Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has labeled his side’s 3-1 defeat to Vision FC as a much-needed wake-up call ahead of their crucial MTN FA Cup final against Division One outfit Golden Kicks. The Porcupine Warriors suffered a surprise loss on the final day of the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League at the Nii Adjei Okraku II Complex in Tema. Despite the defeat, Kotoko are guaranteed a place in the top-four, having ended the season on 58 points – levelled with rivals Hearts of Oak. The final league standings now hinge on the resolution of the called-off clash between…
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Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh is celebrating a major milestone today, June 9, 2025, as she turns 40. Marking the occasion with a heartfelt Instagram post, the actress reflected on her journey with pride and purpose. She described herself as a “phenomenal woman,” acknowledging not just the passing of time but her personal evolution into someone “bold, brilliant, and beautifully unbreakable.” Tonto expressed gratitude for her strength and consistency, thanking herself for showing up even when life was heavy. “Thank you for being brave, fearless, and fiercely faithful to your purpose,” she wrote. Embracing her role as a nurturer, she referred…
As the dream of progressing to senior high school draws closer for thousands of pupils across Ghana, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced that the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for both school and private candidates will take place from Wednesday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025. In a statement released on Monday, June 9, the Council revealed that a total of 603,328 school candidates are expected to take part in this year’s nationwide examination. The group comprises 297,250 boys and 306,078 girls drawn from 20,395 participating schools, reflecting a 5.99% increase from the 569,236…
The Liberia National Police has concluded its investigation into the devastating Capitol Building fire of December 18, 2024, presenting what appears to be a robust set of charges against a mix of civilian staff, protest participants, and high-profile lawmakers. As the legal process begins, we find ourselves at a crossroads of accountability, justice, and the rule of law. This moment demands more than celebration or condemnation — it demands clarity, integrity, and restraint. The scale and scope of the charges are staggering. From arson and criminal mischief to attempted murder and conspiracy, the accused — including senior lawmakers — face…
A new report by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has revealed the catastrophic impact of violence, insecurity, and hunger on communities in South Darfur, Sudan. The report, Voices from South Darfur, illustrated in vivid testimony how the impact of pervasive violence, a healthcare system in ruins, and an inadequate international response have all combined to push people’s coping strategies to their limits. South Darfur experienced intense urban warfare in 2023, which destroyed hospitals and critical infrastructure, leaving civilians vulnerable to widespread sexual violence and arbitrary detentions. Despite a halt in ground fighting, air and drone strikes continued, and road and farmland…
Newly crowned Ghana Premier League champions, Bibiani GoldStars, are considering either the Accra Sports Stadium or the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi as their home venue for next season’s CAF Champions League campaign. The Miners secured their first-ever Premier League title in historic fashion, finishing the 2024/25 season with a commanding 4-0 victory over Accra Lions at DUN’s Park. They wrapped up the season with 63 points, sealing their place at the summit of Ghanaian football. Speaking after the club’s title triumph, Chief Executive Officer Kwesi Adu revealed that the management is in the process of selecting a suitable venue…
The nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is still ongoing, with no resolution reached following an emergency meeting with the Ministry of Health. The Ministry held a closed-door meeting on Monday, June 9, with GRNMA leaders and other key health sector stakeholders in an attempt to end the impasse and negotiate improved conditions of service. Vice President of GRNMA, Samuel Akoto Alagkora, told journalists after the meeting that the Ministry cited budgetary constraints as the reason for the government’s delay in addressing the association’s demands. He disclosed that the government proposed to defer the agreed…
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has challenged Fitch Ratings over its recent downgrade of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). It follows Fitch’s assessment which suggested that Ghana’s sovereign loan is a non-performing asset. In a statement issued on June 6, the APRM described the move as both “legally incongruent and analytically flawed,” arguing that Fitch’s interpretation disregards the unique legal framework underpinning Afreximbank’s sovereign lending operations. Fitch had lowered Afreximbank’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating from ‘BBB’ to ‘BBB-’ with a negative outlook. The decision cited a 7.1% estimated non-performing loan ratio, with Ghana, South Sudan and Zambia accounting…
As children, many of us grow up with clear visions of what we want to become—be it a doctor, pilot, teacher, or superstar musician. But as life unfolds, dreams often take new shapes, influenced by unexpected turns and realities. For veteran Ghanaian actor Kofi Adjorlolo, his early dream wasn’t to be in front of the camera—it was to make music. Speaking on The Liz Show with Elizabeth Essuman, Adjorlolo revealed that his first love was music, and not acting as many might assume. “I love music so much that as of 8 years old, I could play the trumpet so…
Dozens of bodies were discovered at official and unofficial detention sites in Libya, raising alarm over widespread torture, enforced disappearances, and possible extrajudicial killings. Human rights groups and the UN have long suspected the Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA) of violating human rights at these sites. UN human rights chief Volker Türk confirmed the findings after violent clashes in Tripoli in May, which erupted after the death of SSA leader Abdul Ghani al-Kikli. In total, more than 80 bodies were found, including charred remains and decomposing corpses in hospital refrigerators. A burial site was also uncovered at the Tripoli Zoo. These…