Ghana’s Embassy in Washington DC to reopen on May 29 after IT overhaul
By: Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, DC, United States, will reopen on Thursday, May 29, 2025, following a temporary closure for a comprehensive overhaul of its Information Technology (IT) systems and a review of operations. The closure also followed a major shake-up at the […]
Inclusion of private schools in free SHS policy aims to phase out double-track system – Dr. Appak
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has revealed that the proposed inclusion of private schools in the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy is intended to expand access and gradually phase out the double-track system. Dr. Apaak made this announcement during the unveiling of the revised school selection guidelines for […]
The Silent Walk: Nungua’s Sacred Journey of Corn and Spirit
By: Rita Naa Ayeley Armah At first, you might think you are witnessing a vision. Barefooted figures clothed in white drift silently along the road, their feet dusting the earth with ancient purpose. One carries a sack. Another, a bundle of wood. None speak. None look back. Their silence is heavier than words. This is […]
Energy Minister orders ECG to stop buying unneeded items, fix procurement issues
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has told the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to stop buying items that are not essential. He has also asked ECG to change the way it buys things to avoid future problems with money and deliveries. This decision comes after an […]
Team building takes time, this is a good opportunity to give some young players chance – Otto Addo
By: Kwame Bediako Black Stars coach Otto Addo has seized the opportunity to give new players a chance to shine in the Unity Cup, selecting five debutants in his squad for the tournament. The Ghana Black Stars coach believes this is the ideal time to assess the talents of players who have been on his […]
CJ accuses committee probing her of degrading treatment and mental torture
The Chief Justice (CJ), Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has accused the committee established by the President to probe three petitions brought against her of degrading, inhumane treatment and mental torture. In a fresh court document filed by lawyers for Justice Torkornoo, she highlights, developments that have occurred since she filed a suit at the Supreme […]
Ghana champions new agricultural era at ISP Africa symposium
By: Angela Lawer Ghana took center stage in shaping Africa’s agricultural future as it hosted the First Anniversary Symposium of the Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP) Africa Chapter, spotlighting powerful partnerships, innovation, and policy leadership to drive sustainable agro-transformation across the continent. Held under the theme “AgriUnity: Empowering Sustainable Agriculture in Africa,” the two-day symposium […]
Liverpool FC postpones further Premier League events following car attack during victory parade
Along with the statement the club issued last night, Liverpool FC have also postponed a number of internal staff events celebrating the Premier League title win that had been planned for today. In an internal email sent last night, staff were also told that the club “will continue to offer our full support to the […]
Dozens injured after car strikes crowd during Liverpool FC title celebration
A man has been detained after a vehicle struck dozens of people on Water Street celebrating Liverpool FC‘s Premier League title on Monday, authorities said. Merseyside Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said in a press conference on Monday night a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area was arrested in relation with the […]
Unity Cup 2025: Ghana U-20 duo Abdul Aziz Issah and Aaron Essel named in Otto Addo’s final 23-man squad
By: Kwame Bediako Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo has announced the final 23 players selected to represent Ghana at the upcoming Unity Cup 2025 in London. The squad features a mix of seasoned internationals, emerging talents, and home-based players, all aiming to secure victory in the prestigious tournament. Among the players selected are four […]
Trump calls Putin ‘absolutely crazy’ following latest major strike on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said late on Sunday he is “not happy with what Putin’s doing,” after Moscow launched its biggest aerial strike of the all-out war on Ukraine overnight. Russian President Vladimir Putin has “gone absolutely crazy,” Trump added. “He’s killing a lot of people. And I don’t know what the hell happened to […]
Ghana recalls embassy staff, shuts down Washington D.C. mission amidst corruption probe
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced sweeping and decisive actions following a special audit revealing extensive corrupt practices at Ghana’s embassy in Washington D.C. In a Facebook post, on Monday, May 26, 2025, Mr Ablakwa said with the full backing of President Mahama, he has unveiled a series of […]
Ghana’s Washington DC Embassy closed; staff recalled after special audit
By: Spendilove Incoom A major scandal has rocked Ghana’s embassy in Washington DC following revelations of an elaborate visa and passport fraud scheme allegedly orchestrated by embassy staff. The exposé, spearheaded by a special audit team commissioned by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa with the backing of President John Mahama, has prompted swift and sweeping disciplinary actions. […]
PURC directs GRIDCo, ECG and NEDCo to submit report on recent electricity challenges
By; Dominic Hlordzi The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) convened an emergency stakeholder meeting on Friday, May 23, 2025 with the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), to address the ongoing electricity supply challenges and unplanned outages affecting parts of the country. The meeting, was […]
