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A 33-year-old Ghanaian man, Samuel Yeboah, has been stabbed to death at Mile 11 in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred on Monday, June 30, during a heated argument between Samuel Yeboah and his Nigerian co-tenant, Emeka Buchi. According to reports, during the confrontation, Buchi allegedly called her son and daughter, who later returned with a group of nine unidentified individuals. The group reportedly launched a brutal attack on Yeboah, during which he was fatally stabbed. He was rushed to Finney Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Ayisha, a resident who…

A 10-year-old boy is receiving medical treatment at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital after reportedly being severely assaulted by his father in Diabene, a suburb of Sekondi in the Western Region. The father, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, is alleged to have whipped the boy repeatedly on his back, abdomen, and other parts of his body, leaving him with deep bruises and bleeding wounds. According to preliminary reports, the assault was triggered after the child allegedly misplaced a key. The father is said to have accused the boy of being stubborn and unrepentant. Albert Yalley, Assembly Member for…

Newly appointed Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has expressed confidence in Kamaldeen Sulemana’s ability to succeed at Atalanta. The Ghanaian winger is set to complete a move from English Championship side Southampton to the Serie A club in a deal reportedly worth €17.5 million, with an additional €4 million in add-ons. Sulemana is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Italian side. Dramani, who previously coached Sulemana at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland before the player’s transfer to Stade Rennais, believes the 23-year-old has the qualities needed to excel in Italy’s top flight. “He will be better…

Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo has signed a new five-year contract with English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, extending his stay at the Vitality Stadium until the summer of 2030. The 25-year-old forward, who joined the Cherries from Bristol City in January 2023, has become an integral part of the club’s attacking setup. Semenyo’s performances in the 2024/25 season have been particularly impressive, with the winger scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists across all competitions. His contributions helped Bournemouth achieve their highest-ever Premier League points tally of 56 and match their best league finish of ninth. In an official statement,…

In a decisive action against illegal gold trading, the Ghana GoldBod Taskforce has gained attention by carrying out a major operation in Asankragua, a town located in the Western region of Ghana. The regulatory agency detained ten Chinese nationals suspected of gold smuggling, marking a crucial moment in the battle against unlawful trade and resource exploitation in the nation. The operation was a careful sting, demonstrating the dedication and accuracy of the GoldBod Taskforce. In total, authorities confiscated an impressive 1.3 kilograms of gold, worth around 1.4 million cedis, along with 1.3 million cedis in cash and a variety of…

The Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF) has officially opened its headquarters in Accra, Ghana, marking a significant milestone in its unwavering journey to promote Pan-Africanism, continental unity, and socio-economic progress across the length and breadth of the African continent. The inauguration ceremony, which took place on June 30, 2025, drew together dozens of passionate Pan-Africanists, activists, traditional leaders, academics, and representatives from civil society groups. The gathering symbolized the rebirth of a renewed and energetic movement dedicated to the ideals of African solidarity, liberation, and self-determination. With unity at its core, the Pan-African Progressive Front is deeply committed to carrying forward…

The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) has officially announced the full enforcement of a new gold trading licensing regime, warning that from this point forward, only individuals and entities licensed by the Board are legally permitted to engage in gold trading activities in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of GOLDBOD, Sammy Gyamfi, emphasized that the era of operating under old permits issued by the defunct Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) or the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is over. “All previous licenses have been revoked under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act…

The Christ Jesus of Nazareth for All Freedom Fighters Fellowship (FFF), headquartered at Papase Number 2 in the Awutu-Breku District of Ghana’s Central Region, has strongly disassociated itself from Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, accusing him and his followers of promoting a deceptive spiritual agenda that threatens to distort the divine mandate of the Fellowship. At a press conference held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Freedom Centre in Accra, the leadership of the Fellowship denounced a recent televised interview aired on Second Chance TV—a platform associated with Prophet Adom Kyei Duah—describing it as misleading and unauthorized. Speaking on…

In a bold escalation of civil unrest, thousands of Togolese youths have taken to the streets, challenging President Faure Gnassingbé’s grip on power following constitutional reforms that many label a “constitutional coup.” The reform, passed by a ruling-party dominated parliament, shifts Togo from a presidential to a parliamentary system, allowing Gnassingbé to become President of the Council of Ministers indefinitely, effectively extending the Gnassingbé dynasty, which has ruled for nearly six decades. Former BBC Lomé correspondent and long-time critic of the Gnassingbé dynasty, Effoe Sassouga in an interview with The New Republic, dissected the implications of this transition, highlighting a blend…

Ghana finds itself in the grip of a terrifying triple threat, as COVID-19 stages a worrying comeback, MPOX cases skyrocket to 133, and the deadly H1N1 virus unleashes chaos in the Eastern Region. The nation holds its breath as health authorities scramble to contain what many fear could become an uncontrollable health disaster. The alarm bells are ringing louder than ever. The notorious COVID-19 has reportedly re-emerged with a vengeance at the University of Ghana, while the insidious MPOX continues its relentless march, now boasting a staggering 133 confirmed infections. But the latest nightmare comes in the form of H1N1,…