ModernGhana News

As the Christmas festivities draw near, heavy traffic congestion has been recorded on the Accra ndash;Tema Motorway, stretching from Lapaz towards Tema, causing delays for commuters. The congestion is attributed to the ongoing road construction works involving an extension of sections of the motorway, coupled with increased vehicular movement be .

Thirteen inmates of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison have been granted bail as part of the Justice For All Programme. The inmates, who had been detained for over two or more years without trial, were granted bail on lenient terms following a special in-prison court sitting presided over by Justice Marie-Louise Simmons of the High Court Criminal .

Five ministers have emerged as the top performers in the 2025 Citizens 39; Perception Survey conducted by Feedback Africa Limited. Hon. Eric Opoku (Food and Agriculture), Dr. Ato Forson (Finance), Hon.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has announced the promotion of 19 senior police officers from the ranks of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), along with over 100 other ranks, in recognition of their dedication, sacrifice, and exceptional service to the Ghana Police .

Cote d'Ivoire beat Mozambique 1-0 on Wednesday night in Marrakesh to launch the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title. Amad Diallo scored the only goal of the Group F game at a rain-lashed Stade de Marrakech just after the restart.

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bj ouml;rkegren says he is pleased with the team rsquo;s steady progress in 2025, pointing to growing cohesion and improved depth within the squad. The Swedish coach took charge earlier this year following the departure of Nora Hauptle, who left to take up the head coach role with the Zambia women rsquo;s .

Mohamed Salah 39;s relationship with Liverpool might be on the rocks, yet there can be no doubting his success at Anfield. The Egyptian King has accumulated a treasure trove of silverware during his time with the Reds - but he has never won the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with his country.

Fifa has announced a 50% increase in the prize money it will award to participating teams at next year 39;s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It comes amid criticism over the price of tickets at the tournament.

Holders Newcastle United will face eight-time winners Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. Chelsea will either meet Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the other two-legged last-four tie but must wait until Tuesday 23 December to find out which of their London rivals it will be.

Ghana rsquo;s emerging canoeing programme announced its arrival on the continental stage with a historic bronze-medal performance at the ongoing Africa Youth Games, Angola 2025. Making their maiden appearance in the history of the Games, the Ghanaian duo of Maxwell Ofoi and Okronipa Ohene Emmanuel powered through the waters with courage, .

Former England striker Michael Owen has tipped Antoine Semenyo as an ideal long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, should the Egyptian forward decide to leave Anfield. Salah rsquo;s future remains uncertain following his public criticism of both the club and manager Arne Slot after being left on the bench for a third straigh .

The Chief Safety and Security Officer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, G. B. Jones, has called on supporters to familiarise themselves with stadium safety guidelines ahead of next year rsquo;s tournament.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League, confirmed its chief executive Omar Mugharbel. The 33-year-old was left out of the squad that travelled to Inter Milan for Tuesday 39;s 1-0 Champions League win after publicly falling out with manager Arne Slot and the club.

The organisation behind the LGBTQ 39;Pride Match 39; at the 2026 World Cup says it intends to push forward with plans despite Egypt objecting to Fifa. The Egyptian Football Association said it has sent a formal letter to Fifa requesting the celebrations around their group game against Iran do not go ahead.

Ghana rsquo;s push for glory at the 2025 IBA World Championships in Dubai fell short on a difficult day for the Black Bombers, as medal prospect Amadu Mohammed suffered a unanimous defeat to Uzbekistan rsquo;s Asilbek Jalilov in the men rsquo;s 54kg Round of 32.

Terence Crawford is no longer boxing 39;s undisputed super middleweight champion after the WBC stripped him of his belt on Wednesday for failing to pay sanctioning fees. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman claims Crawford did not pay the mandatory fees to the sanctioning body for two consecutive fights, including his Sept.

Germany will host the 2029 Women 39;s European Championship, Uefa has announced. The governing body 39;s president Aleksander Ceferin said Germany 39;s bid had come out ahead of Poland and a joint bid from Denmark and Sweden.

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand is set to conduct Friday 39;s 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. The 47-year-old will be joined by broadcaster Samantha Johnson and a host of sporting greats, including Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Aaron Judge and Shaquille O 39;Neal.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Kwahu West Municipality, Hon. Tamimu Halidu, officially received a brand-new, fully equipped ambulance to serve the people of Nkawkaw on December 3, 2025. The presentation took place at the Municipal Assembly, where AEMT Charles Selorm Dumenu, Commander of the National Ambulance Service in Nkawkaw, h .

The government has formally laid before Parliament the contract agreements for the purchase of four helicopters and one presidential jet for the Ghana Air Force. The first agreement covers a euro;125.