President John Dramani Mahama today chaired a meeting of security chiefs and received a detailed briefing on investigations into the recent trafficking of drugs out of Ghana’s ports. The President was informed that ten individuals, including four officers of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), are being held while investigations continue. The … The post Mahama

A University of Ghana research on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National General Secretary election has found that 74.2% of surveyed delegates expect former Subin MP Eugene Boakye Antwi to win the October 3 election. The research, conducted by a team of lecturers from the University of Ghana, Legon, led by Dr Chris Atadika, involved … The post UG research:

Novak Djokovic will return to the China Open after an 11-year absence, the 24-times Grand Slam champion announced on Wednesday, as he looks ?to rebuild momentum after slipping to world number 12 and suffering a shock first-round exit at the U.S. Open. The 39-year-old Serb is returning to the ATP 500 event in Beijing, where … The post Djokovic back at China Open after 11-year absence appeared

Unhappy Manchester United fans witnessed something unseen at Old Trafford in half a century on Wednesday as their side lost 3-2 at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in ?the third round of the League Cup after going two goals up. The last time United lost at home after leading by two goals was in … The post Man Utd bundled out of League Cup appeared first on Ghanaian

North-eastern Spain has been hit by torrential rain and flash floods, leaving one person dead and causing widespread disruption across the region. Spain’s national weather agency AEMET issued warnings for heavy rain across eastern regions on Wednesday, including a red alert for Barcelona’s coastline. Rescuers recovered the body of a man on Thursday in Olivella, … The post 1

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has held a meeting with the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) to discuss challenges facing exporters in the country. The meeting held yesterday brought together a diverse group of both traditional and non-traditional exporters. In a statement after the … The post Bawumia

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 36 suspects in connection with the lynching of a police officer at Gindabour in the Sawla District of the Savannah Region. Preliminary investigation indicates that on September 16, 2026, the deceased and his colleagues were on highway patrol duties along the Gindabour to Kenkyen community road when a motorbike … The post Police Arrest 36 suspects

The Upper East Regional Police Command arrest seven (7) suspected armed robbers for robbery activities at Zebilla, Garu and Binduri. The suspects are :Issaka Iddrisu age 20, Ali Tamimu age 21, Akugre Amobila age 26, Banabas Apiiga age 41, Abdul-Rashid Adamu age 38, Apiiga Alebena age 21, and Bilal Adabodee age 31. The arrest was … The post Police arrest seven armed robbers at Zebilla

Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA), in collaboration with the UN Office for Partnerships and the African Union, will convene two high-level roundtables on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2026 under the patronage of the Deputy Secretary-General. The sessions, Africa Media 4 the SDGs Roundtable and African … The post WiSA

The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for calm and restraint following the invasion of the New Winneba community which resulted in the loss of lives and injuries. In a statement issued on Thursday September 17, the MP described the violence that followed the invasion as deeply troubling. Mr Afenyo-Markin extended his … The post Afenyo-Markin calls

Aspiring National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hawa Koomson, has called for the immediate release on bail of Madam Salomey Baffoe, a 40-year-old nurse and mother of three, who has been remanded over alleged links to the anonymous social media account “Ghana Jollof.” In a press statement dated September 17, 2026, Hon. … The post Hawa

Minister for Local Government and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has underscored the need for stronger intelligence sharing and early warning systems at the local level to de-escalate security threats before they escalate. He made the remarks while participating in a training programme on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168), held for members … The post Ayariga

The average price of white maize in Ghana increased by 8.9 per cent in August to GH¢3,141 per metric tonne (MT), the latest Food Security Monitor report by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has revealed. Despite the monthly increase, the report said maize prices remained 8.9 per cent lower than six … The post Maize prices rise despite improved supply appeared first on Ghanaian

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) is to benefit from a US$500 million private-sector investment to construct 28 hostel blocks with capacity to accommodate up to 28,000 students under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. The project, being undertaken by GSC Property Investment, is expected to be completed within five years at no direct cost to … The post UCC gets $500m PPP hostel deal appeared first

The Black Maidens, the national female U-17 side, kicked off their WAFU B U17 Girls Cup campaign with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Match day 1. Ghana broke the deadlock right before the break. Linda Achiaa won a penalty, which Seidatu Wahab confidently converted in the 45+3rd minute. The floodgates opened in … The post Black Maidens thrash B’Faso in WAFU B opener appeared first

Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has expressed satisfaction at the progress of work on the rehabilitation of the Sekondi Sports Stadium. He called for a sustainable plan to keep the facility active and prevent it from re-deteriorating upon completion. Mr Nelson who had visited the facility at Essipun, to inspect work done so … The post W/R Minister satisfied

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially launched the 2026/27 Colts football season, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening grassroots football and creating a sustainable pathway for young talents across the country. The new season marks the sixth consecutive year of Colts football since the system was resuscitated and restructured by the GFA in 2020. Addressing … The post GFA launches

Real Madrid squandered a two-goal lead before substitute Carlos Espi struck in stoppage time to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory at Elche in LaLiga on Tuesday. Real went ?2-0 up inside 33 minutes through a Matias Dituro own goal and Kylian Mbappe, but ?second-half strikes from Abiel Osorio and Fer Nino hauled Elche level before … The post Espi winner rescues Real Madrid appeared first on Ghanaian

FIFA said yesterday that a review of the withdrawn FFE proposal would be presented to the world soccer body’s Council, ?after criticism from Denmark’s football chief Jesper Moller over a lack of ?answers, opens new tab regarding the abandoned project. Moller last week criticised world soccer’s governing body for declining to answer what he described … The post FIFA to present

Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward’s farewell to international football. Messi announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August in the wake of his country’s defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final and after … The post Messi to face Benin in farewell game appeared first on Ghanaian