Paris Olympic heavy­weight boxing champion, Lazizbek Mullojonov, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a prohib­ited substance, the International Testing Agency said. The 26-year-old Uzbek tested positive for methasterone, a synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroid associated with the pro­motion of rapid muscle growth, increased strength and power, in an out-of-competition doping control collected on June 11. … The post Olympic

The Minister for the Greater Accra Region, Linda Ocloo, has assured the Volta River Authority (VRA) of the full backing and collaboration of the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) in strengthening emergency preparedness and minimizing the impact of controlled spillages from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams. Speaking at a workshop on the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) […] The post G/A

Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Kwaku Asante, former Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana (MCG) and past Chairman of the National Peace Council, has drawn a sharp distinction between office bearing and true leadership. Speaking at the launch of his latest book “Ministry and Leadership in Context” at  the Calvary Methodist Church at Amakom in […] The post Being an

President of ECK Foundation, Dr Emeka Kalu, has said he is supporting Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition in the 2027 election because he (Atiku) is a detribalised Nigerian and has the necessary experience to take the country out of the present economic and security challenges. Kalu spoke in a statement on Thursday, citing Atiku’s experience and […] The post Why I am supporting

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, in accordance with Order 238 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, continued its familiarisation visits to various institutions under the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General Department (MOJAGD) as part of its oversight responsibilities. The Committee was at the Ghana School of Law, where the Director, […]

 parliament has approved govern­ment’s proposal to channel all royalties from oil revenues and mineral resourc­es to support the implementation of the Big Push Programme. This follows the government’s request to Parliament to give approval for the funds to be used in the construction of certain important road projects. According to the Joint Commit­tee on Budget … The post Parliament

Deloitte says it has taken note of recent reports of unavailability of forex for business transactions despite the stability in exchange rates witnessed over the last 3 to 4 months and the rising FX reserves over the first 6 months of the year. Deloitte says aside from this report reflecting a baffling disconnect from Ghana’s […]

Following accusations that, the late Daddy Lumba’s medical details have been leaked, the Bank Hospital, where he finally passed on has firmly rejected claims circulating online that suggest a breach of the Artiste’s medical confidentiality. In a strongly-worded statement dated July 30, 2025, the hospital addressed accusations allegedly made by some social media users. These […] The post Bank

Nana Apinkrah Akwasi Awuah, Chairman of the Asante Kotoko Interim Management Committee (IMC), has confidently assured supporters that the club will once again triumph over Hearts of Oak in the forthcoming 2025 GHALCA Top 4 tournament.The eagerly anticipated competition is set to take place from August 20 to 24 at the Baba Yara Stadium, as confirmed by the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA).Building on recent victories against Hearts of Oak in both the Ghana Premier League and

Julian Baisie, known by many as Too Deep (TDIGG), is no stranger to Ghana’s creative scene. As a graphic designer, award-winning recording artist, and founder of the globally recognised clothing brand Urban Cognative, TDIGG is a multidimensional creative whose work spans music, fashion, and mentorship. But it is his unwavering commitment to faith and purpose […] The post Urban

Relations between the US and South Africa have hit rock bottom after Trump's return to office.

Parliament on Thursday passed the

A national candlelight vigil in honour of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The solemn event, organized under the auspices of the Creative Arts Agency, will take place at Independence Square in Accra, starting at 6 p.m. As part of the […] The post Candlelight vigil for Daddy Lumba set for August 2

Ukraine’s parliament has voted to restore the independence of two key anticorruption agencies, moving to defuse the country’s biggest political crisis since Russia’s invasion. Politicians on Thursday voted 331 to 0 in favour of the bill, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted last week following pressure from thousands of protesters and top European officials. Zelenskyy signed the […] The post Ukraine

US officials said on Wednesday that they will sanction Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, accusing him of authorising “arbitrary pre-trial detentions” and suppressing “freedom of expression”. Judge Moraes has been leading the investigation into allegations that Brazil’s former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies plotted a coup after he lost the 2022 […] The post Trump

Eight people have been killed and more than 130 others were wounded in a barrage of Russian drones and missiles that struck several districts of Kyiv and brought down an apartment block overnight, Ukrainian officials have said. A six-year-old boy and his mother were among the dead, as more than two dozen locations across the […] The post Russian strikes kill eight and hit Kyiv