NALAG president calls for empowered local governance at Ghana @ 68
By: Jacob Aggrey As Ghana celebrates 68 years of independence, the President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), Alfred Asiedu Adjei, has called for urgent reforms to strengthen local governance. He emphasized the need for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and Assembly Members to reflect, review, and reset their strategies […]
Zelensky hopes US-Ukraine talks next week will be ‘meaningful’
US-Ukraine talks will be held in Saudi Arabia next week, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, expressing hopes that it will be “a meaningful meeting”. The Ukrainian leader, who will be in the Gulf kingdom but not take part in the talks, said Kyiv was working to reach a “fast and lasting” peace. US President Donald […]
Ghana saved GH₵19m by scaling down Independence Day celebrations – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has justified the decision to scale down Ghana’s 2025 Independence Day celebrations, revealing that the move saved the country GH₵19 million. Addressing the nation on Thursday, March 6, 2025, during the 68th Independence Day celebrations, President Mahama explained that hosting a full-scale event at Independence Square would have cost at least […]
NALAG pushes for better welfare for Assembly Members
The President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) and Presiding Member of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Mr. Alfred Asiedu, has outlined plans to improve the welfare of assembly members across the country. He said one of the key issues he is working on is securing an end-of-service benefit for assembly members. […]
Mahama visits Volta Region tidal wave victims after Independence Day celebrations
President John Dramani Mahama has travelled to the Volta Region to assess the impact of recent tidal waves that have displaced residents and destroyed properties in several coastal communities. His visit follows Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations on March 6, 2025, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to national development and resilience against environmental challenges. Leaving […]
President Mahama delivers Ghana’s 68th Independence Day address
By: Deborah Pofara Luu Ghana marked its 68th Independence Day on March 6, 2025, with a modest ceremony at the Jubilee House, the seat of government. President John Dramani Mahama addressed the nation, emphasizing the significance of the day and the need for unity, resilience, and patriotism. “Independence Day serves as an opportunity for us […]
Scaling down Independence Day celebrations does not diminish its significance” – President Mahama
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama has indicated that scaling back the 2025 Independence Day celebrations does not diminish its significance, but instead, it is a move that has saved Ghana an estimated GH₵19 million. Speaking during the 6th Independence Day event at the Jubilee House, President Mahama explained that while the celebrations were […]
President Mahama scales down 68th Independence Day celebrations to demonstrate fiscal responsibility
By: Deborah Pofara Luu President John Dramani Mahama delivered Ghana’s 68th Independence Day address on March 6, 2025, highlighting the importance of fiscal prudence in light of ongoing economic challenges. This year’s celebration, held at the forecourt of the Presidency rather than the traditional Black Star Square, was a more modest affair aimed at reducing […]
Scientists discover new part of the immune system
A new part of the immune system has been discovered and it is a goldmine of potential antibiotics, scientists have said. They’ve shown a part of the body known to recycle proteins has a secret mode that can spew out an arsenal of bacteria-killing chemicals. The researchers in Israel say it transforms our understanding of […]
Indonesia extends warm wishes to Ghana on 68th Independence Day Anniversary
By: Nyarko Abronomaa Walker Indonesia has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Ghana on the 68th anniversary of its Independence Day, honoring the lasting friendship and mutual values shared between the two nations. BELOW IS THE FULL MESSAGE On behalf of the Government of Indonesia and the people of Indonesia, I, H.E. Paskal A.B. Rois, Honorary […]
Simple Habits In Nation Building
On March 6, 1957, Ghana made history as the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from colonial rule. This milestone was a turning point, marking the beginning of self-governance and the pursuit of national development. Sixty-eight years later, the anniversary serves as more than just a reminder of political freedom; it is an opportunity […]
BoG headquarters project nears completion, $230 million paid, $31.8 million outstanding – Governor
By: Henrietta Afful The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has provided a detailed update on the financial progress of the Bank’s headquarters project at Ridge in Accra. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Dr. Asiama disclosed that by February 2025, approximately $230 million had already been disbursed towards the […]
Many feared dead in Sudan after shelling hits crowded market
Dozens of people in the Sudanese state of North Darfur are feared dead following heavy shelling on a camp for displaced people. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked a crowded market at Abu Shouk, a camp on the outskirts of the city of el-Fasher, for roughly two hours on Tuesday evening, a local official […]
EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine’s future as Trump pushes for fast peace deal
The 27 leaders of the European Union are gathering in Brussels to discuss the future of Ukraine, a candidate country to join the bloc, amid Donald Trump’s maximalist demand that a deal to end Russia’s war be struck as soon as possible. It marks the first time that the heads of state and government meet […]
