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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha topped Pubity's rankings, reportedly gaining 28.9 million new followers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup period, ahead of Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, Endrick and Michael Olise were among the biggest social media winners, with standout performances and global popularity driving millions of new followers.

Motorists travelling between Accra and Kumasi are being advised to use alternative routes after a road crash involving a heavily loaded articulated truck caused a complete blockage of the N6 Highway at Birimso Bridge on Saturday, July 18. The Ghana Police Service, in a public notice shared on its official Facebook page, said the crash has cut off traffic in both the Accra-bound and Kumasi-bound directions.

Ghana's and Germany's national anthems sound similar because of shared influences from European classical music, not because one country copied the other. Germany's anthem uses a melody composed by Austrian musician Franz Joseph Haydn in 1797, while Ghana's anthem was composed by Ghanaian musician Philip Gbeho for the country's independence in 1957.

Ghana Water Limited has temporarily shut down the Keseve Water Treatment Plant after a transformer explosion, disrupting water supply to several communities in the Greater Accra and Volta regions. Communities affected include Ada Foah, Big Ada, Kasseh, Tamatoku, Kadzanya, Pediatorkope, Totope and Amesukope, with residents advised to conserve water until supply is restored.

When it comes to luxury fashion in Ghana, actress Jackie Appiah has long established herself as one of the country's most stylish celebrities. Known for her polished looks, designer wardrobe and impeccable taste, the award-winning actress has built an enviable collection of high-end handbags from some of the world's most prestigious fashion houses.

You held the most sensitive position as finance minister and at the point when your own members of parliament, 80 of them signed an application that the president should remove you, you said something historic, you said you are like the father of children and that you can’t run away and leave your children, he said.

The year's main football tournament is entering the home stretch. On the night of July 18-19, the third-place match will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with the winner claiming the bronze medal. The H2H history favors England: 17 wins and 5 draws in 32 games against Les Bleus. However, in the 21st century, France has held the upper hand: England has won only 1 of 7 head-to-head matches, drawn once, and suffered 5 losses, including its elimination by France in Qatar.

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that he regularly reminds his appointees to count every day they spend in office, urging them to stay focused on delivering the promises his administration made to Ghanaians. Speaking during the Reset Tour and citizens’ engagement in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, the President said more opportunities would arise for individuals to serve in his administration as adjustments continue.

Player escorts have become one of football's most cherished traditions, with children walking onto the pitch alongside players to promote fair play, inspire young fans and strengthen the bond between football stars and the next generation. The tradition began in Brazil in 1976 before being adopted by major international tournaments, with FIFA officially introducing its Player Escort Programme at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

R. Kelly has formally appealed to US President Donald Trump to commute his 31-year federal prison sentence, filing a request for executive clemency with the US Department of Justice. The singer is seeking a sentence commutation rather than a full presidential pardon, and his application is currently under review by the Office of the Pardon Attorney.