The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has commended Ghana’s improved performance on the global press freedom index, describing it as a significant milestone. Source link
Day: May 3, 2026
US warns shipping firms of sanctions for paying Iranian passage tolls
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States government issued a stern warning to the global maritime industry on Friday regarding the payment of transit tolls to Tehran. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) cautioned that any company paying for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz risks severe sanctions. This alert clarifies that U.S. persons and…
“Don’t set us up for failure” – Saminu blasts Sports Ministry over ‘unacceptable’ travel arrangements for World Relays
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s men’s 4×100 metres relay team has secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, but sprinter Abdul‑Rasheed Saminu has hit back at the Ministry of Sports and Recreation over what he calls unacceptable travel arrangements ahead of the World Relays in Botswana. The controversy has sparked a wider debate about athlete welfare and the…
38 Nigerian nationals arrested in Kumasi for prostitution; hotel shut down after sanitation operation
Some 38 Nigerian nationals suspected of engaging in prostitution have been arrested at Anidaso Hotel in Asafo. The arrests followed a sanitation operation led by the Mayor of Kumasi, Ofori Agyemang Boadi, during which condoms were found in a nearby gutter. Speaking to Kumasi FM’s Elisha Adarkwah, the Mayor said the items were traced to the hotel, where the suspects…
PL: Kobbe Mainoo downs Liverpool to secure Manchester United Champions League return
Kobbie Mainoo scored the winner as Manchester United clinched qualification for next season rsquo;s UEFA Champions League in a stunning 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. In doing so, the Red Devils completed their first Premier League double over Liverpool in a decade and opened up a six-point gap to their bitter rivals. Source link
"Dumsor is not deliberate, no government wants to go down that path" – Mzbel
Ghanaian musician, Mzbel has weighed in on the ongoing power crisis, stating that the situation is not a deliberate act by government but rather a challenge authorities are working hard to resolve. Speaking during a discussion on United Showbiz, Mzbel emphasized that no government would intentionally allow persistent power outages, popularly known as ldquo;dumsor, rdquo; given its political and economic…
2025/26 GPL Matchday 31 Wrap Up: Medeama SC cruise over Bibiani Gold Stars to open gap at the top as Dreams FC shock Asante Kotoko
The Matchday 31 fixtures of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League produced a mix of decisive victories, late drama, and a major statement in the title race across various venues over the weekend. The round began on Friday with Bechem United securing a comfortable 3-1 win over struggling Eleven Wonders at the Swedru Stadium. Source link
Majority dismisses Minority's comments on BoG's losses, describing them as misleading
Majority MP Attah Issah rejects Minority claims over the Bank of Ghana's GH¢9.6bn gold surplus, calling the deficit narrative a flawed misreading of central bank accounting. Source link
Sinner sweeps pass Zverev to win Madrid Open title, makes Masters 1000 history
By Ashiadey Dotse Jannik Sinner etched his name into tennis history on Sunday May 3, 2026, after producing a ruthless display to overpower Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 and capture the Mutua Madrid Open crown in Madrid. The world number one needed just 58 minutes to sweep aside his rival inside the famous Manolo Santana Stadium, where the crowd watched a…
Mahama Cuts Sod for 24-Hour Economy Market in Asesewa
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a modern 24-hour economy model market in Asesewa, in the Eastern Region, as part of efforts to revitalise local commerce. The project, according to Jubilee House, forms part of a broader national strategy to modernise market infrastructure and stimulate economic activity across the country. Speaking at the ceremony,…
