Gov’t targets global climate funds to strengthen flood response and climate resilience
By Valentia Tetteh The images of submerged homes, stranded motorists and devastated families following recent floods across parts of the Greater Accra Region have once again highlighted Ghana’s growing vulnerability to climate-related disasters. As communities continue to recover from the destruction, the government says it is intensifying efforts to secure international climate financing to strengthen […]
Abu Trica’s lawyer alleges State denied client access before US extradition
By Amoako Kwame The lawyer for Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has accused the State of frustrating efforts by the defense to access his client before he was extradited to the United States, arguing that the circumstances undermined his client’s right to a fair legal process. In a statement posted on […]
Claude Le Roy labels FIFA President Gianni Infantino a “multilingual idiot”
By Kwame Bediako Renowned French football coach Claude Le Roy, launched a blistering public attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling him “a multilingual idiot” and arguing that his continued hold on the organisation is harmful to the sport. Le Roy said he was “shocked” that Infantino remains at the head of world football and […]
Most gold produced by Ghana’s large-scale mining companies is refined in Switzerland – Ambassador Giger
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The outgoing Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Simone Giger, has highlighted the strong economic ties between Ghana and Switzerland, noting that most of the gold produced by Ghana’s large-scale mining companies is refined in Switzerland. Speaking in an interview in Accra on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Ambassador Giger reflected on Switzerland’s […]
Government procures 3 million birds for ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ programme
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has disclosed that the government has procured three million birds for distribution to nearly 80,000 households under the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme. Speaking before Parliament’s Assurance Committee on Thursday, July 9, Mr. Opoku said the initiative is designed to promote backyard poultry production and reduce […]
Nobody can question integrity of World Cup referees – Collina
Fifa chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina says “nobody can question the integrity” of the World Cup match officials following “unfounded allegations” made after Egypt’s 3-2 loss to Argentina. On Tuesday, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their World Cup last-16 defeat out of the tournament. The EFA demanded an […]
“He’s the greatest player in franchise history” – Bucks GM on Giannis exit to Miami Heat
By Kwame Bediako Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst has called the decision to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo a “very difficult decision” after the team’s blockbuster move to send the Greek star to the Miami Heat on Wednesday, July 8. Milwaukee received Tyler Herro, four players and a haul of draft picks as it begins a […]
Gideon Mensah closes in on free transfer to FC Köln
By Kwame Bediako Ghana defender Gideon Mensah is close to joining FC Köln on a free transfer, with reports saying the Bundesliga club has made strong progress in talks and already reached personal terms with the 27-year-old left-back. The move would come after Mensah’s contract at AJ Auxerre expired, leaving him available without a transfer […]
Abu Trica’s lawyer says government failed to notify him before client’s extradition to US
By Amoako Kwame Lawyer for Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has alleged that the government failed to notify him before his client was extradited to the United States to face fraud-related charges. In a post published on his X page on Thursday, Barker-Vormawor said he was neither formally informed […]
Poor maintenance wasted $250m investment in hospital equipment – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has blamed poor maintenance for undermining a 250 million US dollar investment in medical equipment made during the administration of the late President John Evans Atta Mills, warning that Ghana cannot continue to lose valuable health infrastructure through neglect. Speaking at the inauguration of a new catheterisation laboratory […]