Damage was limited to partial burning of the pole and a cut-out fuse, with preliminary cause attributed to electrical fault.

Journalists in Trinidad and Tobago have called for an urgent amendment to a sweeping new bill that increases police powers of search and seizure, which they argue threatens the country’s much-vaunted freedom of the press. The government says the special operations bill 2026, passed on 24 September, is designed to tackle alarmingly high crime and … The post Outcry in Trinidad &

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie says his priority is to improve Ghana football rather than pursue the presidency of the association.Afriyie, who lost to Kurt Okraku in the 2019 GFA presidential election, has been touted as a potential candidate for the top job in the next election.However, he insists becoming GFA president is not his primary ambition.â??Iâ??m not desperate to become Ghana Football Association president. Iâ??m desperate

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Mr Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has called for the immediate dismissal of the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, following the recent visa scandal at the National Sports Authority (NSA). Similarly, he has demanded the removal of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana … The post Minority calls for head of Sports Minister

Dr Bawumia said "he holds an honoured place in our history, having led the Party to its first general election victory in the Fourth Republic in 2000."

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has returned £6,700, GH¢2,750, laptops and mobile phones seized from former National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba, who is standing trial for allegedly causing GH¢78 million financial loss to the state. EOCO seized the items on July 5 when Hanan … The post EOCO returns seized cash, gadgets

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi Constituency and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has challenged the government to account for its unfulfilled economic promises before introducing what it describes as a “New Economy”. He has also challenged the government to provide evidence, which should include SSNIT records to prove […] The post Where

The former Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Madam Gifty Aryee, popularly known as Daavi Ama, has urged the party’s founding members and elders to break their silence over what she describes as developments threatening the traditions of the party. She expressed concern about what she considers the growing influence of newcomers at the […] The post Break Your Silence –Daavi

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate dismissal of Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), arguing that questions surrounding their institutions’ roles in an alleged World Cup visa facilitation scheme make their continued stay in office untenable. The caucus maintains […] The post Minority Demands Kofi

The use of  motorcycles for commercial transport has become common in both Rwanda and Ghana. However, while the practice is legal and regulated in Rwanda, commercial  motorcycle transport, popularly known as “Okada”, remains illegal in Ghana. In Rwanda, the system has built significant public trust, with authorities also promoting the use of electric motorcycles to reduce noise and emissions. […] The post Rwanda’s

Ghana’s three main pre-tertiary teacher unions, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and Pre-Tertiary Education Teachers Association (PRETAG) have entered the second week of a nationwide strike that began on September 25, 2026. The Ghana Teachers’ unions started the protest due to promotion arrears and pay demands which […] The post Editorial:

The World Bank has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa by 0.3 percentage points to 4.3 per cent, citing stronger domestic demand and improved economic resilience. The upward revision from its April forecast comes ahead of the 2026 World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings scheduled for next week […] The post World Bank revises Africa’s growth

The Ghanaian cedi has emerged as the weakest-performing currency among a group of African currencies monitored by the World Bank, despite the government’s claims that it has stabilised the local currency and brought relief to Ghanaians. The finding is contained in the World Bank’s October 2026 Africa Economic Update, titled Building AI Readiness, which examines, […] The post Cedi

Dutch-born Ghanaian defender Paul Appiah has joined English National League South side Billericay Town FC. The former Chelsea and Aston Villa youth player signed a deal to join the newly-promoted National League side after leaving Chelmsford.Appiah has rich experience playing in the lower leagues in England, having already featured for Maidstone and Enfield."Welcome Appiah! We are pleased to announce the signing of defender Paul Appiah! Paul joins with experience at Maidstone,

Ghanaian forward Derrick Sasraku has completed a move to Libyan topflight side Al Sadaqa SC. The former Aduana Stars and Medeama SC attacker joins Al Sadaqa after leaving Iraqi side Naft Al Wassat.Sasraku, a proven goal scorer, is making a return to the Libyan league after his stint with Al Shamooa and Al Dhahra.During his first spell in Libya, Sasraku netted eight times and delivered three assists. His arrival is expected to boost the attack of Al Sadaqa as they compete for

The 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship reaches its crucial group-stage conclusion on Thursday, October 8, with the remaining semi-final places to be decided at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.Six matches will determine the final qualification outcome, with several teams still competing for a place in the last four and others seeking to improve their position before the knockout stage.Prempeh Elite Academy, who have already secured a semi-final

Prempeh Elite Academy and Greater Accra Region have booked their places in the semi-finals of the 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship after remaining level on 10 points at the top of Group A.Prempeh Elite Academy lead the section on goal difference, with Greater Accra Region in second. Both teams have established an unassailable position with one round of group matches still to play.Central Region are third on six points, while Upper East Region have five.

Greater Accra defeated Prempeh Elite Academy 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in the headline match of Matchday Four at the 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship on Wednesday, October 7.The Group A contest at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram saw both teams create an absorbing encounter, but neither could break the deadlock during regulation time. Greater Accra remained composed from the spot to secure the win, while Prempeh Elite Academyâ??s