Volta Regional Branch of Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen elect new leaders to reposition Association
By: Jones Anlimah The Volta Regional branch of the Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen has held its 8th Regional Congress to elect new executive members to steer the affairs of the association. The elections, held in Ho, mark a major effort to reorganize, reposition, and rebrand the association, which has seen a decline […]
New spit test better at detecting prostate cancer than blood test – Research
An at-home spit test is better at identifying prostate cancer risks in some men than the standard test on the market, a new study has found. The findings mean those at higher risk of prostate cancer – one of the most common forms of cancer among men – could someday have a new screening option […]
Traders on Kaneshie footbridge given end of April to vacate
Traders operating along the Kaneshie footbridge have been ordered to vacate the area by the end of April 2025, following a joint inspection by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), and the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly (ACMA). The inspection, carried out on Wednesday, April 9, focused […]
Lay down your arms: IGP urges Bawku youth to choose peace
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave In the wake of attacks on Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga’s residence, Inspector General of Police, COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu has urged the youth of Bawku to disarm and support ongoing efforts to restore peace in the area. During his visit on Friday, the IGP expressed his desire to spend at least […]
Retiree sues ex-Governor Addison, BoG over cedi depreciation
A Ghanaian retiree has dragged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and its immediate past Governor, Dr Ernest Addison, to court, citing gross negligence in the management of the Ghana Cedi. In a writ filed at the Accra High Court, the plaintiff, Balbir Violet Allan, a resident of Adabraka, avers that when the Governor assumed office […]
GAF personnel to benefit from new Home Ownership Scheme – President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama, has hinted that his government will soon launch a project dubbed the Home Ownership Scheme, which is specifically designed for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). President Mahama gave the hint during his address at the passing out of the Regular Career Course 63 from the Ghana […]
President Mahama condemns Bawku violence; Backs Otumfuo’s peace efforts
By: Deborah Pofara Luu President John Dramani Mahama has strongly condemned the recent surge in violence in Bawku, emphasizing his confidence in the peace process led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to bring lasting stability to the area. Speaking at the Ghana Military Academy’s Graduation Parade on April 11, 2025, President Mahama highlighted […]
Can Arsenal break their Champions League drought this season?
By: Kwame Bediako After a seven-year absence, Arsenal returned to the Champions League in the 2023-2024 season, and their campaign was nothing short of impressive. Although they fell short of winning a trophy since 2019, the Gunners showed significant promise, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 15 years. Unfortunately, their journey ended in […]
GBC’s Joyce Kantam Kolamong wins 2024 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Award
GBC’s Northern Regional correspondent, Joyce Kantam Kolamong was among 125 top journalists from 36 countries, including Africa, Latin America, Asia, Portuguese and French-speaking States, to be recognized at the 2024 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Award in Dubai. Joyce’s compelling stories earned her second position in the Radio Category for West Africa, under the “More Than A Mother” […]
Private involvement not solution to ECG/NEDCo challenges – PUWU
By: Edith Atiaka Eshun The Public Utilities Workers Union, PUWU of the Trades Union Congress, TUC have vehemently resisted the private party involvement in the operations and management of the Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG and the Northern Electricity Development Company, NEDCo. A statement signed by the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Timothy […]
Kevin-Prince Boateng turns agent, launches ‘Rookie & Champ’ to guide young talent
By: Kwame Bediako Former Black Stars midfielder, Kevin-Prince Boateng has embarked on a new venture, becoming a football agent and launching his own agency, ‘Rookie & Champ’. The agency’s primary focus will be on identifying and guiding young talent from his hometown of Berlin, with plans to expand its reach globally. Boateng’s experience as a […]
If I were President, half of NPP members would have left this country by now – Mustapha Gbande
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, says if he were the President of Ghana, half of the members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would have fled Ghana by now due to their alleged wrongdoing while in power. Speaking in an interview on Star FM, Gbande […]
Central Bank Governor urges banks to strengthen internal controls
The Governor of Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has called on all banks to strengthen internal controls and enhance oversight of operational areas. The Governor said the responsibility for securing banking products and services must fall more squarely on institutions than on the average customer, who relied on the integrity of systems and […]
2025 Rediscover Africa Festival launched in Accra
By: Joshua Nii Appiah As part of efforts towards deepening the relations between Africans in the diaspora and those on the continent, the Rediscover Africa Festival has been launched in Accra to champion the agenda. The festival which is scheduled to take place from 23rd to 25th May, 2025 in New Jersey will coincide with […]
