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The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has announced the end of a scheme that saw government provide free matchday tickets to Ghanaians to watch Black Stars matches at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. According to the Minister, the tickets were procured for the three group-stage games. “The Ministry confirms that the government ticket allocation covered only Ghana’s group-stage matches,” a statement issued by Mr Adams said. “There is currently no Government-supported ticket arrangement for any subsequent stage of the competition. “Accordingly, fans who wish to attend any further Black Stars matches are advised to procure tickets directly…

The Minister of Interior has urged members of the public to avoid unnecessary movements as most parts of the country’s capital have been submerged in floods due to Monday morning’s heavy rains. “As a precautionary measure, members of the public are advised to remain where they are until conditions improve,” a statement issued by Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak said. “Those who are safely at home are urged to stay at home, while those who are at their workplaces or other safe locations should remain there until it is safe to travel. “Unnecessary movement should be avoided.” The rains in Accra and…

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a temporary shutdown of power supply to parts of the Greater Accra Region following severe flooding that has compromised critical electricity infrastructure. In a joint statement, the two power utility companies said the heavy rains currently being experienced across the country have caused extensive flooding at several key substations, posing serious risks to both electrical equipment and operational personnel. “As a precautionary measure and in the interest of public safety, it has become necessary to temporarily shut down power supply from the affected facilities,” the…

Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has endorsed former Member of Parliament for Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfro, Sylvester Tetteh, popularly known as Sly, in his bid for the position of General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Dr Amin Adam announced his endorsement during a courtesy call by Mr Tetteh and his campaign team on Sunday, June 28 as part of ongoing consultations ahead of the party’s internal elections. He said his decision was based on his confidence in Mr Tetteh’s competence and ability to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the office, stressing that key…

Ghana has lost its status as the country with the world’s largest medical drone delivery network, following ambitious expansions elsewhere on the continent. In 2019, Ghana launched its Zipline medical drone delivery service with one centre – the Omenako centre in the Eastern Region – as a pilot. And by 2022, the country had opened 5 more centres, covering over 3,000 health facilities in vulnerable communities nationwide and delivering nearly 1,000 urgent health essentials per day. However, rather than continuing on an upward trajectory, Ghana’s medical drone delivery service has suffered a significant decline since 2025. Three of the six…

The Black Stars have been handed a Round 32 clash against Colombia following their 1-2 defeat to Croatia. That defeat plunged Ghana from second to third place in Group L. The South Americans, on the other hand, secured top spot in Group K after holding Portugal to a goalless draw later in the day. That additional point took them to 7 points in the group with Portugal finishing on 5 points in second position. While the table’s top side get Ghana in the Round of 32, Portugal and Croatia will slug it out. England, who topped Group L, will next…

The government, in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group, has reopened the Achimota-Abofu Transfer Station to restore waste collection services and address sanitation challenges caused by recent floods across the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, announced the intervention during a working visit to the facility on Friday, June 26, 2026, when he inspected ongoing operations and outlined immediate and long-term measures to strengthen waste management following the flooding. Touring the facility, Mr. Ibrahim, who is also the Member of Parliament for Banda, said officials from…

Ghana have officially secured their place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with football’s global governing body confirming the Black Stars’ progression from the group stage. Ghana, who were placed in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama, have advanced to the knockout phase of the expanded 48-team tournament, marking a return to the latter stages of the World Cup for the West African nation. The confirmation by FIFA brings to an end Ghana’s group stage campaign and sets the stage for a new chapter in their 2026 World Cup journey as they prepare to…

The Court of Amsterdam has approved the extradition of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim North Constituency, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, to the United States to face charges. The independent lawmaker was detained at the Schipol Airport for alleged crimes relate to fraud, money laundering, and romance scams. Parliament announced this on Tuesday, May 12, promising details later. But the Ghanaian MP was sent to court in the Dutch capital over complaints lodged by US authorities. The verdict on Friday will see the Parliamentarian being sent to the US to face trial.

In the wake of this year’s rainy season, Accra, Ghana’s capital city, is experiencing severe flooding. This is not an exaggeration. The slightest rainfall now turns the national capital into a disaster zone. For houses built on and along waterways, the least said about them the better. Their residents wake up every morning fearing the next downpour. So far, areas hit hard include Kaneshie Market and its environs, Agbogbloshie, Mallam, Madina, Santa Maria, and many others. What has compounded matters is that the rains have shown no signs of easing. If for anything at all, we should be bracing ourselves…