Woman charged after registering dog to vote in California
A California woman is facing up to six years in prison after allegedly registering her dog, Maya Jean, to vote and casting ballots in two elections—one of which was counted, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed. Laura Yourex, 62, is charged with five felonies. She appeared in court for the first time but […]
Parliamentary Committee visits GBC; DG calls for support on DTT and 5G revenue issues
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Parliamentary select committee on Information and Communications paid a courtesy call to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on Friday, September 12, 2025, as part of their parliamentary visitation tool to engage with ministries, agencies, and departments. Speaking at the Broadcasting House, Director-General of GBC, Professor Amin Alhassan welcomed the Committee, […]
Government must assert absolute control over gold industry to curb galamsey – Nana Yaw Sarpong
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei A Political Assistant to Alan Kyerematen and a leading member of the Movement for Change, Nana Yaw Sarpong, has stressed that Ghana can only overcome the menace of illegal mining (galamsey) if the state asserts absolute control over the gold industry. Speaking on GBC’s ‘Current Agenda’, Mr Sarpong explained that […]
Galamsey crisis warrants state of emergency now – Dr. Elvis Botah
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Development consultant and researcher, Dr. Elvis Banoemuleng Botah, has called for the declaration of a state of emergency to tackle the worsening impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on GBC’s ‘Current Agenda’ Dr. Botah argued that the level of destruction caused by galamsey now qualifies as an […]
Galamsey fight lacks the urgency it deserves — Prof. Bokpin
By: Ashiadey Dotse Professor Godfred Bokpin of the University of Ghana says the government is not treating the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) with the urgency the problem needs. He warned that failure to act now will cost the country its environment and the future of its people. Prof. Bokpin said recent events show the […]
FIFA Kicks Off 2026 World Cup Ticket Presale Draw, Black Stars Fans On High Alert
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The global race for a place in history has officially begun. FIFA has launched the presale draw for the 2026 World Cup, setting off a scramble among fans worldwide. Ghana stands on the brink of another historic moment. Following a crucial 1-0 victory over Mali, the Black Stars are […]
Prof. Sikanku recommends key reforms to improve future Presidential media encounters
By: Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo An Associate Professor at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Prof. Etse Sikanku, has suggested three key reforms to make presidential media encounters more effective and efficient in the future. In a discussion on GBC’s Current Agenda on President John Dramani Mahama’s recent media engagement, Prof. Sikanku highlighted the need for […]
Trump calls on NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil; threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China
US President Donald Trump has called on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, and threatened China with tariffs ranging from 50% to 100% due to its Russian petroleum purchases. “China has a strong control, and even grip, over Russia, and these powerful Tariffs will break that grip,” Trump wrote on his social media […]
Prof. Etse Sikanku calls for more regular Presidential media encounters
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Associate Professor of Political Communication and Media Studies, Prof. Etse Sikanku, has urged the Presidency to make press conferences a more regular feature of governance to deepen transparency and strengthen accountability. Speaking on GBC’s ‘Current Agenda’, the Dean of the Faculty of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of […]
Ghana Weighs Tradition As South Africa Allows Men To Take Wives’ Names
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent In many countries, a woman traditionally takes her husband’s last name after marriage, a practice seen as a symbol of unity. But what happens when that tradition is not the only option? What if a man wants to take his wife’s name to honour her family, but the […]
Nepal appoints first female PM after deadly unrest
Nepal‘s first woman prime minister (PM) was sworn into office on Friday, September 12, on an interim basis, as calm has returned to the country following mass protests that caused the previous government to collapse. On Saturday, authorities lifted a curfew implemented earlier in the week in the country’s capital and surrounding areas. President Ram […]
Current Agenda: Ghana must follow due process in hosting blacks rejected by West – Bernard Mornah
By: Ashiadey Dotse Politician and activist, Bernard Mornah, says Ghana should be a safe home for every black person rejected by the West, but stressed that the government must follow due process in handling such matters. Speaking on GTV’s ‘Current Agenda’ show on Saturday September 13, 2025, Mr. Mornah recalled how Ghana, under former President […]
2025 World Athletics Championships: Azamati records slowest reaction time, finishes 6th in 100m Heat
By: Kwame Bediako Benjamin Azamati of Ghana kicked off his men’s 100m race at the World Athletics Championships with a time of 10.30 seconds, finishing sixth in Heat 5. The race featured a competitive field, and Azamati struggled to keep pace in the final metres despite a solid start. Azamati recorded a reaction time of […]
2025 World Athletics Championships: Rasheed Saminu secures second place in 100m Heat 7, earns automatic semi-final spot
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian sprinter, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu delivered a strong performance in the men’s 100m at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday, September 13, 2025, finishing second in Heat 7 with a time of 10.09 seconds. His confident run, coupled with a reaction time of 0.188 seconds, secured him an automatic spot in the semi-finals. […]
