Mahama to restore July 1 as public holiday
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu President John Dramani Mahama has announced his plans to reinstate July 1 as a statutory public holiday, restoring its significance as Republic Day and Senior Citizens’ Day in Ghana. Speaking during his Thank You visit to the Western Region on Wednesday, February 5, President Mahama proposed that July 1 also to […]
President Mahama Thanks the people of Western region
By Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has taken his thank you tour to the Western Region. At a durbar of Chiefs and People of the region at Sekondi-Takoradi, President Mahama announced that an amendment will soon be made to the Public Holidays Act to make July 1, a public holiday again. President Mahama said […]
Teacher sentenced to 10 Years for Embezzling Over GH¢238,000
By Deborah Pofara Luu A 36-year-old teacher from Freso SDA Junior High School in the Bekwai Municipality, John Ankomah Boateng, has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labor by the Asante Bekwai Circuit Court. He was found guilty of stealing more than GH¢238,550 from Bosomefreho Rural Bank Limited using the GhanaPay app, despite having […]
British High Commission launches second media training on Science, Technology and Innovation Reporting
Science Story By Hannah Dadzie The British High Commission in Accra has announced the opening of applications for its second Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) media training workshop, aimed at strengthening science journalism in Ghana. The fully funded five-day workshop, scheduled for February 24-28, 2025, follows high demand from Ghanaian journalists at a media event hosted at the British High […]
Black Queens set for Morocco friendly as part of WAFCON preparations
By Kwame Bediako Black Queens are set to face Morocco in an international friendly this month as part of their preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The match will take place at the Pere Jego Stadium in Casablanca on Friday, February 21, marking a significant moment for the team as they […]
Hooliganism: GFA calls emergency meeting with supporters’ leadership over crown violence on Friday
By Kwame Bediako Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has scheduled a crucial meeting for February 7, 2025 in a decisive response to the tragic death of a football fan during a match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC. The incident has raised serious alarms about the safety and behavior of supporters within […]
President Mahama to Engage Contractor, Finance Ministry To complete Stalled Market Circle Project In Takoradi
By Celestine Avi President John Mahama has assured traders in Takoradi that he will engage the contractor and the Ministry of Finance to find a way to complete the stalled Takoradi Market Circle project. He gave this assurance after inspecting the site during his one-day “Thank You Tour” of the Western Region. Pictures below: More […]
Majority Leader Ayariga: ‘Our Members Are Targets of Political Opponents’
By Sarah Baafi The Majority Leader Hon. Mahama Ayariga addressed the intense scrutiny faced by members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly focusing on Hon. Samuel Nartey George and Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. In an interview on GTV’s breakfast show with Kafui Dey on January 5,2025. Ayariga asserted that the criticisms directed at these […]
Ghana Police arrest two more suspects in Nsoatreman-Kotoko match disturbances
By Kwame Bediako Ghana Police Service in a continued effort to restore order and bring justice to the violent disturbances that erupted during the football match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC, has apprehended two additional suspects. The arrested individuals, identified as Isaac Ofosu and Yeboah Augustine, are currently in police custody and […]
Majority Leader Condemns “Daughter of a Murderer” Remark, Promises Stern Action
By Sarah Baafi Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga addressed a controversial remark made by a member of the Minority, who referred to one of his colleagues as the “daughter of a murderer.” In a recent interview on GTV’s breakfast show on February 5,2025. The Majority Leader confirmed that he […]
President Mahama Nominates first batch of Deputy Ministers
By Rebecca Ampah President John Dramani Mahama has nominated first batch of deputy ministers to serve in various ministries, pending parliamentary approval. According to a press release signed by Felix Kwakue Ofosu, spokesperson to the president, the nominations was made made in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the Constitution. Among those nominated are […]
John Dumelo Appointed Deputy Minister for Agriculture
By Rebecca Ampah Ghanaian actor, entrepreneur, and farmer John Dumelo has been appointed as the Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture. The announcement was made on February 5, 2025, by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama in a press release. Dumelo, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West […]
Morocco Reaffirms Commitment to Peace & Reconciliation in Africa at AU Security Council
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe Addis Ababa – Morocco’s unwavering commitment to peace and reconciliation in Africa was reaffirmed Friday before the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC), as the Kingdom emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach linking security, development, and stability. Speaking at an AU PSC meeting marking African Day of Peace and […]
GNFS swiftly contain Kissiman junction slum blaze in Accra
By Seth Eyiah A fire broke out at a Kissiman Junction slum near Achimota-Samodak, tragically claiming the life of a four-month-old baby. Firefighters from the Legon and Abelempke Fire Stations responded swiftly, with the first team arriving at 0424 hours, just 12 minutes after receiving the distress fire call at 0412 hours. They worked diligently […]
