Police investigate death of 16-year-old Siano Soccer Academy player
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service says the Homicide Unit is investigating the death of 16-year-old junior footballer, Ransford Owusu, who played for Siano Soccer Academy in Accra. According to the Police, Ransford died on 28th February 2025. His mother, Ama Asantewaa, reported to the Amasaman Police that before […]
Ghana to recruit youth for forest replanting, Blue River Guards with monthly GH¢1,500 stipend
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government is recruiting young people into forest replanting and Blue River Guards programs, offering each participant a monthly stipend of GH¢1,500. Speaking during the 29th edition of the GJA Awards in Kumasi on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the President explained that the youth recruitment […]
New Aflao Market to have schools, fire stations, and clinics, among other facilities – Foreign Minister
By: Ashiadey Dotse Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that the new Aflao Market, which will be funded by a US$30 million grant from China, a flagship project under President Mahama, is set to include schools, administrative offices, fire stations, clinics, warehouses, transport terminals, pharmacies, abattoirs, and recreation centres. In a Facebook […]
Every newsroom become a sanctuary of truth – Acting CJ Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has encouraged the Ghanaian media to ensure its newsroom becomes a true sanctuary of truth, where journalists use their microphones and cameras to promote peace, honesty, and national development. Speaking at the 29th edition of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards in Kumasi on Saturday, […]
Five people, including children, killed in late-night shooting during curfew in Binduri
By: Ashiadey Dotse Report from Tengmasug, a community in the Binduri district in the Upper East Region, indicates that five people, including children, were shot and killed by unknown gunmen during curfew hours.The incident happened around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2025, when the attackers stormed a house and opened fire on the occupants […]
Police offer GH₵1 million bounty for Mark Agingre over multiple murders in Upper East Region
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Police Service has placed a GH₵1 million bounty on information leading to the arrest of Mark Agingre, a native of Binduri, who is wanted for a series of brutal murder cases in the Upper East Region. According to the Police, the suspect is believed to be behind a recent attack […]
Prisons can be incubators for future entrepreneurs – Assistant Superintendent of Prisons
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Assistant Superintendent of Prisons, Desire Klutse, has stated that prisons can be an incubator for future generations of entrepreneurs and should be seen as a place for reflection, not condemnation. Speaking at the Ghana Entrepreneurship Forum in Accra on November 8, 2025, Mr. Klutse, along with a delegation of officers from […]
Ghana must reclaim its place as Africa’s torchbearer of media freedom – President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, has declared that Ghana must rise again as Africa’s leading example of media freedom. He said this during his address at the 2025 GJA/KGL Media Awards held in Kumasi on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He noted that Ghana once stood tall on the continent for press freedom, […]
Galamsey fight: I will never give up fight against illegal mining – President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his strong commitment to ending illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey in Ghana, saying he will “never give up the fight” against the destructive activity. “I wish to assure you as your President that I will never, never give up the fight,” he said. He […]
GBC’s Doreen Ampofo, Godwin Asidiba lead winners at GJA 29th Edition
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on Saturday, November 8, 2025, held its 29th Media Awards ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, recognizing journalists who showed exceptional dedication and professionalism throughout the year. The event celebrated standout achievements across various media platforms, with Godwin Asidiba emerging as Journalist of the Year and […]
No journalist will flee Ghana under my administration for fear of losing their life – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has promised that no journalist will be forced to run into exile for their safety under his leadership, assuring that his administration will protect media freedom and ensure that journalists are able to do their work without intimidation or fear. President Mahama made this statement on Saturday, November […]
‘Your hijab is not a barrier’ – MP inspires Muslim women to dream big
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo The Member of Parliament for Sekyere Afram Plains Constituency, Hon. Nasira Afrah Gyekye, has encouraged Muslim women to remain resilient, ambitious, and grounded in faith as they pursue their dreams. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Muslim Ladies Conference (AMLAC) held at the Law Auditorium of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science […]
Muslim women encouraged to stay resilient and ambitious
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo The 2025 Annual Muslim Ladies Conference (AMLAC), organized by the Ashanti Regional Secretariat of the Ghana Muslim Students’ Association (GMSA), brought together Muslim women from across the Ashanti Region to discuss faith, empowerment, and leadership in modern society. Held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Law Auditorium of the Kwame […]
US teacher shot by six-year-old student awarded $10 million
A former Virginia schoolteacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student two years ago has been awarded $10m (£7.6m) in damages by a jury. Abigail Zwerner was seriously wounded and required multiple surgeries after the incident. She testified during her trial that “I thought I had died”. Ms Zwerner filed a $40m (£31.5m) lawsuit against […]
