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Karela United edge Basake in thriller, Medeama held at home
Karela United survived a late scare from Basake Holy Stars to claim three points in a contest that produced five goals at Aliu Mahama Stadium. Adom Philip opened scoring before halftime, with Danlad Nuhu and Eric Antwi Konadu extending the margin after intermission. Prince Tweneboah and Richmond Somiah narrowed the deficit for the visitors, yet the home side preserved its advantage. The victory elevated Karela to eighth position with 16 points, while Basake languishes near the bottom with six. League leaders Medeama shared spoils with Bechem United in a scoreless affair at TNA Park, maintaining their 22-point total at the summit. The visiting side climbed to 12th place following the stalemate.
Olise stars with two goals, three assists as Bayern thrash Freiburg
Bayern Munich overcame an early deficit to demolish Freiburg after Michael Olise orchestrated the comeback with two goals and three assists. The hosts trailed when Yuito Suzuki and Johan Manzambi struck within the opening 17 minutes, yet teenager Lennart Karl sparked the turnaround before Olise equalized ahead of halftime. Dayot Upamecano's header from an Olise corner gave Bayern their first advantage before Harry Kane extended his league tally to 14 goals. Nicolas Jackson converted another Olise creation before the winger completed his brace with a curling strike from distance. The defending champions stretched their advantage over Bayer Leverkusen to eight points after securing a 10th victory from 11 matches. Vincent Kompany's squad...
Neto and Fernandez seal an easy win as Chelsea climb to second
Chelsea secured a straightforward victory against Burnley through goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez, climbing into the league's runner-up position. Neto converted Jamie Gittens' delivery before Fernandez finished a swift counterattack involving substitute Marc Guiu to wrap up the three points at Turf Moor. The visitors controlled proceedings after taking the lead despite an energetic opening from the hosts, who created early opportunities through Jaidon Anthony and Loum Tchaouna. Neto hit the woodwork after halftime as the Blues dominated possession and territory while managing their effort levels ahead of fixtures against Barcelona and Arsenal. Burnley dropped to 17th place and faced potential relegation zone placement...
Engineer-artist tackles textile waste with global art project
Ghanaian civil engineer Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku transforms discarded garments into massive textile installations that spotlight the waste crisis overwhelming his homeland, where 14 million clothing pieces arrive weekly from overseas. His multiyear endeavor stitches together donated fabrics from global cities into a traveling exhibition he plans to continue building for four decades. Tieku recently displayed works at a Parisian contemporary African art fair after receiving recognition from Ellipse Art Projects, using donated items from charity Emmaüs to create patterns inspired by local fashion aesthetics. His grandmother, a queen mother and textile enthusiast, shaped his appreciation for fabric as cultural expression before engineering...
Buem-Jasikan MCE cracks down on open defecation
Buem-Jasikan authorities plan to prosecute property owners who refuse to install household sanitation facilities as enforcement of recently approved municipal regulations approaches. Chief Executive Park-Davies Maggigbe announced the crackdown during World Toilet Day commemorations, noting that open defecation rates continue climbing within the jurisdiction. Environmental Health Officer Diana Affordofe told residents they have limited time to construct latrines before legal action begins against violators. Officials believe improved hygiene infrastructure will reduce waterborne illness transmission rates while protecting local water supplies from contamination. Students performed educational theater to reinforce sanitation messaging...
Okada rider bailed for threatening a cop over an argument
An Amasaman Circuit Court judge set bail at 50,000 cedis for a motorcycle taxi operator accused of threatening lethal violence against a national police headquarters officer. Alex Yeboah must provide two guarantors with verified employment and residential addresses within the court's territory while reporting weekly to investigators. The confrontation occurred when both men visited a returned expatriate friend at Sapeiman, where uninvited female guests sparked heated words between the pair. Authorities arrested the 27-year-old rider after Officer Mawuli Akaba filed charges alleging Yeboah vowed to fatally stab him during the dispute. The defendant returns for proceedings next month.
SHS schools hike fees, defy approved cost guidelines
Several Ghanaian secondary schools are charging parents substantially more than approved government rates by inserting unauthorized items into admission requirements. Africa Education Watch discovered boarding student costs reaching 5,198 cedis at Adisadel College and 5,712 cedis at St. Paul's Technical in Kukurantumi, exceeding the 3,522 cedi standardized amount by margins approaching 50 percent in some cases. The education advocacy group determined that institutions continue ignoring the harmonized prospectus system introduced by the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana TVET Service to control enrollment expenses. The framework establishes mandatory personal supplies alongside three optional sanitation categories, yet administrators...
Ghana to lead Kimberley Process as 2026 VP, 2027 Chair
Ghana will assume leadership positions within the Kimberley Process after being designated as vice chair for 2026 and chair for 2027, becoming the first West African state to hold both roles in the diamond certification organization. Delegates at the Dubai plenary session approved the Ghana Gold Board appointment following discussions among government officials, industry representatives, and advocacy organizations. Chief Executive Sammy Gyamfi delivered remarks during ministerial proceedings that reinforced participant confidence in his nation's capacity to guide the body, which monitors the conflict diamond trade through its certification framework. Attendees praised the country's advances in mineral sector transparency and governance...
Firefighters save Weija factory, avert massive disaster
Ghana National Fire Service crews prevented catastrophic damage at Fharkieh Plastic and Packaging Company Limited after battling intense flames that engulfed the Weija Junction facility. Eight engines from stations across Accra converged on the scene alongside municipal water tankers, deploying foam and sustained cooling techniques to halt the blaze's advance toward a church and residential structures. One firefighter received hospital treatment for ear burns before returning to duty. Flames consumed the machine section and raw materials storage areas while responders managed to preserve several other buildings on the property. Personnel contained the spread within six hours of arrival and achieved full extinguishment before noon. The...
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