The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Luanda, Angola, as they prepare for a pivotal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match scheduled for Friday, November 15, 2024. The team touched down on Wednesday night after completing three rigorous training sessions in Accra, ready to face the formidable Angolan side. This match is crucial…
Tragedy struck at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday evening during the Bel 7Star Professional Boxing League when Nigerian boxer Gabriel Aluwasegun Olanrewaju, 40, collapsed in the ring after a crucial bout against his 22-year-old Ghanaian opponent, Johnathan Mbanugu. Olanrewaju was quickly rushed to the hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead on arrival. Gabriel,…
A tragic plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a child and her mother, shortly after the medical transport jet took off. The Learjet 55, operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri before continuing to Tijuana, Mexico. The aircraft went…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 new cases of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, bringing the country’s total case count to 19. According to health officials, five of the confirmed cases are currently on admission and are receiving treatment. No fatalities have been recorded so far in the latest outbreak. The GHS has…
Artisans in the Suame Industrial enclave in Kumasi are counting their losses after a fire destroyed properties worth millions of cedis, leaving many business owners in distress. The affected persons are calling for the urgent establishment of a fire station in the areaThe affected artisans argue that the absence of a nearby fire station contributed…
After nearly three years of deliberation, Parliament has finally passed the highly contentious Anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill, introduced in the House years ago, was approved unanimously on Wednesday, February 28, following the completion of the third reading. Proposed amendments to the bill were rejected by the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, during the session. The bill is…
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club assistant coach, Enoch Daitey, is preaching against complacency in the midst of a fine run by The Phobians. After losing two straight games to open the 2024-2025 Ghana Premier League season, Hearts have hit their stride recently to rattle off three wins on the bounce. Hearts take on Nsoatreman…
President John Dramani Mahama has, with immediate effect, cancelled the payment and allocation of fuel allowances to all political appointees as part of his administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce public expenditure. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 15, in an official statement from the presidency signed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye…
Akonta Mining Company Limited has issued a strong rebuttal to what it describes as “reckless and baseless” accusations made by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, over alleged illegal mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. In a press release issued by the company’s management, Akonta Mining rejected the claims…
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has officially announced plans to reintroduce road and bridge tolls in Ghana to generate revenue for road maintenance and related projects. In a press release issued today, the Ministry emphasized its commitment to implementing a modern and technologically driven toll collection system, which aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and fairness in…
