GACC urges media, CSOs to join fight against corruption
BY: GODFRED ANKU KAALI The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, GACC, with funding from the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa, GIABA, has held a one-day sensitisation workshop for selected journalists and civil society organizations, CSOs, in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital. The sensitisation workshop under the theme “Building Political Will and Public Support […]
Mali signs trade deal with Russia as ties strengthen
Mali and Russia have signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding mutual trade and strengthening economic ties. Among them is a pledge for greater cooperation on nuclear energy, according to details released by the Kremlin. The announcement of the deals came during a visit by Mali’s junta leader Col Assimi Goïta to Moscow, which […]
Nkawie Police arrest suspected murderer in Ahafo Region
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Nkawie Divisional Police Command has arrested Williams Ofori Atta, a suspected murderer, at Kukuom in the Ahafo Region. The 29-year-old Ofori Atta is accused of murdering Emmanuel Kwabena Boakye, a 28-year-old man. The police say the suspect allegedly confessed to shooting and killing the victim during its initial interrogation. A mobile […]
Accra: 52-year-old man jailed 6 months for slashing ex lover’s boyfriend
BY: BARBARA KUMAH A 52 year old man has been sentenced to six months in prison wirh hard labour by the Circuit court in Accra for attacking his ex-lover’s current boyfriend eho is a carpenter with a machet.. The court presided over by Kwabena Kodua Obiri-Yeboah has also fined the convict Kojo Senagbe 600 penalty […]
Israel accuses Iran of violating ceasefire and vows ‘intense’ strikes on regime targets in Tehran
Both Iranians and Israelis reported bombing overnight and into the morning despite US President Donald Trump announcing he brokered a ceasefire deal to take effect on Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, the Israeli defence minister accused Iran of breaking a ceasefire deal and announced that the military would retaliate, shortly after Iran fired two missiles into […]
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum tipped as bold leader Ghana needs
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu In a powerful statement that echoes growing public sentiment, spokesperson for former Minister for Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has lauded him as the transformational leader Ghana urgently needs to steer the country into a bold new era. Describing Dr. Adutwum as a “rare blend of visionary leadership, transformational ideas, and […]
Agotime launches 2025 Kente Festival in Aflao with call to protect and promote heritage
By: Jones Anlimah The 2025 edition of the Agotime Kente Festival has been officially launched in Aflao with a renewed call to protect, promote, and globally showcase the community’s rich weaving heritage. This year’s festival is themed “Woven Together: Kente, Agotime’s Creative Gift to the World.” Speaking at the launch, Dr. Della Mawotor, a member […]
Volta Regional Minister donates laptop to GBC Volta Star radio; pledges support for media development
By Jones Anlimah The Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, has reaffirmed his commitment to media development in the region with a donation of a brand-new laptop to the GBC Volta Star Radio in Ho during a working visit on Monday. The gesture forms part of a broader effort to support key media institutions in […]
GBC’s Volta Star radio key to marketing region as top tourism destination – Volta Regional Minister
By: Jones Anlimah The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has identified the state broadcaster, GBC’s Volta Star Radio, as a critical partner in the region’s drive to position itself as Ghana’s leading tourism and investment hub. Speaking during a working visit to the station in Ho, the regional capital Mr. Gunu stressed that the region’s […]
Israel agrees to ceasefire with Iran as Trump tells both countries ‘do not violate it’
The Israeli government says it has agreed to Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal. In a statement, it says: “Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire.” Israel agrees ceasefire after ‘eliminating Iran’s nuclear and missile threat’ More now from Israel’s statement. The Israeli government says it agreed to the ceasefire proposal after “achieving the […]
Ashanti Police burst Nigerian criminal syndicate
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Police in the Ashanti region have uncovered a suspected criminal syndicate allegedly involved in stealing large sums of money from bank customers shortly after they make cash withdrawals. Addressing the media in Kumasi, the Regional Police Commander, DCoP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, described the arrest of some members of the suspected gang which membership […]
Kirsty Coventry inaugurated as first female and African President of the International Olympic Committee
By: Kwame Bediako Former Zimbabwean swimming champion Kirsty Coventry officially took over as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday, June 23, 2025 in a historic ceremony held at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the 131-year-old Olympic movement, beginning an eight-year term […]
One-week remembrance service for Ghanaian Highlife musician Dada KD held
Sad scenes unfolded at the East Legon Executive Fitness Club during the one-week memorial observance for Highlife star Dada KD. Scores of musicians, politicians and sympathisers attended the one-week observance to offer their condolences to the grieving family. The family of Dada KD also announced that the final funeral rites of the late musician would […]
Singer Jessie J undergoes surgery for breast cancer
Singer Jessie J says she has undergone surgery for breast cancer and is now resting at home while awaiting her results. In a social media post, the 37-year-old star thanked her doctor, surgeon and “all the nurses who cared for me”, sharing series of photos and videos of her time in hospital. She described the […]
