NBA Offseason Explodes: LeBron Leaves Lakers, Ja Morant Traded to Trail Blazers
By Amoako Kwame The 2026 NBA offseason has taken a dramatic turn, with one of the league’s biggest stars set to begin a new chapter. According to ESPN, LeBron James will leave the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2026-27 season. Hours before NBA free agency officially opened on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, James’ […]
Sudan’s RSF committed crimes against humanity in el Fasher, Amnesty says
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their brutal campaign to seize the city of el Fasher, according to a new report from Amnesty International released this week. The investigation documents a pattern of systematic abuses, including murder, torture, sexual slavery, and […]
Public Health Nurses to be deployed to flood-hit communities for disease prevention
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the deployment of Public Health Nurses to flood-affected communities to educate residents on disease prevention. According to him, health officials are intensifying efforts to prevent a possible outbreak of waterborne and vector-borne diseases following the recent floods. The Health Minister made this known […]
“We Need to Stay Focused” – Jordan Ayew Sends Rallying Cry Ahead of Colombia Tie
By Kwame Bediako Jordan Ayew has told Ghana to be more clinical ahead of their Round of 32 clash with Colombia, stressing that there is now “no second chance” in the knockout stage. “I have told the guys that we need to stay focused, do our best, because the next game will be different, no […]
Apostle Nyamekye calls for long-term, non-partisan vision for Ghana’s development
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, has called on the leadership of the country to adopt a more sustained, non-partisan approach to national development anchored on a clear long-term vision. The Chairman of CoP, speaking at the 2026 edition of the National Day of Prayer held in […]
“The Flood Took Everything”: Women Describe the Hidden Cost of Ghana’s Flood Disaster
By Rebecca Ekpe, Women’s Rights Advocate As communities begin the difficult task of recovering from the June 29, 2026, floods, many women say the disaster has robbed them not only of their homes and businesses but also of their dignity, security and hope for the future. Across affected communities in the Greater Accra Region and […]
Thousands flee South Africa after nationwide anti-immigrant protests
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Thousands of foreign nationals are fleeing South Africa after anti-immigrant demonstrators marched across major cities on Tuesday to enforce a self-imposed deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country. Participants draped in national flags and wielding traditional wooden weapons staged protests that resulted in scattered incidents of looting […]
Don’t compromise on standards in local drug manufacturing – NHIS manager warns
By Peter Agengre The Nabdam District Manager of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the Upper East Region, Jeremiah Abugbire, has welcomed Ghana’s move to begin local manufacturing and production of vaccines, describing it as a major step that could help stabilise medicine prices and improve access to essential health products. The manager, who […]
Ghana to experience cloudy skies, sunshine, and thunderstorms on July 1 – GMet warns
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a public safety advisory following its 24-hour national weather forecast for Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The agency warned that the day will be characterized by rapidly changing atmospheric conditions, transitioning from morning mist and heavy cloud cover to brief sunny spells, before climaxing in intense […]
Education Ministry launches anti-drug campaign in schools
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) campaign to tackle the growing problem of drug abuse in schools across Ghana. The initiative, being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), forms part of the government’s efforts to protect […]