Lionel Messi fined for grabbing the neck of New York City FC coach
By: Kwame Bediako Lionel Messi, the reigning Major League Soccer (MLS) Most Valuable Player (MVP), has been fined an undisclosed amount by MLS following a heated exchange during Inter Miami’s season opener against New York City FC. The incident occurred at the end of the match, where Messi was seen placing a hand on the […]
Ghana strengthens regional fisheries cooperation with FCWC
The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur. Led by General Secretary, Dr. Antoine Gaston Djihinto, the visit was a gesture of goodwill to congratulate Ghana’s Fisheries Minister Arthur on her new appointment. It also served as an […]
President Mahama appoints Kofi Okyere Darko as Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs
By: Henrietta Afful President John Dramani Mahama has appointed well-known media personality, fashion entrepreneur, and cultural ambassador, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) as Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs. A post seen on social media announced the appointment, which the fashion entrepreneur confirmed on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Over the years, KOD has been instrumental in bridging […]
Renewed fight against illegal mining: Government goes after financiers, key figures involved – Lands Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has issued a strong notice indicating his outfit’s willingness to go after financiers and key figures behind illegal mining, known as ‘galamsey’ in the Ghanaian parlance. Addressing participants at a stakeholder forum on the theme “Restoring a Culture of Proper Small-Scale Mining […]
President Mahama appoints 12-member Bank of Ghana Board
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a 12-member governing board for the Bank of Ghana, following consultations with the Council of State and in accordance with the Constitution and the Bank of Ghana Act. READ ALSO: President Mahama swears in new Bank of Ghana Governor and Deputy The appointments were announced on Wednesday, 26 February […]
Richard Dela Sky withdraws Anti-LGBTQ case at Supreme Court
By: Ashiadey Dotse Broadcast journalist and lawyer Richard Dela Sky has dropped his legal case against the anti-LGBTQ Bill at the Supreme Court. Mr. Sky had challenged the bill’s legality, arguing that it violated several constitutional rights. After the court dismissed his case on December 18, he filed for a judicial review. However, on Wednesday, […]
ECOWAS donates $2,238,000 to agricultural research centres to boost youth employment
By: Alex Adi In an effort to minimise youth unemployment in the region, the ECOWAS Commission as part of the Regional Strategy for Youth Employment in Agricultural Value Chains has donated two million, two hundred and thirty-eight thousand US Dollars (2,238,000 US Dollars) to Ten (10) Agricultural Research Centres in the Region in Porto Novo, Republic […]
Ghana Premier League to resume on March 7 – GFA confirms
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Premier League (GPL) is poised to make its long-awaited return on Friday, March 7, 2025, following a three-week suspension due to rising concerns over hooliganism at matches. The Ghana Football Association (GFA), in a statement released on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, announced the conditional resumption of the league, emphasizing the […]
Black Stool stolen from Sokoban Krofrom Palace in Kumasi
By: Ashiadey Dotse Suspected thieves have stolen the sacred black stool from the Sokoban Krofrom Palace in Kumasi, causing tension in the community. The theft happened when the newly installed chief and other royal family members went to the Manhyia Palace to swear an oath of allegiance. According to reports, six heavily built men, armed […]
Dome-Kwabenya MP partners Vanuatu Trade Commission Ghana to champion AI education
By: Gloria Anderson The Dome-Kwabenya Constituency, under the leadership of its Member of Parliament, Elikplim Akurugu, in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, the Vanuatu Trade Commission Ghana, and the Africa Diaspora Central Bank (ADCB), is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to equip young people and adults aged 18 to 65 with advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
NSA’s Ghost Names Scandal: NIB releases Ohene Djan after several days of detention
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Mr. Kwaku Ohene Djan, can now breathe fresh air following his release by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) days after detention over his alleged involvement in the NSA’s Ghost Names scandal. The former Deputy Executive Director of the NSA had been […]
Norway reaffirms support for Ghana’s fisheries sector
By: Sarah Baafi In a recent courtesy visit, Norwegian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Ingrid Mollestad, and her team congratulated the newly appointed Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, while reaffirming Norway’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s fisheries sector. This visit underscores the strong partnership between Ghana and Norway in the fisheries industry. Norway continues to […]
Tree Crops Acting CEO engages Bono Regional Minister to revamp Cashew production
By: George Antwi The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority, TCDA, Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, has engaged the Bono Regional Minister, Mr. Joseph Addae Akwaboa, in discussions aimed at building synergies to revamp the cashew industry in the region. As part of efforts to enhance the cashew value chain, Dr. Okrah […]
Better cocoa prices will curb illegal mining – John Dumelo
The Deputy Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has underscored the urgent need for improved cocoa pricing to discourage farmers from leasing their lands to illegal miners. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Ayawaso West Wuogon legislator highlighted a troubling trend where cocoa farmers are surrendering their farmlands to […]
