Fire guts part of Accra Tourist Information Centre; No casualties reported
By: Rita Naa Ayeley Armah. A fire broke out at the Accra Tourist Information Centre in the early hours of Monday, August 4, at approximately 1:00 a.m., causing extensive damage to the facility. The Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly, dispatching fire trucks to the scene. Their timely intervention prevented the blaze from consuming the […]
ARB APEX records significant growth in 2024
By: Ewurabena Paha The ARB APEX BANK recorded 24.44 million cedis in profits during the 2024 financial year. The banks assets also grew from 1.14 billion in 2023 to 2.28 billion cedis in 2024. Despite this growth, however, the bank was unable to declare dividends due to what it termed accumulated loss of almost 70 million […]
PUSAG backs GTEC’s action against fake universities as over 3,500 students are affected
By: Spendilove Incoom The Private Universities Students’ Association of Ghana (PUSAG) has praised the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for its decisive crackdown on unaccredited tertiary institutions, describing the move as bold, necessary, and timely in safeguarding the future of Ghanaian students. This follows the arrest of Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, founder of the unauthorized Nyarkotey […]
ER-Effiduase: MCE warns occupants of govt bungalows to keep environs clean or face eviction
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The New Juaben North Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Samuel Adongo has issued a stern warning to government workers occupying government bungalows in the municipality who fail to maintain the facility in good shape or clean their frontages and immediate environment to face eviction, and the facility will be handed over to […]
Mali charges ex-PM with undermining the state over post on X
A former prime minister of Mali, which is now under military rule, has been charged with undermining the credibility of the state over comments on social media. After a prison visit to see detained opposition figures in July, Moussa Mara declared on X his “unwavering solidarity with prisoners of conscience”. Mara, who served as prime […]
I remain committed to constructive engagement centered around fee reduction – Sam George responds to DStv
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, has responded to a recent press statement from DStv Ghana dated August 3,2025, saying he remains committed to meaningful dialogue but only if it focuses on reducing subscription fees for Ghanaians. DStv had earlier described the Minister’s call for a […]
FIFA grants GFA approval to extend presidential term limits
By: Kwame Bediako The world football governing body FIFA, has officially approved the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) request to extend the presidential term limit from two terms to three. This amendment aligns the GFA’s presidential term with the frameworks followed by FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), addressing a long-standing inconsistency where Executive […]
FDA suspends manufacture of Tasty Tom Tomato Mix over safety concerns
By: Spendilove Incoom The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has announced the immediate suspension of the manufacture of Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix, citing serious safety concerns following an investigation into the product’s production. The suspension follows multiple consumer complaints and a regulatory inspection of Nutrifoods Ghana Limited’s manufacturing facility, which revealed significant infractions related […]
Thomas Partey set to join Villarreal amid legal challenges following Arsenal exit
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has reportedly found a new club after his contract with English Premier League side Arsenal expired on June 30, 2025. The 32-year-old, who made 167 appearances for Arsenal since joining in 2020, is set to sign a two-year deal with Spanish La Liga side Villarreal, according to Spanish […]
Ada marks 88th Asafotufiam Festival with musketry, culture, and a call for unity
By: Henrietta Afful The Ada people of Ghana’s Greater Accra Region have once again lit up the cultural calendar with the 88th celebration of the Asafotufiam Festival—an annual spectacle of musketry, tradition, and ancestral pride. With the theme “Peace, Unity and Justice: The Pillars of Our Progress,” this year’s festival blends colourful pageantry with a […]
Daddy Lumba’s Legacy Lights the Way as Ghana Grieves
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A week has passed, but the silence is deafening. Ghana lost its Highlife king, a man whose voice was a national emotional thermostat. Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known to the world as Daddy Lumba, is gone. The shock still reverberates, a visceral pain that has united a nation. Now, […]
Government should take over conflict-prone lands in Bawku – Roger Wills
By: Ruth Serwaa Asare A Member of the National Democratic Congress Communication Team, Roger Wills, says government should consider taking full control of the conflict ridden land in Bawku as a long term solution to the century old chieftaincy and land disputes. Speaking during an interview on GTV ‘Weekly Press Review’ on Friday, August 1, […]
Commit to dialogue and end cycle of violence – Mahama urges Palestinians
By:Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has called on the people of Palestine to embrace diplomacy, commit to dialogue, and put an end to the ongoing cycle of violence. He made the appeal during the presentation of humanitarian relief items at the Jubilee House in Accra on Friday August 1, 2025. President Mahama said the […]
Ghana donates 40 metric tons of cocoa-based products to Palestine
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has donated 40 metric tons of Ghana-made cocoa-based products to the people of Palestine as a humanitarian gesture, describing it as both a symbol of solidarity and a source of practical support for families caught in the ongoing conflict. The donation, presented at the Jubilee House in Accra, […]
