Goaso bans Valentine’s Day celebrations to mourn late chief
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Traditional executioners (Abrafuor) were seen patrolling the streets of Goaso, ensuring that residents followed the directive from the Goaso Traditional Council to refrain from celebrating Valentine’s Day. Locals were instructed to wear red and black as a mark of mourning for their recently deceased chief, Nana Kwasi Bosomprah. Dressed in elaborate […]
Val’s with special people
By Deborah Essuman In this month of love, a time that celebrates affection and connection, the voices of people with disabilities resonate deeply. As they bravely share their stories, revealing the harsh realities of their love lives, many have faced heart-wrenching challenges and societal misconceptions that often overshadow their capacity to love and be loved. […]
CSOs allege Tax evasion, sales underreporting, substandard petroleum products imminent in Ghana’s downstream Petroleum sector
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) operating in Ghana’s energy sector have alleged that regulatory lapses in the country’s downstream petroleum sector have occasioned tax evasion, sales underreporting, and the distribution of substandard petroleum products. According to the group, some companies that have not lifted petroleum from depots for years still have their […]
SSNIT asks employers to register new staff to benefit from pensions
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Kumasi Area Manager of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Adomako Mensah, has urged employers to prioritise enrolling their new employees in the SSNIT pension scheme to secure their future benefits upon retirement. He highlighted that SSNIT has consistently paid benefits to pensioners without delays since 1992. Therefore, […]
Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector facing imminent risk of collapse – CSOs in energy sector reveal
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) operating in Ghana’s energy sector have revealed that the country’s downstream petroleum space is facing imminent risk of collapse unless urgent policy reforms are implemented. The groups explained that Ghana’s transition from a regulated to a partially deregulated petroleum market, particularly after the removal of fuel subsidies […]
No Ghana Card, No National Service – NSA warns graduates
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced that prospective graduates without a valid Ghana Card will not be permitted to register for national service, as part of efforts to eliminate ghost names from the system. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, February 13, 2025, NSA Director General Felix Gyamfi stressed that the national identity card […]
Fading hopes: One year after “Save Ghana Football” demonstration, reforms remain elusive
By Kwame Bediako For the past five years, Ghana football has faced a turbulent journey marked by stagnation and disillusionment. The decline in the fortunes of the sport has become a source of deep concern for fans, sports journalists, and stakeholders. The senior national team, the Black Stars, has particularly struggled to leave a significant […]
Ghana launches cholera vaccination drive as cases surge
By: Sarah Baafi In response to the alarming rise in cholera cases, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has initiated a vaccination campaign aimed at immunising over 300,000 residents in Accra. This urgent measure comes as Ghana grapples with a cholera outbreak that has reported over 4,000 cases and claimed more than 40 lives across five […]
Ken Ofori-Atta is ‘traumatised’ by accusations- Afenyo-Markin
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is said to be traumatised by accusations made against him, according to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Afenyo-Markin revealed that he had personally spoken with Ofori-Atta, who shared his experiences with him. “He’s traumatised by the labelling of the adjectives described to his person. But he […]
No staff found culpable in ghost names scandal will be shielded- NSA Director General
By Felix Cofie The Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has stated that no staff of the Authority will be shielded if ongoing investigations into the ghost names scandal find any of the staff culpable. Addressing the media in Accra, Mr Gyamfi alleged that the scandal started from the top echelons […]
Lands Minister engages with three Envoys on mining reforms
By Felix Cofie The intention of government is to sanitise the mining sector and improve productivity. Through well-orchestrated policies, government will fight the Galamsey menace, which has become a national crisis. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources made these remarks during a courtesy call on him by three different ambassadors in Accra. The Chinese […]
Minority accuses government of political persecution
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of using state institutions to intimidate its members and party supporters. Speaking to the media in Parliament, Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, condemned what she described as politically motivated raids on the homes of some former appointees and minority MPs. “We will not remain silent while political […]
Valentine’s Day: Use condoms to avoid unwanted consequences
As the world celebrates Valentines Day on Friday, February 14, the public, especially the youth, has been urged to make use of condoms to avoid unwanted consequences, since new HIV infections are being recorded daily. Data from the Ghana AIDS Commission indicates that about 50 people get infected with HIV in the country daily. As […]
Number 12: Kwesi Nyantakyi cleared as High Court drops five-year case
An Accra High Court has discharged former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi and his co-accused after five years of legal battle. The ruling, delivered by Her Ladyship Justice Marie-Louise Simmonds, came after the prosecution failed to call a single witness throughout the trial. Despite presenting five potential witnesses, the Republic was unable to […]
