I’ve advised all my supporters to stay calm and law-abiding – Baba Jamal
By: Sarah Baafi The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate in the Ayawaso East by-election, Baba Jamal, has urged his supporters to remain calm and law-abiding as voting progresses in the constituency.Speaking to the media on Tuesday, March 3, after casting his ballot at the Alhaji Iddrisu House 2 polling station, he described the electoral process […]
Gov’t donate seven outboard motors to fishermen in Senya Breku
By Amoako Kwame The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has presented seven outboard motors to artisanal canoe owners in Senya Breku whose equipment was stolen during a violent pirate attack. The intervention, carried out on Tuesday, March 3, forms part of efforts to cushion affected fishermen and restore livelihoods disrupted by the attack. […]
541 appointments by previous government revoked for lacking due recruitment process – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The government has revoked 541 public sector appointments made in the dying days of the previous administration, citing irregularities in the recruitment process. Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu explained that, the appointments were revoked because they failed to meet the Public Services Management Act (PASMAC) […]
24-hour economy needs to be more private sector driven – Dr. Peter Terkper
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Financial Economist and Policy Analyst, Dr. Peter Terkper has stated that, Ghana’s 24-hour economy initiative needs to be driven more by the private sector than the public sector to which he argues that, implementing a 24-hour economy in the public sector would be costly and potentially lead to idle workers in […]
2026 World Cup: IFAB tightens rules to stop time-wasting tactics
By Kwame Bediako Football is set to transform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) rolling out strict new rules to eliminate time-wasting and sharpen decision-making. These changes promise a faster, more decisive game, targeting delays from throw-ins, substitutions, medical stoppages and VAR controversies. Throw-ins now come with a […]
Melcom donates food items to National Chief Imam for Ramadan
The Melcom Care Foundation, as part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, has donated a variety of food items to the Office of the National Chief Imam to support the Muslim community during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The donation, valued at over GH₵ 500,000, included 300 bags of Platinum Jasmine Rice (45kg), 300 […]
Minority proposes PFM amendment to align budget with national development plan
By Rachel QuarteyParliament has begun broad consultations on a proposed amendment to Ghana’s public financial management regime, as the Minority prepares to introduce the Public Financial Management (Amendment) Bill, 2026.The Private Member’s Bill, sponsored by the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, seeks to tighten fiscal discipline and strengthen accountability in the use […]
KickNation Sports secures Chelsea, West Ham trials for Ghanaian youngsters
Wunnam Haruna, son of Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and Chief Executive Officer of KickNation Sports Agency, has successfully facilitated trial opportunities in the United Kingdom for two promising Ghanaian players under his management. The young talents are set to undergo trials at English Premier League sides including Chelsea FC and West Ham United, along with […]
Mahama recounts father’s detention to urge stronger human rights protections in Africa
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has drawn on deeply personal family history to renew calls for stronger protection of human rights and judicial independence across Africa, warning that abuses of power leave scars not only on individuals but on entire generations. Speaking at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights during the […]
Government of Ghana launches landmark National Early Childhood Care and Development Policy
The Government of Ghana has officially launched the revised National Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Policy (2025–2029), updating the 2004 framework to better support children from conception to age eight. Led by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, this comprehensive roadmap aims to integrate services ensuring every child survives, thrives, and reaches […]
Mahama pushes gold-backed ‘economic war chest’ to shield Ghana from global shocks
By Magdalene Andoh President John Dramani Mahama has outlined an ambitious plan to leverage Ghana’s gold resources to build what he describes as an “economic war chest” to protect the country from future financial shocks and secure long-term prosperity. Delivering his State of the Nation Address in Parliament, President Mahama said sustained high global gold […]
Black Stars’ additional technical staff get no salary, only World Cup allowances – Sports Minister
By Kwame Beediako Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams has confirmed that the five newly appointed members of the Black Stars’ technical team will not receive monthly salaries ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) expanded the backroom staff with Alain Ravera and Kim Lars Björkegren as assistant coaches, Jose […]
KETASCO wins 69th Independence Day Schools Quiz Competition
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana Education Service has announced Keta Secondary Technical School as the winner of the 69th Independence Day Schools Quiz Competition. The competition was held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the GNAT Hostel, Bediako Hall in Adabraka, Accra. The event formed part of activities marking Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration. It was […]
SONA did not include real issues the nation is facing- Tweneboah Kodua Foku
By Amoako Kwame The Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwantah, Tweneboah Kodua Fokuo has criticized the President John Mahama for leaving out current vital issues the country is facing out of the State of Nation Address 2025 (SONA). The President John Dramani Mahama delivered the constitutionally mandated state of nation address on February 28 2026, […]
