Chief Executive for the Ga East Municipal Assembly, Edmund Agboh, and officials of the assembly, have toured several flood-prone communities in the constituency to identify the causes of recent flooding and inspect structures obstructing waterways. The inspection made on the Monday, 8th … The post Dome-Kwabenya

Senior High School girls will take the stage this Saturday, June 13, 2026, as the National Girls Speech and Debate Championship (NGSDC) enters its semi-final stage at Akuafo Hall, University of Ghana. Four schools that impressed in the quarter-finals will now battle for a place in the final: Holy Child School, St. Louis, Gomoa Senior … The post 4 Schools clash

Ghanaian casting director Mawuko Kuadzi has etched his name in the country’s film history, becoming the first-ever winner of the newly introduced Best Casting Director category at the 15th Ghana Movie Awards (GMA) held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The star-studded ceremony, which attracted a host of Ghanaian and … The post Mawuko

The NuGhana Expat Center, in collaboration with the African Chamber of Content Producers (ACCP), has organised a landmark Diaspora Safety and Justice Dialogue to address rising concerns among diasporans, returnees, and foreign nationals living in Ghana. The dialogue, held at Nteasee House (also known as the Diaspora House) in East Legon, Accra, followed an official … The post NuGhana

The Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, has appealed to striking doctors and nurses to return to work in the interest of patients and the general public. In a letter dated June 8, 2026, and addressed to all staff members of the hospital, Dr. Baidoo … The post KATH CEO appeals to striking staff to resume duty appeared first

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed appreciation to all stakeholders who contributed to the success of its 2026 World Press Freedom Day Honours Night held in Accra. The event took place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Alisa Hotel in North Ridge, where journalists, diplomats, media practitioners, development partners and other invited guests … The post GJA

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has announced that it will begin its annual assessment of procurement activities across public institutions in May 2026. The exercise is being carried out in line with Sections 3(d) and (h) of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended. In a statement issued by the Authority, it explained … The post PPA to begin nationwide

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a teacher of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, identified as Eric Buernortey Apaflo, 39, in connection with the assault of a female student captured in a viral video. The suspect was arrested by a Nyinahini District Police Patrol Team on June 8, 2026 at about 7:00 p.m following … The post Police arrests teacher in viral video

The United States of America has extradited Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana following her conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including the embezzlement of over $6 million in Ghanaian taxpayer funds. Her return marks the first extradition from the U.S. to Ghana since 2009, and officials say it reflects the strength of ongoing law … The post U.S. extradites

The Head of the Business Studies Department at Lancaster University Ghana (LUG), Dr Gloria Sraha has been recognised with the Best Reviewer Award and the Naresh Malhotra Fellowship at the 2026 Academy of International Business (AIB) Africa Conference held at the Strathmore University Business School Nairobi, Kenya. The Academy of International Business is one of … The post Head of Business Studies at