Ghana finds itself in a precarious situation as the Black Stars return to the pitch for a significantly crucial doubleheader against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The senior national team have contrived to make the road to their 11th consecutive AFCON finals a herculean task, after suffering a home defeat to…
The Minister-Designate for Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, has announced plans to transform the Winneba Sports College into a modern university dedicated to training coaches and other sports-related professionals. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mr. Adams expressed concern over the current state of the institution, describing it as “a very sorry state”…
Scores of people sustained injuries following a multi-vehicle accident at Krofrom, a busy suburb of Kumasi, on Friday evening. According to eyewitnesses, a cargo truck reportedly suffered brake failure while descending a major traffic intersection near the X5 Pub during a heavy downpour. The truck ploughed through several cars, motorbikes, and commercial tricycles – locally…
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sissala East, Hon. Adamu Yakubu, has officially broken ground for the construction of a modern market facility in Tumu, designed to anchor the municipality’s transition toward a 24-hour economy. The project, valued at GH¢ 33 million with 40% of the total sum released, is being executed by Velin &…
The Tumu Astro Turf will again host an intense matchup on Saturday, November 15, 2025, when Trigna FC meets Gandawii Stars FC. Trigna FC, who drew 1–1 with Kong Danger Stars in their opening match, will seek their first win of the campaign. Their attack showed flashes of creativity, but converting chances remains their major…
The ongoing joint police and security operation targeting illegal mining activities in forest reserves near Samreboi in the Western Region has led to the arrest of 21 more individuals, bringing the total number of arrests to 47 as the crackdown enters its fourth day. The latest arrests include a mix of local and foreign nationals:…
Poor road access and the absence of mobile telephone network coverage are among challenges stakeholders say could hinder the development of tourism at the Gbele Resource Reserve. The concerns emerged during an educational visit to the reserve by students and teachers from Tumu Senior High Technical School and Kanton Senior High School. The students visited…
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of $360 million to Ghana under its $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This follows the successful completion of Ghana’s third review under the program, as announced on Monday, December 2, 2024. The latest disbursement brings Ghana’s total receipts from the ECF…
The Ghana Health Service says it has so far identified 25 persons who came into contact with a 15-year-old who tested positive for MPOX in the Western North Region. This forms part of efforts to contain the spread of the highly contagious disease as health officials across Ghana’s 16 regions remain on high alert. Director…
Justice William Atuguba, former Supreme Court judge, has indicated that Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, is bound by the Supreme Court’s ruling of his declaration of four seats vacant. Bagbin had declared the seats vacant following a motion filed by Minority leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. The MPs affected include Cynthia Mamle Morrison (Agona West),…
