Parliamentary Health Committee lauds Eastern Regional Hospital for innovation and resourcefulness
By: Sarah Baafi The Parliamentary Health Committee has commended the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua for its outstanding performance and effective management during a nationwide healthcare assessment tour. Dr. Arko Akoto-Ampaw, the hospital’s medical director, highlighted key achievements made over recent years, many realized without direct government funding. The committee was impressed by the hospital’s […]
Arsenal urged to put Visit Rwanda ‘financial gains’ aside
A number of Arsenal fans campaigning for the Premier League side not to renew its sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda have called on the Gunners’ board to “put financial gains aside”. The Gunners for Peace group are suggesting that Tottenham, home to the club’s arch-rivals, would be a preferable sleeve sponsor to Rwanda. The African […]
High-ranking Russian general killed in suspected car bombing near Moscow
A high-ranking Russian general was killed Friday in an apparent car blast in the city of Balashikha near Moscow, domestic media reported. Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, who served as the deputy head of the Main Operational Directorate of the Russian army’s General Staff, died after a Volkswagen Golf exploded in a residential area, authorities said. […]
Education should be an instrument for development and not just personal achievement – PUG VC urges graduates
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The Vice Chancellor of the Presbyterian University, Ghana, PUG, Professor John Ofosu-Anim has advised Ghanaians to always remember that acquiring education is not only for personal achievement but a tool for societal transformation and development. Professor Ofosu-Anim gave the advice during the Seventh Congregation Ceremony of the School of Graduate Studies […]
155 bank, SDI staff dismissed over fraud in 2024 as employee-linked financial crime soars – BoG report
At least 155 staff of banks and specialised deposit-taking institutions (SDIs) were dismissed in 2024 for their involvement in fraudulent activities, the latest annual fraud report from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed. Of these, 83 dismissals — representing 54 per cent — were linked specifically to cash theft and suppression, the dominant form […]
Simplify Leadership for African youth – Queen Nozizwe Mulela
Murtala Issah Despite being endowed with natural resources, Africa has struggled to develop as millions of its citizens continue to wallow in poverty. Many scholars have attributed the challenges facing Africa to poor leadership and have called for more efforts to improve the quality of leadership on the continent. This call was echoed by the […]
Don’t cancel zoomlion contract – Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation tells YEA
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation is urging the Youth Employment Authority (YEA) not to cancel its contract with Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a major waste management company. This follows recent calls by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, who accused Zoomlion of mistreating workers and failing to follow its contract terms. However, the […]
World leaders converge in Rome to honour Pope Francis
Over 100 delegations from around the world are arriving in Rome on Friday to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Official tributes begin today, ahead of the late pontiff’s funeral scheduled for Saturday morning. Among those expected in the Italian capital are top […]
China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs
China has called on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods entering the country as a sign that the President Donald Trump is serious about resolving the trade war between the two countries. A Chinese official said there had been no trade talks with the US, despite suggestions otherwise from the Trump […]
All new Superior Court cases to be assigned by Acting Chief Justice
By: Spendilove Akua Incoom The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced a new directive requiring all newly filed cases and applications in the Superior Courts to be assigned by the Acting Chief Justice. In a memorandum dated April 23, 2025, the Deputy Judicial Secretary, Dr. Cyracus B. Bapuuroh, directed registrars of the High Courts, Court […]
Security Alert: Akrofu Traditional Council warns against impersonators parading as chiefs
By: Jones Anlimah The Akrofu Traditional Council has issued a warning to the general public over what it describes as a growing security threat in the Akrofu Traditional Area, where a number of individuals have been falsely parading themselves as chiefs and queen mothers. In a press statement released on Thursday, April 24,2025, the Council […]
Ministry of Health launches upgraded mobile app for admission forms; sale rescheduled to May 5
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Ministry of Health has announced to the general public, particularly prospective applicants seeking admission into Health Training Institutions across the country, of the deployment of a new and enhanced mobile application for the sale of admission forms. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility, convenience, and transparency in the […]
Ghana U-15 Girls breeze through group stage, eye championship glory
By: Belinda Nketia Ghana’s U-15 girls’ national team continues to shine at the CAF African Schools Football Championship, finishing the group stage with a perfect record after a convincing 3-0 win over Malawi at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The victory capped off an impressive run that saw Ghana top their group with 9 […]
Ghana’s Zinabu Issah smashes personal record, wins gold in Women’s F57 discus throw
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian Para athlete, Zinabu Issah has made a stunning comeback, clinching a gold medal in the Women’s F57 discus throw event at the WPA 2025 Marrakech Grand Prix in Morocco. With a remarkable throw of 29.25 meters, Issah shattered her previous personal record, solidifying her position as a top contender in the […]
