UER: Massive fish kill in Sissili River attributed to agrochemical pollution
By: Peter Agengre The Sissili River in the Builsa South District in recent times witnessed a severe fish mortality rate causing a heavy financial loss to fish farmers in the Upper East Region. The cause for the fish mortality is attributed to activities of illegal mining and the use of agrochemicals leading to pollution of […]
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar
England will be the first country in the world to start vaccinating people against the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea. It will not be available for everyone. The focus will mainly be on gay and bisexual men with a history of multiple sexual partners or an STI. The vaccine is 30-40% effective, but NHS England hopes […]
UN says aid hasn’t reached Palestinians yet despite entering Gaza
Israel continued ahead on Tuesday with its new “major” military offensive in Gaza despite growing international criticism from allies and foes alike, launching numerous airstrikes across the enclave that health officials say killed at least 85 Palestinians. Israeli officials also said they allowed in dozens more trucks carrying aid. Two days after Israel allowed aid […]
Biden’s cancer diagnosis raises fresh questions about his health in White House
Joe Biden‘s announcement that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer has revived questions about what health issues the former US president was dealing with while he was in the White House. In a statement on Sunday, Biden’s office said the 82 year old had received the diagnosis on Friday after seeing a doctor for […]
National Paralympic Committee inaugurates first-ever Para Swimming Association
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana took a major step toward advancing para-sports with the official inauguration of its first Para Swimming Association on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The event was held at the headquarters of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC), where the association’s executive members were unveiled and sworn into office. The ceremony was led by […]
UTAG-UG calls for Auditor-General’s resignation over payroll report
By Ashiadey Dotse The University of Ghana branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG) has called for the immediate resignation of the Auditor-General, Mr. Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu. The call follows a recent audit report that claims the university overstated staff salaries by GH¢59.2 million from 2022 to 2024. The report was part of […]
Accra: Court remands “popo eating” accused to psychiatric hospital for mental evaluation
By: Barbara Kumah The Circuit Court 11, in Accra, has remanded Adinda-Akpo Abdou Moudjibou, a suspected robber, to psychiatric hospital, over a disturbing report that he eats his excreta. Moudijibou, one of two suspects, who was arrested and extradited to Ghana on May 16 by Interpol Togo, after collaborations between the Togo and Ghana Interpol, […]
Sky Train Trial: Solomon Asamoah remains in custody due to unmet bail conditions
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The embattled Ex-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Mr. Solomon Asamoah, is still in custody for failing to meet bail conditions imposed a week ago. The Ex-CEO of GIIF is standing trial alongside the former Board Chair of the fund, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, on charges of willfully […]
Lexus gift claim: Sam George warns Critic to retract or face consequences
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has threatened to sue a New Patriotic Party loyalist, P.K. Sarpong, over allegations that he received a luxury Lexus vehicle as a gift. ‘’Notice is hereby served for you to do the needful or prepare to face the full consequence of […]
GBC’s Isaac Tetteh appointed Media and Administrative Officer of Ghana Adaptive Boxing Federation
By: Kwame Bediako The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana has appointed Isaac Tetteh of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) as the Media and Administrative Officer of the Ghana Adaptive Boxing Federation. The appointment recognizes Tetteh’s dedicated service and commitment to advancing the Paralympic movement within Ghana, emphasizing the nation’s focus on inclusive sports opportunities. The […]
Politically motivated crimes in Germany reach record high
The number of politically motivated crimes in Germany has risen rapidly against a backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the country’s general elections in February, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Tuesday. In 2024, German authorities registered over 84,000 crimes — a 40% increase from the year prior and the highest number recorded […]
Cedi’s enhanced performance due to deliberate policy measures – President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has hinted that the improved performance of the Cedi is due to robust foreign exchange inflows and deliberate policy measures put in place by his administration aimed at stabilising the economy. He said the policy measures are also supported by strengthened gross international reserves, which have surged […]
Government reclaims Asenayo Forest Reserve from illegal miners
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Chief Executive officer of the Forestry Commission, Dr. Hugh Brown has announced that Government of Ghana has successfully taken back control of the Asenayo Forest Reserve from illegal miners as part of government’s effort to stop illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, and to protect the country’s forests and rivers. In […]
Accra: Prof Ameyaw-Akumfi rushed to hospital
The High Court, trying the two million dollar Sky Train case involving former chairperson of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi and former CEO of GIIF, Solomon Asamoah, has been informed of a medical emergency concerning the second accused, Prof Ameyaw Akumfi. Defence lawyer, Duke Aaron Sasu on Tuesday morning, told the […]
