Burna Boy has apologised for comments he made distancing himself from Afrobeats. The Nigerian singer-songwriter is seen as a trailblazer who has helped to bring the genre to a global audience. But he faced backlash over a 2023 Apple Music interview where he said it “lacks substance” and most artists in the space had “almost…
Former Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel has been appointed England manager from 1 January 2025. The 51-year-old German, who has signed an 18-month contract, becomes the third non-British permanent manager of the men’s team after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Gareth Southgate resigned in July after England’s defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Lee…
Calm has been restored at Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region following an attempted security breach at the Newmont mining site on the night of Wednesday, January 8, 2025. According to a press release from the Ghana Police Service dated January 9, 2025, the incident involved an attempt by some individuals to allegedly steal gold from…
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged strong government support for the National Service Authority’s poultry project at Papao in Accra, describing it as a model farm that will serve as a hub for production, training, and research. Speaking during a visit to the facility, the President praised the Authority and the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Forestry Commission, Dr Hugh Brown, has called for the setting up of a special unit in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the protection of the country’s forest reserves against illegal miners. He said the destruction of forest reserves by heavily armed illegal miners had reached an alarming…
Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has made history as Ghana’s first female Vice President, a remarkable achievement that underscores her dedication to education, leadership, and public service. Her appointment represents a significant milestone in Ghana’s political landscape, showcasing her as a trailblazer for women in leadership. Academic Excellence and Leadership Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s distinguished career began in academia,…
All eyes will be on the Tumu Astro Turf today, Sunday, November 9, 2025, as Kong Danger Stars take on Trigna FC in one of the most anticipated fixtures of Match Day 1 in the Upper West Regional Football Association (UWRFA) Division II League—Zone 3. For Kong Danger Stars, this match represents an opportunity to…
Former Auditor-General of Ghana (A-G), Daniel Yao Domelevo, has urged the incoming John Mahama administration not to take the overwhelming electoral victory for granted. According to him, the majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) that the people gave to former President Mahama at the December 7, polls is to allow him to do good things…
The bodies of three U.S. soldiers who went missing during a military training exercise in Lithuania have been recovered from a peat bog, the U.S. Army confirmed on Monday. Efforts to locate a fourth soldier are ongoing near the city of Pabradė, close to the Belarusian border. The soldiers, part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat…
National Security operatives have intercepted a significant haul of counterfeit money and suspected gold bars concealed within twelve 20-foot shipping containers. Acting on a tip-off, officers raided a warehouse in Sapeiman, within the Ga South Municipality, where the illegal stash was uncovered. Upon inspection, bundles of fake US dollars were found inside wooden boxes, which…
