IGP leads delegation to Bawku following violent incident
By: Juliet-Edmonds The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, is leading a team comprising operations, investigation and intelligence officers to Bawku in the Upper East region to attain first-hand knowledge and assess the security situation on the ground. The Service said it was working with the Ghana Armed Forces to restore calm at Bawku […]
Court confirms Frank Annoh-Dompreh as MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri
By: Ashiadey Dotse The High Court in Koforidua has confirmed Frank Annoh-Dompreh as the elected Member of Parliament for the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Constituency. The court, led by Justice Addae, dismissed a case that challenged Annoh-Dompreh’s election. The case was brought by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which claimed that the election results were not correct and […]
Demeter Ghana, COCOBOD train cocoa farmers on sustainable practices with AsaaseHene fertilizer
By: Priscilla Asante The Demeter Ghana Limited in partnership with the CHED Division of Ghana COCOBOD has organised a trainer of trainer’s programme on sustainable farming for some cocoa farmers in the Eastern region. The programme held in Koforidua, aimed to equip the cocoa farmers with essential skills to improve soil health, and adopt eco-friendly […]
Why Africa Must Respond To US Tariffs With Economic Unity, Not Fragmented Retaliation
In a world increasingly defined by economic power plays and strategic alliances, Africa cannot afford to remain a continent of isolated economies. The recent imposition of tariffs by the United States on a range of imports, including those from Africa, has sparked individual responses from various African nations. But these solo retaliations, though driven by […]
Ghana’s new law on misinformation to be presented to Parliament soon
By: Rebecca Ampah The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has revealed that the Ministry is preparing a new law aimed at curbing misinformation and disinformation. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Mr Samuel Nartey George confirmed that the legislation will soon be presented to Parliament for […]
TUC reiterates opposition to privatisation of ECG
The Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) has reiterated its opposition to any attempt by the Government to privatise the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The TUC in its comment on the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policies of the Government recalled that in 2017, in their submission to the then Akufo-Addo Government in response to […]
Donald Trump authorises 90-day pause in tariffs on most countries except China
US President Donald Trump has said he has authorised a 90-day pause in trade tariffs for most countries but has left China out of the new arrangement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was imposing revised tariffs of 125% on imports from China “effective immediately” because of “the lack of respect China […]
Japan and NATO vow to deepen security ties to counter threats from China and Russia
NATO chief Mark Rutte and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have vowed to further deepen military ties while stressing the need to jointly tackle growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Japan, which has stepped up defence ties with the US and allied countries in the Indo-Pacific, has also sought closer ties with NATO, […]
We will not be intimidated – Oppong Nkrumah condemns NIB raid on MP Ntim Fordjour’s residence
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has strongly condemned the National Intelligence Bureau’s (NIB) raid on the residence of Assin South MP, John Ntim Fordjour, describing the Wednesday incident as a clear act of intimidation targeted at the minority caucus.” Mr Oppong Nkrumah’s comments were made during […]
Former Attorney General urges President Mahama to pause consultations on Chief Justice’s removal
By: Ashiadey Dotse Former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has asked President John Mahama to stop consulting the Council of State over the possible removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. This call follows a court case that is yet to be settled. The case was filed by Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Member of Parliament for Old […]
Alleged NIB officers reportedly surround Ntim Fordjour’s house
Officials from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) have reportedly surrounded the home of Rev. John Ntim Fordjour in an attempt to arrest him, according to Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Mr. Kodua shared the news on social media on Wednesday, April 9, using the hashtag #SayNoToStateIntimidation. He described […]
CSIR-STEPRI initiates project to combat aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnuts in Ghana
By: Henrietta Afful and Kwame Bediako The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), through its research wing—Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (STEPRI), has launched a three-year initiative to reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnuts. Aflatoxin, a toxic fungal contaminant, affects various foods, including maize, groundnuts, and other dried products. Its presence in […]
Assemblies of God Ghana dedicate new Legacy Temple in Zuabzulga
In fulfillment of the Transformation Agenda of Assemblies of God, Ghana, its General Superintendent, Rev Stephen Wengam and wife, Lady Mrs. Monica Wengam, have financed the construction of a second legacy temple at Zuabzulga in the Upper East Region “B” of the church. The dedication of the project, officially known as Holy Ghost Temple Assemblies […]
China holds its ground as Trump’s tariff war escalates
By: Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur China is preparing to hit back hard after U.S. President Donald Trump rolled out a sweeping set of new tariffs on over 60 countries, including a punishing 104% tax on Chinese goods entering the U.S. While many nations were caught off guard, China’s response has been calm but firm—it will […]
