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A group of ten armed individuals, who were impersonating an anti-illegal mining task force, has been apprehended in the Western North Region. The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat captured the suspects in the Nyankamam-Armoyi forest located in the Aowin Municipality. The group...

Ghana has lost over 7,100 tonnes of cocoa to smuggling from the Volta and Oti regions over five years, according to the Ghana Cocoa Board. A company director, Jake Kudjo Samahar, reported that this illicit activity resulted in financial losses totaling 1.1 billion dollars, with beans being...

The Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists has outlined its expectations for Ghana's upcoming 2026 budget. In a statement signed by its Interim Chairman, Roger A. Agana, the institute called for realistic economic targets and credible fiscal discipline to reinforce investor confidence...

The National Food Buffer Stock Company requires a minimum of 770 million Ghana cedis to address a severe nationwide food surplus, according to its Chief Executive Officer, George Abradu-Otoo. He stated that an anticipated allocation of 200 million cedis in the upcoming national budget is...

The Ghanaian government is pursuing economic self-reliance through new agricultural programs and is experiencing strong investor confidence, as indicated by stock market performance. President John Dramani Mahama recently launched the Nkoko Nketenkete Poultry Project, an initiative designed to...

A last-minute goal from captain Chancel Mbemba secured a 1-0 victory for the Democratic Republic of Congo against Cameroon. Mbemba scored from a Brian Cipenga corner during stoppage time, advancing his team to the final of the African World Cup qualifying play-offs. The match, played in heavy...

Nigeria will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in a final match to decide Africa's representative in the upcoming World Cup inter-confederation playoffs. The Nigerian team advanced after a 4-1 extra-time victory against Gabon, while the DR Congo secured its place with a 1-0 win over...

A late surge in extra time secured Nigeria a 4-1 victory against Gabon in a World Cup qualifying match. Victor Osimhen was the standout performer, scoring two critical goals after missing a significant opportunity at the end of regular time. His strikes in the additional period sealed the win...

Brandon Thomas-Asante was named the PFA Championship Fans Player of the Month for October. The Ghana forward scored six goals for Coventry City during that period, contributing to the team's position at the top of the league table. His performances also placed him at the top of the Championship...

Ghana coach Otto Addo explained that defender Mohammed Salisu joined the national team camp late due to a minor injury. Addo told the Ghana FA website that Salisu sustained the issue during his last match for AS Monaco in France, which required treatment and delayed his travel. The coach noted...

Ghana's head coach, Otto Addo, anticipates a difficult match against Japan, yet he expressed confidence in his team's ability to secure a victory. Addo acknowledged the strength of the Japanese national team while speaking to the Ghana FA, but he affirmed that the Black Stars possess their own...

The Ghana Football Association has stated its national team is fully committed to its upcoming matches against Japan and South Korea. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum confirmed the Black Stars are treating these friendlies with complete seriousness as part of their preparation for...

Four African national teams will compete in Rabat, Morocco, for a chance to advance to an inter-continental playoff for World Cup qualification. Nigeria will play against Gabon, while Cameroon faces the Democratic Republic of Congo. The winners of these matches will meet in a final, with that...

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has voiced significant dissatisfaction with the condition of youth football and the domestic league. He identified persistent issues with competition quality and inconsistent funding as major challenges facing the sport. Minister Adams...

The government has launched a two-year program intended to eliminate the double-track system in senior high schools. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the Ghana Secondary Learning Improvement Programme, which aims to expand infrastructure and enhance educational quality. This...

A former legislator, Dr. Freda Prempeh, has urged the Ministry of Defence to compensate individuals injured during a recent military recruitment stampede by enrolling them into the armed forces. Her recommendation follows a confirmed incident that resulted in multiple casualties and six...

An eighteen-year-old man named Enock Eshun was killed after being struck by the newly commissioned train traveling from Tema to Afienya. The incident occurred near the Bediako junction in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, where the victim was reportedly walking close to the railway tracks...

The former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has strongly opposed any suggestion to amend the constitutional clause limiting presidents to two terms. He stated that such proposals endanger democratic foundations and must be stopped. He cited Article 66(2) of the Constitution as being...

Over six thousand applicants gathered at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium for a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment drive. The event, which attracted candidates from the Central Region and other areas, proceeded in an orderly fashion despite the large turnout. Senior military officers supervised the...

A community youth group named Glucose Academy, in partnership with the Ho Municipal Education Directorate, will conduct its fifth annual quiz competition for local junior high schools. The event aims to foster academic excellence and improve technological literacy among students in the Sokode...