President Mahama sets 30% renewable energy target as government moves to cut costs and protect environment
By: Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, says his government is actively working to ensure that renewable energy makes up at least 30 per cent of Ghana’s national energy mix as part of efforts to reduce costs and protect the environment. Delivering his New Year message at the Presidency in Accra on Thursday, January […]
Tema port labor standoff, soaring utility costs threaten Ghana economy as importers eye Togo
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A deepening labor crisis at Ghana’s premier maritime gateway is pushing the nation toward a fiscal and food security emergency. The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) issued a final warning on December 29, 2025, stating that persistent delays at the Tema Port are forcing businesses to […]
Police arrest suspect in GH₵7.5 million Adabraka Jewellery shop robbery
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a daylight armed robbery at a jewellery shop at Adabraka in Accra, where GH₵7.5 million was stolen. The robbery happened on November 2, 2024, when proceeds from a gold transaction were being transported to a bank. Armed men attacked the vehicle […]
African festival re-enacts ‘By the Fireside’ story explaining why death came to stay
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The African festival by playwright Latif Abubakar saw the re-enactment of the famous children’s educational and entertainment television program, By the Fireside, which combined storytelling (folklore) with music and dance. The Den of History, an outdoor storytelling, film screenings, and African folktales by the fireside, was one of the events lined […]
Police arrest ‘Cyborg’ seen firing gun in viral video at El-Wak Stadium
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man seen in a viral video allegedly firing a gun at a public event in Accra. Police said the incident happened at the El-Wak Stadium on Saturday, December 28. The suspect, named as Abubakari Sadick and known as “Cyborg”, was arrested the following day at Adenta. A Derya […]
Health insurance at crossroad: Rising risks, new solutions, and stories of hope
SPECIAL REPORT BY: KWEKU BOLTON In the bustling city of Accra, Ghana’s capital, where the skyline reflects both promise and challenge, 44 year old Doris Ansah lives a quiet life with her three children. A widow juggling multiple jobs, Doris works tirelessly to provide for her family. Yet one uncertainty haunted her daily: their health. […]
Skin bleaching delays wound healing process- Dr. Brifo
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Dermatologist and Founder of Skin Foundation, Dr. Kofi Ansah Brifo has revealed that indulging in skin bleaching disrupts the skin’s ability to heal itself. Bleaching makes one prone to slow healing of wounds, he said. According to Dr. Brifo, patients tend to blame the doctor if their wounds or injuries are […]
Passport Application Centre commissioned in Dambai
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has commissioned a Passport Application Centre in Dambai. The centre brings passport services closer to residents of the Oti Region, in fulfillment of a pledge to set up Passport Application Centers in all the regional capitals in the country. Dambai is the first […]
Kennedy Center New Year’s Eve concerts canceled after addition of Trump’s name
A veteran jazz ensemble announced on Monday it was canceling its New Year’s Eve performances at the Kennedy Center, the latest group to withdraw from the Washington arts institution after it was renamed to include U.S. President Donald Trump. “Jazz was born from struggle and from a relentless insistence on freedom: freedom of thought, of […]
NDC Chairman urges youth to reject violence and uphold peace in Bawku
By Peter Agengre The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on the youth of Bawku to reject any actions that could jeopardize the ongoing efforts to restore peace in the area. Speaking at the 38th Annual Samampiid Festival in Bawku, in the Upper East Region, Nketia stressed the […]
Interpol recovers $3M and arrests 574 in Africa cybercrime crackdown
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A massive law enforcement sweep, coordinated by INTERPOL, has dealt a crushing blow to cybercriminal networks across the continent. Operation Sentinel, a month-long initiative spanning 19 countries, resulted in 574 arrests and the recovery of approximately USD 3 million (approx. GHS 32.85 million). The operation targeted business email […]
Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire ‘very quickly’
Donald Trump said he hoped to reach phase two of the Gaza peace plan “very quickly”, as he warned Hamas would have “hell to pay” if it did not disarm soon. The US president, whose 20-point peace plan requires the militant group to disarm, made the comments as he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]
Ayuba’s dream, a divine belief: how faith shaped the Larabanga Mosque
By: Ashiadey Dotse A quiet town in northern Ghana is home to one of the country’s greatest spiritual and historical treasures — the Larabanga Mosque — whose origin is closely linked to a divine dream believed to have been received by Ibrahim Ayuba Al-Ansari. At the African Festival in Accra, where a prototype of the […]
Closure of Amasaman China Mall over safety concerns
By Benjamin Anyetei The Ga West Municipal Assembly (GWMA) has ordered the immediate closure of the Amasaman China Mall following a serious structural incident that occurred at the facility on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The incident happened at about 6:00pm when a section of the first floor of the mall caved in due to excessive […]
