Thieves allegedly break into Warehouse in Techiman, steal drought-relief items for farmers
Thieves have allegedly broken into the warehouse of Techiman Metropolitan Department of Agriculture and made away with about 9,860 bags of rice and quantities of fertilizers. The 2.5kg bags of rice and the quantities of fertilisers comprising 4,447 5kg bags of MP4 fertilizers and 3,150 5kg bags of Urea fertilizers were allegedly stolen from the […]
Christians urged to abandon sinful behaviours as Easter festivities unfold
By Jacob Aggrey The Executive Director of the Africa Center for the Study of Worldviews and Holistic Development, Dr. Christopher Ampadu, has called on Christians to abandon all forms of behaviour that contradict the teachings of the Bible as the Easter festivities unfold. Speaking to GBC News, Dr. Ampadu described Good Friday as not just […]
Ahanta West MP launches initiative to introduce Ahanta language in schools
By: Belinda Nketia The Member of Parliament for Ahanta West, Mavis Kuukua Bissue-Boateng, has taken a significant step toward preserving the Ahanta language by inaugurating a committee dedicated to integrating the language into the educational curriculum. The announcement was made during a ceremony held in Agona Nkwanta, the constituency’s capital. The newly formed committee comprises […]
More than GH₵47 million lost to failed One Village, One Dam initiative – NORPRA
By Peter Agengre The Northern Patriots in Research and Advocacy (NORPRA) has raised concerns over alleged financial losses totaling GH₵57 million, with GH₵47 million attributed to the failed One Village, One Dam policy. The group also claims GH₵10 million was lost to procurement irregularities in the implementation of the Free SHS programme in Northern Ghana. […]
National Service Authority releases PIN codes for 18,011 nurses and midwives
By Belinda Nketia The National Service Authority (NSA) has released Personal Identification Number (PIN) codes for 18,011 trained nurses and midwives ahead of their mandatory national service in the 2025/2026 service year. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Authority announced that eligible personnel can now access their PIN codes via the […]
Inside Ghana’s nuclear power push: The team driving historic energy transformation
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s quest to establish a nuclear power plant to fuel its industrialisation agenda, which began several decades ago under the leadership of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the nation’s first president, was rekindled in 2007 under the presidency of former President John Agyekum Kufuor. Ex-President Kufuor, seeing nuclear power as a solution to […]
African Development Bank President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina visits President Muhammadu Buhari
As African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina’s tenure draws to a gradual end in September, he visited former President Muhammadu Buhari to express his deep appreciation. As President, Buhari supported Adesina’s nomination by President Goodluck Jonathan for election as President of the African Development Bank. ‘”He strongly stood by me in difficult times, which […]
Three mini-grid electrification facilities at Aflivie, Azizakpe and Alorkpem islands inaugurated
By Dominic Hlordzi The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition will soon launch a bold renewable energy project to offer electricity to 150 island and lake communities across the country. The initiative is part of efforts to reduce energy poverty in communities that are not on the national grid and expand universal electricity access to […]
Black Stars duo Kudus and Kamaldeen donate to support Ramadan Cup
By Kwame Bediako Black Stars duo Mohammed Kudus and Kamaldeen Sulemana have jointly contributed to the Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup, an annual football tournament held in honour of the National Chief Imam. This year’s event is scheduled for April 19, 2025. Their support underscores a shared commitment to promoting unity and community development through sports. […]
Germany opens new DAAD office in Ghana to boost academic ties in West Africa
By Kwame Bediako Germany is deepening its engagement with West Africa through the establishment of a new German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) office in Accra, Ghana, aimed at bolstering academic and scientific cooperation. The new office will oversee collaborations in Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria — key countries in the region with growing educational potential. This […]
Wengam pays courtesy call on renowned televangelist Rev. Rod Parsley
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, Rev Stephen Wengam, is currently in Columbus, Ohio, USA, as a guest speaker for the annual Wisdom Conference organised by Jesus Power Assembly of God. During his visit, Rev Wengam, accompanied by his wife, Lady Mrs Monica Wengam, paid a courtesy call on world-renowned televangelist Rev Rod […]
Parliament’s Health Committee to tour regional and teaching hospitals
By Valentia Tetteh The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health is set to commence a four-day nationwide assessment tour of Regional and Teaching Hospitals from Tuesday, April 22, to Friday, April 25, 2025. The move is part of the Committee’s oversight mandate to evaluate the state of healthcare infrastructure and service delivery across the country. The […]
Ghana National Fire Service steps up efforts to prevent market fires
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is intensifying its efforts to prevent market fires, acknowledging that some of these incidents are deliberately caused. According to PRO DO II Desmond Ackah, the Service is working closely with market managers to enhance fire safety, particularly in markets with wooden structures. Speaking on JoyNews, […]
Gov’t to facilitate safe return of US deportees – Ablakwa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working tirelessly to facilitate the safe return, reintegration, and reunification of 160 Ghanaians facing deportation from the United States of America (USA). Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, says comprehensive efforts are underway to ensure the dignified return of the affected individuals. “We have decided not […]
