Vice President calls for professionalism and investment to elevate African film industry globally
By Sarah Baafi Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has challenged African filmmakers to embrace greater professionalism and strategic storytelling during the inaugural Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) 2025, positioning the continent’s cinema for global competition. Speaking at the festival in Accra, she emphasized that African narratives must balance cultural authenticity with international appeal. […]
GTEC tightens oversight as probe uncovers widespread use of unaccredited Doctorate titles
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has intensified regulatory oversight of academic qualifications after uncovering widespread use of doctorate degrees awarded by unaccredited foreign institutions. Director-General of GTEC, Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, says investigations by the Commission reveal that many doctorate certificates held by Ghanaians were issued by institutions whose […]
Ghana deploys sanitation personnel and equipment nationwide ahead of Christmas
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Government has announced a full nationwide deployment of sanitation personnel and logistics as part of intensified efforts to improve environmental cleanliness ahead of the Christmas festivities. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, confirmed that waste trucks, sweepers, and ‘borla taxis’ will be fully operational across […]
Gov’t declares December 13–20 as National Sanitation Week ahead of Christmas
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has declared December 13 to 20, 2025, as National Sanitation Week – Christmas Edition, as part of efforts to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment ahead of the festive season. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed […]
Ghana considers using Ghana Card to regulate children’s access to online adult content
The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations is exploring measures to regulate children’s access to social media and online adult content, Communications Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has said. Speaking to the media after honouring 17 teachers in the Ningo-Prampram District for their service, Mr George cited growing online distractions as a major challenge for […]
Social media use distracting children from classroom – Sam George
The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says today’s children face unprecedented distractions from the internet and technology, which can pull them away from the classroom. He emphasised the need for patience and strategies to keep children engaged in learning. Speaking to the media after the Ningo-Prampram District Education Directorate of […]
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to be closed on Saturday, December 27
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park will be closed to the public on Saturday, December 27, 2025, park management has said. In a statement dated 10 December, the management explained that the closure is part of internal operational arrangements, during which the park will not be accessible to visitors. The statement was signed by Dr Collins […]
Gender Minister leads parliamentary committee to monitor School Feeding Programme
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has led members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Gender, Children and Social Welfare on a joint monitoring visit to selected basic schools to assess the implementation of the Ghana School Feeding Programme. The monitoring exercise conducted […]
WAMCO seeks more raw cocoa to boost production and jobs
The West African Mills Company (WAMCO), a cocoa processing company in Takoradi, is appealing to the COCOBOD to facilitate an increase and regular supply of raw cocoa beans in order to optimize production. WAMCO is a joint venture between the government, through COCOBOD, and a German entity, with Ghana having a 40 percent stake. The […]
Daddy Lumba’s funeral to proceed as planned
The funeral of highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, is to proceed as planned. An earlier injunction order on Friday, December 12, 2025, by an Accra High Court was granted on the condition that the plaintiff seeking the injunction pays GH¢2 million by 2 p.m. the same day, or the funeral […]
Daddy Lumba funeral crisis defines future of Ghana customary law
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Accra High Court’s decision on December 12, 2025, to halt and subsequently clear the way for the funeral of legendary highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, known as Daddy Lumba, represents more than a simple family disagreement. The injunction came just one day before the funeral was set […]
Dodge Journey completely destroyed after catching fire at Shiashie
A Dodge Journey saloon car (DV 9496 X) caught fire at Shiashie early on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said the incident was reported at 08:17 GMT. Heavy traffic delayed the Legon Fire Station crew, led by ADO I Adjei, who arrived at 08:33 GMT and extinguished the fire by […]
Kojo Blak credits Michael Jackson’s dedication to performance
By Richmond Botwe Ghanaian Afrofusion singer and songwriter, McDonald Addotey Braide, also known as Kojo Blak, has discussed his artistic inspirations, citing Michael Jackson as a foundational role model for his career. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, Blak emphasised that his admiration goes beyond musical appreciation, focusing on Jackson’s work ethic and commitment to his […]
Oti Disability Federation petitions Parliament to fast-track disability act
By Bawanke David The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD), Oti Region branch, has petitioned Parliament through the Oti Regional Co-ordinating Council (ORCC) to fast-track the passage of the Legislative Instrument (L.I) for the Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715). The petition, signed by GFD Oti Regional President, Mr. Emmanuel Donkor, highlights the urgent need to […]
