10 petitioners ask President Mahama to remove Special Prosecutor and EC Chair
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the President has received ten separate petitions calling for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, and her two deputies, Eric Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey. Sources at the Presidency told Citi News that the petitions were submitted by private […]
President Mahama celebrates 67th birthday with a prayer service
President John Mahama has observed his 67th birthday with a morning devotion and prayer service at his residence in Accra. Leading a team of pastors to pray with the President was the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam. He administered the Holy Communion to President Mahama and his family and anointed […]
2025 WASSCE: WAEC cancels subject results of 6,295 candidates for cheating
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has cancelled the subject results of 6,295 candidates and the entire results of 653 candidates for cheating in the 2025 WASSCE for School Candidates. In addition, WAEC said it has withheld subject results for 908 candidates, entire results for 158 candidates, and that subject results from 185 schools are […]
Over 1,800 women die from cervical cancer in Ghana each year
BY: Godfred Anku Kaali The President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana (SOGOG), Dr. Ali Samba, has reiterated the critical role of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine in preventing cervical cancer. Speaking at the opening ceremony of SOGOG’s Annual General and Scientific Meeting (AGSM) in Koforidua, the Eastern regional capital, Dr. […]
Are MPs dodging work in the chamber or doing more than the cameras capture?
By VALENTIA TETTEH At the start of parliamentary business, it is not unusual to see large portions of Ghana’s 276-seat chamber visibly empty. Sometimes only 35, 44, or 60 Members of Parliament are present when the Speaker gavels the House into session. This sight often ignites public criticism, raising questions about whether MPs are neglecting […]
Court directs Daddy Lumba’s family to recognise Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni as surviving spouses
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Kumasi High Court has ruled that Madam Akosua Serwaa and Priscilla Ofori, also known as ‘Odo Broni’, are lawfully recognised surviving spouses of the late Highlife music superstar, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately called Daddy Lumba. In a consequential order, the Court, presided over by Justice Mrs. Dorinda Smith-Arthur, directed the Ekuona […]
UNICEF, Denmark sign $14 million partnership to expand access to safe water in Ghana
Story by Doreen Ampofo UNICEF and the Embassy of Denmark have signed a partnership to provide potable and affordable water supply to 100,000 people in the Upper East and Upper West regions. The 14-million-dollar partnership, which is to support government’s efforts to accelerate water access to low-income urban communities, will also benefit 40,000 children. The […]
Ghana scores 35.76% in first National Infrastructure Transparency Index Survey
By: Alberta Asanewa Dwirah Ghana’s first National Infrastructure Transparency Index (ITI) Survey Report has revealed significant progress in transparency and accountability across the country’s infrastructure sector, while also exposing critical weaknesses that require urgent attention to enhance project delivery, efficiency, and public trust. Launching the report in Accra, the Minister of State for Public Sector […]
Queen of our hearts, your legacy lives on – Nana Konadu’s children
By Ashiadey Dotse The children of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, have paid a heartfelt tribute, describing her as the “queen of our hearts,” whose values, courage, and service to Ghana will continue to guide them for the rest of their lives. “Mom, queen of our hearts, your legacy lives on through […]
Experts warn of rising mental health crisis among men
By: Eric Crentsil A cross-section of mental health advocates, legal practitioners, parents, and youth influencers have raised serious concerns about the increasing emotional and psychological struggles facing men and boys in Ghana, calling for a coordinated national effort to address the crisis. The call was made at a stakeholder engagement held in Accra, where participants […]
President Mahama cuts sod for poultry and meat processing plant in Bechem
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a modern poultry, meat, and feed processing plant at Bechem in the Ahafo Region, one of the signature investments under government’s Feed Ghana Programme. He described the project as a vital pillar in the national agenda to […]
Ghana sees rising gender-based violence as Ministry Launches 16 Days of Activism
By Angela Adu-Asomaning and Michelle Hamilton Data from a Domestic Violence Survey conducted by the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection shows that 27.7 percent of Ghanaian women have experienced at least one form of domestic violence in their lifetime. Equally troubling is a finding from the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), which indicates […]
UER: Nabdam District disburses GH¢147,089 to support persons living with disabilities
By Peter Agengre The Nabdam District Assembly in the Upper East Region has disbursed a total of GH¢147,089 to support 107 persons living with disabilities (PWDs) following a comprehensive needs assessment exercise conducted earlier this year. The initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing commitment to improving the welfare and economic empowerment of individuals with […]
President Mahama directs use of locally produced poultry in school feeding programme
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The President, John Dramani Mahama, has directed the use of locally produced poultry and livestock in the school feeding programme. According to him, the country is committed to building a Ghana that consumes what it produces. Speaking during the sod-cutting of the meat and poultry processing facility on Thursday, November 27, […]
