At least 78 people have tragically died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just a few hundred meters from its destination. The boat was traveling from Minova in South Kivu and sank as it approached Goma’s shore on Thursday morning. The vessel, …
Read More »Students Loan Trust Fund Disburses GH¢20 Million to Over 13,500 Beneficiaries
The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has distributed GH¢20 million to 13,500 students in tertiary institutions across Ghana. This latest disbursement covers final-year and continuing students for the second semester of the current academic year. In total, the SLTF has released GH¢60 million in loans since January 2024. According to …
Read More »Students of Kwahu Tafo SHS Involved in an Accident, Several Injured
A bus transporting students and teachers from Kwahu Tafo Senior High School was involved in a severe accident at Akyem Ettukrom along the Osiem to Bunso road in the Eastern Region on Friday evening. The students were returning from Koforidua after participating in a zonal sports competition when the incident …
Read More »Paul Pogba’s Four-Year Drug Ban Reduced to 18 Months After Appeal
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has successfully reduced his four-year doping ban to 18 months following an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The 31-year-old was initially suspended in September 2023 after testing positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) following Juventus’ game against Udinese in August 2023. Despite not playing …
Read More »Andre Ayew Returns to Le Havre on a One-Year Contract
Ghanaian footballer Andre Ayew has made his return to French club Le Havre on a one-year deal as a free agent for the 2024/25 season. This marks Ayew’s second stint at the club, following a six-month period during the previous season. The 33-year-old attacker, who first moved to Le Havre …
Read More »Government of Ghana Urges Ghanaians to Leave Lebanon Amid Growing Crisis
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a statement urging all Ghanaians living in Lebanon to leave the country immediately, citing the rapidly worsening security situation. The Ghanaian government expressed deep concern about the potential danger to its citizens due to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The …
Read More »Nana Kwame Bediako Unveils Dr. Maryam Issaka Kriese as Running Mate for 2024 Election
Independent presidential candidate and leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has officially introduced Dr. Maryam Issaka Kriese as his running mate for the upcoming December 7 presidential election. The announcement was made during a press conference held in Kumasi, where Nana Bediako praised Dr. …
Read More »28-Year-Old Miner Sentenced to 12 Years for Stabbing Incident at Nsuaem
A 28-year-old miner, Joseph Ntiful, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison with hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court after he stabbed a mason multiple times in the back at Nsuaem, located in the Western Region. Ntiful admitted to causing unlawful harm, in violation of section 69 of …
Read More »2025 AFCONQ: Otto Addo Announces Black Stars Squad for Doubleheader Against Sudan
Ghana coach Otto Addo has released a 25-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers doubleheader against Sudan. Key players such as Alexander Djiku and Gideon Mensah have returned to the team after missing the previous matches. FC Samartex’s left-back Isaac Afful also received his debut call-up …
Read More »CAF Reschedules Ghana vs. Sudan Doubleheader for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced new dates for Ghana’s doubleheader against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the change, with the matchday three and four fixtures now set for Thursday, October 10, and Tuesday, October 15, 2024, …
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