Ghanaian cyclist James Kumbeni to ride from Ghana to Morocco ahead of AFCON 2025
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian cyclist James Kumbeni has announced his ambitious plan to embark on a bicycle journey from Ghana to Morocco. During an interview on GTV’s Breakfast show, Kumbeni stressed the importance of adopting sustainable transportation methods, particularly cycling, as a means to combat climate change. His journey is set to begin before the […]
Speaker Bagbin calls for ‘divine intervention’ to restore order in Parliament
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed concern over the growing disorder in the legislative house, calling for divine intervention to restore unity and discipline among lawmakers. Speaking at a breakfast prayer meeting, organised by the Christian Fellowship of Parliament, he lamented the stark contrast between the conduct of politicians in church and their behaviour […]
Botswana introduces monthly allowance for newborn babies
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Government of Botswana has unveiled a series of new social welfare initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of its citizens, with implementation set for 2025. Among the key measures announced are a monthly stipend for newborns, free sanitary pads for female students, and an increase in the Old Age Pension, […]
Samuel Awuku slams revocation of public sector appointments
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, has strongly condemned the government’s directive to annul all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, describing it as a “dangerous precedent” that threatens the future of Ghanaian youth. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Samuel Awuku urged President Mahama to reverse the […]
ECG’s revenue under-declaration is symptom of political interference, not corporate misconduct – Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor
The discourse surrounding the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and its alleged under-declaration of revenue should not be reduced to mere accusations of inefficiency or corporate mismanagement. Rather, it is a stark reflection of the deeper structural issue plaguing Ghana’s power sector—political interference in revenue management. ECG, as a state-owned enterprise (SOE), operates in a […]
Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso
Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting between Islamist insurgents and the military in neighbouring Burkina Faso, describing scenes of sometimes indiscriminate violence and bloody battles. “We are always with the dead. In some battles, I’ve seen 40, 50 or 100 dead people,” one of the men told the BBC. […]
Government defends revocation of last-minute public sector appointments
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed allegations that the recent revocation of last-minute public sector and civil service appointments was politically motivated against New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters. His response comes after a directive from Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, which overturned all […]
Why Nkrumah and His Contemporaries Failed to Unite Africa—And How the People Can Lead the Charge for a United Continent
By: Abdul-Razak Yakubu Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is dead. But his vision of a united Africa is more alive in the minds of many Africans, Pan-Africanists, and anti-imperialists who believe and continue to advocate strongly for continental sovereignty and economic freedom. But visions do not mean much if you do not have in place practical solutions […]
“Okada” riding to be regularised by March – Transport Minister
The Ministry of Transport and the Driver and Vehicle Lincensing Authority (DVLA) have commenced discussions to regularise the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes. The two are working together to review the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (LI 2180), which currently bars the use of motorcycles as a form of public transport, popularly known as Okada. […]
More females living with HIV/AIDS in Bono Region-HIV Coordinator
The female population of Persons Living with HIV and AIDS (PLwHAs) in the Bono Region outnumbers the male, statistics from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has indicated. The figure reveals as of September 2024, out of the total 11,401 Persons Living with HIV and AIDS (PLwHAs) in the region, 8,481 of them were females and […]
Richard Kings Atikpo retained as Council of State Member for Oti Region
By: Bawanke David An incumbent Oti Regional Member of the Council of State, Mr. Richard Kings Atikpo has retained his position as Council of State Member for the Oti Region after a landslide victory. He garnered 16 out of 18 total votes cast at the end of the Oti Regional Council of State election held […]
Gabriel Tanko: Young businessman elected Volta Council of State rep
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Businessman Gabriel Atokple Kwamigah Tanko has been elected as the Volta Region’s representative on the Council of State after securing 24 out of 36 votes in an election held on February 11, 2025, at the OLA Senior High School Assembly Hall. The contest featured 13 candidates, but Mr. Tanko won by […]
World Cup kiss: Rubiales tells court Hermoso consented to kiss
By Kwame Bediako Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, testified in court in Madrid, asserting that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for him to kiss her following Spain’s victory at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. “I am absolutely sure that she gave me her permission,” Rubiales stated, […]
Expose culprits behind Sapeiman counterfeit cash and gold stash – Prof. Aning urges government
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Director Faculty of Academic Affairs & Research (FAAR), Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Professor Kwesi Aning, has admonished the John Mahama-led government to make public the identity of those responsible for the covert stash of counterfeit money and suspected gold bars found in Sapeiman once investigations are concluded. The […]
