The king of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area, Osagyefuo Amotia Ofori Panin, has appealed to the government to increase investment in rural healthcare delivery to help address persistent health challenges in underserved communities.
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FIFA has announced cheaper World Cup tickets for the most loyal fans of national teams following widespread criticism over pricing last week.
The move comes after fans participating in national team travel clubs and loyalty schemes …
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged all parties involved in the protracted Bawku conflict to commit themselves to, and abide by, the findings of the mediation report he has submitted to President John Dramani Mahama, stressin…
The National Insurance Commission has announced that the Ghana Card will become a mandatory requirement for the purchase or renewal of all motor insurance policies from January 1, 2026, as part of measures to strengthen regulation and cu…
Five-weight boxing world champion Terence Crawford says he is "walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove" after announcing his retirement at 38.
The American, who finishes with a perfect record of 42-0, made history in…
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insists he is "happy" at the club and "falling more in love with the players", days after saying he experienced "the worst 48 hours" of his tenure.
The Blues sit fourth in the Premier League following victo…
Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
The 48-year-old, widely considered to be one of the Premier League's greatest players, retir…
I have no real defence of Anthony Joshua versus Jake Paul. It's crazy that it's happening and I think the critics are spot on.
But we just couldn't turn it down. No boxer in their right mind would have said no. Anyone who says they …
What hits you most in Cairo, after the noise, is the sheer number of people.
Egypt has a population of about 120 million. Its capital city is home to 23 million.
For context, the population of Liverpool is just under one million.…
Fifa has introduced a small number of "more affordable" $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tournament.
World football's governing body says the new ticket pri…
Liverpool will soon be seeking a permanent successor Mohamed Salah as it looks certain he will be leaving the Premier League champions before his contract expires in 2027.
But perhaps the best fit right now would be Antoine Semenyo.…
FIFA has introduced a new ticket pricing category aimed at making the 2026 FIFA World Cup more accessible to fans of qualified national teams, as global demand for tickets continues to surge.
The world football governing body confir…
RIP to Facebook Messenger’s desktop app. The native app for Mac and Windows is no longer available to users as of today, December 15, 2025, and existing users are being directed to the Facebook website to continue using the popular messa…
Pop star Lizzo is celebrating a legal victory after a judge dismissed allegations of fat-shaming from a 2023 lawsuit filed by three of her former dancers.
The singer, whose hits include body positive anthems such as Good As Hell and Jui…
Zoom released its AI assistant to the web today as part of its AI Companion 3.0 release. The company is also allowing free users to access the assistant’s features, such as summarizing the meetings, listing action items, or getting insight…
It's the end of an era as John Cena retires from wrestling. The star rose to fame wrestling for the WWE and is considered one of the best to ever do it. Now, fans are saying goodbye.
Cena's in-ring career lasted from 2001 to 2025, and h…
Parts of Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos, have been turned into an "open-air gallery", in the words of the organisers of the city's first street art festival.
One of the featured artists, Ashaolu Oluwafemi, told the BBC that the festiva…
The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development, Ghana (VAST-Ghana), a non-governmental organisation, has called on stakeholders in health and education to ban alcohol industry sponsorship of school-based and community activities.
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THE 1998 1st Runner up of the Best National Farmer, Mr Nicholas Fato, has called on the government to address the problems associated with the purchasing of cocoa beans from farmers in the Oti and the Volta Regions to prevent smuggling o…
The US has said it is ready to offer Ukraine Nato-like security guarantees to safeguard an eventual ceasefire, following talks in Berlin with European officials and a delegation from Kyiv.
The "very strong" guarantees would be modelle…
The theatre, which has served as a hub for Ghana’s performing arts for more than three decades, is currently facing infrastructural and technical challenges that have affected the optimal functioning of some systems and departments. The pl…
Meta’s social network Threads is expanding the number of topics available through its newer communities feature, the company announced on Monday. This expansion might nudge people to use communities less on Reddit and X.
The platform …
THE Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has made a case for Parliament to cater for the needs of learners with special needs by creating a special account within the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) formula when it is brought t…
In the heart of Osun State, Nigeria, lies Ile-Ife, an ancient city revered as the cradle of Yoruba civilisation. At its center stands the Ooni of Ife, a title that embodies centuries of tradition, spiritual authority, and cultural lead…
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has held a commemorative symposium to honour the 75th birthday of Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, celebrating his decades of service to peace, security, and diplomacy across Afr…
Carrefour Group, a leading French food retailer, is taking over Shoprite's franchise in Ghana through a new partnership with the distributor, Brands For All, which acquired the seven Shoprite hypermarkets in November 2025.
These store…
Zenith Bank Ghana has been named Bank of the Year – Ghana at the 2025 edition of The Banker Awards in London, increasing its tally to six and making the institution one of the most consistently decorated banks in the country.
Th…
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Emmanuel Asamoah, has called for the modernisation of traditional leadership to effectively respond to the nation’s developmental challenges.
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Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their personal information on the dark web.
Fo…
Participants at the maiden data forum, organised by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), have called for the establishment of a National Data Fund to finance data production.
According to the participants, Ghana could no longer rely…
Some market watchers are worried over the government’s heavy reliance on gold exports to build the country’s reserves, identifying it as a key underlying risk to the implementation of the 2026 Budget.
They point to volatility in in…
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has underscored the need to recalibrate economic diplomacy to support growth and resilience.
She said that could be done by actively facilitating strategic investments, market access, …
The Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) has advised the public to buy meat and other animal products only from approved and hygienic sources ahead of the Christmas festivities.
According to the Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Emmanue…
Azumah Resources Ghana is fast-tracking the development of its Black Volta and Sankofa gold concessions, with the promise of creating about 1,700 sustainable jobs.
The indigenous mining company says the projects are a major step…
Ghana’s mixed doubles pair, Michael Yeboah and Emerald Bortey, have made a strong impression at the 2025 African Youth Championships in Luanda, Angola, advancing to the quarter-finals with a series of commanding performances.
Compet…
Parliament is expected to adjourn sine die on Friday, December 19, 2025, for the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Majority Leader and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has…
The vibrant African film industry was celebrated in style on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the inaugural Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) held at the Palms Convention Centre, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
The event, which was pre…
Dr John Kpikpi, the 2024 presidential candidate of the Progressive Alliance of Ghana (PAG), has called on Ghanaians to take ownership and control of the country’s natural resources to secure lasting economic benefits from mineral exploit…
The Board Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana is urging Ghana to embrace long-term national planning that transcends political cycles, arguing that strengthening strategic thinking among professionals is essential for econom…
Rising Ghanaian fighter, Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey alias Theo Lopez, says Ghanaians should expect his best-ever performance when he meets Filipino prodigy, Jayr Raquinel, in a blockbuster clash for the vacant WBO Global super flyweight t…
Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has called on New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates to disregard claims that former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, was responsible for the mismanagement of the economy …
Ford is ending production of the fully-electric F-150 Lightning as part of a broader companywide shakeup of its electric vehicle plans, the company announced Monday. In its place, Ford will sell what’s known as an “extended range electric …
Domestic travel in Ghana generated an estimated GH?6.6 billion in expenditure from over 15 million trips undertaken in 2023, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
The first Domestic Visitors’ Survey high…
President John Dramani Mahama has been installed as the Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.
Yesterday’s event at the ancient palace in Ile-Ife in N…
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has officially launched a Chinese language curriculum for basic, junior high and senior high schools in Ghana, as the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) ce…
The draw for the Round of 32 matches of the MTN FA Cup will take place today.
In all, 13 Premier League clubs, 16 Division One League (DOL) clubs, and three Second Division teams will be involved at this stage of the competition and get…
As the year winds down and holiday lights begin to appear in cities from Cape Town to Tokyo to Buenos Aires, it's time to embrace the spirit of celebration, gratitude, and generous gifting.
From Christmas to New Year's Eve, this season …
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana has handed over a set of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to the Forestry Commission (FC) under the Green Commodities Programme Phase III (GCP III) funded by the…
The National Service Authority (NSA) has revealed that its recent internal investigations uncovered irregularities in the system, resulting in the flagging of 8,105 personnel on the national service payroll.
According to the Authori…
The University of Ghana School of Arts, through the Department for the Study of Religions, has organised a three-day course aimed at equipping Imams with modern leadership skills to address contemporary challenges facing Muslim communiti…