Three-time continental champions Nigeria were among five sides to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in the penultimate round of fixtures played on Thursday. Ten-man Tunisia netted a 93rd-minute winner to triump 3-2 away to Madagascar and book a record-extending 17th successive appearance at the finals. Gabon, South Africa and Uganda all progressed…
President John Dramani Mahama has been honoured with an orchid hybrid named after him at the National Orchid Garden in Singapore. The ceremony, held during his visit to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, saw the unveiling of Vanda John Dramani Mahama, which now joins the prestigious “VIP Orchids” collection. The National Orchid Garden maintains a longstanding tradition…
Zulfawu Lawie | Radford News On October 20, 2026 the Sissala West District has recorded a significant infrastructure boost following the handing over of a three-unit classroom block at Sorbele Bullu and the inspection and handing over of Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds in Bouti, Gwollu-Wuljua, and Kusali communities in the district. The…
The Chief Executive officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr Saajida Shiraz has announced that reimbursement of fees paid by first year university students will commence in June, 2025. This is contained in a statement issued in Accra on May 12. “In a significant step towards alleviating financial hardships faced by first-year students,…
As Ghana approaches its pivotal 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, the Feed the Future Ghana Agricultural Governance, Resilience, and Economic Empowerment (AGREE) Activity, implemented by CARE Ghana, is taking proactive steps to support peaceful democratic processes. This effort has materialized in the form of a specialized workshop designed for media personnel. Scheduled for the 25th…
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has described himself as “more humbled than before” after being appointed as the 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football. His elevation was confirmed on Saturday, April 26, 2025, by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe during a press conference in Accra. Kurt has now joined Faouzi Lekjaa,…
Ahead of Ghana’s December 7 elections, the Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to a peaceful election, as well as its resolve to challenge the ruling government on issues of fairness and integrity. In a statement to the media, Chairman of the Council Alhaji Mahama Iddrisu emphasized…
President-elect John Mahama’s Transition Team has launched secure platforms for public reporting of corruption, reinforcing transparency in governance. The Anti-Corruption Preparatory Team, established by President-elect John Dramani Mahama, has unveiled new interactive platforms aimed at tackling corruption. The initiative was announced in a press statement issued on Wednesday, December 20, 2024, by the Mahama Transition Team,…
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government has taken a deliberate approach to retooling the country’s security services in order to combat any possible internal or external aggression. Speaking on the floor of Ghana’s Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, during the 2024 edition of the State of…
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun marginally increasing fuel prices as the second pricing window for January takes effect. Leading OMCs, including state-owned GOIL and Shell, have already adjusted their petrol and diesel prices. At GOIL, petrol, which sold at GH₵14.99 per litre during the first pricing window, is now retailing at GH₵15.74. Diesel…
