The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called for an immediate and comprehensive ban on all illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey. In a strongly worded statement issued on September 9, 2024, UTAG condemned the government’s previous anti-galamsey efforts and threatened nationwide industrial action if a total …

The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who set her on fire during a brutal attack, has also died from the burns he sustained. Dickson Ndiema ambushed the marathon runner over a land dispute, doused her with petrol, and set her ablaze as she returned home from church. …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared the results of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary rerun in Walewale null and void following the destruction of ballot papers by an unknown individual. Gabriel Manu, the Electoral Commissioner for Walewale, explained that the voting process went smoothly until the sorting stage, …

Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu has scored his first-ever goal for the Black Stars in a thrilling 1-1 draw with Niger during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers held in Berkane, Morocco. Seidu, who currently plays for French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennes, opened the scoring for Ghana in the 44th minute. After …

The Ghana Police Service has announced a GH¢50,000 bounty for information leading to the arrest of a male suspect identified as “Kanawu,” who was seen in a viral video threatening to harm and shoot public officials. In the video, the suspect made alarming threats against government officials and anyone who …

Michael Smith, a 52-year-old singer from North Carolina, has been arrested by the FBI for earning over $10 million in music-streaming royalties through a scheme that involved AI-generated tracks and fake streams. According to an unsealed indictment, Smith published thousands of tracks weekly on streaming platforms, which were played billions …

Chelsea-Abigail Owusu Ansah, a talented hairdresser from Ghana, has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most hair locked in a single session. On March 6, 2024, at Ashongman Estate in Accra, Chelsea locked 27 heads of hair in just eight hours, an impressive feat that …

A 10-member Turkish delegation has arrived in Ghana to explore investment opportunities in the agriculture and health sectors. Comprising academicians, finance experts, health professionals, and entrepreneurs, the delegation aims to conduct feasibility assessments to identify areas requiring investment. The visit is part of efforts to unlock a $100 million investment …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), officially submitted his presidential nomination form for the upcoming December 7, 2024 election on Monday morning, marking a significant moment in the election process. Accompanied by his wife, Samira Bawumia, running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and key NPP …

In a disturbing incident near Dansoman Roundabout, Accra, some residents attacked fire service personnel after they arrived at the scene of a fire without the necessary equipment to extinguish the blaze. The fire had engulfed a residential building, and the officers’ inability to control the situation infuriated the residents. A …