40-year-old Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has d!ed after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana. The former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Accra-born John Mbanugu, nicknamed “Power” in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League when the incident occurred at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Olanrewaju…
ACCRA – While the police are still investigating the death of Asante Kotoko’s staunch supporter, Nana Pooley, an image of his alleged killer has surfaced online. Though the reason for Pooley’s death is yet to be ascertained, social media, however, has the image of a young man dressed with a scarf on his head, flying…
ACCRA – Renowned Ghanaian actor and entrepreneur, John Dumelo, has revealed how his passion for agriculture has transformed his life, enabling him to create a sustainable livelihood while addressing food security in his community and beyond. In a statement, Dumelo explained that his career in the film industry, while rewarding, was insufficient to meet his…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Swedish coach Kim Lars Björkegren as the new Head Coach of the Black Queens, Ghana’s senior women’s national football team. Björkegren takes over from Nora Hauptle, whose Black queens tenure ended in December 2024. A UEFA License A coach with 18 years of experience, Björkegren brings a wealth…
Accra, Ghana – The Ghanaian government’s decision to make special exemptions for Captain Ibrahim Traore, the leader of Burkina Faso, to attend President John Mahama’s inauguration has sparked heated debate on social media. While some critics condemned the accommodations, others highlighted the extraordinary security challenges Traore faces as justification for the measures. Captain Traore, who has…
Accra, Ghana—The Ghanaian Supreme Court has dismissed two cases challenging the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, paving the way for President Nana Akufo-Addo to sign the contentious legislation into law. The bill, widely criticised by the United Nations and human rights organisations, is considered one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ measures on…
Accra, Ghana – Former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been declared the winner of Ghana’s presidential election held on Saturday. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), conceded defeat on Sunday. In a concession speech, Bawumia acknowledged that his party’s internal data confirmed…
Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has initiated steps to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology into Ghana’s football competitions, a significant move aimed at enhancing refereeing quality and ensuring fair play across the league. This development follows a recent two-day meeting between the GFA and a delegation from FIFA’s VAR Team, who…
Al-Khums, Libya – Libyan police have arrested three undocumented Ghanaian and Nigerian nationals in Al-Khums, northwestern Libya, on allegations of breaking into a farm with intent to steal. The arrest was made following a citizen’s report, according to Migrant Rescue Watch’s post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. The suspects, who reportedly remain in custody,…
Accra, Ghana – Ghana has taken a significant step towards harnessing space science technology for national development with the launch of its first comprehensive space policy. The Ghana Space Policy, unveiled on Tuesday at a ceremony in Accra by Mrs. Ophelia Hayford, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), aims to leverage space technology…
