Luka Modric set to become Swansea City co-owner
By Kwame Bediako Luka Modric is set to join the ownership group of Championship club Swansea City, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The deal has been agreed upon, and Modric will become one of the minority owners of the club. This new venture will not affect his playing career, and he remains committed to […]
Government revokes gold buying licences for small-scale dealers
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The government, through the Ghana Gold Board Act (Act 1140), 2025, has revoked all licenses previously issued by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) and/or the Minister responsible for Mines to any person other than large-scale mining companies for dealing in gold. A statement issued and signed by the Media Relations Officer […]
Bedzrah chairs GETFund Board
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Member of Parliament (MP) for Ho West constituency in the Volta region, Mr. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has been appointed board chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). The Ho West lawmaker assumed this additional role last week. In his acceptance speech, he said he considers his appointment as the chairman of […]
Admission forms for health training institutions reduced from GH₵200 to GH₵150
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Ministry of Health has announced a reduction in the cost of application forms for Health Training Institutions across Ghana, effective for the 2025/2026 academic year. The announcement, made in a press release issued by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh on Monday, April 14, 2025, aims to make healthcare education more […]
Ghana ‘left as crime scene’ under Akufo-Addo – Mustapha Gbande
By Ashiadey Dotse The Deputy General Secretary of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has accused the former administration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of presiding over what he described as a “crime scene”. Speaking in an interview on Woezor TV, Mr Gbande alleged that the Akufo-Addo government was involved in organised crimes ranging […]
Indian billionaire jeweller Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium
Indian diamond merchant Mehul Choksi, wanted in connection with a $1.8 billion fraud at Punjab National Bank (PNB), has been arrested in Belgium following India’s extradition request. Choksi fled India in 2018 and obtained citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda before relocating to Belgium, where he reportedly secured residency using falsified documents. His lawyer, Vijay Aggarwal, […]
Finance Ministry starts assessment of existing VAT structure – Ato Forson
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has hinted that the government, through the Finance Ministry, has commenced a review of the Value Added Tax (VAT) system. According to the Finance Minister, the review is aimed at addressing the bottlenecks faced by businesses under the current structure. Dr. Ato Baah […]
Children lead Palm Sunday celebrations in Tema with songs and scripture
By Gloria Anderson Christians across Ghana have joined millions of believers around the world in celebrating Palm Sunday on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The day marks a significant moment on the Christian liturgical calendar, ushering in the start of Holy Week—a time of reflection on the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday, […]
Annual $400 million imports of chicken is a shame — President Mahama
Ghana imports nearly $400 million worth of chicken every year, President John Dramani Mahama has said. The President said the imports ought to be a source of shame for all Ghanaians, reiterating plans to support 54 individuals to produce four million birds that would amount to 10,000 metric tons of chicken. President Mahama stressed his […]
GES announces Easter break for SHS 2 students
By Spendilove Incoom The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced an Easter break for Form Two students in Senior High and Senior High Technical Schools operating the Transitional Track system. In a notice, the GES said the break will begin on Thursday, 17th April 2025, and end on Monday, 21st April 2025. The Service directed […]
GPL: Hearts, Kotoko drop points as Gold stars close in on title race
By Kwame Bediako Medeama SC secured a convincing 4-0 win over Dreams FC at the Tarkwa TNA stadium, opening match week 27 of the Ghana Premier League on Friday, April 11, 2025. Kingsley Braye was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick in the 38th, 45+2′, and 74th minutes. Yussif added to the scoreline […]
National Service Authority staff condemn political interference
By Sarah Baafi The National Service Authority Staff Union (NASASU), under the Divisional Chapter of the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU), Ghana, has issued a strong condemnation of attempts by political party foot soldiers to hijack the operations of the National Service Authority (NSA). In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ayirebi Adubofour, NASASU emphasised […]
Minority criticises IGP’s recruitment promise to Bawku residents
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Member of Parliament for Nsawam/Adoagyiri, Mr. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has described as reckless and unfortunate a statement made by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, during his engagement with chiefs, opinion leaders, and community members in Bawku. Addressing some members of the Parliamentary Press Corps at a press […]
ICU-Ghana urges government to enforce Textile Tax Stamp and Design Registration Laws
By Bright Kofi Agamah The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU-Ghana) has expressed concern over the influx of pirated counterfeit textile products in the Ghanaian markets. It notes the products, which take about 70% of the textile market of the country, negatively impact the sustainability of the local textile industry. The Union describes this development […]
