Shatta Wale commends EOCO after release from custody
By: Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Ghanaian dancehall superstar, Shatta Wale, has commended the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after being released from custody following investigations surrounding the importation of his yellow Lamborghini. Taking to his social media shortly after his release, Shatta Wale expressed gratitude to EOCO for what he described as a “respectful and […]
Energy Minister John Jinapor inspects ongoing maintenance at Atuabo Gas Processiong Plant
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has paid a working visit to the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant to inspect ongoing maintenance works. The Minister expressed satisfaction with progress so far, commending management and staff of the Ghana National Gas Company for their commitment. He urged them to […]
Shatta Wale released from EOCO custody after revised bail conditions – SM media manager
By: Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Shatta Wale’s media and public relations manager, Samuel Atuobi Baah (Sammy Flex), has announced that the dancehall artist has been released by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and has gone home after his detention over a yellow Lamborghini tax investigations. The announcement was made around 6:00 PM on Thursday, […]
PAC adjourns sitting as Local Government and Trade Ministries fail to appear
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament adjourned its Thursday sitting after two key ministries failed to appear before the Committee. Ranking Member of PAC, Samuel Atta-Mills, said the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Agro-Business, along with their respective departments and agencies, were unable […]
Ghanaian junior tennis star Sisu-Makena Tomegah awarded elite training scholarship in Chicago
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Tennis Federation, in partnership with New York Square LLC, has awarded promising junior tennis talent Sisu-Makena Tomegah an elite training scholarship at Chicago’s renowned XS Tennis Academy. This significant opportunity aims to support her development as she marches on toward becoming a professional athlete on the global stage. Her growth […]
Shatta Wale’s arrest sparks debate on treatment of musicians
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The arrest of Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has reignited discussions about how Ghana’s music industry and its stars are treated by state institutions. Shatta Wale is being detained over investigations into the tax obligations of his yellow Lamborghini Urus, but his supporters […]
Veep Opoku-Agyemang leads government delegation to one-week celebration of late Asantehemaa
By: Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah The Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has paid her respects to the late Queen Mother of Asanteman, Nana Konadu Yiadom, by attending the one-week celebration ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.Upon arrival, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang signed the book of condolences on behalf of the Government of […]
Ada Youth Summit 2025 ignites new era of service and innovation
The Ada Youth Summit 2025, held at the Ada College of Education under the stirring theme “The Paradigm Shift,” concluded on Thursday with a clarion call for Ghana’s young leaders to chart a transformative path toward community service, entrepreneurial excellence, and responsive governance. Organized collaboratively by the Tapioca Foundation and the Ada College of Education, […]
Minister for Energy inaugurates Petroleum Commission Board, calls for bold reforms
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated the new Board of the Petroleum Commission, urging members to confront the challenges facing Ghana’s upstream oil and gas industry with unity and expertise. Mr. Jinapor said the sector is under pressure from shrinking reserves, reduced investment and […]
Female journalists highlight challenges in telling women’s stories
By Belinda Nketia Female journalists say women bring empathy and credibility to reporting on sensitive issues such as sexual harassment and gender-based violence, but they also face unique challenges in the digital space. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on August 21, 2025, during a discussion themed “Women in Media: Stories Only She Can Tell,” […]
Tema SHS wins Inter-School debate at Ghana International Book Fair
By: Alberta Asanewa Dwirah and Naomi Asantewaa Amissah Tema Senior High School (SHS) has won the inter-school debate organised by Afram Publications Limited in partnership with the Ghana Publishers Association in Accra. The competition featured four participating schools: Okuapeman Senior High School, Swedru Senior High School, Winneba Senior High School, and Tema Senior High School. Speaking at […]
Public sector must see private sector as partners – President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments to change their approach towards business growth by treating the private sector as partners instead of obstacles. Speaking at the Private-Public Business Dialogue during TICAD-9 in Yokohama, Japan on Thursday August 21, 2025, President Mahama stressed that governments must create the right policies and […]
Energy Minister John Jinapor says Ghana’s power sector stabilised
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says the country’s power sector has been stabilised following months of reforms and targeted interventions. According to him, when he took office, the sector was facing a major shortfall of about 700 megawatts in December 2024, leading to persistent load […]
President Mahama urges African leaders not to overregulate, says youth need space for creativity
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to ease excessive regulations and create more opportunities for young people to explore their creativity and contribute to economic growth. Speaking at the Private-Public Business Dialogue during TICAD-9 in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday, 21 August 2025, President Mahama said overregulation stifles innovation and prevents […]
