Ghana, Italy advance talks on €100m hospital retooling project
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has received a delegation from the Government of Italy to discuss the ongoing collaboration between Ghana and Italy aimed at retooling 37 selected public health facilities across the country. The meeting focused on advancing discussions surrounding a concessional loan agreement from the Italian Government […]
Adu-Boahene explains how GH¢49.1 million was disbursed
A former Director of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has given his explanation of how the GH¢49.1 million, he was accused of laundering together with his wife, was disbursed. In a letter from his lawyers attached to a memo addressed to the National Security Coordinator, Adu-Boahene said the funds were used for various operational […]
Kwakye Ofosu: We inherited ‘chaotic and poorly managed’ energy sector
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Government Spokesperson and Minister in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says the Mahama administration inherited a “chaotic and poorly managed” energy sector, and resolving the crisis will take time. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Kwakye Ofosu dismissed claims that President Mahama’s return to office has brought back widespread […]
Patrick Boamah appointed ambassador for 2025 Christian Home Week
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Member of Parliament (MP) for Okaikwei Central in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Patrick Yaw Boamah, has been appointed Ambassador for the 2025 edition of the Christian Home Week (CHW) celebrations. His appointment was officially unveiled at the launch of the 2025 CHW at the head office of the Presbyterian Church of […]
DVLA opens ultra-modern Adentan office to support 24-hour services
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has commissioned a new state-of-the-art office in the Adentan Municipality in the Greater Accra Region to enhance its 24-hour service delivery. The Adentan office will provide the full range of DVLA services, including driver licensing and vehicle registration. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, […]
Ntim Fordjour: MP demands probe into alleged GH¢8.3m diversion to fund opposition campaign
By Ashiadey Dotse The Member of Parliament for Asin South, Reverend Ntim Fordjour, has called for an urgent investigation into what he describes as a disturbing misuse of public funds. His call follows allegations made by a former National Investment Bank (NIB) executive suggesting that GH¢8.3 million may have been diverted to support opposition political […]
Government sets up secretariat to kickstart 24-hour economy – Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed the government’s plans to operationalise the 24-hour economy initiative, confirming that a dedicated secretariat has been formed and preparatory work is underway. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, Kwakye Ofosu said the initiative is designed to expand Ghana’s economy and […]
Parliament’s Trade Committee visits Rana Motors to tackle challenges in Ghana’s auto industry
By Sarah Baafi The Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism has visited Rana Motors’ state-of-the-art vehicle assembly plant at Amasaman to assess the operations and challenges of high-performing industrial companies and explore ways to support their growth. Mr. Kassem M. Odaymat, Chief Operating Officer of Rana Motors and President of the Ghana Automobile […]
Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong: Ghana’s first Winter Olympian who the defied odds
By: Kwame Bediako Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong’s journey to becoming the first Ghanaian Winter Olympian exemplifies that perseverance can defy conventional expectations. Born in Glasgow and raised in the UK, he only learned to ski as an adult on an artificial slope in Milton Keynes, where he worked. His rapid progress—learning to ski in just 30 minutes—demonstrates […]
Afenyo-Markin reports to CID over alleged assault during protest
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Ghana Police Service says the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to assist with investigations into an alleged assault involving him and a police officer during the recent ‘Save the Judiciary demonstration’. The confirmation of Mr Afenyo-Markin’s appearance before the CID was […]
Kwakye Ofosu: Government appointees engaged in galamsey will be dismissed and prosecuted
By Ashiadey Dotse Government officials found to be involved in illegal mining—known locally as galamsey—will be immediately dismissed and prosecuted, the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has said. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Thursday, 8 May 2025, Ofosu Kwakye said the current administration is taking a firm stand against illegal mining and […]
Mahama announces GH¢452m free tertiary fees for more than 156,000 first-year students
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has announced that the government will cover academic facility user fees for more than 156,000 first-year students enrolled in public tertiary institutions for the 2025 academic year, at a cost of GH¢452.9 million. Delivering a televised national address on Wednesday, May 7, to mark his first 120 days in office, […]
President Mahama threatens to sack VRA bosses over future flood mismanagement
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has warned that the Chief Executive and deputies of the Volta River Authority (VRA) will be sacked if another devastating flood disaster occurs due to mismanagement of the Akosombo and Kpong Dams. Speaking during a national address to mark his first 120 days in office, the President said recommendations from […]
Plan International Ghana projects transform lives in northern Ghana communities
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong Plan International Ghana has conducted a field trip for selected journalists from Northern Ghana to its operational communities to witness firsthand the impact of its interventions in education, water, sanitation, hygiene, and other areas. The trip took the team to Sagadugu No. 1 and 2, and Mimima—all in the West Mamprusi […]
