Afenyo-Markin backs 24-Hour Economy and Big Push policies, urges youth to lead Ghana’s future
By: Valentia Tetteh Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed support for the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy, describing it as a potential driver of job creation and economic transformation if implemented effectively. Speaking at the launch of the Young Commons Forum at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Mr. Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the […]
Sanitation Committee seeks dedicated fund for regular, reliable payment to service providers
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has strongly advocated for a dedicated funding source to tackle the country’s persistent sanitation challenges, ensuring reliable payments to private sector service providers. The Committee’s Chairman, John Kwabena Oti Bless, emphasised that a permanent funding mechanism was essential because “waste generation is a daily problem.” He […]
Black Stars rise to 75th in latest FIFA rankings
By: Kwame Bediako The Black Stars of Ghana have climbed one spot to 75th place in the latest FIFA world rankings, climbing from their previous position of 76th in consecutive updates. This improvement reflects the team’s recent performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ghana secured a crucial point in a draw against Chad […]
Social media doing more harm than good to Ghanaian youth – Cybersecurity Expert
By: Joycelyn Tseyiboe Ama Cybersecurity Expert, David Gyedu, has cautioned that the negative impact of social media on Ghanaian youth far outweighs its benefits. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show this morning, Mr. Gyedu observed that most young people spend long hours on vlogging platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, largely for entertainment rather […]
Ghana’s Pension Payments: Highest earner takes GH¢201,792, lowest gets GH¢515 – SSNIT
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s latest Monthly Pension League Table for 2025, released by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has revealed a stark inequality in retirement incomes across the country. According to the report, the highest-paid pensioner received a monthly benefit of GH¢201,792.37 in January 2025, while the lowest-paid pensioner took […]
Ghana’s Illegal Gold Mining Catalyzes A Battle For Its Soul
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, or galamsey, has reached a fever pitch, with calls for a state of emergency clashing with warnings of potential bloodshed. The debate is not just about environmental policy; it is a complex tapestry woven with threads of politics, economics, public health, and human […]
NRSA, Municipal Assemblies begin removal of illegal billboards from Darkuman to Mallam Junction
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), in collaboration with municipal assemblies, has commenced the removal of unauthorized billboards mounted along road medians between Hansonic Junction in Darkuman and Mallam Junction. The exercise, which began on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, follows months of warnings to advertising companies after repeated reports linked […]
Cyber Security expert calls for social media regulations over rising insults
By: Rebecca Ampah A cyber security expert, David Gyedu, has called for urgent regulations on the use of social media in Ghana, stressing that the platforms are being misused for insults rather than innovation and development. Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show, Mr. Gyedu lamented the negative turn social media has taken in the country, contrasting […]
Early-stage cancer detected in Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro
Doctors for Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that they have detected early-stage cancer in skin lesions removed from the 70-year-old politician following his conviction last week on attempted coup charges. Bolsonaro, under house arrest in Brasilia until his sentence is finalised, has been to hospital twice since Thursday’s court verdict. He went to […]
Former Chief Justice Torkornoo challenges removal as Justice of the Supreme Court
Former Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has filed a review application at the High Court, seeking a declaration that President John Mahama is devoid of power to remove a Justice of the Superior Court from office without recourse to the mandatory procedure set out in article 146 of the Constitution. A declaration that jurisdiction to […]
Foreign Affairs Minister defends “assertive” political style, says it is not confrontational
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has defended his political style as “principled” and “assertive” rather than “confrontational”. Speaking on Channel One TV, he stated that a politician with conviction may be misconstrued as confrontational, but he takes care to choose his words and ensure he has evidence.“The politician who has […]
Ghana honours five global icons as Diaspora Summit envoys with diplomatic passports
By: Hannah Dadzie In a move to strengthen its connection with the global African community, Ghana has honoured five distinguished personalities as Envoys of the Diaspora Summit 2025, granting them diplomatic passports to champion the country’s Pan-African vision and mobilise global support ahead of the summit in December. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Diaspora […]
Huge sums of money required to resume operations of Aayalolo buses – Transport Minister
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has disclosed that government will need significant financial resources to resume operations of the grounded Aayalolo buses. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the Minister explained that while the Aayalolo service falls under the supervision of the Ministry of Local […]
Visa-free entry for Africans and Diaspora as Ghana launches Diaspora Summit 2025
By: Hannah Dadzie Ghana is poised to host the 2025 Diaspora Summit, a landmark event aiming to redefine the nation’s relationship with its global community. At a media launch in Accra, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana will no longer treat its diaspora as foreigners but as the nation’s “17th Region”. […]
