Ghana Armed Forces denies attack on Army Chief in Bawku
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, was attacked during a visit to Bawku in the Upper East Region. In a statement released on Friday, April 25, GAF described the claims made in two viral videos […]
Piwak donates GH¢200,000 to Akosombo flood victims at Aveyime Camp
By Jones Anlimah Piwak Natural Health has donated GH¢200,000 to support victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage disaster in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region. The Chief Executive Officer of Piwak Natural Health, Dr. Prince Nelson Mortoti, presented GH¢1,000 each to 200 affected persons drawn from North, Central, and South Tongu. The gesture, […]
Pope Francis’ Succession: Could Africa get her first Pope from Ghana?
The Catholic Church finds itself at a pivotal moment following the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday as it prepares to select a new leader for the church. Pope Francis passed away at age 88, at his residence at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. The Catholic Church has begun a period of mourning, known […]
Report all fraud cases to us – Bank of Ghana tells all banks
By Ashiadey Dotse The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all banks and financial institutions in the country to report every case of fraud directly to the central bank. This includes both attempted and successful fraud. Institutions are also required to submit a monthly report even if no fraud occurred. According to the BoG, the […]
Ghana’s economic recovery gains investor backing at Washington talks
By Sarah Baafi Ghana’s economic outlook received strong endorsement from international investors during a high-level meeting led by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, held in Washington, D.C. The event highlighted Ghana’s efforts in stabilizing its economy and strengthening fiscal management. Dr. Ato Forson presented encouraging data showing that the Ghanaian cedi has remained relatively […]
Builsa North MCE assumes office, calls for teamwork
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The newly appointed Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Builsa North District Assembly, Mr. Solomon Akogti Ansoabayie, officially assumed office on Thursday,, 24 April 2025, with a staff durbar to share his vision. In his maiden address to staff, Mr. Ansoabayie emphasized the importance of teamwork, stating that collective effort would be […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ghana leads call for sustainable fisheries at ATLAFCO experts session
By Sarah Baafi Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable fisheries and regional cooperation at the 11th Session of ATLAFCO Experts, held on Wednesday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Ghanaian delegation, led by Prof. Benjamin Campion, Executive Director of the Fisheries Commission, and Mr. Fred Kwasi Antwi-Boadu, Coordinator of the National Blue Economy Consultations, joined […]
Young African reporters get hands-on training in sports journalism at CAF Workshop
By: Belinda Nketia Budding sports journalists have been given a masterclass in match reporting and post-game interviews as part of the Young Reporters Workshop under CAF’s African Schools Programme. The session on Wednesday, on April 23 2025, was led by seasoned Canal+ journalist Romain Hussonnois and focused on equipping participants with essential skills for covering […]
