Government to hasten passport processing for Hajj pilgrims – Ablakwa
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the government is taking steps to make passport processing faster and easier for Hajj pilgrims. Speaking at the Hajj Village on Tuesday, March 4, Mr. Ablakwa said this is the first time such an initiative has been introduced in Ghana. He […]
Interior Ministry renews curfew in Bawku and its environs
By Ashiadey Dotse Government has by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew imposed on Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region to help maintain peace. The Minister for Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, announced that the curfew will continue from Monday, March 3, 2025, and will be enforced from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. […]
GFA prohibits Hearts from using UG Stadium due to undulating pitch and insecure safety zones
By Kwame Bediako Accra Hearts of Oak have been prohibited from utilising the University of Ghana Stadium as their home ground for the 2024-2025 football season by the Ghana Football Association. This decision comes after a recent assessment of the facility, which deemed it unsuitable for hosting Ghana Premier League (GPL) matches. The club’s communication […]
Ghana must shift from raw exports to industrialisation – President Mahama
By Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the urgent need for structural reforms to Ghana’s economy, warning that over-reliance on raw material exports is unsustainable. Speaking at the National Economic Dialogue (NED) in Accra, he described past economic policies as a “government bleeding” due to inefficiencies and heavy dependence on gold, cocoa, and […]
Ghana’s economy needs urgent reforms, says Finance Minister
By Sarah Baafi The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has delivered a sobering assessment of the country’s economic state, stressing the urgent need for structural reforms to address fiscal inefficiencies and promote sustainable growth. Speaking at the National Economic Dialogue on March 3, 2025, Ato Forson revealed that while Ghana’s economy has grown by […]
Mahama is Ghana’s surest bet to transform economy – Dr Ishmael Yamson
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue, Dr. Ishmael Yamson, has stated that President John Dramani Mahama is Ghana’s surest bet to transform the country into an economic powerhouse. According to him, President Mahama with the kind of policies he has rolled out in his few months in office attest to the fact […]
Roundup of performances of Ghanaian players abroad
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian footballers continued to make waves across the world’s top leagues over the weekend, showcasing their skill and resilience. From European leagues to the American leagues, players like Andre Ayew, Mohammed Fuseini, and Kwasi Wriedt starred in decisive victories, leaving fans worldwide in awe. In French Ligue 1, Andre Ayew scored a […]
Dozens found alive in metal containers after India avalanche
Dozens of construction workers in India‘s Uttarakhand state were rescued after being buried by an avalanche near Mana village on Friday. The workers, living in metal containers at a construction camp, survived thanks to the oxygen within the containers. Out of 54 workers initially trapped, 46 were rescued in a 60-hour operation involving the Indian […]
Theatrics, dramas should be sparingly invoked – Speaker Bagbin
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin says that the frequent theatrics and dramas on the floor of the parliamentary chamber constitute an anticlimax and urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to defreeze the phenomenon. He said though theatrics and dramas were allowed on the floor of the House to de-stress, it should be parsimoniously used […]
President Mahama pledges to boost Kumawood, Ghana’s filmmaking hub
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to preserve and promote Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, particularly in the Ashanti Region, renowned for its vibrant filmmaking industry, Kumawood. Speaking at a service with the clergy in Ashanti Region at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), President Mahama emphasised the importance […]
President Mahama calls for church-government collaboration during Thanksgiving Service in Kumasi
By Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama joined Christian leaders at a special thanksgiving service held at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The event, aimed at fostering unity and gratitude, allowed the President to express appreciation for the prayers and support of […]
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, donates to NSA Volta, boosts sports development efforts
By Tilda Acorlor The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has donated six pairs of streetlights and an undisclosed amount of money to support the National Sports Authority (NSA), managers of the Ho Sports Stadium. This generous donation aims to address the pressing needs of the Ho Sports Stadium, which has been in a state of […]
Chief Justice calls for ADR in land disputes as Gamey and Gamey graduates 22 students
By Eric Crentsil The Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has urged Ghanaians to prioritise Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in settling disputes, particularly land-related cases, before resorting to litigation. Speaking at the Gamey and Gamey ADR Institute’s 2025 Graduation and Matriculation Ceremony in Accra, she stressed that ADR offers […]
Swedish sensation Mondo Duplantis shatters pole vault world record for 11th time
By Kwame Bediako Mondo Duplantis, the reigning Olympic and world champion from Sweden, has once again redefined the standards of pole vaulting by breaking his world record for the 11th time. At the All-Star Perche meet in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Duplantis shattered the previous mark of 6.26 meters with a groundbreaking leap of 6.27 meters. This […]
