Nollywood Actor Alexx Ekubo Dies at 40 After Cancer Battle
Nigerian actor and film star Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40 following a battle with cancer, according to a statement released by his family. The actor reportedly passed away on Monday at a private hospital in Lagos due to complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. His family described his passing as…
Mini GUSA Games: UCC Top Medal Table as UEW Clinches Football Title
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW), emerged champions of the 9th Mini GUSA Games football competition after defeating long-time rivals the University of Cape Coast (UCC) 1-0 in the final at UPSA Park. The tournament, which ran from May 5 to May 15, 2026, brought together 16 tertiary institutions from across the country. Competitors participated…
CAF U-17 AFCON: Black Starlets Surrender Two-Goal Lead in Draw Against Algeria
Ghana’s Black Starlets were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Algeria in their opening Group D match at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after giving away a two-goal advantage. The Black Starlets made a bright start to the game, taking the lead just two minutes after kickoff. Yao…
African Governments Urged to Act Swiftly Over Fertiliser Supply Threats
African governments have been urged to take urgent measures to address potential fertiliser shortages that could threaten food security across the continent due to ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is disrupting global fertiliser trade routes, raising concerns that millions of African farmers could struggle…
IMF Concludes Sixth Review Mission in Ghana Amid Progress and Outstanding Concerns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its sixth review mission in Ghana after several weeks of engagements with government officials and key stakeholders in Accra. Sources close to the discussions indicate that Ghana recorded significant progress in meeting major programme targets and implementing reforms under the IMF-supported Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. However, some…
NDC Cannot Break Us’ – Titus Glover Reacts to Arrest of NPP Activist
Former Tema East Member of Parliament, Titus Glover, has criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government following the arrest of New Patriotic Party (NPP) social activist, Nana Addo Nyame. The activist was invited by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Wednesday over alleged disparaging remarks made against the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, Nana Boadi…
Ga Traditional Council Revokes Naa Koowa’s Recognition as Queen Mother
The Ga Traditional Council has officially withdrawn its recognition of Naa Koowa as Queen Mother following allegations of disrespectful conduct and insults directed at traditional leaders. According to the Council, the decision came after the Baddoo Family of Abodam Kpatashie demanded that Naa Koowa Omanye Aba retract statements considered offensive. Despite several attempts to persuade…
Ghana Chamber of Mines Opposes IEA’s Call for Mine Nationalisation
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Ken Ashigbey, has rejected calls by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) for the nationalisation of mining assets in Ghana, arguing that the country should instead prioritise stronger regulation, transparency and investor confidence. Speaking during a media engagement on Thursday, May 14, Ing. Ashigbey…
Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu Calls for Harsher Punishment for Teachers Involved in Exam Malpractice
The spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, has called for comprehensive investigations and tougher sanctions against teachers implicated in examination malpractice, especially at the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) level. Speaking on GTV, Sheikh Shaibu raised concerns about increasing pressure on schools to maintain high academic rankings, suggesting that the intense competition…
Health professionals push preventive care to ease pressure on Ghana’s health system
Health professionals in Ghana are calling for a stronger shift toward preventive healthcare, warning that the country’s growing reliance on curative treatment is placing increasing strain on the health system. The call was made during the Ghana Medical Association’s (GMA) Bi-Annual Wellness Walk, organised in collaboration with the Junior Doctors Association of Ghana and the Ghana Medical…
