President John Dramani Mahama has inspected newly acquired transformers at the Northern Electricity Distribution Company yard in Tamale as part of efforts to stabilise power supply. He said many existing transformers have become overstretched due to increased demand, noting that infrastructure installed decades ago is now serving larger populations, resulting in supply instability. The President expressed optimism about the energy…
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Mahama sounds alarm over rising drug abuse among youth
President John Mahama has warned that increasing drug abuse among young people is posing a serious threat to communities and undermining national development. His comments come in response to concerns raised by traditional leaders in the Northern Region, who have highlighted the growing prevalence of substance abuse among the youth and its impact on social stability. Speaking during his Resetting…
Agbana highlights ‘Big Push’ infrastructure drive, expands social interventions at Accountability Forum
Eric Edem Agbana, Ketu North MP, has outlined significant progress in infrastructure, social services, and economic interventions under government programmes at the fourth quarterly Accountability Series for constituents at Tadzewu. The event, the first for 2026, forms part of the MP’s ongoing commitment to transparency and citizen engagement, following similar sessions held at Ehi in the Weta Zone, Dzodze, and…
Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up: World Cup boost for Ghana as Kyereh scores on return, Paintsil, Amoako, Adomah also on target – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results
GHANAsoccernet.com reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwide. The details below capture the minutes and the players’ performances over the weekend Joseph Paintsil scored for LA Galaxy on his return from injury in their 2-2 draw against FC Dallas Shak Mohammed climbed off the…
Ghana’s Wadieh Wins MMA Lightweight Gold in Angola
Daniel Wadieh Ghana’s Daniel Wadieh has claimed the lightweight gold medal at the 2026 International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) African Championship in Luanda, Angola, delivering the country’s first gold medal at the continental competition. According to the Ghana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GHAMMAF), Wadieh defeated Ken Saleh of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the lightweight final on Sunday,…
Ampem Darkoa equal Hasaacas Ladies’ record after beating them in Women’s League final
Northern Zone champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies came from behind to defeat Hasaacas Ladies 2-1 to claim the 2025/26 Women’s Premier League title at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Sunday. The victory means the Techiman-based club has now equalled Hasaacas’ record of five titles and also earned the right to represent Ghana in the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers.…
NPRA rebuts Assafuah’s claims, insists on transparency in pension management
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has strongly rejected allegations made by the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Assafuah, describing them as “false, misleading and unsubstantiated.” In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Authority expressed disappointment over what it called “baseless and vile innuendos” suggesting that it mismanages pension funds. NPRA Clarifies Its Mandate The NPRA emphasized…
Ghanaians in Spain urged to regularise status under new immigration amnesty
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang urges Ghanaians in Spain to take advantage of a new immigration amnesty benefiting 500,000 undocumented migrants. Source link
Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned a US decision to extend the period during which Russia is allowed to sell oil despite Western sanctions. The move means countries can purchase Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels at sea until 16 May. The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by…
Michael Jackson film set to be a controversial hit
A new film about Michael Jackson’s extraordinary but troubled life is set to open in cinemas. It’s tracking to be very popular – but will it tell the full story? Bohemian Rhapsody was a troubled production, to put it mildly. The original star, Sacha Baron Cohen, departed and the original director Bryan Singer was fired. But the biopic of Freddie Mercury…
