Bawku’s Lasting Peace Hangs As Ghana Unleashes Military Force, Curfews
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The government of Ghana is taking a new approach in Bawku, a major market town in its Upper East Region. A statement released Sunday, July 27, signals a decisive shift from peacekeeping to “peace enforcement.” The statement explicitly outlines this new strategy, declaring, “The Ghana Armed Forces have […]
Make tax easier to calculate to boost compliance – Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo urges VAT reform
By: Belinda Nketia A private legal practitioner and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo, has called on the government to restructure Ghana’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system to make it easier to calculate and more attractive for citizens and businesses to comply with. Speaking on ‘Current Agenda’, a programme hosted […]
England beats Spain to retain Women’s European Championship title
By: Kwame Bediako England have secured their second consecutive European Championship crown, defeating Spain 3-1 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time. The tense finale was decided at the penalty spot, where goalkeeper Hannah Hampton emerged as the hero, saving two crucial penalties before Chloe Kelly confidently converted the winning kick to […]
Three killed and others injured in German train derailment
At least three people have been killed and several others have been seriously injured after a passenger train derailed in south-west Germany, police say. Operator Deutsche Bahn said the crash at Riedlingen near Stuttgart was caused by “unknown reasons”. Reports say there had been a storm in the area shortly before. Around 100 people were […]
Assemblies of God Ghana leaders visit U.S. birthplace of global church movement
Members of the Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God, Ghana and their wives, led by the General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Wengam, have made a historic visit to Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA, the very birthplace of the Assemblies of God worldwide. The historic visit, under the auspices of the Chairman of the World Fellowship of Assemblies […]
Vice President Prof Opoku-Agyemang launches PANAFEST 2025
Amid cultural grandeur and historical renaissance, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has officially opened the 2025 Pan African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) in Cape Coast, calling on African leaders to leverage the potentials of their youth for development. Like the current Ghanaian government, she said governments in Africa must be deliberate about investing in […]
Government begins evacuation of students in Bawku, Nalerigu and environs
By: Spendilove Incoom The Government of Ghana has initiated urgent measures to evacuate students from conflict-prone areas in Bawku, Nalerigu, and surrounding communities. This follows the imposition of a curfew announced by the Ministry of the Interior, which took effect today, Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, until further notice. […]
Gyakye Quayson vows to push dual citizenship amendment bill if approved
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Deputy Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, has pledged to champion the passage of the Dual Citizenship Amendment Bill if confirmed in his new role. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee during the vetting of deputy ministerial nominees, Mr. Quayson underscored the urgency of […]
Ghana Leads Universal Mourning for Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Tributes are pouring in from across the globe following the passing of Ghanaian music titan Charles Kwadwo Fosu, universally known as Daddy Lumba. He died in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra. Sources close to his family confirmed he had […]
Dr Bawumia Mourns Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. In a heartfelt message, Dr. Bawumia described Daddy Lumba as “a true music icon” whose remarkable career spanned over three decades. He acknowledged the late musician’s immense contribution to Ghana’s […]
2025 Mid-Year Budget Review
Six months ago, the Mahama administration inherited an economy described by Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson as being in “deep distress.” Public trust in the economy was low, inflation was squeezing household finances, while national debt had soared to unimaginable heights. Yet, within six months, the economy is beginning to take shape, fostering an atmosphere […]
Visa Fees: Advanced countries are exploiting our youth to fund their Embassies – Gyakye Quayson
By: Ashiadey Dotse Deputy Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, has criticized what he described as an unfair practice by some developed countries who, he says, are taking advantage of African youth through high visa application fees. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, July 25, 2025, the Deputy Minister-designate for […]
Mpakadan Railway to begin operations soon – Dorcas Affo-Toffey
By: Ashiadey Dotse Deputy Minister-designate for Transpor, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has announced that the Mpakadan railway line will soon begin full operations. She made this known during her vetting by the Parliamentary Committee on Friday July 25, 2025 when she was asked about the state of the railway sector, which has recently seen strike actions by […]
Only 4 of 10 delivered electric buses are functional– Dorcas Affo-Toffey
By: Ashiadey Dotse Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Member of Parliament for Jomoro in the Western Region, and President Mahama’s nominee for Deputy Minister of Transport has revealed that only 4 out of the 10 electric buses delivered to Metro Mass Transit in November 2024 are currently operational. She made the disclosure during her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments […]
