Good sanitation, hygiene key to preventing cholera – Former GMA President advises
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu A former national President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Kwabena Opoku Adusei, has called for improved sanitation and environmental hygiene, particularly in rural communities, as the most effective preventive measure against cholera outbreaks, especially with the onset of the major rainy season. According to him, the primary causes of cholera […]
In silence and prayer, thousands say farewell to Pope Francis
By midday on Thursday, more than 60,000 people had already passed through St Peter’s Basilica to bid farewell to Pope Francis, as the public viewing entered its second day. The basilica had remained open continuously from Wednesday morning until 5:30 am on Thursday. Just half an hour later, at 6 am, the queue resumed as […]
Police arrest suspect for stealing EPA vehicle in Tarkwa
Police have arrested a man suspected of stealing a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Tarkwa, Western Region. The suspect, identified as Salifu Gariba, was apprehended on 16 April 2025 by officers from the Northern Regional Police Command at Kukobila, along the Tamale-Bolgatanga highway. The stolen vehicle, with registration number […]
Four years is not enough to develop a country- Goodluck Jonathan
By Ashiadey Dotse Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, says four years is too short for a president to bring real development to a country.Speaking at a leadership event in Ada, Ghana on April 24, 2025, Dr. Jonathan told ministers and government officials that the presidential term in Nigeria and Ghana is too short […]
DAAD launches new regional office in Ghana to strengthen academic partnerships in West Africa
By: Kwame Bediako The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) officially launched its new regional office in Accra, Ghana on April 24, 2025 marking a significant milestone in fostering academic collaboration across West Africa. The initiative aims to not only enhance educational ties within Ghana but also to bolster relationships with neighboring countries such as Cameroon […]
2025 ASFC: Ghana U-15 girls clinch semi-final spot after consecutive wins
By Belinda Nketia Ghana’s Under-15 girls’ national team has secured a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship after consecutive victories over Morocco and Benin at the University of Ghana Stadium. The team, under the guidance of head coach Joyce Boatey-Agyei, began their campaign on Wednesday with a 1-0 win […]
Driver’s mate shot dead in highway robbery in Ashanti Region
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A driver’s mate has reportedly been shot dead in a highway robbery attack in Offinso South, Ashanti Region, on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. The incident, according to reports, occurred along the Anyinasuso-Sakam road when two men posing as passengers attempted to board a commercial minibus. As they engaged the driver and conductor, […]
2025 ASFC: Ghana U-15 boys advance to semifinals with victory over South Africa
By David Kwaku Dzaku The Ghana U-15 National team secured their second win in the ongoing CAF African Schools Football Championship, held at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. In their second Group A match of the tournament, Ghana faced a tough challenge in a keenly contested encounter. Ignatius Cyril Acquah Hagan, the top scorer […]
Military quells unrest at Adum Blue Light enclave
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A timely military deployment to the Adum Blue Light enclave helped quell apparent unrest on Thursday, April 24, 2025, as hundreds of aggrieved traders forced their way into a restricted zone, breaching security protocols. The confrontation began when the traders defied existing restrictions and stormed the area, overwhelming a police cordon in […]
Instagram launches ‘Edits’ App to replace CapCut
Instagram has launched Edits, a video editing app that’s intended to rival the TikTok-linked equivalent CapCut. First announced in January, Edits is available for free from today on iOS and Android. Edits is described as a “video creation app designed for creators,” and includes tools for project management, tracking notes and ideas, and data on video performance. There are […]
Gov’t to deploy indigenous framework for managing Ghana’s natural resources – Prez Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The President, John Dramani Mahama, has announced that Ghana is set to develop and implement an indigenous framework for the management of the country’s natural resources. Speaking at the opening of a four-day Executive Leadership Programme for Ministerial Appointees, President Mahama assured Ghanaians that the country can manage its resources without relying […]
Can “self-destructing plastic” technology from Imperial College offer Ghana a breath of fresh air?
By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji Incoom Plastics have become an integral part of daily life for many Ghanaians, widely used and synonymous with packaging, from the sachet water that quenches thirst under the scorching Accra sun to the sturdy bags carrying groceries home from bustling markets. Since plastics gained popularity in Ghana, they have provided […]
Most Council of State members support case against Chief Justice – Sammy Gyamfi
By Ashiadey Dotse The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, says that 30 out of 31 members of the Council of State believe there is sufficient basis to investigate Ghana’s Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Speaking on Joy FM, Mr. Gyamfi said the Council of State agreed that a “prima facie […]
Power, Public Service and Responsible leadership
News Commentary focuses on Power, Public Service and Responsible leadership. Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s comments on Akonta Mining in 2023 have ignited a national debate, after the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Armah-Kofi Buah, ordered the immediate termination of the licenses of Akonta Mining. The government, through the Minister, has also revoked the […]
