Category: Entertainment

Former national team hitman, Abdul Majeed Waris, is urging players of the national senior football team, Black Stars, to maintain teamwork and discipline as essential catalysts for success at next year’s FIFA World Cup in the USA/Canada/Mexico. Ghana makes a 5th appearance on the global stage at the upcoming Mundial, with the Black Stars handed a tricky group against 1966 champions England, 2018 runners-up Croatia and CONCACAF’s Panama, who are making just their second participation at this level. Waris, who played for Ghana at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil,…

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Parliament has approved GH¢1.619 billion to fund the operations of the House and the Parliamentary Service for the 2026 financial year.  

The allocation will fund Parliament’s operations, including salaries and allowances for MPs and staff, goods and services for daily administration, committee and oversight activities, ICT and e-Parliament upgrades, and maintenance of facilities.

It will also support research, documentation, constituency work, and all logistical needs for effective legislative functioning.

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Nollywood actor producer Daniel Etim Effiong has opened up about the controversy that followed the streaming of his movie “The Herd” on Netflix. In an interview, Effiong explained that he set out to tell an “impactful, heartfelt story” and did not expect the negative reaction that greeted the film’s teaser, which shows herders crossing a road with cattle, a scene many interpreted as a jab at Fulani communities. Effiong said he consulted widely with Fulani people and Muslims before production, and that the script was written by Lani Asiadi without targeting any particular…

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The United States has extradited nine Ghanaians involved in cybercrime and related offences from Ghana this year, the US Embassy in Accra has disclosed. Speaking at a roundtable discussion at the embassy last Friday, December 12, 2025, the Chargé d’Affaires, Rolf Olson, said the individuals were accused of offences including online impersonation and defrauding victims of millions of dollars. He was joined at the event by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for West Africa at the US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, William B Stevens. Mr Olson clarified that…

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THE year is drawing to a close, and Ghana is once again poised for its most anticipated cultural extravaganza — December in GH.

The energy is unmistakable: hotels are filled, event crews are working tirelessly, and the country is bracing for a festive season that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Big fun is brewing, and revellers are more than ready.

For years, Ghana’s December celebrations have been a cornerstone of West African culture, drawing visitors from across the world. The festivities have gained even greater international traction, thanks in part to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), which continues to position Ghana as Africa’s premier festive destination.

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Legendary gospel musician Maame Tiwaa, known for her longstanding role with Yaw Sarpong and the Asomafo group, has passed away. She died in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, after weeks of illness.

Her death brings an end to more than four decades of music ministry marked by loyalty, consistency and a voice many Ghanaian gospel lovers grew up with. To many in the industry, Maame Tiwaa was not just a backing vocalist — she was a defining part of the Asomafo sound.

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A total of 1,486 persons have so far been arrested by security agencies in anti-galamsey operations in 2025.

The operations, which were carried out in illegal mining hotspots between January 7 and November 30, led to the seizure of 443 excavators and 11 bulldozers.

The Director of Communications of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, who made this known to the Daily Graphic on Tuesday [Dec 2, 2025] said the operations also led to the seizure of 86 pump action guns, 31 motorbikes, 14 vehicles and 1,200 pumping machines.

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Delta Airlines is back! It’s resuming its seasonal route between Accra and Atlanta after 13 years.

This and more is expected to make December in Ghana look lively, with the season filled with festivals, events, and cultural celebrations.

The move is similarly expected to boost tourism, create business opportunities, and strengthen ties between Ghana and its diaspora.

The launch happened at Kotoka International Airport, Terminal 3, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with media, key partners, and officials in attendance.

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