Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan
The Ministry of the Interior and National Security has confirmed receiving reports of a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso involving a truck carrying tomato traders from Ghana. In a press release issued to media houses and signed by the Minister for the Interior and National Security, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the government described the information as disturbing, noting that the incident occurred in Titao on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Concerns about the safety of individuals on board were raised by the statement that the truck carrying Ghanaian traders was involved in the incident. “The Government of Ghana has received disturbing information from…
Black Sherif (Mohammed Ismail Sherif) has extended his generosity to unprivileged mothers at the Nkrumah and Yebuah Wards of the 37 Military Hospital. He paid the hospital bills in full, costing Fifty thousand Six Hundred and Ninety-Six Cedis (Gh¢ 50,696.00) and contributed a lot of different gifts. This act is in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3.1, which aims to lower the global maternal mortality ratio and to make sure that women have access to safe, high-quality maternal healthcare. It also reflects the guiding principles of the Mohammed Ismail Sharrif Foundation, the charitable organisation established by the Ghanaian superstar. Special…
Thomas Partey, the former Arsenal midfielder, has been charged with two new counts of rape. Partey, 32, faces trial in November after denying raping two women and sexually assaulting a third woman. Partey, 32, faces trial in November after denying raping two women and sexually assaulting a third woman. On Friday, March 13, Partey will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in connection with the latest accusations. Partey previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault when he appeared at Southwark Crown Court in September last year. These offences were allegedly committed between 2021…
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has described Ghana’s latest Guinness World Record achievement as a significant milestone for the nation’s creative arts sector and a strong testament to the innovation, resilience, and global competitiveness of Ghanaian artists. Upon receiving the official Guinness World Record from bead artist Juliana Gharbin, recognized for creating the largest beaded sculpture (bag), the minister hailed the project for blending Ghanaian symbolism with daring modern artistic vision. She noted that such accomplishments deepen Ghana’s cultural diplomacy and significantly enhance the country’s visibility on the international stage. By surpassing the six-meter…
President John Dramani Mahama has gotten real about the state of Ghana’s state-owned enterprises, and let us just say, he admits things have not exactly been smooth. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the Presidential Group on the Economy at Jubilee House, Mahama did not sugarcoat it. He described the management of state institutions as “uneven” and sometimes even “haphazard,” making it clear that there’s serious room for improvement. According to him, weak governance structures, political interference, and poor financial discipline have slowed down institutions that were once strong and reliable. Mahama pointed out that Cocobod, which has successfully syndicated…
A new survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) shows that unemployment is the number one issue Ghanaians want President John Mahama’s administration to fix. According to the report, 46% of respondents said joblessness is the biggest problem in the country right now. That’s nearly half the population pointing to one thing: people need jobs. It clearly shows that for many Ghanaians, having stable employment equals security, stability, and peace of mind. Coming in second is illegal mining, aka galamsey, which 30% of respondents flagged as a major concern. People are worried about the environmental damage, polluted water bodies,…
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo says there are no secrets to his performance at Manchester City following his explosive start to life at the club. With five goals and two assists in eight appearances across all competitions, Semenyo has had an incredible first season in Manchester. The forward chipped in with a goal and an assist on Wednesday evening as Man City scored three past Fulham in their Premier League meeting. Speaking after the game, Semenyo praised the players and coaching staff for his impressive performances at the club so far. “[There’s] no secrets! It’s just being part of a great…
Ghanaian musician Sista Afia has recalled the hardships she suffered while living in the United Kingdom. In an interview, Sista Afia revealed that life in the UK became unbearable while she was still working as a nurse before pursuing music professionally. Before moving to Ghana, she added, circumstances worsened to the point where she had to stay at her friend’s house and in her car. She said, “It got to a point where I had issues with rent, so I didn’t have a place to sleep. I was sleeping in my friend’s apartment or in my car. I even packed…
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge following a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on Tuesday, which left them just five points above the Premier League relegation zone. The North London side are 16th in the table and without a win in their past eight Premier League games — their worst such run since October 2008. In their last 17 league games, the Spurs have only won two and earned just 12 points. “The club has made the decision to make a change in the men’s head coach position and Thomas…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has pushed back against claims by the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Traders Association that the new Value Added Tax regime under the VAT Act, 2025 (Act 1151), will increase consumer prices, distort competition, and burden traders. According to a statement from the GRA, the worries are a result of a basic misinterpretation of the new system. “The change from the 4% Flat Rate to 20% will not result in increased prices,” the Authority said, explaining that under the old flat-rate scheme, input VAT of 21.9% on purchases was not deductible. Input VAT is now fully…