St. Peter Methodist Church marks Heritage Day with call for national reconciliation
The final Sunday of Ghana’s Heritage Month was a vibrant celebration at St. Peter Methodist Church, Odorkor, as the congregation marked Heritage Day—a grand climax to a month-long reflection on Ghanaian identity and culture. The church was filled with colour as various groups, including SUWMA, the Men’s and Women’s Movements, the Guilds, and MYF, among […]
President Mahama calls for peaceful Ramadan celebrations
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has called for a peaceful and safe celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, stressing the need for caution during the period. He urged the police to take action against reckless driving and motorcycle riding among the youth to prevent accidents. Speaking at the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration at Black Star Square, President […]
Leganés honours Rev. Osei Kofi for contribution to Ghanaian football
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian football legend Rev. Osei Kofi has been honoured in Spain for his role in Ghana’s historic match against Real Madrid in 1962. The former Black Stars and Asante Kotoko player was part of the Ghanaian team that played to a 3-3 draw against the Spanish club at the Accra Sports Stadium. […]
Experts incorporate Artificial Intelligence in fight against Climate Change
Story by: Doreen Ampofo Stakeholders have met in Accra to share knowledge and develop effective tools to help communities severely affected by climate change adapt. Under the Safe4All project, funded by the European Union, experts from Ghana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe are working to incorporate artificial intelligence into a climate service app. The app is designed […]
Olanrewaju: Ghana Boxing Authority confirms tragic passing of Nigerian boxer
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has confirmed the tragic passing of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, also known as Olanrewaju ‘Success’ Segun, who collapsed during a professional bout in Accra and was later pronounced dead at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The incident occurred during an eight-round light heavyweight contest against Ghana’s Jon […]
Golden Kick knock Karela United out of MTN FA Cup
By Kwame Bediako Division One side Golden Kick have advanced to the semifinals of the MTN FA Cup after defeating Karela United 5-3 on penalties at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The quarter-final match ended goalless in regulation time, leading to a penalty shootout. Karela United’s Fatawu Mohammed missed a crucial penalty, allowing Golden Kick […]
WAEC releases 2024 WASSCE results for private candidates, withholds others
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2024 WASSCE provisional results for private candidates. The release of the results, which constitutes the second in series, saw 17, 596 males and 21,131 females registering for the examination. A statement issued by the Council in Accra, however, indicated that the subject results of 303 and […]
Parliament approves GH₵2.8 billion for road maintenance
Parliament has approved GHS 2.8 billion for road maintenance this year to enhance transport of goods and services. In 2024, 43 per cent of the country’s total roads were maintained through re-shaping, gravelling and patching of potholes. Mr Isaac Adjei Mensah, the Chairman of Parliament’s Roads and Transport Committee, told the media in Parliament House, […]
Lightning strikes teacher to death
Teachers and students of Anloga Senior High Secondary School (Anseco) and residents of Atsugbor Electoral Area in the Anloga District of the Volta Region are in a state of shock and panic after lightning claimed the life of a teacher in the area. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at about 1745 hours […]
President Mahama, Lands Minister committed to fighting illegal mining – NAELP National Coordinator
By Felix Cofie The National Coordinator for the National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme (NAELP) for illegal miners, Frank Asare, has commended President Mahama and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, for their forward-thinking, comprehensive, and bold solutions aimed at ending all forms of illegal mining in Ghana. Speaking at a […]
Minister for Defence donates food items to Ghana Armed Forces
By Felix Cofie Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has presented some food items to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on behalf of Mr Ibrahim Mahama at the Base Supply Depot. Dr Omane Boamah, in his remarks, acknowledged GAF’s dedication, sacrifices and contributions to safeguarding Ghana’s sovereignty and supporting its development. He noted that […]
Interior Ministry lifts curfew on Kpatinga township
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council, has lifted the curfew on Kpatinga Township and its environs in the Northern Region with immediate effect. This was stated in a press release issued by the sector minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, on Friday, March 28, 2025. […]
President Mahama gives Chief Justice 10-day ultimatum to respond to petitions
President John Dramani Mahama has given Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo 10 days to respond to three petitions calling for her removal from office. The Chief Justice had earlier written to the President requesting copies of the petitions. In response, Dr Callistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to the President, said in a letter that […]
63 Nsawam Prison inmates graduate with bachelor’s degrees
BY JULIET METTLE-EDMONDS Three out of sixty-three inmates at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison have graduated with First Class Honours in a Bachelor of Arts degree program at the University of Cape Coast’s College of Distance Education. The initiative, spearheaded by the university, aims to provide inmates with opportunities to advance their education beyond the […]
