AG files motion to strike out application for judicial review filed by suspended CJ
The Office of the Attorney-General (AG), has filed a motion at the Human Rights Court, seeking to strike out an application for Judicial Review filed by the Chief Justice (CJ), Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. On Wednesday June 25, Justice Torkornoo, announced in a press conference that her lawyers, had filed the application at the Human Rights […]
Jannik Sinner cruises past Luca Nardi to kick off Wimbledon campaign in style
By: Kwame Bediako World number one Jannik Sinner began his Wimbledon 2025 journey with a commanding straight-sets victory over fellow Italian Luca Nardi on Tuesday. Despite entering the tournament on the back of two recent defeats, Sinner quickly dispelled any doubts, winning 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 in just one hour and 48 minutes on Court One. […]
Nigeria: ECOWAS Paralympic Games get support
By: Alex Adi Nigeria Unconquered Foundation (NUF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sports and Youth Development Centre of ECOWAS Commission to begin the ECOWAS Paralympic Games. The MoU has an overall agenda to promote inclusivity, unity, and empowerment of People with disability through ECOWAS Paralympic Games (EPG). It is also to create opportunities for […]
No deaths recorded in COVID-19 resurgence – Health Minister urges calm
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister for Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reassured Ghanaians that the country remains firmly in control of the COVID-19 situation, despite a recent surge in cases at the University of Ghana. Speaking during a visit to University of Ghana Health Facilities to assess the situation, the Minister emphasized that […]
Technical hitch hits MTN Ghana during rollout of new data bundles
MTN Ghana has announced a temporary disruption to its data bundle purchase services following a major technical issue encountered during the rollout of its new data offer. The network provider shared this update via SMS to its customers on Monday, July 1, 2025. According to SMS message sent to customers, the disruption occurred as MTN […]
Homosexuality, galamsey, media abuse should not be tolerated anymore – Archbishop Anokye
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Kumasi Metropolitan Archbishop of the Catholic Church, Most Reverend Gabriel Anokye, has called on Ghanaians to use the maiden edition of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving to eschew tendencies that draw back national progress and divide the people including tribalism, homosexuality, irresponsible environmental practices and verbal abuse of leaders. […]
Minimum Producer Price for shea nuts set at GH₵9.01/kg, effective July 1
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has announced a new Minimum Producer Price (MPP) for raw shea nuts as part of measures to enhance sustainability, protect local producers, and ensure international competitiveness within Ghana’s shea sector. Effective July 1, 2025, the minimum price for raw shea kernels has been fixed at GH₵9.01 per kilogram, or […]
Jury in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial reaches partial verdict, deliberation on final charge continues
The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial said on Tuesday that it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against the hip-hop superstar. The partial decision remained undisclosed after jurors were told to continue deliberating on the top charge which has courted disagreement, racketeering conspiracy. Prosecutors, Combs’ defence team and Judge […]
Ghana’s peace relies on consistent faith group prayers, not political leadership – President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has revealed that the country’s peaceful environment is due to consistent prayer and not political leadership as many people had ascribed to. “Ghana’s enduring peace is not merely due to political leadership or policy frameworks, but to the persistent prayers and spiritual intercession of the nation’s faith community,” […]
Cardinal Turkson advocates responsible management of Ghana’s vast natural resources
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH His Eminence Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson has called on the custodians of Ghana’s vast natural resources, especially high public office holders, to manage them responsibly. “Here in Ghana, we live on a land with a lot of endowments and riches, about which we have prayed this morning and thank God for, […]
Worsening drug menace in Ghana, a national emergency – NACOC
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Director General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Brigadier General Maxwell Obiba Mantey, has painted a dire picture of the worsening drug situation in Ghana. According to him, the worsening drug situation should be seen as a national emergency, stressing that narcotics networks are becoming as dangerous as armed robbery syndicates, […]
President Mahama leads Ghana in inaugural National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 observed its first-ever National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. The maiden event was held under the theme, “Reset, Reflect and Renew for National Prosperity,” bringing together citizens and leaders to unite in spiritual reflection and gratitude for the […]
NDPTG: Hold those in authority including myself accountable – President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to hold public officials, including himself, accountable to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Service in Accra on Tuesday July 1, 2025, President Mahama emphasized that leadership is not a privilege for personal gain, but […]
GBC takes over GJA leadership in Eastern Region
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) Sunrise FM’s Morning Show Host, Stephen Ampem-Darko Koranteng has been elected as the Eastern Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association, GJA with 18 votes out of the 30 valid votes cast with his strongest contender Yvonne Neequaye of TV3 securing 12 votes. One of the […]
