Coalition of former NPP MMDCEs backs Bawumia’s 2028 candidacy
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A coalition of 220 former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), who served under the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from 2017 to 2024, has publicly endorsed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as their preferred candidate to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as its flagbearer in the 2028 general […]
Funeral for late Ghanaian Highlife Musician Dada KD set for August 16
By: Rita Naa Ayeley Armah The family, music community in Ghana and fans are getting ready to say goodbye to highlife legend Dada KD, whose state funeral will take place on August 16, 2025, at the State House in Accra. Dada KD, whose real name was Dada Kweku Duah, was born in Kwadaso in the […]
Youth workers must create space for young minds to lead, to innovate, and to drive change – NYA Deputy CEO
Deputy CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA) in charge of Finance and Administration, Jacob Adongo Atule, has called on youth workers across the country and beyond to shift from traditional roles of instruction to becoming enablers of innovation and leadership among the youth. He emphasized that youth workers must “not attempt to think for […]
Police officers charged with murder of Kenyan blogger
Three police officers in Kenya have been charged with the murder of a 31-year-old blogger who died in police custody earlier this month. Albert Ojwang’s death has sparked outrage in Kenya with protests held to demand justice. Mr Ojwang was arrested after Kenya’s deputy police chief Eliud Lagat filed a complaint, accusing the blogger of […]
Accra: Ghanaian Businessmen sue Nigerian police over alleged harrasment in private land litigation
By: Barabara Kumah Business giant, Sir Samuel Esson Jonah and two of his Ghanaian business partners, owners of River Park Estate development in Abuja have filed a lawsuit against high ranking police officers and officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) , accusing them of harassment, intimidation, and allegedly stifling findings in an […]
NPP presidential candidate race: I am not here to test the waters – Bryan Acheampong
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Member of Parliament for Abetifi, and a leading figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bryan Acheampong, has made it clear that he is not entering the party’s presidential race just to observe or experiment. He says his mission is simple. He is running to win […]
CCMA to demolish all dilapidated buildings in Cape Coast – Mayor
The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA), together with relevant agencies, will embark on a massive exercise to demolish all dilapidated buildings within the ancient city, Mr George Justice Arthur, the Mayor, has said. He explained that the move was to avert further disaster in the wake of the rains which is ravaging many communities in […]
NBA Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder beat Indiana Pacers in Game 7 to win NBA title
By: Kwame Bediako The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle in 2008, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in a gripping Game 7 of the Finals. This victory marks a historic milestone for the franchise, which previously won a title as the SuperSonics in 1979. The win caps off a […]
Educationist cautions against rushed inclusion of Private Schools in SHS placement
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu Former Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Education and educationist, Mr. Yaw Opoku Mensah, has called for caution in the proposed inclusion of private Senior High Schools (SHS) in this year’s school placement exercise. In a statement shared with the media, Mr. Opoku Mensah expressed concern over the readiness of several […]
Suicide bomber kills at least 22 in Damascus Orthodox church in Syria
A suicide bomber in Syria on Sunday opened fire before detonating an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with people praying, killing at least 22 and wounding 63 others, local media reported. The attack took place inside the Mar Elias Church in Dweil’a, on the outskirts of Damascus, the Syrian capital. The church […]
Government begins process of procuring birds for ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ initiative – Minister of Food and Agriculture
The Government has started the process of procuring birds and battery cages for farmers and households to commence the poultry production initiative, otherwise known as the ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ project, Mr Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, said on Saturday June 21, 2025. He announced plans to officially launch the initiative within the next […]
Ghana, Hungary strengthen bilateral ties
Ghana and Hungary have reaffirmed their commitments to deepening their cordial and productive relationship during a courtesy call by the Hungarian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Támas Ferher to the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak at his office in Accra. A key focus of the discussions was technology transfer. Mr Muntaka expressed keen interest in […]
Two dead, three injured after building collapses during downpour in Cape Coast
Two people have perished while three others sustained life-threatening injuries after an old story building collapsed on them during Saturday’s early morning downpour in Cape Coast in the Central Region. The disaster occurred adjacent the famous London Bridge in Cape Coast. The five victims were trapped under the rubbles for hours before they were rescued […]
Cabinet approves Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill
The Cabinet has approved the Ghana Medical Trust (Mahama Cares) Fund Bill for onward transmission to Parliament, President John Dramani Mahama, has disclosed. The Fund, which is in fulfillment of the President’s campaign promise is aimed at relieving the financial burden of individuals with chronic diseases. President Mahama made the disclosure on Friday, when he […]
