Police to deploy ‘Black Maria’ for Akwatia by-election
By: Juliet Mettle-Edmonds The Ghana Police Service has announced that it will deploy a ‘Black Maria’, a mobile prison during the upcoming Akwatia By-Election to detain anyone who tries to disturb the electoral process. On the final day of training for officers scheduled to be deployed for the election, the Inspector General of Police, Mr. […]
Malaysia has never been to IMF, Ghana has been there 17 times, we need to be provoked to do better – Economist urges
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Prof. Godfred Bokpin has lamented on Ghana’s frequent reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the extent of going there 17 times when some countries have never been there. He cited Malaysia as an example of […]
Manhyia Palace bans funerals
Story By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Manhyia Palace has officially announced a ban on all funeral activities across the Ashanti region from the 2nd of September, 2025 in reverence to the late Asantehemaa. The ban is part of measures being deployed by the Palace in their preparation towards the traditional burial rite of the late Nana […]
Shatta Wale commends EOCO after release from custody
By: Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Ghanaian dancehall superstar, Shatta Wale, has commended the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after being released from custody following investigations surrounding the importation of his yellow Lamborghini. Taking to his social media shortly after his release, Shatta Wale expressed gratitude to EOCO for what he described as a “respectful and […]
Energy Minister John Jinapor inspects ongoing maintenance at Atuabo Gas Processiong Plant
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has paid a working visit to the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant to inspect ongoing maintenance works. The Minister expressed satisfaction with progress so far, commending management and staff of the Ghana National Gas Company for their commitment. He urged them to […]
Shatta Wale released from EOCO custody after revised bail conditions – SM media manager
By: Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Shatta Wale’s media and public relations manager, Samuel Atuobi Baah (Sammy Flex), has announced that the dancehall artist has been released by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and has gone home after his detention over a yellow Lamborghini tax investigations. The announcement was made around 6:00 PM on Thursday, […]
PAC adjourns sitting as Local Government and Trade Ministries fail to appear
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament adjourned its Thursday sitting after two key ministries failed to appear before the Committee. Ranking Member of PAC, Samuel Atta-Mills, said the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Agro-Business, along with their respective departments and agencies, were unable […]
Ghanaian junior tennis star Sisu-Makena Tomegah awarded elite training scholarship in Chicago
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Tennis Federation, in partnership with New York Square LLC, has awarded promising junior tennis talent Sisu-Makena Tomegah an elite training scholarship at Chicago’s renowned XS Tennis Academy. This significant opportunity aims to support her development as she marches on toward becoming a professional athlete on the global stage. Her growth […]
Shatta Wale’s arrest sparks debate on treatment of musicians
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The arrest of Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has reignited discussions about how Ghana’s music industry and its stars are treated by state institutions. Shatta Wale is being detained over investigations into the tax obligations of his yellow Lamborghini Urus, but his supporters […]
Ada Youth Summit 2025 ignites new era of service and innovation
The Ada Youth Summit 2025, held at the Ada College of Education under the stirring theme “The Paradigm Shift,” concluded on Thursday with a clarion call for Ghana’s young leaders to chart a transformative path toward community service, entrepreneurial excellence, and responsive governance. Organized collaboratively by the Tapioca Foundation and the Ada College of Education, […]
Minister for Energy inaugurates Petroleum Commission Board, calls for bold reforms
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated the new Board of the Petroleum Commission, urging members to confront the challenges facing Ghana’s upstream oil and gas industry with unity and expertise. Mr. Jinapor said the sector is under pressure from shrinking reserves, reduced investment and […]
Tema SHS wins Inter-School debate at Ghana International Book Fair
By: Alberta Asanewa Dwirah and Naomi Asantewaa Amissah Tema Senior High School (SHS) has won the inter-school debate organised by Afram Publications Limited in partnership with the Ghana Publishers Association in Accra. The competition featured four participating schools: Okuapeman Senior High School, Swedru Senior High School, Winneba Senior High School, and Tema Senior High School. Speaking at […]
Public sector must see private sector as partners – President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments to change their approach towards business growth by treating the private sector as partners instead of obstacles. Speaking at the Private-Public Business Dialogue during TICAD-9 in Yokohama, Japan on Thursday August 21, 2025, President Mahama stressed that governments must create the right policies and […]
Health Minister condemns attack on medical staff at Ridge Hospital
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has condemned the attack on health professionals at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital’s or Ridge Hospital Emergency Department. The incident, captured in a viral social media video, involved relatives of an accident victim clashing with medical staff over alleged delays in treatment, leading […]
