South Korea fighter jets accidentally drop bombs on homes, injuring 15
South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian district on Thursday, injuring 15 people and damaging houses and a church during military exercises in Pocheon, the Air Force and fire agency said. The fire agency said in a statement that 15 people were wounded, including two who were seriously hurt. Pocheon is […]
2025 budget to focus on creating stronger future for everyone – Ato Forson
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has hinted that the 2025 budget is about shaping a stronger future for all. The Finance Minister took to his X page to ask citizens to share their expectations of the 2025 budget presentation slated for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, on the floor […]
Mahama to visit Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in bid to reintegrate Sahel States into ECOWAS
The President, John Dramani Mahama, is set to embark on a tour of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from March 8 to March 10, 2025, as part of efforts to restore ties between the breakaway Sahel nations and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). A letter from President Mahama, dated March 7, was […]
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: ECOWAS Committed to Youth Empowerment
REPORT BY: KWEKU BOLTON The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has significantly improved and transformed the lives of youth in the region through various initiatives. ECOWAS has implemented youth empowerment programs focusing on skills development, education, gender development centre support for people living with disability, employment opportunities, and leadership participation. For instance, the […]
Ghana risks missing out on universal access to WASH by 2030, according to WaterAid Ghana
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana is said to lose out on achieving universal access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) by 2030 if the required investments are not made on time. According to WASH sector stakeholders, Ghana’s failure to achieve universal access by 2030 will further deepen inequalities and stall economic growth. To this end, WaterAid […]
2024/2025 Ghana Premier League: Matchday 23 preview and fixtures
By Kwame Bediako After a brief hiatus, the Ghana Premier League is set to resume with an exciting lineup of matches for Matchday 23. The action-packed weekend will kick off on Saturday, March 8, and conclude on Monday, March 10, with games taking place across various stadia. Football fans in Ghana can once again look […]
Resettlement site for tidal wave victims unsuitable – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Mahama has expressed concern over the quality of resettlement efforts for victims of recent tidal waves in the Volta Region. He believes the current plan is not good enough and does not provide a safe home for affected residents. President Mahama visited Agavedzi and other areas hit by the disaster, […]
Ghana must build financial strength to end IMF bailouts – Professor Gatsi
By Ashiadey Dotse Economist and National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee member, Professor John Gatsi, has called for Ghana to strengthen its financial system to stop relying on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for bailouts. He believes Ghana’s repeated dependence on the IMF is due to poor economic management. According to him, if the country builds […]
Ho marks 68th Independence Day with call to reset youth mindsets
By Jones Anlimah The Ho Municipal Education Directorate, with support from the Municipal Assembly, marked Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary with a health walk and youth empowerment talks under the theme “Reflect, Review, Reset”. Dubbed the “Independence Walk,” the event saw students from selected schools in the municipality, along with their teachers, march through the principal […]
US documents show CIA orchestrated Kwame Nkrumah’s overthrow – President Mahama
President John Mahama says that declassified US documents confirm the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a key role in the overthrow of Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Speaking in Accra during Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebrations, he described the February 24, 1966, coup that toppled Nkrumah as “the most regrettable and darkest moment […]
Wa Municipal Directorate of Education bans ultra-processed food in Basic Schools
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Wa Municipal Early Childhood Coordinator, Banuoku Nwene Stephen, says the Municipal Education Directorate has banned the sale of ultra-processed foods, such as toffees and fizzy drinks, in basic schools in the Municipality. He pointed out that the move is aimed at promoting the consumption of indigenous food and its associated benefits. […]
Full text: President Mahama’s speech at Ghana’s 68th Independence Day Celebration
Your Excellency Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-AgyemangRt. Honourable Speaker of ParliamentYour Ladyship the Chief JusticeYour Excellency, former President John Agyekum KufuorYour Excellency, former President Nana Akufo-AddoMinisters of StateHonourable Members of ParliamentNii Mei, Naa MeiService ChiefsOur gallant men and women on paradeDistinguished guestsLadies and GentlemenGood people of Ghana, I wish you a Happy Independence Day. […]
Africa has never produced a better defender than Carragher – Joey Barton
By Kwame Bediako Former Manchester City and Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has jumped to the defence of former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, who has faced backlash for his recent comments regarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Carragher, a respected figure in football, had suggested that AFCON is not a ‘major tournament,’ igniting a firestorm […]
Telcos to offer 6GB Independence Day bundle for GHC10 – Sam George
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Ghana’s major telecommunications providers—MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and AT Ghana—have introduced a special Independence Day data bundle, offering 6GB for GHS10, a substantial increase from the usual 1GB or 3GB provided during holiday promotions. The initiative, launched under the directive of President John Mahama, is aimed at enhancing digital accessibility and […]
