Foreign Affairs Minister commends Harriet Thompson’s tenure as British High Commissioner, bids her farewell
By: Hannah Dadzie The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has hosted a farewell breakfast meeting in honour of the outgoing British High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Harriet Thompson, commending her for her extraordinary service and commitment to deepening Ghana-UK relations. Describing her as dynamic, warm, and exceptionally efficient, Mr. Ablakwa praised the […]
Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82
Nigeria’s former head of state and two-term civilian president, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away in a London clinic, his family confirmed. Former President Muhammadu Buhari, who has died age 82 in a London clinic, was a former military ruler and self-styled converted democrat who returned to power through elections but struggled to convince Nigerians he could […]
Dr. Bawumia visits Hawa Koomson after assault during Ablekuma North rerun
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has paid a visit today to former MP and former Minister for Fisheries, Mavis Hawa Koomson, at her home to express concern and solidarity following an attack during the parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North. On Friday, July 11, polling station chaos erupted when a group of unidentified assailants described as “macho […]
South Tongu District U-17 and Ho Municipal U15 Team win Inter-Districts Juvenile Championships
By Tilda Acorlor In an exciting finale of the Volta Regional Football Association’s Inter-Districts Juvenile Championships, South Tongu District emerged as champions in the U17 category, while Ho Municipal U15 Team won the U15 title. South Tongu District defeated Afadzato District 2-0 at the Ho Sports Stadium in Ho to claim the U17 championship. Both […]
Kloma Hengme Association and residents of Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo to hit streets over abandoned road
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey Kloma Hengme Association, a Krobo Youth Advocacy Group in the Krobo enclave, has officially announced plans to embark on a peaceful protest to demand immediate action on the deplorable nature of the Somanya-Odumase-Kpong Highway. In a statement addressed to authorities, the Chairman of the Association, Isaac Tamatey Otu, cited the unbearable […]
Ghana’s presidential jet unserviceable due to extensive corrosion – Defence Minister
By: Henrietta Afful The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has disclosed that the Presidential Jet, the Dassault Falcon 900EX EASY, is currently unserviceable due to significant technical challenges. According to the Minister, key components of the aircraft have suffered extensive corrosion rendering it unfit for use by the President, Vice President and other […]
Ablekuma North Rerun Inflames Ghana’s Pervasive Electoral Violence Crisis
The Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun, marred by shocking violence and an assault on former Member of Parliament Hawa Koomson, has put a dark stain on Ghana’s democratic landscape. This incident, following a prolonged impasse after the December 7, 2024 general elections, marks a turning point. It demands a thorough and objective examination of the […]
Oil funds for ‘Big Push’ will be efficiently used – Mahama tells PIAC
President John Dramani Mahama has assured members of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) that oil revenues earmarked for his proposed $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure initiative will be efficiently disbursed and managed. The President gave the assurance during a courtesy call by the PIAC members. Led by its Chairman, Mr Constantine K.M. Kudzedzi, […]
VEEP convenes strategic stakeholder meeting on Women’s Development Bank
Vice President (VEEP) Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has convened a strategic stakeholder meeting on the proposed Women’s Development Bank. A statement issued by the Office of the Vice President said the meeting was to advance the progress already made at previous consultations. It said the meeting also allowed them to deepen understanding among all stakeholders […]
Ablekuma North Rerun Chaos: Deal with Ayawaso West Wuogon report first – Martin Kpebu
By: Ashiadey Dotse Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has called on the government to address the findings of the Ayawaso West Wuogon Commission of Inquiry report before seeking justice for the recent violence during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun. “The moment I saw what happened in Ablekuma North, my mind went back to Ayawaso West […]
Tennis: Iga Swiatek wins first women’s Wimbledon title
By: Kwame Bediako Iga Swiatek has doubted her chances of conquering Wimbledon’s grass courts, a surface that had eluded her Grand Slam success for years. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, she not only silenced those doubts but did so in historic fashion, delivering a 6-0, 6-0 demolition of Amanda Anisimova in the women’s final. This […]
President Mahama charges Transport Minister/Attorney-General to resolve unauthorised shipping charges
President John Dramani Mahama has charged Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, Transport Minister and Dr Dominic Akrutinga Ayine, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, to take the necessary steps to address unauthorised shipping charges in the country. The President gave the charge in his response to the issue of unapproved fees and charges by shipping lines […]
Trump says EU and Mexico face 30% tariff from August
President Donald Trump has announced that the European Union and Mexico will face a 30% tariff on imports to the US from 1 August. He warned he would impose even higher import taxes if either of the US trading partners decided to retaliate. The 27-member EU – America’s biggest trading partner – said earlier this […]
Ablekuma North: Ewurabena Aubynn prioritizes sanitation, roads, and flood control in development agenda
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament elect for Ablekuma North, Madam Ewurabena Aubyn, has announced key development areas she would focus on during her tenure. Madam Aubynn, who would become second NDC MP for Ablekuma North since 1992, mentioned sanitation, flooding, and bad roads as among the main development issues confronting the constituents. […]
