Fisheries Minister visits Kpeve Tornu Aquaculture site and Premix Fuel Automation outlet
By: Sarah Baafi The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has paid a working visit to the Kpeve Tornu Aquaculture site to evaluate current operations and interact with stakeholders. During her visit, she also inspected the newly introduced Premix Fuel Automation Outlet in the district. The Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, accompanied by officials from […]
Nine dead, 15 injured in fatal accident near Walewale
A tragic accident on the Walewale highway in the North East Region has claimed the lives of nine people, leaving 15 others severely injured on Thursday (February 13, 2025) afternoon. The accident reportedly occurred when a Sprinter vehicle travelling from Kumasi to Nalerigu crashed into a stationary long truck near Walewale township. The bodies of […]
DR Congo singer killed filming video in conflict city
A popular musician in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed while filming a music video in the conflict-hit eastern town of Goma. The body of Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, better known as Delcat Idengo, was found in a street on Thursday with his head partially covered with blood. Unconfirmed reports say the artist was […]
Accra: Attorney-General justifies decision to discontinue case against Dr. Stephen Opuni and Seidu Agongo
By: Barbara Kumah The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has provided a detailed explanation for his decision to withdraw the charges against former COCOBOD Chief Executive, Dr. Stephen Opuni and businessman Seidu Agongo. He maintained that the grounds for their prosecution were untenable, citing significant evidence proving the efficacy of Lithovit […]
At least 28 injured in Munich in apparent car ramming attack
At least 28 people have been injured in Munich after a car drove into a crowd of demonstrators near the city’s centre, police said. The driver, identified as a 24-year-old Afghanistan-born man currently in Germany as an asylum seeker, was arrested on-site and posed no further danger, authorities confirmed. Bavaria’s Minister President Markus Söder said […]
Deputy Minority Leader condemns political persecution in Ghana
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei has sounded the alarm on what she describes as a growing trend of political persecution in Ghana. In a press conference held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Deputy Minority Leader denounced the government’s alleged use of state institutions […]
Liberian president suspends hundreds of officials over asset declaration failure
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has taken a significant step in his ongoing fight against corruption by suspending over 450 high-ranking government officials. The move affects key figures, including ministers and special envoys, who have failed to comply with the legal requirement to declare their assets. This action is part of a broader effort to enhance […]
CAF U20 AFCON: Black Satellites to battle Ivory Coast, Tanzania and DR Congo in Group A
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s U20 football team, popularly known as the Black Satellites, has been placed in a challenging Group A for the upcoming U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to take place in Ivory Coast from April 26 to May 16, 2025. The draw, which took place in Cairo, sees the Black Satellites […]
Sexually transmitted infections reach new highs in Europe
Syphilis and gonorrhoea cases soared in 2023, with notable increases among young people, health authorities said. Europe is becoming a hotbed for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a new report suggests. The number of syphilis and gonorrhoea cases surged in 2023, while chlamydia remained the most common STI and antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea is an emerging threat, according to […]
Respect due process in corruption fight – Manhyia South MP
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah In a heated exchange on Citi TV’s “Point of View” program on Thursday, February 13, 2025, Lawyer and Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, cautioned the lawyer of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to respect due process in its quest to fight corruption. “I […]
I’d have given Ghana’s banking industry unbeatable competition – Seidu Agongo laments over collapse of Heritage Bank
By: Barbara Kumah Alhaji Seidu Agongo, the majority shareholder of the now-defunct Heritage Bank, has expressed confidence that his bank could have transformed Ghana’s banking industry with unmatched competition. “Heritage Bank would have given the entire banking industry in Ghana competition they could never match. Have you visited any of our branches before? Our success […]
GES warns against unauthorised BECE registration fees, orders refunds
By: Deborah Pofara Luu The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a stern warning to heads of basic schools against collecting unauthorised registration fees for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). In a statement released on February 12, 2025, the GES management instructed school heads to immediately cease this practice, emphasizing that these charges are […]
Fair Wages collaborates with GAEC, NRA to improve working conditions
By: Doreen Ampofo The Chief Executive of Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, (FWSC) Ing. Benjamin Arthur has paid working visits to the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) and the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) aimed at enhancing collaborations with key institutions in Ghana. The meetings were to enable the FWSC to gain insight into the operations […]
Minority leader condemns raid on Ofori-Atta’s residence; affirms accountability
By: Deborah Pofara Luu The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has condemned the recent raid on the residence of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, emphasizing that the Minority Caucus supports holding Ofori-Atta accountable through proper legal channels. Mr, Afenyo-Markin stated in Parliament on Wednesday, February 12, that while they have issues with the raid, they are […]
