The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a reported assault involving renowned Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama in Tamale. According to a statement from the Northern Regional Police Command, the incident is alleged to have involved some police officers. Authorities say investigations are currently underway to establish the facts surrounding the case. The Command assured the public that updates…
Support for Ghana’s 2026 World Cup push gathered serious momentum on Friday night, with two of the country’s biggest dancehall names stepping forward to back the Black Stars financially. Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale were among the high-profile figures at the campaign launch held at the Kempinski Hotel, where a mix of individuals and corporate organisations pledged funds toward the national…
The Wettey and Donkor families have expressed their profound gratitude to the public for the overwhelming support received as they mourn the loss of their sons in the tragic microlight aircraft crash at Tema Community 1. In a statement issued on March 21, the families confirmed the deaths of Captain Frank Amoanyi Donkor and Elijah Ofori Donkor, who perished in…
Ibrahim Mahama showing his blood-soaked dress, the cut on his lip and broken tooth The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh-Yohuno, has directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to launch an investigation into the alleged assault on artist Ibrahim Mahama in Tamale. The directive, announced via the Ghana Police Service’s official social media account on March 21, comes…
Ghana international Brandon Thomas-Asante delivered a standout performance to inspire Coventry City to a commanding victory over Swansea City in the English Championship. The Black Stars striker started and lasted 62 minutes as Coventry City secured an emphatic 3-0 away win on Saturday evening in the Matchday 39 encounter, held at the Swansea.com Stadium. Thomas-Asante set the tone for the…
Talk of a possible easing of the long-standing friction between Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy has been thrown back into doubt after Stonebwoy’s latest comments, even after a widely publicised moment of unity. During the Ghana World Cup fundraising event, President John Dramani Mahama encouraged the two dancehall heavyweights into a symbolic embrace, a gesture many interpreted as a turning point…
Convener, OneGhana Movement and Trustee of Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has warned that Ghana must confront the hard truth that illegal mining (galamsey) cannot simply be eradicated, urging a shift toward regulation, technology, and pragmatic policy solutions. According to him, efforts to eliminate galamsey outright are unrealistic given the powerful economic and political forces sustaining it. “We have…
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended warm wishes to Muslims across Ghana as they celebrate Eid ul Fitr. In a message shared on his Facebook page, he congratulated Muslims for successfully completing the holy month of Ramadan. He noted that he and his wife, Samira Bawumia, were joining in celebrating the occasion with the Muslim…
By: Alberta Asanewa Dwirah The Interim President of the Ghana Music Society, Professor Daniel Avorgbedor, has urged stakeholders to renew their commitment to promoting Ghana’s cultural identity through music, dance, and the creative arts. Speaking at the Society’s inaugural launch in Accra, Professor Avorgbedor emphasised that creative arts education must extend beyond the classroom to reflect the identity and values…
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has called on the government to amend the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission Act, 2007 (Act 737), to reflect the new policy direction. His comments follow remarks by President John Dramani Mahama during an engagement with organised labour, where he indicated plans to establish a new independent emoluments commission to…