Ghanaian prodigy Jerry Afriyie joins Al-Qadsiah FC in Saudi Arabia
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian striker Jerry Afriyie has officially joined Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Qadsiah FC on a permanent contract. The 18-year-old forward, widely regarded as one of Ghana’s brightest young talents, has signed a lucrative three-and-a-half-year deal with the Saudi giants, marking a new chapter in his burgeoning career. Afriyie’s rise to prominence […]
Trump Orders Declassification of JFK, RFK, and MLK Assassination Records
By William Bekoe In a major step toward transparency, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating the release of thousands of classified government documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The order also extends to records concerning the assassinations of Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 and civil rights […]
Ahmed Suale’s Murder : GJA Set March Deadline For Investigation Updates.
By Deborah Pofara Luu GhanaJournalists Association (GJA) President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has expressed frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation into the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale on January 22, 2025, who was assassinated six years ago. At a news conference in Accra, Dwumfour stated that if the GJA does not receive […]
38 Year old Ghanaian Teacher, Faith Aku Dzakpasu, Receiveds Nomination for this years GEMS Education Global Teachers Prize Award.
By Kingsley Nana Buadu A teacher at Doblo Gonno Methodist Basic School in the Volta Region of Ghana,Faith Aku Dzakpasu, has been shortlisted for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize, a Varkey Foundation initiative organised in collaboration with UNESCO. She was nominated for her remarkable initiatives that are addressing systemic issues in education and society. […]
Parliament approves Opare-Addo, Dzifa Gomashie, and Emelia Arthur as Ministers
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Parliament has approved three ministerial nominees designated for Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Abla Dzifa Gomashie), Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment (George Opare-Addo), and Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Emelia Arthur). Whether to approve or not to be approved generated extensive debates on the floor of the House on Thursday, […]
Utilisation of maternal healthcare services twice as high in Bolgatanga compared to North East Gonja- GSS
By: Rebecca Ampah The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released district-level reports highlighting stark disparities in maternal healthcare utilisation and adolescent risky sexual behaviour across the country. The reports, which utilize data from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), reveal that the utilisation of maternal healthcare services, defined as having at least four […]
Thailand Makes History as the First Southeast Asian Nation to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand has officially become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. On January 23,2025, the long awaited marriage equality bill came into effect following royal approval and parliamentary passage late last year. The new law, which uses gender-neutral language, grants same-sex couple, including rights to adoption, inheritance, property ownership and medical decision-making. […]
U.S. House Passes Laken Riley Act, Aimed at Combating Illegal Immigration and Crime
By William Bekoe The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the controversial Laken Riley Act, which now heads to President Trump’s desk for final approval. Named after Laken Riley, a nursing student tragically murdered by an undocumented immigrant with a history of theft-related offenses, the bill aims to strengthen enforcement against illegal immigration and theft-related […]
Government donates GHC1million to Kantamanto Market disaster victims
Government has donated one million cedis to support victims of the fire disaster that swept through the Kantamanto Market in Accra on January 2, 2025The presentation follows a pledge by the President, when the Kantamanto Traders Association, comprising 13 different groups, paid a courtesy call on him a week after he officially assumed office.The Chief […]
Vanuatu Trade Commission delegation meets Ghana’s Vice President to discuss Trade and AI collaboration
By Gloria Anderson A high-level delegation from the Vanuatu Trade Commission Ghana, led by Ambassador Prof. Hugh Keku Aryee, has paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s Vice President, H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, at her office in Cantonments, Accra. The meeting, held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, focused on strengthening bilateral relations, advancing trade, and […]
Agona West records 11 cholera cases
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Officials from the Agona West District branch of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Central Region have reported a total of 11 confirmed cholera cases as of Thursday, January 23, 2025. According to GHS officials, the directorate is handling 214 suspected cholera cases in the municipality, prompting authorities to remain on […]
Oti Regional Minister-Designate calls for dialogue to end Nkwanta conflict
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister-Designate for the Oti Region, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has pledged to prioritize dialogue to address the ongoing conflict in Nkwanta, which has led to loss of lives and displacement of residents. The clashes, which began on January 16, have claimed three lives and injured several people. Videos shared by Citi News […]
Kofi Adams urges comprehensive approach to sports funding in Ghana
By Kwame Bediako Kofi Adams, the nominee for Minister for Sports and Recreation, has emphasized the urgent need to diversify income streams across various sports disciplines. He argued that having multiple sources of revenue is essential for the sustainability and growth of sports in the country. This call for diversification comes in response to ongoing […]
Education Minister unveils plans for National Education Conference
By Deborah Pofara Luu Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education has unveiled plans to host a National Education Conference. The forum, he said, will aimed at transforming Ghana’s educational system. The conference seeks to scrutinize the current state of education, identify gaps, and develop actionable recommendations for reforms. “This conference will serve as a platform to […]
