Two nursing mothers and six pregnant teenagers are among the 1,295 currently sitting for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Sissala East Municipality. There were also six absentees, comprising three girls and three boys who had dropped out of school and two girls who also dropped out, with one girl reported to have…
The Black Stars’ hopes of reaching the final of the 2025 Unity Cup were dashed on Wednesday night following the defeat to Nigeria. Ghana lost 2-1 at the G-Tech Community Stadium in the second semifinal game as they missed out on a spot in the last two. The game, despite only being a friendly, was…
Black Stars Head Coach Otto Addo says Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in the 2025 Unity Cup has offered valuable insights, regarding some of the new faces in the team. The coach handed debuts to four players – Aaron Essel, Mohammed Fuseini, Christopher Bonsu Baah, and Caleb Yirenkyi. The latter two caught the eye with…
Former Minister for Works and Housing and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has cautioned that the ongoing impeachment processes against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo could have lasting implications for Ghana’s democratic institutions. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Thursday, 29 May, Mr Oppong Nkrumah emphasised the need for careful consideration in…
The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mr Mahama Ayariga, has highlighted the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s achievements in delivering tangible economic results, making life more affordable for Ghanaians. “Mr Speaker, this House must support our indefatigable Finance Minister… to continue along the lines of fiscal prudence and his dogged pursuit of appreciating…
A report dubbed “Governance Series Report Wave 1”, launched by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has revealed that over 70% of Ghanaians believe that the current political system we operate in Ghana offers little or no space for them to influence decision-making in governance. The report also stated that nearly 1 in 6 citizens interviewed,…
A huge army of boxing fans from Bukom besieged the Kotoka International Airport in Accra yesterday to welcome the history-making national youth boxing team, Black Rockets, from participation in the 2025 African Youth Boxing Championships in Guinea. Mathias Ashitey, George Dowuona and Desmond Pappoe all won gold in the 51 kg, 54 kg and 75…
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called for intensified efforts by sports stakeholders, governments and leadership to integrate issues of climate change into policies to save the environment. He emphasised that sports was universal, encompassed political, religious or ethnic affiliations, and as such was a useful tool that must be explored to…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that the Embassy of Ghana in Washington DC will reopen on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The mission had been closed following the recall of home-based staff and the suspension of local staff last Monday. In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 27, the Ministry said…
The Member of Parliament for Sissala East, Hon. Mohammed Issah Bataglia, says the inaugural Betway Tumu Cup has reignited hope among the youth in Sissala land, inspiring them to believe in their potential to reach greater heights. The one-day football tournament, held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Tumu Sports Stadium AstroTurf, saw Real…
