130 years ago, on March 01, at the Battle of Adwa, Ethiopia achieved a historic victory that shook the foundations of colonial ambition in Africa. At the Battle of Adwa, Ethiopian forces defeated the invading Italian army and preserved their nation’s sovereignty. At a time when much of Africa was being divided among European powers, […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging Ghanaian travellers to avoid non-essential travel to Mexico, while advising Ghanaian residents in the country to restrict their movements following heightened clashes between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the Mexican Armed Forces after the reported death of El Mencho. The security alert […]
The Nigerian government is looking into the controversy surrounding singer Simi after old tweets resurfaced, allegedly from her time at her mom’s daycare. The development comes after several Nigerians called for an investigation and possible prosecution over comments the singer allegedly made more than a decade ago. Over the past few days, screenshots of tweets […]
The government has confirmed that the renaming of Accra International Airport to Kotoka International Airport was not backed by legislation, clearing the way for its reversion through executive action. Addressing journalists, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikwe Bukari, said the original change of name was effected by decree rather than by an Act of Parliament. […]
Not too long ago, every morning would have found Linda seated beside her friend, Ruth Odom, at their small stalls in Accra’s Kantamanto Market, one of the largest second-hand clothing markets in the world. Before them lay piles of garments in different colours and sizes, polo shirts, jeans, dresses and shirts, packed in bales and […]
Tomato traders in the Ashanti Region have expressed disappointment in the government over what they describe as a lack of engagement following a recent terror attack on their colleagues in Burkina Faso. The traders say they will not resume traveling to purchase tomatoes until enhanced security measures are put in place to guarantee their safety. […]
Mr Christian Tetteh Yohonu, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has reiterated the police resolute commitment to dismantle criminal gangs operating in any part of the country and bring them to justice. He said the police, through sustained surveillance, technical intelligence and targeted operations, would successfully dismantle dangerous car-jacking criminals and syndicates operating in the […]
The Central Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the violent disturbances that marred the District Schools Athletics Games in Agona Swedru. The arrests follow a harrowing confrontation on Thursday, 19th February 2026, which left several students hospitalised and sent shockwaves through the regional […]
The city of Accra came alive over the weekend as the lawns of the Accra Polo Club Gardens became a melting pot of culture, music, and high-level networking at the unforgettable edition of The Blend Festival 2026, powered by two Ghanaian giants, Prudential Bank Limited and Rana Motors. From the early hours of the evening, […]
A SUSPECTED armed robber has been shot dead in a gun battle with police at Dormaa-Gonokrom, a border community in the Dormaa Municipality of the Bono Region. According to the police, the incident occurred last Thursday during an intelligence-led operation targeting robbery gangs operating in the region. The Bono Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of […]
