Political Scientist explains pressure to scrap Special Prosecutor’s Office
By Felix Cofie A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Ghana, Dr Abdul-Jalilu Ateku, has attributed the growing pressure on government to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to the NDC’s strong anti-corruption campaign. Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda Programme Current Agenda, Dr Ateku, the NDC placed significant emphasis […]
Lawyer questions NDC’s anti-corruption commitment amid calls to scrap OSP
By Felix Cofie Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has questioned the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) commitment to fighting corruption, following calls from within the party to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). According to Lawyer Brako-Powers, it is contradictory for a party that campaigned on the anti-corruption agenda Operation Recover All Loot […]
NDC legal team member defends creation of Special Prosecutor’s Office, questions its delivery
By Felix Cofie A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) legal team, James Kofi Afedo, has described the idea behind the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as sound, but says its delivery has fallen far short of expectations. According to Lawyer Afedo, the disappointing performance of the office justifies calls […]
John Cena bids farewell to WWE Universe, ending 23-year career
By: Kwame Bediako John Cena capped his legendary 23-year WWE journey on Saturday, December 13, 2025, submitting to Gunther in a grueling 25-minute clash, marking the end of his in-ring tenure that kicked off back in 2002. The 17-time world champion, who rose from indie circuit obscurity to global icon, chose a wordless departure, leaving […]
GESF Phygital Basketball team to participate in Games of the Future in Abu Dhabi
Ghana’s national phygital basketball team, a project of the Ghana Esports Federation (GESF), will travel to the United Arab Emirates later this month to take part in the Games of the Future, an annual international tournament that fuses physical sport with digital gaming. Four players and three officials will represent Ghana from 17 to 24 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi, joining more […]
World Cup 2026 ticket sale hits five million applications in first day
By: Kwame Bediako Fans worldwide flooded FIFA’s ticket portal with five million requests in just 24 hours after the third sales phase launched, signaling massive excitement for the groundbreaking 48-team tournament set for June 11 to July 19, 2026, across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Applications poured in from over 200 countries and territories […]
EPA leads noise pollution awareness for pubs and event centres in Ledzokuku
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ledzokuku Area Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has conducted an environmental education and awareness exercise on noise pollution for selected pubs and event centres across Teshie, Labone, La, and Spintex. The initiative aimed to prepare operators for the festive season by sensitising them on acceptable noise levels, […]
MoGCSP, UNFPA, and UNICEF hold National Stakeholders’ Meeting to end child marriage
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Child Marriage Unit of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), in collaboration with UNFPA Ghana and UNICEF Ghana, has held a two-day National Stakeholders’ Meeting in Accra to accelerate efforts to end child marriage in the Ghana. Organised under the theme, “Achieving Gender Equality, Empowering Futures: […]
Finance Minister calls for proactive tax collection to boost revenue
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has urged tax officials to adopt a more proactive and aggressive approach to revenue mobilisation, as the government steps up efforts to strengthen domestic revenue collection. Speaking at the Legon Tax Service Centre, Dr. Forson said revenue generation should go beyond passive […]
New census shows boys now lead Out-of-School numbers in Northern Ghana – Eduwatch
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has held a national dissemination convening at the University of Ghana, Accra, to present findings from an extensive Out-of-School Children (OOSC) Census conducted across Northern Ghana, revealing that boys now account for the majority of children missing school in the region. The convening, held on December […]
Fufu makes me miss Ghana when I’m away- Kojo Blak
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian musician and songwriter, McDonald Addotey Braide popularly known as Kojo Blak has revealed that his go to meal would always be Fufu, a Ghanaian local dish made from cassava and plantain, hinting that he always misses Ghana when he’s not in the country. “Fufu can go with any soup for […]
Sports Minister hosts Chinese Ambassador, explores strategic sports collaboration
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, on Friday, December 12, 2025 received H.E. Tong Defa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Ghana, in a courtesy call aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in sport infrastructure development, talent exchange, and technical partnerships. In a warm and forward-looking conversation, Hon. […]
Pan-African Congress in Lome calls for fair, balanced and representative world order
By: Francis Kokutse Participants at the 9th Pan-African Congress in the Togolese capital, Lome, have called for a fairer, more balanced, and representative world order, based on respect for the sovereignty of peoples, social justice, equity, peace, and shared prosperity. The five day Congress, which started on Monday December 8, 2025, ended with a declaration […]
Kosmos Innovation Center, AGRA empowers 130 young women and persons with disability under YEFFA program
Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), in partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has successfully empowered 130 women and Persons with Disability (PWDs) aged 15 to 35 under the Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) Program. The initiative is aimed at promoting inclusive job creation and expanding employment […]
