China does not condone illegal activities of its citizens – Ambassador
Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Tong Defa, says Beijing does not condone the illegal activities of its citizens anywhere in the world, including Ghana. He said the Chinese government, therefore, supported Ghana’s efforts to curb illegal mining (galamsey) and to punish offenders accordingly. Responding to a question at a media brieng in Accra, Thursday, on […]
Ghana welcomes Europe-Iran diplomatic rapprochement, urges Israel to join peace talks
By: Hannah Dadzie The Government has welcomed the renewed diplomatic rapprochement between Europe and Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions and bringing an end to the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, June 20, 2025, Ghana called the diplomatic initiative a vital step and […]
Government to retool security services with GH¢1 billion — President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢1 billion package for retooling the nation’s security services. The measure is part of efforts by the Government to enhance the operations of the security services and to ensure that they deliver on their mandates. President Mahama announced this in Accra, when he received a donation of GH¢1 […]
Combating desertification and drought with “One Child, One Tree” drive in Tamale
By: Maltiti Sayida sadick The global observance of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was commemorated in Tamale with a strong national call for reforestation, environmental awareness, and land restoration. The event spotlighted Ghana’s growing environmental challenges and government-led efforts to reverse land degradation. Speaking at the event, the Minister for Environment, Science, […]
Justice Ackaah-Boafo cautions against indiscriminate expansion of legal educational institutions
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A nominee from the Court of Appeal promoted to the Supreme Court (SC), by President John Dramani Mahama, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, has cautioned against the indiscriminate expansion of institutions providing professional legal education in Ghana Acknowledging the pressing need to expand institutions for legal education to address the shortage of lawyers […]
Black Queens set for triple pre-WAFCON friendlies in Morocco
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Queens are set to play three international warm-up matches as part of their preparations for the upcoming Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled to start on July 7, 2025. These matches will serve as critical opportunities for the team to acclimate to competitive conditions, enhance team cohesion, and refine […]
Justice Ackaah-Boafo: Appointments Committee explains why it dismissed petition against Supreme Court nominee
The Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has dismissed a petition lodged against Supreme Court nominee Justice Kwaku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, describing it as “frivolous, vexatious, worthless, unmeritorious, and a complete abuse of the process.” The petition, submitted by activist Anthony Kwabenya Rau, alleged that Justice Ackaah-Boafo had insulted him during court proceedings in a […]
Any honest analyst will admit we are on the right track — Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By: Belinda Nketia “Any honest analyst will tell you that we are on the right track, and we intend to remain on that track and do much better than we are doing,” said Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications and Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, during an exclusive interview on the GTV on Friday, […]
Funeral of Zambian ex-president in doubt as national mourning cancelled
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has abruptly ended the national mourning period of former President Edgar Lungu in an escalating stand-off between the family and the authorities about his burial plans. It follows the last-minute cancellation of the return of Lungu’s body from South Africa by his family on Wednesday, leaving the country uncertain about when […]
Mpraeso MP Davis Ansah Opoku ‘dumps’ Dr. Bawumia again, endorses Bryan Acheampong
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH One of the few New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) who, from day one, have not supported Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid to lead the party in the 2024 general elections, MP for Mpraeso Constituency in the Eastern Region, Mr. Davis Ansah Opoku, has once again rejected the calls by some […]
Para Athletics Association scheduled for nation-wide talent identification programme
By: Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh The Ghana Para Athletics Association, in collaboration with the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana), is organising a Nationwide Talent Identification Exercise to uncover and nurture promising para-athletes across the country. This initiative will focus on track and field events such as shot put, discus, javelin, high jump, long jump, […]
Kylian Mbappe discharged from hospital after illness
By: Kwame Bediako Kylian Mbappe has been released from the hospital after being treated for acute gastroenteritis, according to Real Madrid. The club confirmed that the French forward was admitted earlier in the week for tests and medical care due to the illness that kept him from training and participating in recent matches. His hospitalization […]
Live: Parliament’s Appointments Committee vets Justice Ackaah-Boafo
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Justice Kwaku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, one of the seven Court of Appeal justices nominated by President John Dramani Mahama for elevation to the Supreme Court, is currently before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for vetting. Justice Ackaah-Boafo’s vetting by the Committee was earlier suspended following a petition filed by Anthony Kwabenya Rau, who accused the […]
Lane reduction at Tetteh Quarshie Interchange begins June 22
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Highway Authority has announced a temporary reduction in the number of lanes on the North-South bound carriageway at the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange, affecting the Madina–Accra and Accra–Madina directions. This lane reduction is part of the ongoing Accra-Tema Motorway and Extensions Project, which spans 19.5 kilometres. The change is to allow […]
