Local Gov’t Minister praises Plan Int. Ghana REAL Fathers’ Clubs Initiative
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has showered tons of praise on Plan International Ghana for its timely intervention dubbed “REAL Fathers’ Clubs Initiative” which seeks to make Fathers WASH advocates and role models within their households and communities. The REAL Fathers’ Clubs Initiative under the Integrated Package for Sustainable Development […]
Ticket prices announced for Hearts of Oak vs Asante Kotoko Super Clash
By: Kwame Bediako Ticket prices have been officially unveiled for the first Super Clash of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, promising an exciting encounter between two of Ghana’s most successful football […]
Latif Abubakar supports GBC TV Licence campaign with GH₵ 5,000 cheque
By Roberta Gayode Modin Renowned playwright and producer, Latif Abubakar, has presented a ₵5,000 cheque to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in support of the TV Licence Fee campaign. The amount represents the payment of licence fees for about 138 television sets used by members of his production company, Globe Productions. The presentation took place […]
Ghana Maritime Authority receives report on Volta Lake disaster
By: Bawanke David The committee tasked with investigating the cause of the Volta Lake boat disaster has submitted its report to the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA). The report, presented by Committee Chair Mr. Clifford Agyarko-Osei, Head of the Inland Waterways Unit at GMA, highlights the findings and recommendations of the committee. According to the report, […]
World Vision Ghana and Oti Regional Coordinating Council sign MOU for universal coverage service
By: Bawanke David The Southern Regional World Vision and the Oti Regional Coordinating Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide universal coverage services in the Oti Region. The MOU, aimed at addressing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) challenges, will benefit three districts: Krachi West Municipal, Krachi Nchumuru District, and Kadjebi Akan District. […]
Minister for Communications pushes for smart and sovereign AI future for Africa
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has urged African nations to unite in developing a smart, sovereign, and sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem that embodies the continent’s values and future ambitions as he delivered an address to participants at the African Education Trust Fund (AETF) […]
President Mahama commissions Damongo Camp Prison; outlines far-reaching prison reforms under “Big Push” Programme
By Celestine Avi & Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s prison system through comprehensive reforms that promote rehabilitation, dignity, and second chances for inmates. Speaking at the commissioning of the Damongo Camp Prison in the Savannah Region, the President described the new facility as a sanctuary of […]
CAF expands 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to 16 teams
By: Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced an expansion of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), increasing the tournament from 12 to 16 teams. This change, approved by CAF’s Executive Committee, adds four additional nations; Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mali, and Egypt to the competition despite their failure to qualify […]
German President, Frank-Walter Stemeier visits KCCR
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The German President, Frank-Walter Stenmeier, has paid a day’s visit to the Kame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST where he familiarized himself with activities at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into tropical medicine, KCCR. KCCR was established in 1997 as an international platform for biomedical research in a joint […]
Urologist raises awareness on testicular cancer among men
By; Ama Joycelyn Tseyiboe Urologist at the Tema General Hospital, Dr. Lemuel Davis-Bray speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, on November 5, 2025, underscored the need for early detection and regular self-examinations among men, especially those between the ages of 15 and 45. “Most of our patients are men, and while prostate conditions dominate, testicular cancer is […]
SOYA 2025: STI cases among youth increased by 32% in 2024 – George Opare Addo
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has revealed that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young people nationwide increased by 32 per cent in 2024 during his address at the 2025 State of the Youth address in Accra on Wednesday November 5, 2025. The Minister explained that the sudden […]
Private sector challenged to play active role in Ghana’s HIV response
By Rachel Kakraba The 2025 World AIDS Day has been launched in Accra with a call on the private sector to play an active role in Ghana’s HIV and AIDS response. The Board chairman of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Kakra Essamuah esq, who made the call, emphasized that while government and development partners continue to […]
Ghana records over 100,000 teenage pregnancies each year – Youth Minister reveals
By Ruth Serwaa Asare Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has expressed deep concern over the rising rate of teenage pregnancies in Ghana, describing it as a major threat to youth development and national progress. Speaking at a national youth dialogue in Accra, Mr. Opare Addo revealed that over 100,000 teenage pregnancies […]
Dr. Kissi critiques compensation packages for election violence victims
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Former Member of Parliament, for Anyaa Sowutuom constituency, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi has raised concerns about compensating victims of election violence, warning that it may encourage others to feign damages in hopes of receiving same compensation. “We have to be careful about compensating people so as not to get people feigning […]
