Illegal mining threatens national power supply, GRIDCo warns
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Energy Committee of Parliament has begun a three-day working visit to various energy agencies across the country, with its first stop at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo). During the visit, GRIDCo management raised serious concerns about the growing threat of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, describing it as […]
President Mahama tells UN Africa must have permanent security council seat
By Sharon Zoe Williams The President, John Dramani Mahama, has told the United Nations that Africa must have a permanent voice at the Security Council and called for reforms to global governance and financial systems to ensure the continent is fairly represented. He highlighted Africa’s growing influence in global affairs and stressed the need for […]
President Mahama touts Ghana’s rapid economic recovery at UN General Assembly
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has highlighted Ghana’s recent economic recovery on the global stage, citing sharp improvements in inflation and currency stability within just eight months of his administration. Delivering his address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2025, President Mahama said his government’s “Reset Agenda” has […]
Dafeamekpor, 2 others challenge GBA’s ‘monopoly’ status at Supreme Court
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Supreme Court is being asked to settle a question that could reshape the legal profession in Ghana: is the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) the only official body of lawyers recognised by the Constitution, or just one of many associations entitled to exist side by side? South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson […]
President Mahama launches plan to attract $20bn for Ghana’s energy transition
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei At the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York, President John Dramani Mahama officially launched Ghana’s National Energy Compact under the umbrella of Mission 300, a landmark initiative aimed at significantly expanding access to electricity across Africa. Mission 300, led by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank, […]
Richard Jakpa petitions CID to investigate Godfred Yeboah Dame
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Anthounma Jakpa, has petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to investigate former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, for alleged fabrication of evidence. Jakpa alleges that Mr. Dame attempted to manipulate his […]
Pro VC Prof. D. W. Aheto appointed interim head of UCC
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has named Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, as Acting Vice-Chancellor in the interim, following directives from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). In a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Gideon Inoch Abbeyquaye, the University said the decision […]
Empower citizens and regions to take ownership of their resources – Okyenhene
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has raised concerns over Ghana’s long-held centralised system of governance and is advocating for a paradigm shift. According to him, it is time for the government to empower citizens and regions to take ownership of their resources. The Okyenhene is thus urging bold reforms, adding, “I […]
Ghana opens national dialogue on decentralisation to strengthen local governance
Ghana has launched a national dialogue aimed at reshaping its decentralisation policy and strengthening local governance, with Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang calling for reforms that bring power closer to the people. Opening the forum in Accra, the Vice-President said the government is finalising a new decentralisation policy and strategy that will transfer more authority, functions […]
GIS launches legal training to boost contract management and protect public interest
By: Alberta Asanewa Dwirah and Naomi Amissah The Acting Chief Director of the Ministry of the Interior, Doreen Annan, has highlighted the need to adequately resource the legal offices of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to effectively respond to the complex and evolving challenges of public sector contracting. She made the call at the opening […]
Black Queens defender Comfort Yeboah joins Spain’s DUX Logroño
By: Kwame Bediako Black Queens defender Comfort Yeboah has finalised her transfer to Spanish top-flight club DUX Logroño for the 2025/26 season. She joins the club from Ghana Women’s Premier League side Ampem Darkoa Ladies, marking an exciting step in her football career. Yeboah, who also plays for the Black Princesses U-20 team, was officially […]
Galamsey: All rivers and forests to become national security zones – Lands Minister
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has announced that all water bodies and forest reserves across Ghana will be designated as national security zones as part of the government’s intensified fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Wednesday, September 24, Mr. Kofi-Buah said the […]
GoldStars CEO defends sacking of title-winning Coach Frimpong Manso
By: Kwame Bediako Bibiani GoldStars Chief Executive Officer, Kwasi Adu, has defended the club’s decision to part ways with head coach Frimpong Manso, despite the coach’s historic achievement of leading the team to their first-ever Ghana Premier League title. Adu emphasized that while Manso’s success was commendable, the club had to make a decision in […]
NSA to acquire pitch covers for major stadia to address maintenance woes
By: Kwame Bediako The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has announced plans to acquire pitch covers for Ghana’s major sports stadia to combat ongoing maintenance challenges. The move comes after several national stadia were recently declared unfit to host matches, primarily due to the lack of protective covers and […]
