Cabinet approves establishment of Ghana’s first Marine Protected Area
By Felix Cofie The Government of Ghana has approved the establishment of the country’s first-ever Marine Protected Area (MPA) within the Greater Cape Three Points area of the Western Region. This landmark decision, announced by the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mrs Emelia Arthur, marks a major milestone in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to promote […]
Ashanti police command investigates mysterious death of Senegalese
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ashanti Regional Police Command has started investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 20-year-old Senegalese, Cheith Toure, in Kumasi. His body has been deposited at the Ebenezer Mortuary at Tafo, Kumasi. A statement signed and issued to the media in Kumasi by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit […]
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang attends Global Food Security Dialogue in U.S.
By: Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, is in the United States to take part in the 2025 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, a major global forum on food security organised by the World Food Prize Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. A statement issued on Monday, October 20, 2025, stated that the […]
Two suspects in gold smuggling case arrested and arraigned before High Court
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Gold Board has announced that two of the four men wanted for their alleged roles in a major gold smuggling case have been arrested and brought before the High Court in Accra. The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), in a Facebook post on Monday, October 20, 2025, confirmed that Abdul Karim […]
GAF reiterates commitment to counter terrorism and cross-border threats
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), has graduated 36 commandos from the Basic Commando Course 1-25, held at the 69th Airborne Force Base in Tamale. This followed four months of vigorous conventional and jungle training, after which they earned the right to wear the Converted Commando Badge. General Officer Commanding Northern Command, […]
Government to upgrade 20 Senior High Schools, select special ten – Haruna Iddrisu
By Charles S. Amponsah Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, says government will embark on a major education infrastructure upgrade next year, targeting 20 senior high schools across the country for improvement. Speaking during a surprise visit to the Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC) in Accra on Monday, October 20, Mr Iddrisu said 10 Category C […]
Speaker Bagbin elected chairman of Inter-Parliamentary Union Africa Group
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). His unanimous election took place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, during the ongoing 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The victory places Ghana at […]
Education minister orders review of Computerised School Placement System
By Charles S. Amponsah Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to review the Computerised School Placement System (CSSPS), saying it is not serving the country well and has created frustration among parents and students. The minister made the remarks during a visit to the Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC) in Accra on Monday, […]
OSP expands charges against Mustapha Hamid and nine others to 54 after uncovering new evidence
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has amended the charges in the ongoing case involving the former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others, increasing the counts from 25 to 54 following new evidence uncovered during investigations. The case, titled The Republic v. Mustapha […]
Ruth Odinga introduces Ghanaian husband, Nana Busia, at Raila Odinga’s funeral in Bondo
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga drew laughter and applause from mourners on Sunday as she introduced her Ghanaian husband, Nana Busia, during the funeral service of her late brother, Raila Odinga, in Bondo. Raila was laid to rest in a private ceremony attended by close family members, dignitaries, and political leaders, following a public service […]
Ghana signs MoU to send nurses to Grenada
Ghana and Grenada, a Caribbean Island nation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the recruitment of Ghanaian nurses in Grenada. The signing ceremony took place at the Presidency in Accra during a luncheon, hosted by President John Dramani Mahama in honour of the visiting Grenadian Prime Minister, Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell. Mr Samuel […]
Global gold prices hit record $4,000 per ounce
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Gold prices have surged to an unprecedented $4,000 per ounce, marking a historic moment for the global commodities market and positioning Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer, for a potential economic windfall. The record rally, which occurred on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, has been driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions, […]
United Party’s survival hinges on NPP’s disintegration – Dr. Ateku
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The United Party, led by Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, may only survive if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) disintegrates, according to Dr. Abdul Jalilu Ateku, a Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana. Dr. Ateku believes that the United Party will draw more support from the NPP side than the National […]
Ghana lost more than GH¢19 million to cybercrime between January and September 2025 – CSA
lBy Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana lost more than GH¢19 million to cybercrime in the first nine months of 2025, representing a 17 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to new data released by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA). The Head of Law Enforcement and Liaison at the CSA, Colonel George […]
