Children fall ill in India ‘after dead snake found in school meal’
India’s human rights body is investigating reports that more than 100 children fell ill from eating a school lunch after a dead snake was found in the food. The cook reportedly still served the lunch despite removing the dead animal from it, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said in a statement. The commission said […]
President Mahama rules out ECG privatisation; backs PPP for power sector reform
President John Dramani Mahama has ruled out the privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), promising instead to pursue strategic public-private partnerships aimed at enhancing efficiency in electricity distribution. Speaking during the 2025 May Day celebrations held at Black Star Square in Accra on Thursday, May 1, President Mahama sought to allay mounting public […]
Coco Gauff beat defending champion Swiatek to make Madrid Open final
By: Kwame Bediako Coco Gauff ended defending champion Iga Swiatek’s run in the Madrid Open with her aggressive play and tactical precision, Gauff not only secured her first final on clay since 2022 but also demonstrated her readiness to challenge the sport’s top players on their preferred surface. Her impressive 6-1, 6-1 win in just […]
Peacebuilding stakeholders urge ECOWAS to rethink future amid regional challenges
By: Rachel Kakraba Stakeholders in peacebuilding have called on the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS, to undertake deeper reflections and position itself strategically both at regional and national levels on its future amid the exit of the Alliance of Sahel States AES and other complex challenges confronting the region. Such deliberations which should be participatory […]
May Day 2025: ICU Ghana urges government to tackle high cost of living
By: Rachel Kakraba The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Ghana, has called on the government and all stakeholders in labour, to put in place policies that would ameliorate the prevailing high cost of living, and bring economic relief to the working class and Ghanaians in general. In a May Day message, General Secretary of […]
No, Africans were not denied access to visit Pope Francis’ body
Viral posts on X and other social media channels are alleging that the Vatican prevented African citizens from approaching Pope Francis’ body to pay their respects as his body lay in state. The posts share a video of a black man in St Peter’s Basilica arguing with someone else offscreen, before he is escorted away […]
Employers must treat workers fairly for contributing to the wealth at the workplace
Today’s May Day celebration is taking place barely four months after President John Mahama assumed the mantle to steer the affairs of Ghana’s Ship of State. The theme for the 2025 MAY DAY, is “RESETTING PAY AND WORKING CONDITIONS in Ghana -The ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS.” The theme resonates with the current political leadership of the country. At the […]
Mahama Ayariga writes: Understanding discretionary power under Article 146(10) in the suspension of CJs
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Majority Leader and head of Government Business in Ghana’s Parliament, Mr. Mahama Ayariga, has weighed in on the constitutionality of the suspension of the Chief Justice (CJ), Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. According to him, Article “146(10) of the 1992 Constitution is clear on the processes that nee\ […]
Sack all officials who did not declare assets – Domelevo tells President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo has called on President John Mahama to sack all government officials who have failed to declare their assets as required by law. In an interview on JoyNews, Mr. Domelevo described the failure of officials to comply with the President’s directive as a clear display of “gross indiscipline […]
Chelsea announces DAMAC properties as front-of-shirt sponsor
By: Kwame Bediako Chelsea Football Club has announced a significant partnership with DAMAC Properties, a leading Emirati property development company, to serve as the club’s front-of-shirt sponsor for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. The deal, however, excludes the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. DAMAC’s branding will debut on Chelsea’s kits during the UEFA Conference […]
Foreign Affairs Ministry sets 90-day deadline for old passport applications following transition to chip-embedded passports
By: Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured the public that it is working expeditiously to ensure smooth transition following Ghana’s official switch from biometric to chip-embedded passports In a statement issued on April 30, 2025, the Ministry revealed that approximately 30,000 old passport applications remain in the old system. The Ministry clarified […]
Minority supports ‘Save the Judiciary’ demo slated for May 5
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minority Caucus of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana’s Parliament has declared its full support for the party’s planned ‘Save the Judiciary’ demonstration, scheduled for May 5, 2025 According to the group, the upcoming protest is not a partisan event but a necessary stand to protect Ghana’s democracy and judicial […]
NABDAM: Francis Tobig secures 100 % endorsement; promises to tackle roads infrastructure
By: Peter Agengre The District Chief Executive for Nabdam in the Upper East Region Mr. Francis Tobig Yenwona has stated that he would use his office to improve road infrastructure in the area while fostering peaceful co-existence for sustainable development. “If you look at the roads in Nabdam, it’s an eye saw. There’s no single […]
Reflecting on the past, resetting for the future: A call to action
As we join workers across the country and the world to celebrate May Day 2025, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) extends its warmest congratulations and profound gratitude to all Ghanaian workers for their invaluable contributions to national development. This year’s celebration holds particular significance. It offers us not only an opportunity to honour […]
