The National Democratic Congress (NDC), in collaboration with the J.J. Rawlings Foundation, has announced the naming of the party’s national headquarters after Flt Lt Rawlings and the unveiling of a bust in his honour. This forms part of a series of commemorative events scheduled on Monday, June 22, 2026, to mark what would have been…
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has thrown its support behind the maiden Homowo FightFest, with plans for the event to grow into an annual celebration combining boxing, culture, heritage and tourism. A delegation from the organisers met with the GTA, where the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana, was present…
Ghana have moved up eight places in the latest FIFA World Rankings following their opening FIFA World Cup victory over Panama, with the Black Stars now ranked 65th in the world. The rise from 73rd globally comes after Ghana secured a 1-0 win over Panama in their opening Group L fixture, earning three valuable points…
British actress Emaa Hussen, best known for her role as Naz in the EastEnders spin-off E20, has been charged in Australia over her alleged involvement in a major drug trafficking operation linked to Ghana. The 34-year-old appeared before a Sydney court on Thursday after authorities accused her of attempting to import a commercial quantity of…
Forty-two South African nationals who were living in Ireland without legal permission have been deported on a chartered flight as part of an immigration enforcement operation by Irish authorities. The group—comprising nine men, 18 women and 15 children—departed from Dublin Airport on Thursday afternoon and arrived in South Africa on Friday morning. The children were…
The Judicial Service of Ghana has moved to clarify the circumstances surrounding a visit by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to the camp of the Black Stars in Canada, following public commentary triggered by photographs of the visit. In a press statement issued on 19 June 2026 by the Communications Department of the Judicial Service, the…
Ghanaian musician Lord Paper has talked candidly about a traumatic personal experience, claiming that his fiancée ended their pregnancy after he found out she was seeing another guy. The musician expressed his sadness for the unborn child’s death and the circumstances surrounding it in a social media message. Lord Paper implied that the pregnancy was…
The management of Central University (CU) has confirmed that it is engaging the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) following the arrest of five students over their alleged involvement in the production and sale of cannabis and cannabis-infused products on campus. In a statement issued on June 19, 2026, the university said it had become aware of…
Alexis Ohanian has found himself at the center of online debate after attending the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. The entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of Reddit and the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams, faced criticism from social media users who questioned his presence at the high-profile gathering. The controversy…
Jayda Cheaves has proven once again that she remains one of the most influential personalities on social media. The entrepreneur and content creator recently sparked a viral moment after sharing a collection of photos that quickly attracted millions of views and widespread engagement across various platforms. The images generated significant discussion among fans, with thousands…
