Nigeria condemns killing of two nationals in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Nigerian government has issued a sharp rebuke to South Africa following the deaths of two Nigerian nationals on June 28. Officials in Abuja say these incidents occurred as foreign residents face a surge of xenophobic hostility. The foreign ministry reported that Emeka Charles Iroegbu was killed in […]
7th edition of School Sanitation Solutions: World Vision Ghana calls for entries
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH World Vision Ghana, a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice, has officially opened entries for the 7th edition of the School Sanitation Solutions (Triple S) Challenge, inviting schoolchildren nationwide to pitch sustainable fixes for the country’s waste and hygiene […]
Man remanded for spending ex-girlfriend’s GH¢114,000 on football betting
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded Vincent Apetor, an unemployed man, into lawful custody after he pleaded guilty to fraudulently spending GH¢114,000 entrusted to him for travel purposes. Apetor, charged with fraudulent breach of trust, will reappear before the court on July 8, 2026, for sentencing. Police recovered GH¢35,000, leaving an outstanding balance of GH¢79,000. […]
FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
The United States’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA suspended striker Folarin Balogun‘s red-card ban, clearing him to play after President Donald Trump personally urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the case. The unprecedented move also thrust FIFA’s disciplinary process into the global spotlight and prompted an angry response […]
Harry Styles receives Guinness World Record for longest Wembley Stadium run
Harry Styles has been awarded a Guinness World Record for the longest run of concerts at Wembley Stadium after completing 12 sold-out shows. The pop star has broken the official record for the longest residency by a musician at the venue in a single run, beating Coldplay’s previous record of 10 nights in 2025. “Harry […]
Interior Ministry warns Greater Accra residents of possible flooding ahead of Monday rainfall
The Ministry of the Interior has issued an emergency alert, cautioning residents of the Greater Accra Region to prepare for possible flooding as rainfall is expected in the early hours of Monday, July 6. In a text message sent to the public on Sunday evening, the Ministry said moderate rainfall is forecast between 4:00 a.m. […]
Karaga MP commissions 6,000-capacity mosque in Tamale
By: Jacob Aggrey Member of Parliament (MP) for Karaga Constituency and former Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has built and commissioned a 6,000-capacity mosque in Tamale, Northern Region. Named Masjid Al-Noor, meaning “The Light,” the facility’s prayer hall seats 6,000 worshippers, while its outer grounds can accommodate an additional 4,000, making it one of […]
Fidelity Bank Transforms La-Bawaleshie Presby ‘2’ Basic School to Enhance Learning and Student Well-being
Fidelity Bank Ghana has completed the refurbishment of six classrooms and the construction of four-cubicle urinal units at La-Bawaleshie Presby ‘2’ Basic School in Accra, marking the 14th school to be transformed under the bank’s Orange Impact Initiative since its launch in 2022. The commissioning ceremony brought together the Ayawaso West Municipal Director of Education, […]
Government settles US$700 million eurobond debt ahead of schedule
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ministry of Finance has announced that the Government of Ghana has fully settled a US$700 million Eurobond obligation ahead of schedule.According to a press release issued by the ministry on Monday, July 6, 2026, the payment was completed on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The settlement included US$525.2 million in principal repayments […]
President Mahama urges senior citizens to take advantage of MahamaCares to address age-related health challenges
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has urged senior citizens to take full advantage of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as MahamaCares, to help address age-related health challenges, particularly non-communicable diseases. He said the initiative forms part of government’s broader commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and social protection systems […]