The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has rejected claims by the NPP Minority in Parliament linking the institution to the US$1.7 billion loss reported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) in 2025. Mr Gyamfi said the Minority’s attempt to […]
BBC- Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men’s national team. The 50‑year‑old replaces Pape Thiaw, who was sacked in the wake of the country’s last‑32 exit at the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Born in Senegal’s capital Dakar, Vieira will now manage the country […]
(BBC) Oil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears over global energy supplies. Brent crude – the global benchmark for oil prices – rose more than 6% on Thursday following several days of increases as the US stepped up military strikes […]
The law was overwhelmingly approved by French lawmakers and backed by President Emmanuel Macron. Under the new rules, major platforms will be required to introduce age controls, with the ban expected to take effect from the new school year in September. The decision comes amid growing concerns about social media addiction, harmful content, anxiety and […]
The Chiefs and people of the Asere Kotopon Stool of the Ga State have officially launched the 2026 edition of the Homowo celebration, calling on residents and the wider GaDangme community to celebrate the annual festival in peace, unity, and harmony. The 2026 Homowo celebration, launched at the Asere Palace in Kaneshie, a suburb of […]
The Tabora Mantse, Nii Klortia Ayikwei Tutu Alanmle I, has announced a series of activities for this year’s Homowo celebration, expressing confidence that the festival will promote peace, unity, cultural preservation, and socio-economic development in Tabora and its surrounding communities. Speaking in an interview with the Herald Newspaper on the sidelines of the launch of […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Fidelity Bank Ghana to modernize lottery operations through digital transformation, aimed at expanding market access, improving customer experience, and strengthening regulatory oversight across Ghana’s lottery ecosystem. The partnership is expected to tackle longstanding operational and market challenges confronting the Authority, including the growing […]
Utkala Ghana Association (UGA), in partnership with ISKCON Ghana, has successfully celebrated the annual Shree Jagannatha Ratha Yatra (Chariot Festival) at the Shree Jagannatha Temple in Accra, bringing together nearly 1,000 devotees and well-wishers from diverse religious, cultural, and national backgrounds. The festival, dedicated to Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshana, attracted members […]
Police rescue 33 human trafficking victims, arrest 28 suspects in major anti-cybercrime, arms operations The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has rescued 33 victims of human trafficking and arrested 28 suspects in a series of intelligence-led operations targeting cyber-enabled fraud, human trafficking, and illicit arms trafficking across the country. The operations, […]
Former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and Renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has eulogized the legacy of late president John Evans Atta Mills. He. made the revelation while delivering the 14th John Evans Atta Mills Commemorative Anniversary Lecture in Accra on the topic, “President John Evans Atta Mills, Fourteen Years On.” Prof. […]