In a heartfelt Vatican audience, Pope Leo XIV commended Napoli’s Serie A triumph, emphasizing the team’s unity and the moral values of sport. The meeting highlighted the transformative season under Antonio Conte and the pivotal role of Scott McTominay.
Cristiano Ronaldo has inked a groundbreaking contract extension with Al-Nassr, securing an annual salary of €183 million and acquiring a 5% ownership stake in the club. This unprecedented agreement not only cements his status as the highest-paid athlete globally but also marks his transition into a strategic leadership role within the organization
Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal pays tribute to his idol, Lionel Messi, by donning Messi’s signature Adidas boots, symbolizing the passing of the torch and his aspirations to emulate the football legend.
Sadio Mané’s path to football stardom began with a bold move: leaving Senegal for France without informing his mother. This heartfelt story of ambition and surprise reveals the humble beginnings of one of Africa’s greatest footballers.
Kylian Mbappé has made history by winning the European Golden Boot in his first season with Real Madrid, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut goal tally and setting new standards in European football.
Arsenal Women have secured their second UEFA Women’s Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over FC Barcelona in Lisbon, ending an 18-year wait for European success.
Shirley E. F. Tibilla, known as Cookie Tee, has been appointed CEO of Nineteen57 Events, succeeding founder KOD, who now serves as Ghana’s Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs.
“As we celebrate 20 years of quality financial services, we look ahead with renewed purpose, confident in our ability to innovate, grow, and serve our members with excellence,” said Mr. Peter Sula.
Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, has assured Ghanaians that data costs will drop by the end of 2025. Speaking at the 2025 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, he highlighted ongoing efforts with telecom stakeholders to make internet access more affordable nationwide.
The Premier League plans to restrict on-field referee discussions to team captains starting next season, aligning with UEFA’s efforts to enhance respect and communication in football.
Hon. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Ghana’s Minister for Finance, on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, has inaugurated a 13-member Board of Directors for the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBoD) in Accra. Highlighting Ghana’s strategic focus on gold, he revealed that the cedi has appreciated steadily in Ghana.
Fella Makafui is back in the spotlight, this time trading scripts for style as she unveils a sizzling new look…
: Manchester United have held direct talks with Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap over a potential £30 million transfer, as competition from Chelsea and other top clubs intensifies.
“Any driver who refuses to comply should be reported to the nearest police station. We’re not asking for violence—we’re asking for the law to take its course,” Alhaji Imoro stressed.
Fashion influencer Mercyboy Stanley captivates audiences with stunning Ankara ensembles for couples, celebrating African heritage and modern love
Hon. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has inaugurated a new Board of Directors for COCOBOD, chaired by Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo. At the ceremony held in Accra on May 16, 2025, the Finance Minister outlined strategic initiatives to revamp Ghana’s cocoa sector, including the acquisition of 200 hectares for plantation farming.
The GRA says SML remains suspended from operations in Ghana’s upstream petroleum and solid minerals sectors and denies authorizing any mandate expansion.
: In a thrilling El Clásico on May 11, 2025, Barcelona overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Real Madrid 4-3, moving within reach of the La Liga title.
Joyce Blessing captivates TGMA26 attendees with her elegant fashion choices, solidifying her status as a gospel music style icon.
Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi has emerged from an induced coma following emergency surgery for a ruptured intestine, sustained during a match against Leicester City.
Rap Fada captivates the 2025 TGMA audience with his bold fashion choices, reflecting his dynamic presence in Ghana’s music industry
Ghana’s legendary gospel trio, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, dazzled at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, emphasizing their mission to transform lives through music.
“Oil is in transition. Everybody who has any assets should be pumping like there’s no tomorrow.” – President John Mahama
“Dollars are meant for spending abroad, not for cash withdrawals in Ghana.” – Isaac Adongo
“The cedi is more than a means of exchange – it symbolises Ghana’s independence, resilience, and economic ambition,” the Bank of Ghana said in a statement.
Saudi Arabia has committed to a $600 billion investment in the United States after President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed multiple agreements covering energy, defense, technology, and mining.
Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong has secured a major legal victory as a US Federal Court slashes an $18 million defamation award against him to a symbolic $500. The ruling follows a successful legal challenge arguing the original damages were excessive and unsupported.
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, is gaining praise as the Cedi makes a sustained comeback against major currencies. With the local currency appreciating from nearly GH₵17 to under GH₵13, many credit his leadership, fiscal discipline, and economic reforms. Is Ato really “Forson” the Cedi?
he Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) is urging traders to reduce the prices of goods and services in response to the cedi’s recent appreciation against major foreign currencies. In a statement, GUTA emphasized the need for the trading community to reflect these currency gains in pricing, bringing much-needed relief to consumers across Ghana.
H.E. John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mensah Thompson, former Executive Director of ASEPA, as the new Acting Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Patrick Ngala, a 36-year-old football referee, was brutally killed by a mob in Bukavu, DR Congo, on May 6, after being accused of theft without evidence. The incident underscores the alarming rise of mob justice in regions plagued by insecurity and a lack of trust in law enforcement.
