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President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghana’s youth to believe in their abilities, uphold integrity, and reject shortcuts to success, including criminal activity and drug abuse, as the nation works toward rebuilding its values and strengthening national development. Speaking at the 2026 National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in Accra on July 1, President […]

Victor Willis, the founding lead singer and co-writer of the iconic disco group Village People, has died at the age of 74. According to a statement shared on the band’s official Facebook page, Willis passed away on June 30, 2026, following a “short but aggressive illness.” As the original front man of Village People, Willis […]

China has announced 100 million yuan (approximately $14.7 million) in emergency humanitarian assistance to support disaster relief and reconstruction efforts in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes devastated the country’s northern region. The announcement was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, who said the aid package is intended to help Venezuela respond to one […]

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, on Tuesday, June 30, undertook a working visit to Ghana Digital Centres Limited to assess the extent of damage caused by the heavy downpour that affected the facility the previous day. Following an inspection of the impacted areas, the Minister expressed concern about the […]

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has destroyed a large cache of seized narcotics and illicit tobacco products in Wa, as part of ongoing efforts to curb cross-border smuggling, protect public health, and enforce tax compliance. The destruction exercise involved the burning of hundreds of kilograms of cannabis and more than a […]

Stella Maris Okafor, widow of late Nollywood comic legend John Okafor (Mr. Ibu), has made an emotional public appeal for financial assistance, revealing that she and her children are experiencing severe economic hardship more than a year after the actor’s passing. Her appeal, made during a viral video interview with online philanthropist King Mitchy, has […]

Ghanaian musician Itz Tiffany has made it clear that she has no intention of lowering her expectations when it comes to relationships, stating that any potential partner must meet her standards and bring meaningful value into her life. Speaking in a recent interview on Hitz FM, the singer and rapper explained that her outlook on […]

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that more than 7,700 households have been displaced and at least seven people remain missing following devastating floods triggered by the wettest month ever recorded in Ghana’s meteorological history. The catastrophic flooding, which peaked during intense storms on June 29–30, 2026, has left at least 12 people […]

A poultry farmer in Dawhenya has appealed to the government and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) for urgent assistance after devastating floods destroyed his farm, leaving only a single chicken alive. The heartbreaking incident occurred during the torrential rains that swept across the Greater Accra Region on Monday, June 29, 2026, triggering widespread flooding […]

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has confirmed that no Ghanaian nationals remain in police custody or were injured during the widespread anti-immigration demonstrations that took place across South Africa on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The reassurance comes after thousands of protesters marched through several major South African cities, prompting heightened security measures […]

Mahama Urges Ghanaian Youth to Reject Shortcuts and Drug Abuse, Embrace Integrity

Village People Co-Founder and Lead Singer Victor Willis Dies at 74

China Pledges $14.7 Million in Emergency Aid to Venezuela Following Deadly Earthquakes

Sam George ‎inspects flood-affected Ghana Digital Centre

GRA Customs Destroys 635kg of Cannabis and Over 1,200 Boxes of Illegal Cigarettes in Wa Crackdown

Mr. Ibu’s Widow Stella Maris Appeals for Financial Help as Family Faces Hardship and Estate Dispute Deepens

Itz Tiffany Says She Won’t Compromise on Dating Standards, Emphasizes Financial Independence

GNFS Confirms Over 7,700 Households Displaced as Record-Breaking June Rains Trigger Deadly Flooding in Accra

Dawhenya Poultry Farmer Appeals for Government Support After Flood Leaves Only One Chicken Alive

No Ghanaians Injured or Detained After South Africa’s Anti-Immigration Protests, High Commissioner Confirms

What Did Jesus Say About His Identity?

Mbappé, Kane, Yamal and Messi Headline 2026 Ballon d’Or Shortlist

European Union Film Festival Returns to Accra After Five-Year Break