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Police arrest key suspected killer of Ahmed Hussein-Suale

The police have arrested a key suspect over the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale mid-January. The police nabbed Abdul Rashid Meizongo, 29, at a mall in Accra and is currently assisting with investigations. One other is currently in custody over the same crime while 13 others have been questioned. Hussein-Suale was part of a […]

Ghana confers with Burkina Faso on construction of Dipke bridge

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure that the processes leading up to the construction of the Dipke Bridge at Dipke in the Lawra Municipality is fast tracked. The expedited process would ensure that residents in Ghana and those in neighboring Burkina Faso are able to travel and transport goods across between both countries seamlessly.  […]

NASAM project ‘train ’ arrives in Wa

The Director General of Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Professor Alex Dodoo has entreated farmer groups to take advantage of the planting for food and jobs to produce quality cereals for local and international consumption. Prof. Dodoo made the appeal at the launching of the National Aflatoxin Sensitization and Management (NASAM) Project in Wa the Upper […]

One more suspect arrested over Ahmed Suale’s murder

Command over the killing of undercover journalist with Tiger Eye PI, Ahmed Hussein-Suale. Ahmed Saule was shot by some unknown assailants some weeks ago at Madina in Accra. This brings to two, the number of suspects who have been arrested by the police over the killing. The acting Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Kwaku Boadu Peprah in an interview […]

IGP visits Yagbonwura, Tutumba Bore Esa, King of Gonja Kingdom

The Yagbonwura, Tutumba Bore Esa, the King of the Gonja Kingdom, has appealed to the Government to provide more vehicles for the Police Service in the newly created Savannah Region to enhance the fight against crime. This, he said, will help for effective service delivery as well as maintain law and order to pave the […]

Uber warns it may not make a profit in IPO documents

Uber, the ride-sharing app and delivery business, has warned it “may not achieve profitability” as it finally released details of its plan to float. It will list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange, in a deal likely to value the US firm at about $100bn (£76.5bn). Uber said that its most recent annual […]

Israel's Beresheet spacecraft crashes on Moon

The first privately funded mission to the Moon has crashed on the lunar surface after the apparent failure of its main engine. The Israeli spacecraft – called Beresheet – attempted a soft landing, but suffered technical problems on its descent to the Moon’s surface. The aim of the mission was to take pictures and conduct […]

Sudan coup: Protesters defy curfew after military ousts Bashir

Large crowds have remained on the streets of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, ignoring a night-time curfew declared by the country’s new military council. Long-time President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown and arrested on Thursday after months of street protests. But demonstrators say the military council is part of the same regime. The fresh stand-off has raised […]

Wikileaks co-founder, Julian Assange arrested in London

Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been arrested at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. Assange took refuge in the embassy in 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden over a sexual assault case that has since been dropped. At Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday he was found guilty of failing to surrender to the court. He now […]

YIFAD Donates to Gbeogo School for the Deaf

The Youth Initiative for Africa Development, (YIFAD), a Non- Governmental Organization NGO has donated assorted food items to the Gbeogo School for the deaf in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region. The food items included Biscuits, sachet water, fruit drinks, cooking oil, pepsodent and tooth brushes among others. Youth Initiatvie for Africa Development […]

Ghana Building Code launched at USD

The development of the Ghana Building Code which spells out the specifications required for Building and construction has been launched at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Navrongo in the Upper East region. The desire of the Government to ensure the safety of Ghanaian is paramount hence his commitment and support to the development of […]

Prof. Delle succeeds late  Nandom Naa,  Dr. Imoru Chiir VII

The Royal Family of the Nandom Traditional Area has selected Prof. Edmund Delle as the new Nandom Naa. Prof Edmund Delle who is the National Chairman of the CPP,  is to succeed the late  Naa,  Dr. Charles Puoure Puobe Imor as the Traditional Leader for the area. The Special Aide to Prof. Edmund Delle,  Selasi […]

Gov’t introduces vigilantism and related offenses Bill, 2019 to parliament

The Government of Ghana has presented Vigilantism And Related Offences Bill, 2019 to parliament. The Bill was read for the first time and referred to the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee for consideration and report within 24 hours from today, April 11, 2019. A letter signed by The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Gloria […]

Gov’t outdoors new school uniforms for JHS students

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has outdoored a new set of school uniforms for students in public Junior High Schools, (JHS). The Director General of GES, Professor Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa at a press briefing, on Thursday, introduced the new uniform to journalists in Accra. They come with four features including the Ghana Flag, a certificate, a […]

President Akufo-Addo appoints Prof Annim as Government Statistician

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, has appointed Professor Samuel Kobina Annim as the Government Statistician. Prof Annim, an Associate Professor of Economics assumed duty on March 1, 2019. A statement signed by the Director of Administration of Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), Kwadwo Asante-Mensah, said Prof Annim joined […]

Police foil bank robbery at Tema

The Tema Community One Police is investigating the circumstances under which armed robbers allegedly broke into the National Investment Bank (NIB) branch at the Meridian enclave on Sunday dawn. They, however, did not steal anything. According to a report by the Ghanaian Times newspaper, the robbers, numbering six, armed with knives and other implements entered […]

President Akufo-Addo presents vehicles to Western North RCC

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has presented a total of eight (8) vehicles to the Western Regional Co-ordinating Council, to help facilitate the smooth take off of the newly created region. The vehicles include 3 Nissan Patrol SUVs, and five pickup vehicles, were presented to the Western North Regional Minister,  Kingsley Aboagye Gyedu. Speaking […]

Uganda's Bobi Wine confirms intention to run for president

A Ugandan politician, businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, musician, freedom fighter and actor, Bobi Wine whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has rapidly built up a following based largely on his message of power to the people and criticism of the Ugandan government after he was elected in a parliamentary by-election in 2017. He returned to […]

Bechem to Dallas; dream come true

What started as a dream for 16 young boys has become a reality today as the Bechem U17 team left their Akuapim based camp Wednesday, for Dallas, Texas for the Dallas Cup. In line with their working motto to improve lives through football Bechem United FC President and owner Kinsley Owusu Achau was thankful that, […]

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Bawumia leaves for USA

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, left Ghana for the United States on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will be the Keynote Speaker at Columbia University’s  Annual Economic Forum in New York City, New York and at Chicago University’s Booth Business School’s 2019 Emerging Market Summit in Chicago, Illinois.   During […]

GIPC adjudged 2018 Best Investment Promotion Agency in West and Central Africa

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has been adjudged the 2018 Best Investment Promotion Agency in West and Central Africa. This is the 4th time the Centre the center grabbed the same award for 2015, 2016, and 2017. The Centre was also given the Loyalty Award for being consistent in its investment promotion drive in […]

Inflation for March 2019 up to 9.3% from 9.2%%

The Deputy Acting GGovernmen Statistician of Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) said in March 2019, the year-on year inflation rate has moved to 9.3%, from the 9.2% recorded in February 2019. The monthly change rate in March 2019 was 1.2% compared with the 1.0% recorded in February 2019, he added. The year-on-year non-food inflation rate for […]

President Akufo-Addo cut sod for Tamale Interchange Project

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, April 10, officially cut sod for the construction of an Interchange project in Tamale. The project is the first of its kind in the northern part of the country and it is being funded by Synohydro Cooperation of China. It forms part of a two billion US […]

Ho MP, Benjamin Kpodo accuses GNPC for excessive expenditure

The Member of Parliament, (MP) for Ho Central, Benjamin Kpodo has accused the management of National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) for breaching The Appropriation Act. According to him the plan by GNPC to submit to Parliament for approval a budget of US$493. 59 million more than The National Budget must not be allowed. The MP in […]

UN Boss warns of ‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’ will be squandered, unless social, economic, environmental challenges are met

Unless the world faces its “social, economic and environmental challenges head-on”, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), will not be met. Addressing the final plenary of the UN Youth Forum on Tuesday, he warned that “the once-in-a-generation opportunity we have to end poverty and bring lasting prosperity for […]

Dozens killed in Nigerian violence flareup

Dozens of people have been killed in a flareup of violence in three Nigerian regions, security officials and local sources said Tuesday. In the southeastern state of Rivers, eight people were killed early Monday when armed men attacked the village of Emohua in the Ogoni region, said local chief Sunny Odum. State police spokesman Nnamdi […]

Vatican to host S. Sudan warring rivals in peace bid

South Sudan’s warring rivals President Salva Kiir and rebel leader and former vice president Riek Machar will attend a retreat at the Vatican this week “to work for a future of peace”, the Holy See said. The arch-rivals will attend “an occasion for encounter and reconciliation, in a spirit of respect and trust,” the Vatican […]

UK PM to make Brexit delay plea

EU leaders are to meet for an emergency summit in Brussels to decide whether to offer the UK another delay to Brexit. Prime Minister Theresa May wants to postpone the date the UK leaves the EU beyond this Friday, until 30 June. But the EU is expected to offer a longer delay, after European Council […]

Ghana Gas completes tie-in ahead scheduled date

The Ghana Gas Company Limited has announced that, it has successfully completed the tie-in works to the Volta River Authority, (VRA), ahead time at the Takoradi Regulatory and Metering System in Aboadze in the Western Region. Speaking to journalists after a working visit of the project site, the Head of Communications of Ghana Gas, Ernest […]

PPP arrangements weak in Ghana – Report

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Ghana (FES) has identified weak competitiveness in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements in Ghana. The FES said local assemblies prefer the build-operate-transfer and design-build-operate categories of PPP that mostly supplement their infrastructural challenges. This was contained in a FES Research report titled: “Public Private Partnerships in Ghana: Interrogating the efficacy of a politically […]

Facebook to use AI to respect the dead

Facebook has said it is working on using artificial intelligence to prevent a common and upsetting problem: receiving notifications about deceased friends and loved ones. The company said it hoped to stop the “painful” experience of getting suggestions to invite dead people to events, or to wish them a happy birthday. On profiles, tributes to […]

The Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, 83, taken to hospital in India

The Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama has been admitted to hospital in the Indian capital, Delhi, with a chest infection, but is reported to be in a stable condition. His private aide Tenzin Taklha said he was flown to Delhi from his hill town base after complaining of discomfort. The 83-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader fled […]

Israeli election on course for dead heat

Israel’s general election is on course for a dead heat with nearly all votes counted, local media report. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and the centrist Blue and White alliance are projected to win 35 seats each with most votes counted. The outcome puts Mr. Netanyahu in a strong position to form a right-wing […]

NDC, NPP agree to disband vigilante groups

The National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party have agreed to engage in deliberations aimed at disbanding vigilante groups operating within political parties or for political purpose. The assurance from the political parties was contained in a communiqué signed by, the Chairman of the NDC Samuel Ofosu Ampofo and the Chairman of the NPP, […]

AMA holds stakeholders engagement on sanitation and noise pollution

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has organised a one day stakeholders engagement with residents of Ashiedu Keteke as part of efforts to improve sanitation and reduce noise pollution in the area. Addressing the stakeholders, Chief Executive Officer of AMA, Mohammed Adjei Sowah, reiterated the Assembly’s commitment towards making Accra the cleanest city in Africa as […]

Parliament approves US$100M housing project for military

Parliament of Ghana has approved a loan agreement between Ghana government and a Chinese company, an amount of US$100,000,000.00 to execute and complete a Military Housing Project for The Ministry of Defence. The agreement which was signed by the Defence Ministry and Poly Changda Overseas Engineering Company Limited and Poly Technologies, Inc of China was […]

Republic Bank to open outlets in newly created regions

The Republic Bank formerly called HFC Bank is considering opening new branches in the newly created Savannah and North East regions in the Northern part of the country. It says management of the bank is taking steps in that regard as consideration was high on the table and it will soon initiate feasibility studies on […]

Former President Rawlings rejects proposed UDS renaming after him

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has reiterate his position on the request suggesting that the re-naming of University of Development Studies, (UDS) after him be withdrawn from the Draft Bill to be submitted to Parliament. He said he has taken note of media publications on a proposed Universities Bill to be submitted to Parliament to […]

Volta Regional Minister files tax returns

The  Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, on Monday filed his 2018 annual tax returns and urged others to faithfully pay their taxes as required by law. He said government could undertake developmental projects such as good roads, markets, hospitals, educational infrastructure only when the citizenry honoured their tax obligations to the state and […]

Assessing mental health of pregnant women and lactating mothers

The Center for People’s Empowerment and Rights Initiatives (CPRI) has said an estimated 40 percent of mental health cases go undetected at Out Patients Departments (OPDs). The organization is therefore seeking to implement a screening tool to compliment the efforts of clinicians and mental health staff at the OPD units. The tool would be targeted […]

Chiefs and people of Karni grateful to President Akufo-Addo

The Chiefs and people of Karni have expressed their appreciation to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for realigning the area, by taking it from the Lambussie District back to Jirapa Municipality. Chairman of the Karni Area Youth and Development Association (KAYDA), Aggrey Faabar said or some years now the Area Council has been calling for […]

Societe Generale, Ghana Rugby to develop youth program

Societe Generale Ghana and Ghana Rugby announced their intention to build character for youth together based on the World Rugby “Get Into Rugby” (GIR) youth development programme that is underpinned by the Rugby values of integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline and respect. The announcement was made at the Secretariat of Ghana Rugby during a meeting between the […]

Afadzato South MP not happy with her district poor BECE performance

The Member of Parliament for Afadzato South has revealed that, she can no longer sleep well due to abysmal performance by her District in the last Basic Education Certificate Examination organized by West Africa Examination Council. According to Angela Alorwu-Tay, the recent performance of The District in the Basic Education Certificate Examination has been very […]

Deputy U/W Regional Minister entreats Ghanaians to honour their tax obligations

The Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, Amidu Chinnia Issahaku says every Ghanaian has a role to play if Ghana will be a developed country or better place which is the expectation of all Ghanaians. To make this a reality, he entreated Ghanaians to honour their tax obligations. Mr. Chinnia said the world over taxation is […]

Nandom Chief, Naa Dr. Chirr laid to rest

The late Paramount Chief of Nandom, Naa Dr. Puoure Puobe Chiir have been laid to rest. Parts of the final funeral rites for the late Chief took place at the forecourt the Palace in Nandom and the magnificent St. Theresas Basilica. Amongst the large crowd of mourners who converged on Nandom for the funeral were […]

Access to quality Healthcare is a Right and not a Privilege – Ayawaso West Wuogon MP

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has noted that access to quality and affordable healthcare is a right and not a privilege. In statement on The Floor to commemorate World Health Day which fell on 7th April, 2019, under the theme:”Universal Health Care (UHC)”, The MP, Lydia Seyram Alhassan explained that, “access is […]

Ex- Nissan Boss ‘held hostage' by Japan legal system, says lawyer

Carlos Ghosn’s family lawyer has said the former Nissan boss is being “held hostage” by the Japanese legal system. Jessica Finelle told the BBC Mr. Ghosn’s “arbitrary detention” violated his right to a fair trial and says a complaint has been filed with the UN. She said the standard of his treatment did not meet […]

UN condemns air strike at Tripoli airport

The UN has condemned an air strike that closed the only functioning airport in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, on Monday. Flights at Mitiga International Airport were suspended and passengers were evacuated. No casualties were reported. The UN blamed the air strike on forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar, a commander from the east who is trying […]

Help in disbandment of vigilantism- NCCE urges Media

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mrs. Josephine Nkrumah, on Monday called on the media and stakeholders to compliment the awareness activities of the commission towards the disbandment of Vigilantism in Ghana. “We call on all political parties to commit to a process of disbanding Vigilantism in Ghana, the Issue of […]

Ayawaso Wuogon MP presents maiden statement

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has delivered her maiden statement in Parliament since her swearing-in on February 5, 2019. However, the Minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs’ in Parliament declined to comment on the statement sticking to their decision not to recognize her as the winner of the […]

Import duty reduction is real, Ghanaians are feeling it – NPP

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described as a game changer, the policy by the Akufo-Addo government to reduce benchmark values of imported goods and auto vehicles by 50% and 30% respectively. Addressing a news conference on Sunday, April 7, at the Party’s Headquarters in Accra, the General Secretary of the NPP, John Boadu […]

Say No to ‘Redenominated’ Mahama- NPP

The ruling New Patriotic Party has appealed to Ghanaians not to make the “biggest mistake” again of entrusting the country’s resources, its future into the hands of John Mahama and his NDC. The NPP said the previous Mahama administration virtually grounded the economy by taking oil-rich Ghana from a growth path of 14% to 3.4%. […]

Groups donate desks to Klikor Basic school

Selfless4Africa through the Divine Kporha Charity Foundation with support from NASPA-Ketu South and other benevolent persons today Friday, April 5, 2019 made a donation of 20 desks to the Klikor Unity Basic School in the Ketu South Municipality. Before the donation, the Kindergarten pupils, numbering 80, were without desks and used to read and write […]

Rebecca Foundation receives GH¢100,000 Chinese group support

The Rebecca Foundation has received GH¢ 100,000 support from Greenhouse International Development Ghana Limited, a Chinese group. The donation was made on Saturday, April 6 at the launch of the ‪2019 Silk Road‬ Language & Art Exhibition at the Confucius Institute, University of Ghana (UG). It was made possible through the sale of paintings of […]

Ghana tops Africa in provisional Effective Implementation Rating

Ghana obtained a provisional Effective Implementation (EI) rate of 89.89 per cent, the highest by an African country, after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concluded its Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) this year. The validation, is in line with the United Nations Aviation Agency’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). The ICVM assessed Ghana’s safety […]

Ghana signs double taxation agreements with 10 countries

The Government has signed double taxation agreements with 10 countries towards giving investors a stable and conducive tax scheme. The Government expressed the hope of signing more agreements to encourage investments and in turn, facilitate the transfer of skills and technology. The countries are Belgium, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Mauritius, South Africa, Italy, Netherlands […]

Brazil bridge collapses in Pará state after ferryboat hit

A ferryboat has collided with a bridge in Brazil’s northern state of Pará, plunging a 200 metre (657ft) section into the Moju River. Witnesses said two small cars fell into the water after the ship crashed into one of the pillars. It is unclear however, how many people have been hurt and scuba divers are […]

First Lady, Mrs. Akufo-Addo unveiled 2019 Silk Road Language & Art Exhibition

Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has unveiled the 2019 edition of the Silk Road Language & Art Exhibition. The exhibition carries forward Chinese art and culture, introduces foreign arts, and promotes international cultural exchanges. Ancient and modern Chinese artworks and written languages were displayed inside the famous Confucius Institute Hall at the University of […]

NPP Loyal Ladies lauds party for empowering women

The NPP Loyal Ladies, an all female group within the governing New Patriotic Party, (NPP) has commended the party for its role in the empowerment of women in the country. According to the Vice President of the group, Adjoa Pomaa Siaw, no political party can match previous NPP governments as well as the current one […]

Boeing reduces 737 production after Ethiopian Airliner crashes

Boeing is temporarily cutting production of its best-selling 737 airliner in the continuing fall-out from crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia. Production will drop from 52 planes a month to 42 from mid-April, Boeing has said in a statement. The decision is a response to a halt in deliveries of the 737 Max – the model […]

Israeli, 73, breaks world’s oldest footballer record

An Israeli footballer has entered the record books after becoming the world’s oldest player to take part in a professional game at the age of 73. Isaak Hayik set the record by playing as a goalkeeper for Israeli team Ironi Or Yehuda on Friday afternoon. Despite his advanced years, Hayik said he was “ready for […]

World Bank Executives select David Malpass as its 13th President

The Executive Directors of the World Bank has unanimously selected David R. Malpass as President of the World Bank Group for a five-year term beginning on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The Board expressed its deep gratitude to Interim President Kristalina Georgieva for her dedication and leadership in recent months. The Executive Directors followed the selection […]

Parliament approves tax waiver on education materials for Ghana/China project

Parliament has adopted the report of the Committee of Finance and approved it by resolution, requesting waiver on Import Duties, Import VAT, GETFund Levy, Import NHIL, EXIM Levy, Special Import Levy amounting to the Ghana Cedi equivalent of Twenty-Six Million, Nine Hundred and Sixty-Six and Eighty-Three United States Dollars Thousand (US$26,966,083.00) on Project materials and […]

Ghana goes online with tax returns filing

Ghana has joined the league of nations that allow their citizens to file their tax returns online following the launch in Accra of the Ghana Revenue Authority’s Integrated Tax Application Preparation System (iTaPS) on Friday, April 5, 2019. The development and launch of the application comes a year after the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, […]

Ex-EC Boss, Justice Kingsley-Nyinah laid to rest

Burial and Memorial Service has been held in Accra, for  a retired  Appeal Court  Judge, Justice Joseph Kingsley-Nyinah who was also a former head of the Electoral Commission. He died on February 18 this year at age 96. In a sermon, the Methodist Bishop of Accra, Rt. Rev. Samuel Osabutey asked Ghanaians, especially, Christians to […]

Effutu MP makes case for local printing companies

The Member of Parliament for Effutu, has called on the Minister of Trade and Industry, and other stakeholders to make sure that local Pharmaceutical Companies which are permitted to produce some selected drugs in Ghana to also print labels locally too, to grow the economy. The MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has welcomed the idea which has […]

Adopt recommendations of IMF -NDC tells gov't

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on government to adopt the recommendations of the International Monetary Fund, (IMF), in order to save Ghana’s economy. This according to the NDC, is because Ghana exited the IMF programme without achieving its objective of restoring debt sustainability and microeconomic stability. Speaking at the NDC public lecture […]

GCB Bank records GH¢323million profit

GCB Bank Limited, last year, recorded a net profit of GH¢323.13 million, thus posting a significantly improved bottom line. This translates into growth of GH¢ 110.42 million over the GH¢212.72 million recorded in the 2017 financial year. A statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Department of the Bank, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, […]

Former EC Boss, Kingsley-Nyinah goes homes today

Burial and Thanksgiving and Farewell Service for the Retired Appeal Court Judge and Former Electoral Commissioner of Ghana, Justice Joseph Kwame Kingsley-Nyinah takes place this morning at the Fore Court of the State House at 9am. He died February 18, 2019, at age 97. In a statement, the family spokesperson, Mrs. Marina Kingsley Nyinah, described […]

Customs implements gov't directive on import duty reduction

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority on Thursday begun implementing government’s directive to reduce import duties at Ghana’s designated ports. Vice President Mohamudu Bawumia announced the government’s directive at a town hall meeting organized by the Economic management team. The benchmark values of all imports attracted a 50 per cent reduction but thirty […]

Gov't reduces benchmark port values by 50%

Government has announced an immediate, drastic reduction in the benchmark values against which duties paid by importers at Ghana’s ports are calculated. Starting from Thursday, April 4th, 2019, the benchmark or delivery values of imports, with the exception of vehicles, have been reduced by 50 percent, while that for vehicles will be reduced by 30% […]

Take advantage of Ghana-Oracle partnership to innovate – Veep Dr. Bawumia to Youth

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has challenged Ghana’s youth to take advantage of the various partnerships, policies and programmes being implemented by Government to innovate and make technology an integral part of Ghanaian society. For Vice President Bawumia, Government’s focus on building a technologically adept society, leading to the decision by several global players […]

Righting fundamentals of the economy can’t be taken for granted – EMT

The Government’s Economic Management Team (EMT) Wednesday defended its pursuit of macro-economic stability, which is posting positive results, saying it holds the key to an industrial revolution, sustainable jobs and making things better for the poor. Addressing the maiden Town Hall Meeting, in Accra, members of the Team, chaired by Vice President Mahamudu, rejected the […]

Ghana to save $300 million annually for generating electricity with gas

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday said Ghana would save 300 million dollars annually upon the successful completion of the reverse flow of natural gas from the Aboadze Power enclave to Tema for power generation. The move, he said, would make the country self-sufficient in using gas for electricity generation and minimise the importation […]

'A Solid Foundation is being laid; Ghana’s Future is Bright' – Veep Dr. Bawumia

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured the nation that, the strong macro and microeconomic fundamentals arising from innovative policies and programmes implemented over the last two years have placed Ghana in a strong economic position and made the future very promising. The Nana Akufo-Addo government, according to Vice President Bawumia, has undertaken major […]

The indicators show we’re doing better – Veep Dr. Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, addressing a Town Hall on the economy, Wednesday, said virtually all the economic indicators are posting positive results – a stable macro-economic environment to support an inclusive transformation agenda to ensure social equity. The performance of the fundamentals, including the inflation rate, gross debts, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, he […]

Ghana’s Parliament ratifies Petroleum Agreement Bill

Ghana’s Parliament has ratified the Petroleum Agreement by and among the Government of the Republic of Ghana, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Ghana (Deepwater) Limited and GOIL Offshore Ghana Limited in respect of Deepwater Cape Three points Block (DWCTP) Offshore the Republic of Ghana in accordance with Article 268 of […]

Court grants Radio Host, 'Mugabe' Gh¢50,000 bail

An Accra Circuit Court has granted Salifu Maase aka Mugabe, a radio show host, bail in the sum of 50 thousand with three sureties. The court, presided over by Mrs. Eva Bannerman Williams, granted the radio show host bail following an application for bail by his counsel, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe. Mugabe Maase was charged with […]

Policeman who allegedly assaulted Ghanaian Times reporters granted bail

The Police Officer who allegedly assaulted three Ghanaian Times journalists has been granted bail in the sum of six thousand cedis with a sureity. The accused officer, Sergeant Ebenezer Akrofi was charged with seven counts. He was charged for careless and inconsiderate riding, use of motor bike without license, use of motor bike without insurance […]

Gandawii citizens appeal for help to complete Health facility

The Chief of Kandia, Kuoro Bamula Basinjia Chieminah has appealed to stakeholders in the health sector to go to the aid of the community to help it complete 4 rooms they started as part of efforts to provide accommodation for critical health staff. The chief said although their request for the Sorbelle CHPS compound to […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia attributes recent free fall of cedi to IMF program

Vice President Dr. Bawumia has rejected claims by the opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC) that recent depreciation of the cedi is due to weak economic fundamentals. Addressing a Town Hall meeting in Accra, the Vice President noted that the economic fundamentals are stronger than its inherited. He said the worse performance of the NPP government […]

GIPC leads business delegation to annual investment mission in UAE

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, GIPC, in collaboration with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce is organizing an investment promotion mission to the United Arab Emirates, UAE, from April 6 to 13, 2019. Partnered by the Ghana Free Zones Authority, GFZA and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, GEPA, the mission is being held on the sidelines […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia speaks on Ghana's Economy at a Town Hall meeting Today

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Head of the Government’s Economic Management Team, will this morning April 3, lead government team to a Town Hall Meeting at the College of Physicians and Surgeons to answer questions from the public on government policies and programmes. The meeting, under the auspices of the Ministry of Information, […]

Government temporarily bans importation of excavators from May 1

Government has temporarily banned the importation of excavators to regulate their uses, to combat the illegal mining phenomenon, popularly known as ‘galamsey’. The ban, will take effect from May 1, 2019 until further notice. A statement signed by the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, explained that the decision was made by Cabinet at its sitting […]

Ghana saved GH¢1.9 billion through rigid procurement processes

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has saved the Country about 1.9 billion cedis in the last 21 months. This is the result of plugging several loopholes in the procurement process. The establishment of a ‘Due Diligence’ office, otherwise known as a ‘Value for Money Unit’ is also a contributory factor to this success. The Chief […]

ANSECO@60 Medical Team organises free medical screening

The Anlo Senior High as part of the 60th anniversary of the school, has organized Free medical screening, NHIS registration and renewal, blood donation, a health walk to kickstart the anniversary. The exercise was conducted by all the old students in the health sector -from the 1950’s till date. Dubbed: ANSECO@60 Medical Team. The team, […]

Including Mental Health Care at OPDs to help identify Bipolar Disorders

The burden of mental health disorders continues to grow, with significant impacts on health and major social and human rights along with a strain on the economy. In developing countries like Ghana where deliberate infrastructure has not been put in place to diagnose mental health disorders at an early stage, the situation remains more prominent. […]

State Interests And Governance Authority Bill taken through second reading

Parliament has taken The State Interests And Governance Authority Bill, 2019 through The Second  reading in Parliament on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The purpose of the Bill is to establish a State Interests and Governance Authority to oversee and administer the State’s interests in state-owned enterprises, joint venture companies and other entities in which the State […]

BoG's Monetary Policy Committee keeps policy rate at 16%

The Monetary Policy Committee has highlighted  recent economic developments that shaped the Committee’s view of the outlook that informed its decision on the stance of monetary policy going forward. A statement from the Central Bank of Ghana issued Monday, April 1, 2019, and copied to gbcghanaonline.com, said the Committee was of the view that the monetary […]

Digital Transformation of Africa: Hype or Reality?

The 2019 Annual Adebayo Adedeji Lecture on the theme, “Digital Transformation of Africa: Hype or Reality”, was delivered by Dr. Omobola Johnson, Former Minister of Communication Technology, Federal Republic of Nigeria and Board Member of the Web Foundation. Although a lot has been written in the popular press about Africa’s digital transformation, not a great […]

CoM2019 ends with African governments being urged to embrace digital transformation

The 52nd session of the Economic Commission for Africa Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2019) ended here on Tuesday with governments being urged to move with speed to embrace digital transformation to spur economic growth on the continent. The Ministers said if Africa does not move with speed to adapt […]

ECA launches book to commemorate 60th Anniversary

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the Government of Morocco, on Monday launched a book in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the organization.in Marrakech, Morocco. The event was co-chaired by the Minister of Economy and Finance of Morocco, Mohamed Benchaaboun, and ECA Executive Secretary Vera Songwe in the presence of several […]

UK fans donate kits to Ghana Rugby

Ghana Rugby received an unexpected but highly appreciated and needed gift from some Friends of Ghana Rugby in the UK in the form of kit and equipment. The Ghana Rugby Coaching Advisor, Collin Osborne, in association with a friend, Julian Ayton, donated kit consisting of rugby balls, cones and training bibs. When asked about the donation, […]

OccupyGhana suggests measures to reduce road accidents in Ghana

Most of our roads are in an abominable state. This is the result of decades of neglect by successive governments. Added to this neglect is indiscipline on the part of some drivers and the profound lack of enforcement of traffic laws by those in charge. That’s according to OccupyGhana, a pressure group in a statement. […]

LOC inaugurates Inter-Regional Sports Festival in Bolgatanga

Bolgatanga Local Organizing Committee for Inter-Regional Sports Festival Inaugurated Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Inter-Regional Sports Festival (IRSF), has been inaugurated in the Upper East Region. The 24 member committee is to run the over sight responsibilities of sub-committees to be set to organize the impending IRSF, slated for August/September this year in Bolgantanga. […]

Second Lady asked Ghanaians not to allow NDC in 2020

Ghana’s Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, has called on Ghanaians not to allow the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), returning to political office again. According to her, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has worked tirelessly within just two years to return the country onto the path of prosperity, once again. Highlighting some government policies that […]

Road projects under Sinohydro deal to begin April

Various road projects under the Sinohydro $2 billion bauxite deal are expected to commence in April, 2019. Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, disclosed this to journalists at his weekly press briefing on Sunday, March 31, in Accra. The first tranche of the Sinohydro agreement is worth $649m and under that amount several road projects are […]

Cabinet approves €55m facility for Kumasi Roads- information Minister

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has revealed that cabinet has approved a €55 million debt facility for the rehabilitation of a 100 kilometer road network and street projects in Kumasi. Mr. Oppong Nkrumah, who disclosed this at his weekly press briefing in Accra on Sunday, March 31, said, the facility was a credit […]

New, lower import duty regime out soon" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has indicated that reforms to Ghana’s import duty regime, which will bring down the high duties prevailing in Ghana’s ports, are in the offing, and will be rolled out soon. With many having petitioned the State to intervene and review the high taxes and duties on imported items, President Akufo-Addo […]

“Let Mahama's IMF deal be the very last" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the 16th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Programme, entered into by the erstwhile Mahama government in 2015, should be the last time Ghana resorts to such a progamme for the restoration of fiscal discipline in her economy. Speaking at a townhall meeting with members of the Ghanaian community on […]

Boeing unveils fix to flight system after deadly crashes

Embattled aviation giant Boeing pledged Wednesday to do all it can to prevent crashes like two that killed nearly 350 people in recent months, as it unveiled a fix to the flight software of its grounded 737 MAX aircraft. Boeing gathered hundreds of pilots and reporters to unveil the changes to the MCAS stall prevention […]

Ashanti NSS to export maize to neigbouring countries this year

Ashanti regional Secretariat of the National Service Scheme, NSS, has projected to export maize to Ghana’s neigbouring countries this year, aside from producing enough to help the School Feeding and Free Senior High School programmes with subsidized produce. To this end, the NSS is increasing its maize production from the 450 acres last year to […]

EC says it has legitimate right to compile a new voters register

Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Dr. Eric Bossman Asare says the EC has the sole responsibility to compile a new voters register. His comments come following agitations from other Political parties that they were not informed of the ECs decision to compile a new voters register ahead of the 2020 elections. The Electoral Commission […]

Traditional priests’ herald Asantehene’s 20th Anniversary celebration

The Manhyia Palace in Kumasi was the scene of picturesque dance displays by hundreds of traditional priests and priestesses, who performed what is traditionally known as “Atano Dance”. The event heralded the activities to mark the 20th Anniversary celebration of the enthronement of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene. The forecourt of Manhyia, the seat […]

EC prepares for 2019 Dist Level Elections and referendum

The Electoral Commission (EC) will conduct the District Level Elections, (DLE) for Assembly members together with the referendum on the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives in the last quarter of this year. The Commission is also expected to undertake a limited voter registration exercise in May. This was in a statement issued […]

UK government to hold new Brexit vote

UK Prime Minister, Theresa May will attempt to get MPs’ to back part of her Brexit deal later, in a bid to secure a delay until 22 May. MPs’ will vote on the withdrawal agreement, which sets out the terms of the UK’s departure from the EU. Ministers say their backing is vital if Britain […]

IDEG justifies inclusion of Political Parties in Decentralized Local Governance system

The Institute for Democratic Governance, (IDEG) has justified the inclusion of Political Parties in the Decentralized Local Governance system of the country. The institute also calls for the re-orientation of political parties to local governance after their inclusion has been legalised. This is because political parties are mobilizers of people to vote in elections. At […]

Deutsche Welle supports Ethiopia's transformation process

One year after Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed initiated a comprehensive reform process, DW, Germany’s international broadcaster, is expanding its activities in the country. This week, DW Director General Peter Limbourg signed several agreements with partners Ahadu TV and Radio, Ethio FM and Afro FM during his visit to Ethiopia. For decades, DW’s Amharic radio […]

The woman who doesn't feel pain

Jo Cameron only realises her skin is burning when she smells singed flesh. She often burns her arms on the oven, but feels no pain to warn her. That’s because she is one of only two people in the world known to have a rare genetic mutation. It means she feels virtually no pain, and […]

Depreciation of cedi was not due to weak economic fundamentals-Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta has dismissed the assertion that, the abysmal performance of The Cedi against the major currencies was due to weak economic fundamentals. Mr. Ofori Atta in a statement to Parliament, said:, “The poor performance of The Cedi which is yet to recover, was not due to weak economic fundamentals […]

Group demands explanation over closure of two Aflao courts

A group calling itself, Concerned Citizens of Aflao in The Ketu South Municipal Assembly is demanding an explanation from Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo over the closure of two Courts in their area. In a press statement signed by The Convener/Coordinator, Mawuko Atisu said:, “Having known the relevance of these two courts in the Aflao and […]

NDC Leader addresses two global conferences in South Africa

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Former President John Dramani Mahama is in Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend and speak at two Global Conferences on Energy, Trade and Investment. Mr. Mahama is the Keynote Speaker for the Power and Electricity World Africa 2019, which opened on Tuesday, and he will be interacting […]

Former NCA Chair, Baffoe-Bonnie’s alleged confession admitted into evidence

An Accra high court presided over by Justice Kyei Baffour has admitted into evidence three caution statements by former Chairman of the National Communications Authority, (NCA), Eugene Baffoe Bonnie allegedly confessing that he together with four others benefitted financially from the purchase of the 4 million Pegasus security equipment for the state. The court said […]

Transport Minister weeps at mass grave site

The Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, could not control himself when he shed tears after visiting the mass burial site of 38 victims of last Friday’s Kintampo road crash who were burnt beyond recognition. He was however, consoled by his colleague Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Atta, who accompanied him to the […]

President Akufo-Addo to begin regional tour from the newly created regions in April

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to begin his annual regional tour of the country from next month. President Akufo-Addo who announced this during a swearing in event of new Ministers at the Jubilee House, said his tour will begin from the newly created regions. The President on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, sworn into […]

Togolese national arrested over Chereponi disturbances

A joint military and police team deployed to Chereponi in the North East Region have arrested a Togolese national in connection with the clashes between Konkombas and Chokosis in Chereponi. The suspect, by name Matthew Kolani Gando, was recruited from Togo to assist in the conflict in Chereponi. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mohammed […]

3 survivors of last Friday’s gory accident narrate story

Three survivors of the gory accident, which occurred on the Kintampo-Techiman highway last Friday have attributed the cause of the accident to over-speeding and negligence of one of the drivers. They blamed the driver of the KIA Grandbird with registration number GT 5694-18 traveling from Garu in the Upper East Region to Kumasi, which caught […]

No majority for any options after MPs' Brexit votes

None of MPs’ eight proposed Brexit options have secured clear backing in a series of votes in the Commons. The options – which included a customs union with the EU and a referendum on any deal – were supposed to help find a consensus over how to leave the EU. Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay said […]

Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism

Facebook has said it will block “praise, support and representation of white nationalism and separatism” on Facebook and Instagram from next week. The social media giant also pledged to improve its ability to identify and block material from terrorist groups. Facebook users searching for offending terms will be directed to a charity which combats far-right […]

Parliament urged to regulate the cryptocurrency markets

Parliament has been urged to upgrade the existing financial laws to regulate the cryptocurrency markets in the country. “The rise in the use of cryptocurrency in Ghana demands urgent attention because the legislature needs to interrogate the impact and the future of the digital currency on the economy,” Mrs Ama Pomaa Boateng, the Member of […]

Yemen hospital airstrike under investigation amid resurgence of deadly cholera

UN human rights staff in Yemen are investigating an apparent airstrike on a hospital in opposition-held territory which reportedly killed at least seven civilians on Tuesday, amid fears that cholera is spreading “like wildfire”, one of the organization’s senior humanitarian officials has warned. Condemning the attack on Kitaf District in northern Sa’ada Governorate – and […]

EC’s statement on matters and key decisions on IPAC meeting

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has concluded matters and key decisions on inter-party Advisory Committee, (IPAC). This was in a statement issued on the Timeline of the EC’s Facebook page on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Attached Below Is The Full Statement Matters and Key Decisions on Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) Meeting on 27th March 2019

Parliament approves 18 more Ministers and Deputy Ministers

Parliament of Ghana has given an approval to the twenty-first report of The Appointments Committee on The President’s nomination of Ministerial and Deputy Ministerial Appointments. The new Ministers and Deputy Ministers are: Barbara Otehg Gyasi, MP, Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, MP, Minister of Western Region. Solomon Namliit Boar, MP, Minister […]

Gov’t hands over 442 bikes to Assembly members

Government has handed over 442 motorbikes to assembly members in the Upper West Region as part of efforts to enhance the decentralization process. The Deputy Upper West Regional Minister Amidu Chinnia Issahaku handing over the motorbikes to the Dean of Presiding Members for onward distribution to the all other assembly members at Wa said government […]

USA and Ghana Partnership for Solar Energy

U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan led an event on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Kpone to mark the new partnership between the Ghanaian company Strategic Security Systems International, and its subsidiary Strategic Power Solutions, with the U.S. Company AEG International. Their initial objective will be to provide solar energy to six dioceses of […]

Penplusbytes congratulates Ghana Gov't for making RTI a reality

As Ghana joined the Twenty-four percent, (24%) of African countries that have adopted the Right to Information (RTI) bill, Penplusbytes has congratulated the Government of Ghana for making RTI into Act a reality. A statement issued by Penplusbytes, a civic tech non-governmental organization, said countries; South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Liberia and […]

Takoradi Market Circle baby thief pleads guilty of offense, case adjourned to April 5

The Takoradi circuit court in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis of the Western Region presided over by Judge, Abena Agyin Doku has remanded accused persons Mawusi Rose Fiaku, 42 for stealing a baby boy together with her boyfriend, Lawson Lartey, 32 for abetting in stealing the baby boy. Mawusi who pleaded guilty of the offense however, mentioned […]

Regulators remain skeptical of cryptocurrencies

Africa’s financial sector is still cautious about adopting cryptocurrencies with players in the industry warning that they may become a window for mass financial fraud. “Cryptocurrencies started out as really fantastic ideas, but as time went on, they now look like strong indicators of illicit flows. Even as we look at the potential, we have […]

CSOs are partners in peace building – Veep Dr. Bawumia

The Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has lauded the very important role Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have played and continue to play in the growth and sustenance of democracy in the world, especially in Africa. According to the Vice President, the complementary role played by CSOs over the years, especially in election […]

St. John Boscos College of Education holds 10th Graduation Ceremony

Staff of Saint (St.) John Boscos College of Education in the Kassena Nanakana Municipality, have been commended for their dedication and hard work, exhibited in bring down the number of failures in the College to the bearers minimum. This came to light during the College’s 10th graduation of the 2017/18 academic year students in Navrongo. […]

UE/region NDC Youth walk for victory 2020

The Tertiary Educational Institutions Network (TEIN), a students wing of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Chapters in Navrongo in collaboration with the Upper East Youth wing NDC has organized a walk dubbed “Energizing the Youth for Victory 2020”. The walk which took place at the Kassena Nanakana Municipality of the Upper East Region brought together, […]

Former Hohoe South MP calls for speedy passage of National Library Bill

A former Member of Parliament, (MP) for Hohoe South, Kosi Kedem, has called on Ghana’s Parliament to expedite the passage of the National Library Bill. Mr. Kedem made the call at a book launch in Accra. The book titled: “The National Library Concept and Library Development in Ghana” was authored by Mr. Kedem and reviewed […]

GRA and Customs set revenue target for 2019

The Bolgatanga Small Taxpayers Office, (STO), of the Ghana Revenue Authority, (GRA), in 2018 raked in 12 million Ghana cedis out of a target of 17 million Ghana cedis resulting in a negative deviation of 5 million Ghana cedis. The target of the Customs Division of the GRA in the Upper East Region in 2018, […]

Last member of National Liberation Council junta dies

Major General (retired) Albert Kwesi Ocran, the last member of the National Liberation Council (NLC), the military cum police junta that overthrew Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s government in 1966, has died. He died last weekend at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. That’s according to reports. Maj. Gen. Ocran was born on July 21, 1929 and […]

Ambassador Sullivan honors Stella Saaka with “Ghana Woman of Courage” award

U.S. Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan on Tuesday, March 26, honored, Stella Saaka, from the Talensi district in the Upper East Region, with the U.S. Embassy’s 2019, ‘Ghana Woman of Courage Award’ during a breakfast ceremony hosted at the Ambassador’s residence. Like the U.S. Secretary of State’s annual International Women of Courage Award, this award recognizes […]

Ghana beat Mauritania 3-1 in international friendly

It was a good day for the Stars as Kwesi Appiah scored his first goal on the soil of Ghana through a spot kick. The AFC Wimbledon striker made his debut for Ghana in the 2015 AFCON. Mauritania played the better part of the first half. They stringed their passes together and gave the defenders […]

Ghana’s Parliament finally passes RTI bill into Act

The Right To Information Bill, (RTI) has finally been passed by parliament in Act. The Bill which has gone through the hands of six parliaments under the Fourth Republic, seeks to give the public the power to demand information from state institutions. It is also geared at fostering transparency and accountability in the governance process. […]

Parliament approves 18 more Ministers and Deputy Ministers

Ghana’s Parliament has given an approval to the twenty-first report of The Appointments Committee on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s nomination of Ministerial and Deputy Ministerial Appointments. The new Ministers and Deputy Ministers are: Barbara Otehg Gyasi, MP, Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, MP, Minister of Western Region Solomon Namliit Boar, […]

Use modern technology and innovation to improve health care delivery-Health Director

The Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Osei Kufour Afreh has urged all managers and staff within the health sector to embrace the use of modern technology and innovation to improve on health care delivery. He said the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) tools in the delivery of service would ensure timely […]

Ghana's Speaker justifies no statement on Kintampo road accident

The Speaker of Parliament, Prof Mike Ocquaye has justified why there was no statement on the Kintampo road accident which claimed about 57 lives. On Monday, there was a statement on the New Zealand shooting incident and a minute silence observed for the departed souls but there was no word on the deadly accidents which […]

Ghana Malta sign 5 Memoranda of Understanding

The Governments of the Republic of Ghana and Malta have signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of partnerships between the two countries. This signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, when Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, paid a day’s official visit to Malta, where he held bilateral talks with […]

UN stands in solidarity with detained and missing staff members

Marking International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, UN Secretary-General António Guterres paid tribute to UN personnel abducted, detained or missing while serving. “Day in and day out, deed by deed, United Nations personnel work unwaveringly to help the most vulnerable, protect the planet and build a better future for all,” said […]

UN launches drive to highlight environmental cost of staying fashionable

  It takes around 7,500 litres of water to make a single pair of jeans, equivalent to the amount of water the average person drinks over a period of seven years. That’s just one of the many startling facts to emerge from recent environmental research, which show that the cost of staying fashionable is a […]

MPs' vote to take control of Brexit process for indicative votes

MPs’ have voted to take control of Commons business in an unprecedented move to try to find a majority for any Brexit option. The government was defeated by 329 votes to 302 on the cross-party amendment setting up a series of votes on Wednesday to find out what kind of Brexit has most support among […]

President Akufo-Addo restates committment to end political vigilantism

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his desire to stamp out the phenomenon of vigilantism which is creeping into the body politic of the country. Describing the phenomenon as worrying, President Akufo-Addo said vigilantism has no space in the new Ghana and promised to get rid of it. President Akufo-Addo stated this when he […]

Energy Minister expresses dismay at destruction on Transmission Pylons

The Minister for Energy, John Peter Amewu says the destruction of a Transmission Tower of the Ghana Grid Company, GRIDCo, by some unscrupulous persons is barbaric and an act to plunge the Country into total darkness. Mr. Amewu made these remarks when he went on a site inspection with officials of GRIDCO to check the […]

World Bank praises Free SHS, pledges Support

The World Bank Vice President for Africa, Dr. Hafez Ghanem, has praised the Ghana Government for its revolutionary decision to provide Free Senior High School education to Ghanaian youth, and has pledged the Bank’s support for its sustenance and improvement. The Bank has also pledged its support for Ghana’s ongoing economic programmes and policies, especially […]

Group presents cash to NTC to repair leaking roof

Members of Nurses Training College, (NTC) group C26 on Monday, March 25, 2019, presented an amount of 20,000 GHC towards the re-roofing of the demonstration room, also known as skills laboratory at the Korle Bu Nurses Training College, NTC. The roof of the college has been leaking for a while now after new equipment was […]

GRIDCo tower collapses after thieves vandalise bolts and nuts

An act of vandalismat Tema along the Volta Smelter transmission site of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) at about 1:3am on Monday saw the power generation systems losing some 180 megawatts of power. The situation saw parts of Dansoman, Kasoa, Swan Lake, and other parts of Accra being plunged into darkness. Officials of Gridco told […]

Gov't committed to ensuring all year round farming -President Akufo-Addo

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said his government is committed to ensuring that farmers in Upper West Region are able to farm throughout the year. He said policies like the One-Village-One-Dam (1V1D) and the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) were initiated to help farmers prosper. “In my time, we are going to […]

CPP elects constituency executives for Ahafo, Bono regions

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has intensified its activities in the Bono and Ahafo regions with the election of executives in some constituencies to steer affairs of the party in their respective areas. New executives for the six constituencies in the Ahafo Region – Asunafo North, Asunafo South, Asutifi North, Asutifi South, Tano North and […]

UN and AU leaders give merits to joint development mechanism for Africa

The UN’s Regional Coordination Mechanism to support the African Union and its programs (RCM-Africa) is all about upscaling efforts to get needed sustainable development results for the continent, leading figures from the UN system and the African Union have told media practitioners. At a press conference on the side-lines of the 52nd Session of ECA […]

Gov't to review road traffic regulations to address implementation challenges

Government is reviewing the road traffic regulations to address some implementation challenges. This comes after two fatal road crashes were recorded on Friday in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region which claimed about 60 lives and another at Ekumfi Dunkwa on the Winneba-Cape Coast Highway which killed six. Minister of Information, Kojo […]

Nana Addo’s policies made Ghana fourth happiest country – Nana Boakye

The Tema West Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dennis Amfo-Sefah, has touted the positive impact of the Akufo-Addo government saying Ghana’s current rank as the fourth happiest country in West Africa is testimony to that effect. Speaking in an interview with journalists in Accra, Mr Amfo- Sefah, who is popularly called Nana […]

Addressing root causes of conflicts key to sustainable development in Africa, says UN Deputy Chief

Africa cannot have sustainable development without sustaining peace, United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed said Saturday. Speaking at the 20th Session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism for Africa (RCM-Africa) and the Third Joint Meeting of the Regional United Nations Sustainable Development Group in Marrakesh, Morocco, Ms. Mohammed said it was crucial for Africa to turn […]

You are our most distinguished alumnus" – VC of Buckingham University to Dr. Bawumia

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Buckingham has described Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as “the most distinguished alumnus ever” of the University. Sir Anthony Seldon, who was speaking at the graduation ceremony for the 2019 Humanities and Law graduants of the University on Friday, March 22, 2019, said although Buckingham University had […]

"We are developing all parts of Ghana, without discrimination" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated the commitment and determination of his government to bringing development to all parts of this country, without discrimination. According to President Akufo-Addo, “it is important for us that as Ghana goes forward, and all the people of Ghana go forward together in unity, and in hope of […]

“Learn To Be a Good Student" Veep Dr Bawumia's spokesperson tells Ato-Foson

Dr. Gideon Boako educates Ato-Forson on his own five (5) questions “Learn To Be a Good Student” The Spokesperson for Vice President Mahamadu Bawumia, Dr. Gideon Boako writes: The Ato Forson led Caucus Group (hereinafter referred to as AFLC Group), during its press conference on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 asked Five (5) questions for the […]

Manage community water systems with efficiency – CWSA

Upper East Regional Manager of the Community Water and Sanitation agency (CWSA), John Godson Aduakye, has admonished Communities to effectively manage their water systems to spun the life-cycles of equipment. “Let us ensure proper supervision, good management of finances and equipment to avoid breakdowns”. He added. Mr. Aduakye said the mechanised water system unlike hand […]

23 communities in Sefwi Akontombra Dist now enjoy good drinking water

Twenty–three communities in the Sefwi Akontombra District of the Western North Region can now enjoy good drinking water through the provision of mechanized boreholes. Among the beneficiary communities are Yawkrom, Ayisakrom Kramokrom,Chorichori and Fawoman. This was disclosed by the District Chief Executive, Yawson Amoah, in an interview with Radio Ghana at Bosomoiso near Sefwi Wiawso […]

More than 50 feared dead in gory accident on Kintampo road

At least more than 50 lives perished in a gory accident which occurred at Amoma Nkwanta in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region. The accident occurred when two buses with registration numbers, GT 5694-18 and GT 3916-17 coming from opposite directions in head-on collision, early hours of Friday March 22, 2019. That’s […]

Ghana joins global community to mark Water Day – "Leaving no one behind"

March 22, each year is global World Water Day. It is to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. World Water Day tries to remind people about the significance of fresh water and to promote sustainability for fresh water resources’ management. Since 1993, every March 22, […]

IMF gives clearance for Ghana’s exit the Programme

The Board of Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has given the go ahead for Ghana to officially exit the programme, in relation to the Fund’s agreement with the West African country in 2015. The Senior Minister and Vice-Chairman of Ghana’s Economic Management Team, Yaw Osafo Maafo, the said the decision was reached by […]

IMF Board commends Ghana’s banking sector reforms

The International Monetary Fund Executive Board has lauded authorities for strengthening the banking sector and resolving issues involving nine banks. In a statement after the seventh and eighth reviews under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) support arrangement for Ghana, the Board said the completion of the financial sector clean-up, as planned, would support the provision […]

Catholic Archbishop of Accra commends JJ Rawlings

The new Metropolitan Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, Most Reverend John Bonaventure Kwofie has commended former President Jerry John Rawlings for standing up for the poor and underprivileged in society. Archbishop Kwofie said the respect and commitment the former President had demonstrated towards the youth is something that is appreciated and recognized by […]

Otumfuo invites Parliament to 20th Anniversary of his enstoolment

A delegation from the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Michael Aaron Oquaye in Accra. The nine-member delegation was led by Nana Susubiribi Krobea Asante, Paramount Chief of Asante Asokore, who is known in Private life as Nana Prof. S. K. B. Asante. The delegation came […]

Dr. Kwabena Adjei to be buried at Nkonya, June 1

The family of late former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Dr. Kwabena Adjei has set May 31, 2019, for his funeral rites, both in Accra and Nkonya, in the Oti Region. He will finally be laid to rest at his hometown, Nkonya, in the Oti Region, Saturday, June 01, 2019, after a […]

IMF Executive Board completes last review of ECF for Ghana

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the seventh and eight reviews under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) supported arrangement for Ghana. This will make available about US$185.2 million to the economy. The Executive Board also approved the authorities’ request for a waiver of the nonobservance of a few programme targets. […]

Experts tease out kingpin role of digitization for Africa’s revenue harvest

Digitization has been variously described as pivotal in ramping-up revenue collection for financing Africa’s development. This convergence of views characterized discussions at one of the plenary debates of the 38th meeting of the Committee of Experts of the ECA Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, taking place in Marrakech, Morocco. Convened […]

Berekum East MP calls for support for people with 'Down Syndrome'

The Chairman of Health Committee and Member of Parliament, (MP),  for Berekum East, Dr. Kwame Twum-Nuamah has called on all, including Members to support people with living with Down Syndrome in their respective constituencies. In a statement to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day, the Health Committee Chairman on The Floor of Parliament, said, the issue […]

Deputy V/R Minister designate reverses taboo claim on NPP

The Deputy Minister-designate for Volta Region, Johnson Avuletey on Wednesday, retracted an earlier claim that the governing New Patriotic Party, (NPP), was a taboo in the Volta Region. He said it was a slip of tongue, and apologised. “NPP, the party belong to, is a taboo in the Volta Region? It is a slip of […]

Libya stands at a ‘critical juncture’, UN mission head tells Security Council

Predicting that the “days ahead will prove foundational to the years ahead for Libyans and the region”, the top United Nations official in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday, that it was no exaggeration to describe the oil-rich nation as having reached “a crucial juncture”. Special Representative and head of the UN Support […]

UN court increases sentence of former Bosnian-Serb leader to life imprisonment

A United Nations appeals court on Wednesday increased the 40-year sentence initially imposed on Radovan Karadžić, former leader of the Republika Srpksa region of Bosnia and head of the Bosnian-Serb Army, to life imprisonment. In 2016, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), found the 1990s wartime leader guilty of genocide and war […]

UN allocates $20 million in emergency funding, as Cyclone Idai disaster unfolds

As the full scale of the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai in South-West Africa continues to be assessed, the UN and humanitarian partners are ramping up the provision of emergency food, shelter, water and health care supplies to hundreds-of-thousands who have been affected across Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. The UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) […]

Global South cooperation ‘vital’ to climate change fight, development, Guterres tells historic Buenos Aires summit

“South-South cooperation is key to the world’s sustainable development and the fight against global warming said the United Nations Secretary-General on Wednesday, as the opening session of the Second UN Conference on South-South Cooperation got underway in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires.” UN Secretary-General during his address in the plenary of the UN High-Level Conference […]

NDC will survive challenges, win power in 2020 -Bagbin

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has encouraged his party in the face of current tribulations that members are going through, saying it is just a test of character. In an interview with journalists in Accra, the Member of Parliament, (MP), for Nadowli-Kaleo and longest serving Legislator in the 4th Republic said […]

Adjoa Bayor powers Immigration to victory

In a reverse fixture of the Normalisation Committee Special Women’s competition, former Black Queens skipper Grace Adjoa Bayor returned from retirement to help Immigration Ladies win their first game in after 4 matches. Much to the disappointment of fans at the ATTC park, Samaria Ladies suffered their second defeat at home. Patience Narh’s 46th minute […]

Interior Ministry is poised to ensuring internal security- Ambrose Dery

The Ministry for the Interior is poised to ensuring internal security, a stable and peaceful environment for sustainable national development. The Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, said the Ministry will continue to monitor and evaluate its policies and regulate programmes relating to the protection of life and property, disaster prevention and mitigation, immigration, crime control, prevention […]

Vice President Dr. Bawumia to answer questions on April 3 at town hall meeting

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Head of the Government’s Economic Management Team, will on April 3, lead government team to a Town Hall Meeting at the College of Physicians and Surgeons to answer questions from the public on government policies and programmes. The meeting, under the auspices of the Ministry of Information, will […]

‘Oversubscription of Eurobond shows confidence in the economy’ -Gov't

The Government, on Wednesday, said the oversubscription of the three-billion-dollar Eurobond, at a record rate, is a vote of confidence in the resurgence and resilience of the Ghanaian economy by the global investor community. The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, addressing journalists at a media encounter in Accra, said the competitively-priced 31-year Bond was nearly […]

First Lady Mrs. Akufo-Addo calls for deliberate actions towards nutrition habits

Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has called for a deliberate national policy on nutrition education that includes; school curricula, public education, promotion of healthy diets, and proper labelling of food products, geared towards improving nutritional habits of Ghanaians. She also called for the promotion of healthy school meals by re-energising the current School Feeding […]

Africa needs policies to protect its economies from vulnerabilities

African countries need policies that can help build resilience, raise potential growth and inclusiveness if the continent is to achieve the sustainable development goals and aspirations of Africa’s Agenda 2063. This was said Wednesday by the Director of the Macroeconomics and Governance Division of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Adam Elhiraika, in his presentation […]

African countries can do better with improved fiscal policy, says Songwe

The 38th meeting of the Committee of Experts of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development opened in Marrakesh, Morocco, Wednesday with a clarion call for African countries to improve their fiscal policy and expand their tax base so they can ably fund their developmental processes. In opening remarks to the […]

Assemblies of God church holds induction service at Navro Pungu KNM

The Kingdom Life Assemblies of God Church at Pungu in the Kassena Nankana Municipality of the Upper East Region, has held an induction service to initiate into office, Reverend (Rev.), Abraham Wengwaame Ayiakwo to preside over the Kingdom Assemblies of God Church, (KAGC), Pungu area and its adjoining communities of Nimbasinia and Nyangua Churches. The […]

Church donates to Navronga prisons – UER

The Fruitful Life Chapel International has provided lunch for about two hundred and 50 inmates of the Navrongo Prisons. This was part of activities marking the church’s 14 years Anniversary Celebration. It has become a tradition that, every year the Fruitful Life Chapel International gives out to the needy and the prison visitation has become […]

President Akufo-Addo launches e-Justice Project

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, launched the e-Justice Project, the paperless court system which will enhance dramatically the nation’s efforts at improving its justice delivery system. Speaking at the launch, President Akufo-Addo stated that the e-Justice Project is a recognition of the fact that every aspect of life is […]

Three Police Officers in alleged assault on Ghanaian Times Journalists interdicted

The police administration has interdicted three police officers involved in an alleged assault on Ghanaian Times Journalists. They are Inspector Isaac Opare, of the Ministries Divisional Police, Sergent Ebenezer Akrofi of Accra Regional Police Headquarters and Corporal Evans Kofi Ntim of Police Visibility unit in Accra. Also the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), David Asante Apeatu, […]

Gov’t must focus on building a strong and resilient real sector – NDC MPs’ advises

The National Democratic Congress Party, (NDC) minority in parliament has called on the government to focus on building a strong and resilient real sector that will support the consolidation of the gains from the other key sectors. Speaking at a press briefing on the theme: “What Ghanaians must know -The impact of the currency depreciation in […]

Regions in Northern Ghana lose some 80% of yam yearly- CSIR-SARI

The Upper West, Upper East, Savannah, North East and Northern Regions lose between 20 to 80 percent of yams produced while recording another 10 to 40 percent loss of all vegetables produced. The regions also lose about 15 percent of the maize produced to Post Harvest Loses (PHL). That’s according to the Centre for Scientific […]

Suzuki, Toyota, CFAO announce joint venture to produce vehicles in Ghana

Officials from Suzuki Motor Corporation, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, and CFAO have announced a joint venture to manufacture and distribute vehicles in Ghana. The General Manager for the Middle East and Africa of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Koyote Suzuki, told President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo that with the company producing some 1.8 million vehicles in India alone, […]

Cyclone Idai: emergency getting ‘bigger by the hour’, warns UN food agency

The full scale of the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Idai in south-west Africa is becoming clearer, the UN said on Tuesday, warning that the emergency “is getting bigger by the hour”. Five days after the storm made landfall in Mozambique, causing widespread damage and flooding, at least 1,000 people are feared dead there alone. […]

EC engages stakeholders in ROPAA implementation dialogue in U/E region

Some stakeholders in the Upper East Region at a Consultative forum on the Representation of the People’s Amendment Act (ROPPA) have expressed concerns about the quantum of money the state is likely to invest in the Electoral Commission, (EC), to conduct elections of Ghanaians staying abroad. The Stakeholders involved Persons With Disabilities, (PWDs’), Political Parties, […]

Akwamu chief pledges support for timber recovery firm

The Chief of Akwamu Gyakiti, Nana Mamfe Otuabeng III, has pledged his support and that of the people of the Gyakiti Community for the Kete-Krachi Timber Recovery Limited, the firm with the concession for harvesting trees from the Volta Lake. He said the operations of the KKTR were unique and that the Gyakitiman was proud […]

Appointment of UEW VC sole prerogative of Governing Council

The Governing Council of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has pledged its full support for its Vice Chancellor (VC), the Very Reverend Father Professor Afful-Broni. It has also stated categorically that the appointment of VC of the University was its sole prerogative provided in section 13 (1) and (2) of Act 672 and did […]

Suzuki plans production plant for Ghana

Japanese Multinational automobile manufacturing company, Suzuki Motor Corporation on Tuesday, announced its intention to set up a production facility in Ghana. The company, also intends to make Ghana the hub of its operations in sub-Saharan Africa. That’s according to Suzuki’s General Manager in-charge of Middle East and Africa, Koichi Suzuki, when he called on President […]

Savanna Regional Minister designate refutes claims appointment was compensation

Minister designate for the Savannah Region, Salifu Braimah has refuted suggestions that his appointment is a compensation for the people of Salaga, which missed out on being named capital for the newly created region. Youth of the town went on the rampage and destroyed public property including burning the NPP office after the President announced […]

Upper West NHIS outlines a number of priority interventions for 2019

The Upper West Regional Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has outlined a number of key priority interventions and activities for 2019. The Regional Director of NHIA, Abass Suleymana who announced this at the 2018 annual performance review meeting and media briefing in Wa indicated that the interventions and activities are aimed at […]

Government working at stabilising the Cedi- President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday assured that government is taking measures to fix the fragility of the Cedi, urging a greater dependence on local goods and services, and not on exports by the citizenry. Already, the Cedi, he said, had begun to show signs of recovery, and “I am hoping that the downward […]

Ghana & Guinea to cooperate on bauxite industry development

Ghana and Guinea are set to begin discussions for bilateral cooperation in bauxite industry development, similar to the trade cooperation between Ghana and Ivory Coast in the Cocoa sector. This was made known by Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia after a bilateral meeting between him and the Prime Minister of Guinea, Ibrahima Kassory Fofana, […]

US Ambassador reinforces commitment to SDGs in Northern region

“I’m proud to have visited the Northern Region during my second official trip in Ghana, after having joined President Nana Akufo-Addo last week during Independence Day celebrations in Tamale. I’m especially encouraged by the dedication of our Ghanaian friends, from alumni of U.S. exchange programs to USAID implementing ‎partners promoting health, education, and economic opportunities […]

Parliament orders firms to settle debts owed GBC in two weeks

The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC) has given a two-week ultimatum to state and private institutions and companies to settle their indebtedness totalling GH¢109,502 to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). The Chairman of the PAC, James Avedzi, who gave the order on Monday, said institutions and companies which failed to comply with the directive […]

'No third Brexit vote without changes'-Speaker Bercow

Speaker John Bercow has thrown the UK’s Brexit plans into further confusion by ruling out another vote on the PM’s deal unless MPs’ are given a new motion. In a surprise ruling, he said he would not allow a third “meaningful vote” in the coming days on “substantially the same” motion as MPs’ rejected last […]

Second Lady Mrs. Bawumia secures Indian scholarships and free care for special pediatric cases

Second Lady of Ghana, Hajia Mrs. Samira Bawumia, through her not-for-profit organization, the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), has secured twelve (12) scholarships and free services for children needing special pediatric care abroad. A number of qualified Ghanaian students are set to enjoy partial and full scholarships in two Indian Universities. Health professionals are […]

Nakpanduri- Traditional Authorities to team up to boost dry season farming

Agricultural activities by smallholder farmers in the Northern part of the country have been challenged by water scarcity due to frequent droughts and increasing dry spells. In response to these climatic conditions irrigation and agricultural water management have been proven as the way forward and adopted by farmers to improving food security and livelihoods of […]

Change of guards ceremony held at the presidency

Two officers and 45 men from the Ghana Airforce have taken over gaurd duties at the seat of government, the Jubilee House. Dubbed: “The change of guards ceremony”, the event, which lasted for about 30 minutes, saw the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo observe the parade. The impressive display of military artistry saw the Airforce […]

Prayer group fêtes about 200 disabled persons in Wa

The Leader of Freely You Have Received, Freely Give Ministry, Prophet Jackson Nkrumah has appealed to Ghanaians to extend a hand of support to the needy and vulnerable in society. He observed that those who have lost their spouses (widows and widowers), orphans and the disabled should be reached out to as fraternal and godly […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia meets key stakeholders in Ghana’s investment drive

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia this morning, on the sidelines of the ongoing 14th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Partnership Project in New Delhi India, took the opportunity, together with the key stakeholders in Ghana’s investment drive, to showcase the Ghana Project and what Government is doing to create an investor-friendly environment conducive for […]

Police ladies lock up Samaria ladies in 3-1 win

Faiza Ibrahim was the brace queen for Police Ladies as they maintained their lead on top of group D. Match day 3 of the Special Women’s competition saw Police Ladies come from behind to win 3-1 against Samaria Ladies. Juliet Abankwah of Samaria Ladies opened the score in the 32nd minute. A much improved Samaria […]

US Ambassador to Ghana visits Ya-Na

The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie Sullivan, on Friday paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of Dagbon Kingdom, Ya-Na Mahama Abukari (II) at the Gbewaa Palace at Yendi to congratulate him on his ascension to the skin. Ambassador Sullivan said she was happy about the prevailing peace in the area and urged all […]

Violence is not the path for resolving conflict – Gov't tells feuding Chereponi factions

Government has told feuding factions in Chereponi that violence is not the path for resolving any challenges in the society. This follows renewed clashes between the Konkombas and Chokosis in the Chereponi District of the North East Region over the weekend. The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, addressing journalists at a media encounter in Accra on […]

CHRAJ calls for prosecution of police officers who allegedly assaulted Journalists

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, (CHRAJ) has called for the prosecution of the Ten, (10) police officers who allegedly assaulted three Ghanaian Times reporters in Accra on Thursday, March 14, 2019. CHRAJ asked that the three victims be compensated for the injuries and losses they suffered. The affected journalists- Salifu Abdul Rahman, […]

Educationists worried over youth indiscipline

Ghana’s future looks bleak as youth of ‘Today’ have insatiably appetite for indiscipline: Educationist admonishes indiscipline among The Youth An Educationist and a former Assistant Headmaster of Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School in  Ketu North Municipality, Godwin K. Kaledzi has proclaimed that his heart bleeds when he hears people say that the youth are the future […]

A-G to decide fate of NDC National Chair and two others

The docket on the case in which the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has been charged by the police is forwarded to the Attorney-General (A-G) for advice and further action. Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo and two other executive members of the NDC, the National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, and a Deputy Communications Officer, […]

Australian homes raided over New Zealand shootings

Police have raided two homes in Australia as part of the investigation into the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Fifty people died and dozens were injured in the twin shootings on Friday. Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, has been charged with murder. He is believed to have acted alone in carrying out the […]

New Zealand cabinet backs action on gun laws – PM

Prime Minister, (PM), Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand’s cabinet has backed gun law changes “in principle” after an attack on two mosques left 50 dead and many injured. Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, has been charged with murder. Police say the killer used military-style assault weapons that appeared to have been modified to make them more […]

Power outages due to rainstorm – PDS

Power Distribution Services (PDS) Ghana has attributed interruptions and outages in the electricity distribution system to a “massive rainstorm” that hit the country in the early hours of Sunday, March 17, 2019. The PDS in a statement said the rainstorm that hit Accra and other parts of the country uprooted trees and brought down billboards […]

Arrest and prosecute Owusu-Bempa-GJA tells Ghana Police

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is appalled by reports of physical attack on some staff of Radio XYZ, an Accra-based private radio station, by the founder and leader of the Glorious Word and Power Ministries International, Isaac Owusu-Bempah. We unreservedly condemn the action by Owusu-Bempah and call on the police to immediately arrest and prosecute […]

Police dissociates from Assin Central MP’s action

The Police Administration says it takes very strong exception to the behavior of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Agyapong, following his alleged action on officers on duty. A statement signed by the Director-General of Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service Assistant Commissioner of Police David Eklu, urged Mr. […]

Kotoko fails to advance in Confederations Cup competition

Kumasi Asante Kotoko failed to advance to the quarter finals of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), Confederations Cup competition after suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Zesco United in Zambia on Sunday. Kotoko scored first in a must win game through Stephen Nyarko in the 49th minute, but it was cancelled four […]

Ghana signs €40 million facility to promote investment and job creation

The Government has signed a 40 million euro facility with the European Union (EU) towards the promotion of investments and job creation in the country. The financing agreement is the last programme to be signed from Ghana’s indicative allocation of 323 million euros under the 11th European Development Fund and National Indicative Programme spanning between […]

The time to invest in Africa is now – Veep Dr. Bawumia urges investors

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged investors to constructively engage their African counterparts as the governments and peoples of the continent gear up to take their destinies in their hands and assume their rightful places in the comity of nations. According to Dr. Bawumia, “Africa is on the move; a continent eager to […]

Cabinet approves downstream petroleum policy; more jobs and revenues to follow

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has disclosed that, Cabinet has approved a policy on Ghanaian content and participation in the country’s downstream petroleum industry. The policy which was approved on March 14, 2019 was to ensure that, the creation of a Ghanaian owned petroleum downstream industry capable of attracting increased local value-added investments […]

VIDEO: Information Minister's Weekly Press Briefings

w Minister’s Press Briefings addressed by Hon. Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah on the following topics; 1. Cabinet approves downstream petroleum policy; more jobs and revenues to follow. 2. Ghana receives 40 million Euro facility to promote investment and job creation.

U/W Region: Nandom is 1st district to host regional Independence anniversary parade

The Upper West version of the of the 62nd Independence parade had a double-layer icing on the anniversary cake. For the first time, Nandom hosted the regional parade, taking the event outside Wa whilst two delegations, one from Burkina Faso led by Colonel Tagssêla Nitiema with Joseph Kpan Droh leading the other delegation from Côte […]

MOAP and UWRCC Organize First Agribusiness Fair and Conference in Wa

A Minister of State at the Ministry of Agriculture Dr. Gyiele Nurah has asked the people of Upper West Region not to consider farming just as a tradition but they must reorient themselves and take the venture as a business. He gave the advice at the first Agribusiness Fair and Conference in Wa in the […]

JJ meets Richard Commey and calls for renewed investment in sports

Former President Jerry John Rawlings, has called for a concerted national effort to offer boxing and other popular sports the needed support to enable athletes excel. Referring to the resurgence of boxing achievements in Ghana, the former President noted that “when the soul of this country wants to pick itself up it manifests in sporting […]

Irate UEW students threaten more disturbances

Irate students of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) have threatened to embark on demonstrations if their call for the resignation of the Vice Chancellor of UEW is not heeded to. The students had been demonstrating since Monday, March 11, 2019, over the UEW’s Council’s decision to dismiss seven lecturers. They were calling reinstatement of […]

NMC introduces online licensing examination for midwives

The Nurses and Midwifery Council (NMC), has for the first time introduced an online licensing examination for midwives as part of efforts to ensure best practices and efficiency in licensing qualified midwives. A total of 1,073 candidates took part in the maiden edition at 13 examination centres across the country. The examinations ended today, Thursday, […]

GJA condemns allege assault on journalist; says 'Police Is Barbaric'

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned in no uncertain terms an alleged assault of three reporters of Ghanaian Times by a police officer in Accra Thursday, March 14, 2019. The reporters are Malik Sulemana, Salifu Abdul Rahman and Raissa Sambou Ebu. The GJA therefore called on the Police Administration to undertake swift investigations into […]

Several dead in New Zealand mosques shooting

Forty people have been killed and more than 20 seriously wounded in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the incidents as a terrorist attack, and one of the country’s “darkest days”. Three men and one woman are in custody, police commissioner Mike Bush said, but warned more suspects […]

President Akufo-Addo directs AG to draft legistion to deal with vigilantism

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the Attorney General (AG) to draft and submit to Ghana’s Parliament a specific legislation to deal with the phenomenon of vigilantism and provide appropriate sanctions against its occurrence. This was in a letter to the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo. In the letter […]

Syndicated Bridge Loan Facility to the tune of US$750M approved

The Syndicated Bridge Loan Facility Agreement between the Government of Ghana and Standard Chartered Bank, United Kingdom and the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited for an amount of Seven Hundred and Fifty Million United States Dollars (US$750, 000, 000. 00) to fund or refinance various infrastructure development projects and for liability management in Ghana […]

EL-WAK sports staduim to host 2019 Kiddy race

Over 2000 children from over 50 schools are expected to throng the El Wak Sports stadium in Accra on April 13, 2019 to compete in a mini marathon track races, obstacle challenge, Frindo Soccer Board Game competition and other fun activities. The program dubbed “Kiddy Mile” is an annual event meant for children between the […]

President Akufo-Addo receives Emile Short Commission Report on A.W.W

The Emile Short Commision has presented its report on findings and recommendations on the violence which occurred during the January 31, 2019, by-election in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House in Accra Today, Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Emile Short Commission of Inquiry was established to […]

Ghana, Burkina Faso & Côte d’Ivoire reaffirm commitment to end enviromental degradation

The Governor of the South-West Region of Burkina Faso Colonel Tagseba Nitiema has expressed some disquiet about the unabated destruction of the environment by illegal loggers, illegal miners and fishermen who fish with dangerous chemicals. He said the actions of the recalcitrant individuals continue to threaten the land and water bodies in and around the […]

De-Eye Group sues Manasseh, Multimedia for GHȻ10 million

De-Eye Group Limited, the company at the centre of the controversial training of a number of youth at the Christianborg Castle, Osu, who were captured in a documentary by Multimedia Group journalists led by Manasseh Azure Awuni, is suing the media company and Manasseh for GHȻ10 million. The group says the documentary’s claim that it […]

Parliament approves US$30M loan facility for Potable Water Systems in Yendi

Parliament has approved the Credit Facility Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana and the Export-Import Bank of India for an amount of Thirty Million United States Dollars (US$30,000,000.00) for the Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Potable Water Systems in Yendi. The aim of the project is to rehabilitate and upgrade the Yendi Water […]

Appointment Committee assess 1st batch of President's nominees Today

The Appointment Committee of Ghana’s Parliament will hold public hearings to consider 19 nominees by  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for Ministerial and Deputy Ministerial positions from Thursday, 14 – Wednesday, March 20, 2019. The notice released from the Public Affairs Directorate said, the first batch will be considered, today Thursday, March 14, 2019 at […]

Security agencies asked to act professionally

Countries in the West African sub-region have been admonished to work hard to ensure that security agencies at the boarders and trade routes conduct their activities in a very professional way. The Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, Amidu Chinnia Issahaku who made the call, said upping of the game by security personnel at the various […]

Ghana Gov't announces 10 measures to make Ghana an easier place to do business

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced 10 measures introduced by various Ministries, Departments and Agencies over the past nine months in an effort to improve the country’s business environment. A multisectoral technical team from across Government agencies presented the ambitious business reform plan to key stakeholders at Labadi Beach Hotel.   The planned […]

Ghana/Nigeria Rugby jointly announce annual President's Cup

The Ghana Rugby Football Union (Ghana Rugby) and the Nigerian Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) Presidents, Messrs Herbert Mensah and Kelechukwu Mbagwu, has jointly announced the creation of an annual President’s Cup that will be played on a home-and-away basis. The first President’s Cup will be played this year between two President XV teams of the […]

Gov’t to terminate all uncommenced contracts under Community SHSs’ Project

Ghana Government through the Ministry of Education is considering termination of Osramani Community Day Senior High School contract and all similar uncommenced contracts under the Community Senior High Schools, (SHSs’) Project. According to the Sector Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, these contracts will be re-awarded, “based on the availability of funds”. Dr. Prempeh stated this […]

“New waves of violence” likely to erupt in DR Congo UN warns

“New waves of violence” could erupt “at any time” in western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN rights office warned on Tuesday, unless the Government acts to ease “tensions and resentment” between the two communities involved. Several days of planned and orchestrated killings took place in Mai-Ndombe province, in Yumbi territory at the […]

Health Directorate appeals for support for pregnant women

The Daffiama-Bussie-Issa (DBI) District Directorate of Health Services has been lauded for its initiative to establish mobile laboratory services to ensure that pregnant women irrespective of their geographical location access quality healthcare. The Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Osei Kuffuor Afreh speaking at the 2018 Annual Upper West Regional Health Sector Performance […]

Theresa May's Brexit deal is defeated second time

MPs’ will vote later on whether to block the UK from leaving the EU without a deal, after they again firmly rejected Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement. The deal was defeated in the Commons on Tuesday evening by 149 votes. The government will publish guidance for businesses on tariffs and proposals for the Irish border in […]

NDC postpones Mahama’s induction as party mourns it’s former chairman

Induction ceremony of former President John Dramani Mahama as the leader and flag-bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC), has been postponed, following the death of a former National Chairman of the Party, Dr. Kwabena Adjei. The induction ceremony which was scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2019, by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of […]

Former President Mahama eulogies late NDC fmr. Chair Dr. Adjei

Former President John Dramani Mahama has eulogized the former National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Kwabena Adjei who passed on in the early hours of today, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the Accra Regional Hospital. Former President Mahama on his Facebook Timeline said: “I just learnt with profound sadness, the passing […]

Former NDC National Chairman Dr. Kwabena Adjei is dead

A former National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Dr. Kwabena Adjei is dead. Reports reaching gbcghanaonline.com said he died early hours of today, Tuesday, March 12 2019, at the Accra Regional Hospital. The report did not give much details but said Dr. Kwabena Adje also known as Wayo Wayo died after battling some […]

Richard Commey presents IBF World Title to President Akufo-Addo

The International Boxing Federation’s Lightweight World Champion, Richard Oblittey Commey, on Monday, March 11, 2019, presented his title to Ghana’s  President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at Jubilee House.   In the presence of the President of the Ghana Boxing Association, Peter Zwennes, and the deputy Minister for Youth and Sports, Perry Curtis Okudzeto, President Akufo-Addo […]

Brexit: MPs’ to vote on Theresa May's deal

MPs’ will vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal later after she secured “legally binding” changes to it following last-ditch talks with the EU in Strasbourg. The PM said the changes meant the Irish backstop – the insurance policy designed to avoid a hard border in Ireland – could not “become permanent”. But Labour leader Jeremy […]

PAC questions MoH officials over administrative Infractions as in A-G’s reports

The Deputy Minister of Health, Kingsley Aboagye Gyadu has stated that, his Ministry has retrieved some monies wrongfully paid to individuals as contained in 2016 Auditor-General’s report. Speaking at the public hearing of the Public Account Committee (PAC) of parliament to consider the Report of the Auditor-General, (AG) on the  Accounts of Ministries, Departments and […]

Shai-Osudoku MP outlines projects and activities she undertook within 2 yrs

The Member of Parliament for Shai-Osudoku in The Greater Accra Region, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo has taken good governance to the door steps of her people as she account to her constituents for two years of Parliamentary Stewardship. In a speech, she explains that strengthening accountability and local participation has been a growing component of […]

Over 300 aged receive free medical care in Jirapa

Over 300 aged residents in the Jirapa Municipality received free age appropriate medical care from the Jirapa Municipal Directorate of Health Services last year. The health care included screening for various diseases, eye tests, treatment of skin disease and talks on improving personal hygiene among others. The new initiative which begun in 2018, was the […]

Government announces downwards reduction of Visa Fees

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has announced that the government has taken a decision to review downwards, Visa Fees to the United Kingdom (UK). The decision, which is expected to be replicated across Ghana Missions around the globe sought to boost trade, investment and tourism. She made the announcement […]

Fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Omar 'lived close to US bases'

Fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar lived within walking distance of US bases in Afghanistan, a new book has claimed. Bette Dam’s The Secret Life of Mullah Omar says the leader never hid in Pakistan as believed by the US. Instead, he lived in hiding just three miles from a major US Forward Operating Base […]

Murdered Tema Assemblies of God Pastor goes home

Thousands of mourners thronged the premises of Tema Central Assemblies of God church for the final funeral rites of the slain Rev. Dr. David Nabegmado. The gathering, made up of members of Assemblies of God Church and other churches in and outside Ghana, mourned a man who was said to have been brutally murdered by […]

Ghana needs 'Job-lantes', not Vigilantes – Veep Dr. Bawumia to Youth

Ghana’s Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on Ghanaian youth, especially those in the Zongo community, to resist any attempt to draft them into engaging in any anti-social activities, especially political vigilantism. Rather, they should concentrate on tackling the major concerns of the Zongo communities, including jobs, education, and business development, thereby forming […]

President Akufo-Addo consoles Ethiopia, families of deceased, on airline crash

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has sent a message of condolence to the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, on the news of the Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday, March 10, 2019, which killed all on board. In his message, President Akufo-Addo stated that “Like all […]

Ethiopia declares Monday a national day of mourning

Ethiopia declared a national day of mourning for Monday amid a global stream of condolences for loved ones, many of whom gathered in tears at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). “The House of People’s Representatives have declared March 11, 2019, a national day of mourning for citizens of all countries that have passed in […]

Indonesian woman to be freed in Kim Jong-nam murder case

The Indonesian woman accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is to be freed as the murder charge against her is dropped. Siti Aisyah along with Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong had been accused of smearing toxic VX nerve agent on Mr Kim’s face in Kuala Lumpur airport in 2017. […]

Ethiopian airliner crashes on way to Kenya

An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jet has crashed on a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi in Kenya. The flight is believed to have had 149 passengers and eight crew members on board, the airline says. A spokesman said the crash happened at 08.44 local time on Sunday, shortly after take-off from the Ethiopian […]

Mohammed thrilled fans to win overall best McDan Amateur Boxing in Tamale

Boxing loving fans in Tamale were thrilled with mouth-watering show as Mohammed Aryeetey of Tamale displayed a great performance to win the best boxer award in the Independence Day, McDan Amateur Boxing at the Jubilee park on the night of March 6, 2019. The black Bomber – young talent Aryeetey suffocated his opponent Philip Adjum from […]

Rugby Ghana honors Women on March 8

The Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU/Ghana Rugby) paid respect to all Ghanaian women especially Women in Rugby on International Women’s Day, which was marked March 8, 2019. Celebrations in Accra consisted of lots of fun through fun games by the Ghana Rugby Ladies and some “Get Into Rugby Schools”, as well as a message from […]

Ghana marks International Women’s Day

Ghana Today, Friday, will join the global commemoration of the United Nations International Women’s Day, which falls annually on March 8, under various themes, to celebrate womanhood, as well as advocate for equality in all aspects. On the day countries adopt and develop their own themes around the global topic and work to achieve the […]

Gov't presents cheques of GHC250,000 each to 7 bereaved families

The Minister for Inner Cities and Zongo Development, Alhaj Dr. Mustapha Hamid, on behalf of the government, has presented cheques of 250 thousand Ghana Cedis to each of the seven bereaved families of persons who were shot dead as armed robbers at Manso Nkwanta in the Amansie West district of Ashanti region. The total amount […]

Climate Adaptation Dam commissioned for rehabilitation in Bongo Adaboya

Government’s effort to mitigate climate change and find  rural dwellers a sustainable livelihood, through the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation MESTI, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme UNDP has handed over, to a contractor a broken and silted dam at the Adaboya community in the Bongo District […]

9 DPS Int'l students qualify for next round of Toyota’s Global Qualify Art Contest

Nine (9) out of 200 students from Tema-based Delhi Public School (DPS) International have qualified for the next level of automobile giant, Toyota’s global art contest round. The 2019 global art context is scheduled to take place in Japan. The nine students include Prateeksha Mahesh Shenoy, Niyathi Mahesh Shenoy, Shachi Sangai, Dev Somen Chakrabarty, all […]

McDan boxing tourney to climax independence day in Tamale

The much awaited McDan Amateur boxing is finally here as the city of Tamale is painted in all Ghana colours, the beautiful Red, Gold and Green for the 62 independence anniversary. The last batch of amateur boxers arrived safely at the Tamale airport Tuesday, March 5, 2019, where they were met on arrival by a […]

One killed in a clash between 2 youth groups

A clash between two youth groups at Fadama in Accra has resulted in the death of one person. It is unclear what caused the clash but the Okaikoi North Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Boye Laryea has confirmed the incident. The Okaikoi North Municipal Council has consequently gone ahead to suspend the 62nd Independence Day Celebrations […]

First distribution center for drone services near completion in Suhum- Dr. Nsiah-Asare

The distribution of blood, blood products and some 148 essential and emergency drugs through the use of Remotely Piloted unmanned Aircraft System (RPAS) otherwise known as drones would be launched in the 2nd quarter of 2019. To this effect, the construction of the first of four distribution centres to be established across the country is […]

Ghana marks 62nd Independence in Tamale

Tamale the Northern regional capital is all set for the 62nd Independence anniversary today, March 6. This historic event in Tamale has led to the city having a facelift as shoulders of principal streets in the metropolis have been painted. Reports indicate that hotels and guest houses in the Tamale metropolis are fully booked ahead […]

Parliament passes Public Holiday (Amendment) Bill without NDC Minority

The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Public Holidays Act, 2001 (Act 601) to provide for the 7th day of January, the 4th day of August and 2 1at day of September as additional statutory public holidays and for the celebration of the 25th day of May and the 1st day of July […]

President Akufo-Addo replies Ofosu Ampofo on NPP,NDC meeting

RE: PROPOSED MEETING OF NDC AND NPP ON DISBANDMENT OF POLITICAL VIGILANTISM: THE POSITION OF THE NDC This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 28th February 2019, setting out the position of the National Democratic Congress to the call I made in Parliament in my Message on the State of the Nation on […]

U/W region tops in CHPS implementation-GHS

A recent exercise undertaken by Ghana Health Service on Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) verification and implementation has placed the Upper West Region first as the best performing region in CHPS implementation. The Regional Directorate of Health Services (RDHS) achieved this feat by constructing new CHPS leading to a 63 percent increase in demarcated […]

Nadowli-Kaleo MP pledges support for JDM to win 2020 election

The Member of Parlianent for Nadowli-Kaleo and Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin has reiterated his commitment to work with The NDC Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama to win 2020 presidential election. The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament who could not make it to lead The NDC has dissolved his campaign team and charged […]

Ghana Rugby President shows appreciation to gov’t for support

The Ministry of Youth and Sports presented an amount of 10,000 USD to the Ghana Rugby Team for excelling at the 2018 Rugby Africa Bronze Cup competition held at the Nduom Sports Stadium, which is an automatic qualification to the 2019 Rugby Africa Silver Cup. The amount was handed over when a delegation from the […]

Governace Expert condemns 'massing up' of party supporters at security zones

Local Governance Expert at the Institute of Local Government Studies, Frederick Agyarko Oduro has condemned the ‘massing up’ of party supporters any time politicians are invited by the Police to assist in investigations on issues involving them. He said it is time politicians tread cautiously in their utterances if they want to be trusted by […]

Investigators pick another suspect- missing Tadi Girls

Another person has been arrested in connection with the on-going kidnap case of three girls at the Takoradi Market Circle District Court in the Western Region. The suspect whose name was only given as KODA, 21 was arrested at Ekurasi a community in Koforidua in the Eastern Region following prime suspect, Samuel Wills assertion that […]

With cash, crime and drama, Nigeria politics inspire movie makers

With its alliances and betrayals, crimes and cash, and even a dash of witchcraft, the theatrical twists of Nigeria’s politics are inspiring directors from the country’s Nollywood movie industry. The saga surrounding Nigeria’s recent election, delayed for a week just hours before voting started, has film-makers convinced they may have hit movie gold. Nigerians watched […]

President Trump renews US sanctions against Zimbabwe

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday extended by one year sanctions against Zimbabwe saying that the new government’s policies continue to pose an “unusual and extraordinary” threat to U.S. foreign policy. The renewal comes despite calls by African leaders, including South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, for the sanctions to be lifted to give the country […]

Helicopter crash in Kenya kills 4 Americans, Kenyan pilot

Four Americans and a Kenyan pilot have died in a helicopter crash in northwestern Kenya. The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday. The incident happened on the remote Central Island National Park on Lake Turkana. Gilbert Kibe, director general of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, said in a statement that two helicopters had taken off […]

First Lady Mrs. Akufo-Addo interacts with market women and street hawkers

The First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo today held talks with market women and street vendors in the Greater Accra Region. The arrangement held under the Terema Initiative of the Rebecca Foundation is the first of activities scheduled to herald the marking of this year’s World Womens’ Day. The First Lady hosted about 100 women selected […]

Ghanaʼs Herbert Mensah appointed representative of Rugby Africa Board

The President and Board Chairman of Ghana Rugby, Herbert Mensah, has been appointed as representative of the newly constituted Rugby Africa Board. This was after a new Board was elected for Rugby Africa in Marrakech-Morocco on March 2, 2019. The officers of the Executive Board were elected ex-officio, unopposed; President: Khaled Babbou (Tunisia), Vice President, […]

Council of State members meet President Akufo-Addo over taxes

Members of the Council of State, Monday,  called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to deliberate pertinent national issues, including the levels of taxes deemed to be too high over the years. The closed-door meeting, the first between the President and the Council this year, discussed among other things, current issues that have engaged the […]

Security Expert expresses worry over SWAT team

A Security Analyst,  Dr. Emmanuel Kwesi Aning, on Monday expressed worry over the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team of National Security involvement in violence at the La Bawalashie during the Ayawaso West Wuogon By-election. Dr. Aning, said the creation of militias on one hand, empowered to perpetrate crimes and atrocities was worrying but even more […]

People living along earthquake prone areas urged to vacate

People living along earthquake prone areas within the country, have been urged to evacuate these areas. “The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has not taken the decision to forcefully evacuate at the moment. We are at the moment appealing to owners of buildings and structures within high-risk zones to relocate for their own safety.” The […]

ROPAA: Court adjourns case to March 21

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday filed an application at the High Court for extension of time to enable it to comply with Court’s order to operationalizes the Representative of the Peoples Amendment Act (ROPAA) (2006) Act 699 by December 17, 2018. Counsel for five plaintiffs, lawyer Samson Lardy Ayenini told the court that his clients have […]

Court to hear motion for stay in Opuni’s case

Accra High Court on Monday set March 13, to hear a motion to stay proceedings pending an interlocutory appeal on the judge’s ruling on tendering of document through prosecution witness. The motion was filed by Benson Nutsukpui, lawyer for Seidu Agongo Chief Executive Officer of Agricult Ghana, one of the accused persons. On Monday, February 25, […]

Court detains 3 suspects over Kumasi shooting

Three persons suspected to have been linked with the recent Kumasi National Democratic Congress (NDC) office shooting incident that claimed one life and injured another, were on Monday denied bail when they appeared before the Asokwa District Court in Kumasi. The three Dawuoda Ibrahim aka Wayo, Agyen, Samuel aka Rock and Abdul Ganeru aka Petite, […]

Parents of kidnapped girls demand to see their children

There was drama at the Takoradi magistrate Court on Monday, when parents of some alleged kidnapped girls could not hold back their fury and attempted to pounced on the Nigerian suspected kidnapper, Samuel Udoetuk Wills. They were demanding the whereabout of their daughters. The desire to take the law into their hands however, was foiled […]

NDC National Chair faces four charges; granted bail

The Criminal Investigation Department, (CID), of The Ghana Police, has slammed four charges against the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress National, (NDC), Ofosu Ampfo after he reported himself to answer questions over a leaked tape in which he was alleged to have made certain pronouncements  inciting violence. The charges include: “Threat of harm, Conspiracy to […]

Parliament invites written Memoranda on the nominees from the public

The Appointments Committee of Parliament has called on the public to submit a written Memoranda on the newly appointed Ministers and Deputy Ministers before its public hearing to vet them. A release signed by The Clerk to The Committee said, “the memoranda should reach the office not later than Wednesday, March 13, 2019”. Below is […]

GIJ launches 60th Anniversary and Endowment Fund

The Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) has launched its 60th Anniversary, aimed at connecting alumni, students, corporate Ghana, and numerous friends and supporters of the school. The Institute, also launched both a Digital Media Hub project and a GHS100 million Endowment Fund. The Hub, will be equipped with digital media departments such as Research and […]

Emile Short commission resumes sitting Monday

The Emile Short Commission of Inquiry into Awayaso West Wuogon by-election violence will this morning (Monday) March 4, 2019, resume its public sitting. This will be the third week since the commission started its probe into the violence that erupted the La Bawashie constituency. More witnesses are expected to testify before the commission today. However, […]

Russian Jehovah's Witnesses claim state tortured them

In northern Russia, seven men have come forward to claim they were tortured by police because of their religious views. The men are all Jehovah’s Witnesses. Their organisation was banned by Russia’s Supreme Court in 2017 as extremist and dozens of Jehovah’s Witnesses have since been detained across the country. Officials in Surgut initially denied […]

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou sues Canada authorities over arrest

The chief financial officer of China’s tech giant Huawei is suing Canada over her arrest at Vancouver airport last year at the request of the US. Meng Wanzhou was detained in December on suspicion of fraud and breaching US sanctions on Iran. US authorities are seeking to extradite the Chinese national. But Ms. Meng has […]

Tornadoes kill at least 23 in Lee County, Alabama

At least 23 people, some children, have been killed after tornadoes struck Lee County in eastern Alabama, authorities said. Sheriff Jay Jones said the toll could rise, but rescue efforts had to stop until dawn due to the danger of searching in the dark. “The challenge is the sheer volume of the debris where all […]

Mahama admits leaked tape; Says NDC office was bugged

Former President of Ghana and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC ) John Dramani Mahama has admitted the leaked audio recording which was alleged to be the party chairman’s voice but insisted that the offices of the NDC were bugged. His statement is however, in sharp contrast to what the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong […]

NDC Leader justifies attack on Peace Council Chairman

Former President John Dramani Mahama has justified the call for attacks on the Chairman of the National Peace Council, Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante. National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, in a leaked audio alleged to be his voice, had endorsed insults against Rev. Prof. Asante. John Dramani Mahama speaking at a […]

Flt Lt (rtd) Rawlings, Kabore unveil Thomas Sankara’s Statue

Former President Jerry John Rawlings on March 2, 2019 joined Burkinabe President Christian Mac Roch Kabore to unveiled a statue of late Burkinabe leader, Thomas Sankara, at a solemn ceremony in Ouagadougou . Mr. Sankara was murdered on October 15, 1987, together with 12 of his officials in a coup d’etat staged by his close […]

Minerals Commission doing a disservice to the U/W region- Deputy Minister

The Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, Amidu Issahaku Chinnia has called out the Minerals Commission (MC) for being lackadaisical in their approach in sensitizing residents to the activities of mining companies in the region; particularly Azumah Resources Limited. Mr. Chinnia blamed the continuous misunderstanding and mistrust between some chiefs and their communities and Azumah Resources […]

Azumah Resources has no control over military presence on mining concessions

Some chiefs in the Upper West Region are unhappy about the presence of armed military personnel on their lands near mining concessions owned by Azumah Resouces Limited. They explained that the presence of the military scare community residents from going to the farms and also going about their daily activities. The chiefs also alleged that […]

Animal farming, a means of alleviating poverty- Deputy U/W Minister

The Deputy Upper West Regional Minister Amidu Issahaku Chinnia has said that deforestation, illegal mining and bush burning if left unchecked will continue to rob the region of its vast arable land. In turn, crop and animal production in the region would suffer as soil fertility and rainfall patterns are directly linked to deforestation, illegal […]

NDC Greater Accra to beseech CID Headquarters on Monday in support of Chairman Ampofo

The Greater Accra Regional National Democratic Congress, (NDC) secretariat is said to mobilize its members to accompany their National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo to The National CID Headquarters on Monday, March 4, 2019. The Secretariat at news conference addressed by The Greater Accra Regional Organizer, Anthony Nukpenu on Sunday said: “They stand with Chairman Ofosu […]

NCCE welcomes positive outlook for resolving political party militarism

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) welcomes the preparedness of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to submit to calls by Ghanaians to end the scourge of Political Party Militarism in Ghana’s democracy. The Commission calls on all well-meaning Ghanaians to rally behind the efforts of State Institutions and […]

Somali forces end day-long Mogadishu siege

Somalia’s special forces have killed all three gunmen who had taken over a building in central Mogadishu, using civilians as human shields, officials say. The attack, which killed 20 people, began late on Thursday when al-Shabab militants stormed an area lined with hotels, shops and restaurants. They then seized a nearby building. This was the […]

23rd International Trade Fair opens in Accra

This year’s 23rd Ghana International Trade Fair and Exhibition has opened in Accra, with over 600 exhibitors displaying various goods and services. The fair is aimed at offering local and international business enterprises the platform to promote their goods and services over a 12-day period from the February 28 to March 11, 2019. The fair […]

Veep, Imam pray for Ghana ahead of 62nd Independence Day Celebration

Ghana’s Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Friday, March 1, 2019, joined Muslim worshippers at the Abossey Okai Central Mosque in Accra, to offer prayers and thanks-giving to Allah for his goodness to Ghana in its 62 years of Independence.         Dr. Bawumia used the occasion to give thanks to Allah […]

Inter-Ministerial Secretary steps aside and calls for investigations

Presidential staffer Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue has stepped aside his position as Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee, on illegal mining pending an investigation into the allegations. According to a statement he signed and copied to gbcghanaonline, Mr. Bissue said he has taken notice of the contents of the latest documentary by Tiger Eye P.I., […]

Gov’t to buy back its shares in Ayensu Starch Company

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten has disclosed that his Ministry is fighting back to get shares it has sold to Tiberias Company Limited in order to takeover Ayensu Starch Company Limited. According to The Minister, “we are seeking legal advice on the next line of action to take to restore the […]

Gov't welcomes support to win fight against illegal / irresponsible small scale mining

The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, on Thursday said the Government would welcome any support intended to win the fight against illegal and irresponsible small-scale mining in the country. He said Government would allow the state security apparatus and investigative bodies to properly scrutinise the unedited footage of the Tiger Eye PI’s investigative piece and those […]

CPP re-strategises to snatch Cape Coast North seat

As various political parties in the country prepare in earnest for the 2020 polls, the Convention Peoples Party, (CPP) has expressed its unwavering determination to convincingly win the Cape Coast North Parliamentary seat. The Party has, therefore, developed new programmes towards a paradigm shift in its campaign strategies to entice the electorates to vote for […]

Gov't backs investigation into intercepted audio recording

The government has given strong backing to police investigations into an intercepted audio recording, containing explosive comments, said to have been made by the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo at a meeting with his party’s communicators. He was heard talk about plans to attack constitutional and legal entities and to […]

Prop up local inventors to build Ghana -WEA

Government, Civil Society and faith-based organizations have been tasked to adopt a mechanism to identify and develop the skill sets and resource capacities of local inventors, artisans and young business owners. The National Coordinator of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Business Coalition in Ghana, Raphael Godlove Ahenu who made call, indicated that the move will […]

President Akufo-Addo Reshuffles his government

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has made the following changes to the composition of his government, with immediate effect. That’s according to a statement signed by the, Communications Director at the presidency, Eugene Arhin. The statement which was copied to gbcghanaonline said the Member of Parliament for Prestea Huni-Valley constituency and […]

MMDAs ban hoisting of banners and posters in Accra

Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) within the Greater Accra Region (GAR) have banned the hoisting of banners and posters on ceremonial streets and key locations in the region with immediate effect. The MMDAs at a press conference organized in Accra on Thursday, Febraury 28, also gave a 14 days ultimatum to churches, advertisers, film […]

Minority NDC boycotts 2nd reading of Public Holiday (Amendment) Bill

The Minority National Democratic Congress, (NDC) in Parliament led by Member of Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has boycotted the second reading of the controversial Public Holiday (Amendment) Bill and other issues related to The Bill before Parliament. According to The Minority, The Bill was an attempt to change the long-held history of Ghana with the […]

President Akufo-Addo appoints Regional Ministers and Deputy Ministers for Six new Regions

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has made the following appointments to the six (6) newly created regions, and ministerial changes to four other existing regions, with immediate effect. That’s according to a statement signed by the Communication Director  to the presidency, Eugene Arhin. The statement which was copied to gbcghanaonline gave […]

Two documents lauched in support of Police Transformation agenda

The Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery, on Tuesday launched the “Revised Service Instruction” and “Communication and Public Education Strategy” of the Ghana Police Service. The two documents are expected to underpin the on-going Transformation Agenda (TA) programme of the Ghana Police Service, initiated two (2) years ago by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), David […]

Terminate oil contracts under NDC – Adansi Asokwa MP

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahiru Hammond, has asked the Government to terminate some oil exploration contracts that were awarded under the last National Democratic Congress (NDC) Administration. According to him, the contract awarded to those companies had gone their three-year compulsory period without any reasonable oil find, adding that there […]

ECG Take-Over: PDS Ghana Limited to invest over US$580 million

The Power Distribution Services Ghana Limited (PDS) has announced plans to invest over US$580 million in Ghana’s power sector within the next five years after receiving the Assets and Operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), on Wednesday. For the next 20 years, beginning March 1, 2019, PDS Ghana Limited would be the electricity […]

Chiefs and people of Wa East call for immediate withdrawal of soldiers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been entreated to immediately withdraw the military personnel in the Wa East District who are allegedly protecting the interest of Azumah Resources Limited, a gold prospecting company in the Upper West Region. The appeal was made at a news conference in Wa organized by the chiefs, land-owners and people […]

UK to finance Tamale Airport, Bekwai hospital, Kumasi Central Market Phase 2 this year

The Government of the United Kingdom has pledged funds to undertake three major infrastructure projects in Ghana this year. The Tamale Airport, the Bekwai hospital project and the Kumasi Central Market are all set to receive funding to either undergo major expansion, construction or facilitate the installation of essential equipment as part of the UK […]

President Akufo-Addo commissions ceramic tile factory in Kpone

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, February 27, 2018, commissioned the Fujian Sentuo Ceramics Company, a ceramic tile manufacturing company operating under the One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) initiative, located in Kpone, in the Greater Accra Region. With the company employing some 1,500 employees, and souring 90% of its raw materials from Ghana, mainly from the […]

JJ Rawlings pays final respect to Osabarima Boakye Dankwa

Former President Jerry John Rawlings was in Kyebi on Friday to pay his last respects to the late Osabarima Kyeretwie Boakye Dankwa. Until his demise at the age of 80, Osabarima Boakye Dankwa was the Abontendomhene of Kyebi. He was also one-time Chairman of the Egle Party, a party which later joined forces with the […]

Darfur peace process at ‘standstill’ as demonstrations against gov't continue

Sudan’s President Omar Bashir may have declared a country-wide “cessation of hostilities” but in the face of continuing nationwide protests against his rule, the peace process in Darfur has “once again” come to a standstill, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Monday. Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Bintou Keita, was briefing members on […]

AWW Probe: National Security after publishers of fake posters – Col. Opoku

The Director of Operations, National Security, Colonel Michael Opoku, on Monday said his outfit was after publishers of fake posters in town, which contains the images of some of their security personnel as wanted men. He said the fake posters contained images of some of their civilian operatives and police officers who were not part […]

AWW Probe: Sam George denies going to polling station with motorbikes

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Constituency, Sam Dzata George, on Monday denied the report by National Security that he went to the La-Bawaleshie Polling Station in a convoy of motorbikes during the January 31, Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary by-election. He said he neither arrived there with motorbikes nor in the company of Mr Alfred […]

AWW Probe: Militia groups owe allegiance to individuals not to NDC -MP

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram Constituency, Sam Dzata George, says vigilante groups owe allegiance to individuals with political agenda and not to the National Democratic Congress, (NDC). The MP was on Monday, February 25, 2019, testifying before the Emile Short Commission of Inquiry probing the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency by-election shooting incident which occurred […]

Nigeria's Buhari takes election lead but opposition rejects results

Early results from Nigeria’s presidential election show incumbent Muhammahu Buhari in the lead, but the main opposition party is rejecting the vote counts, calling them “incorrect and unacceptable.” Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Monday Buhari had won the vote in at least six states, with main challenger Atiku Abubakar winning in the Federal […]

Cardinal Pell guilty of sexual offences

Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of sexual offences in Australia, making him the highest-ranking Catholic figure to receive such a conviction. Pell abused two choir boys in the rooms of a Melbourne cathedral in 1996, a jury found. He had pleaded not guilty. The verdict was handed down in December, but it could […]

Ayawaso Probe: Ningo-Prampram MP denies video opportunity

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram Constituency, Sam George, has been denied the opportunity to screen a video before the Emile Short Commission. Mr. George, who  appeared before the commission on Monday, February 25, 2019, to give testimony on the violence that erupted during the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency by-election on January 31, 2019, wanted to […]

Olympics Committe President lauds DPS International

Ghana Olympics Committee President, Ben Nunoo Mensah has lauded the level of sports development at Tema-based Delhi Public School (DPS) International. Mr. Nunoo Mensah was a guest of honour at DPS International’s Sports Day event held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the school’s sports grounds.   Mr. Nunoo Mensah seeing the state-of-the-art sports facilities […]

Kumasi Declaration on SDGs presented to Prez Akufo-Addo

The Kumasi Declaration on The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has been presented to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as a gesture by the Asantehene, Otumfuor Osei Tutu to support the President’s global role as Co Chair of the Eminent Group of Advocates for the SDGs. The Kumasi declaration among other things addressed the need for […]

JJ Rawlings congratulates JDM

Founder of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings has called on the leadership and the grassroots of the party to work together and re-embrace its core principles. According to a statement issued by the office of the former president and signed by Kobina Andoh Amoakwa of the communications directorate, the […]

Rawlings directs traffic on Prampram-Aflao road

Former President Jerry John Rawlings was on Monday, February 25, spotted directing traffic on the main Prampram –Aflao road. The founder of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) was said to be on a journey but had to alight from his Toyota Landcruiser V8 vehicle and took on the responsibility of the Motor Traffic and […]

Tourism can be a game-charger in the fight against poverty in U/W

The Upper West Regional Minister, Alhaji Sulemana Alhassan says the tourism industry can be a game-charger in the fight against poverty in the Upper West but unfortunately, many of the tourist sites are under-developed and therefore do not attract a lot of tourists. He observed that more needs to be done to promote the sites […]

LSE, Ghana agree to cooperate for capital markets development

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has agreed to cooperate with Ghana to build partnerships, deepen and tighten harmonization, as well as, help develop some of the capital markets infrastructure that can sustain and deepen the financial markets in Ghana. The cooperation agreement was reached when a Ghanaian delegation led by the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu […]

Senegal awaits election results

Vote counting has begun in Senegal after a peaceful day of voting in Sunday’s presidential election. Polls closed at 6 p.m. local time and preliminary results are expected as soon as Monday or Tuesday, according to CENA. After three weeks of campaigning, long lines of voters formed early Sunday to either support incumbent Macky Sall’s […]

Mahama secures 95.23 % to lead NDC to 2020

The certified results from the Electoral Commission indicate that former President John Dramani Mahama secured 95.23 per cent endorsement, to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as flagbearer to Election 2020. Mr. Mahama polled 213,487 votes representing 95.23 percent of the total valid votes cast with the other six contenders managing with about 4 percent. […]

GFA denies $7.2 million AFCON budget

The Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has denied media reports suggesting that it has presented a budget of $7.2 million to the government for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. A statement signed by Spokesperson of the Committee, Dan Kwaku Yeboah, said:, “We wish to state unambiguously that the said publications […]

One person injured as confusion erupts at NDC presidential primaries at Prampram

One person sustained injury on his face on Saturday at the Prampram Anglican School when confusion erupted among delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) voting in the party’s presidential primaries. The confusion emanated from some missing names from the register as three branches were excluded. The election was disrupted in the morning when it […]

Prez Akufo-Addo hosts four (4) West African Leaders

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on February 22, hosted four (4) West African Leaders at the Jubilee House in Accra. They were the Ivory Coast’s President, Alassanne Ouattara, Benin Leader, Patrice Talon, Burkina Faso’s President, Roch Marc Christian Kabore and Togolese Leader, Faure Gnassingbe. The meeting, according to Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, in a […]

#NIGERIADECIDES2019: Disregard any "RESULT" you see on Social Media platforms -INEC warns

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says election results being circulated on the various social media platforms, must be disregard. In a tweeted message, INEC said it is the only constitutional body empowered to declare the outcome of the election results. Kindly disregard any “RESULT” you see on Social Media platforms. INEC is the only […]

Brexit: Mrs. May says MPs' to have vote by 12 March

UK’s Prime Minister Theresa May has said that MPs’ will be able to have a fresh vote on the Brexit deal by March 12, 2019. Speaking as she travelled to an EU-Arab League summit in Egypt, Mrs. May ruled out holding another so-called “meaningful vote” this week. But she said “positive” talks with the EU […]

Nigerians await election results

Nigerians waited for election results as vote counting continued from the nation’s hotly-contested presidential poll. Voting continued in a few remote areas, and Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it will reschedule elections in some parts of Lagos, Rivers and and Anambra states where voting was disrupted Saturday. It was not immediately clear which […]

Let’s trust each other going into Election 2020 – JDM

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on the rank and file of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to trust each other and be united going into Election 2020. “Let us be one, let us trust each other and let us not believe the stories that we circulated trying to undermine one another,” he said. […]

Tagoe dominates Gusev in unanimous victory

Emmanuel “Gameboy” Tagoe (30-1, 14Ko’s) defeated Russia’s Vyacheslav Gusev (26 – 6, 8Ko’s), to annex the vacant International Boxing Federation International (IBF) and World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global Lightweight titles. All the three judges scored the bout, 120-107, 118 – 109, 119 – 108, all in favour of the former International Boxing Organisation (IBO) Lightweight […]

President of Niger to grace 62nd Independence Parade in Tamale

President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, will be the Special Guest of Honour at Ghana’s 62nd Independence Anniversary Parade at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on Wednesday, March 6. It will be the first time the national independence parade will be held outside the national capital, Accra. The Parade would be on the […]

President Akufo-Addo applauds Yaa-Naa

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo  has applauded The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa-Na Mahama Abukari II,  for moving quickly to accord Yakubu Abdulai Andani, formerly the Kampakuya Na, and Abdulai Mahamadu, formerly the Bolin Lana, their new positions in the traditional State of Dagbon. This seals the process of reconciliation, and begin the new ordering of […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia attends UK – Ghana Business Council Meeting

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia left Accra, Ghana last Friday, February 22, 2019 for London, United Kingdom to participate in the UK – Ghana Business Council meetings. While in the UK, Vice President Bawumia will also deliver a lecture at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House, on the topic “Ghana’s Inclusive Economic […]

Somalia’s oldest federal lawmaker fatally shot in Mogadishu

A Somali federal parliamentarian was fatally shot Saturday in Mogadishu, security officials said. Al-Shabab militants armed with pistols shot the lawmaker, Osman Ilmi Boqorre, as he was visiting his new house that is under construction in the Karan neighborhood north of Mogadishu, according to witnesses. A statement released by Radio Andalus, the terror group’s official […]

Former President Mahama visits widow of late Lee Ocran

President John Dramani Mahama last Friday, visited the wife of late Ambassador Lee Ocran, Mrs. Sati Ocran to console her and family on his passing. Writing on his social media platforms, former president Mahama said Lee Ocran was a great pillar in te National Democratic Congress party, and for many decades contributed to strengthening the […]

Vote counting underway in Nigeria presidential poll

Votes are being counted in Nigeria’s closely-fought general election, with voting hours extended in some places following delays in the morning. The main challenger to President Muhammadu Buhari, 76, is the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, 72. Whoever wins will have to address power shortages, corruption, security threats, and a sluggish economy. The election had […]

#NDCDecides2019: Some primaries results

Voting ended peacefully in Sunyani East and Sunyani West constituencies for the National Democratic Congress Presidential Primaries to elect a flagbearer for Election 2020. The few voters in queues as at 1700 hours at the two voting centers in the Sunyani East Constituency were allowed to cast their ballot. The results are as follows: Sunyani […]

NDC explains why two presidential hopefuls could not vote

The Acting Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bede Ziedeng, says per the Party’s Code of Elections two presidential hopefuls – Goosie Tanoh and Alhaji Iddrisu Nurudeen – did not qualify to vote in the Presidential Primary. Hence, their inability to exercise their franchise in the polls on Saturday. Speaking to the […]

Former President Mahama dismisses calls to appear befor Emile Short Commission

Former President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed calls from a section of the public for him to appear before the Justice Emile Short Commission saying he is not an eyewitness to the incident. Speaking at Bole in the Savannah Region after casting his vote, Mr. Mahama also welcomed the call from President Nana Addo Dankwa […]

Former President Mahama wins primaries to lead NDC in 2020 polls

Former President John Dramani Mahama has polled 213,443 representing 95.24% of votes cast across all the 275 constituencies of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries. Mr. Mahama beat his other six contenders in the NDC presidential primaries held on Saturday to emerge winner. Mr. Mahama in a victory message to party faithfuls at the party’s […]

Former President Mahama obtains 99% in Bole constituency

Former President John Dramani Mahama obtained 750 votes out of the 757 votes cast in the Bole Bamboi constituency of the Savannah region. The results represents 99 percent of votes cast. His closest contender was Alban Sumani Bagbin who polled four votes representing 0.005 percent of total votes cast. Ekow Spio Garbra, Sylvester Mensah and […]

14th edition of regional tourism awards held in Bolgatanga

Stakeholders have been called upon to invest more in the hospitality industry to help improve tourism attractions to the Upper East Region and the country as a whole, taking cognizance of ecotourism. The tourism sector contributes significantly to gross domestic product GDP and its ability to create jobs. This came to light at the 2019, […]

Accra battle decides Ghana Rugby Championship Semi-Finalists

A fierce battle between two-years champions Conquerors SC and Accra Rugby Club ended in a win for Conquerors by 43 points to 17 on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Accra. This result removed the uncertainty about who will compete in the 2019 Ghana Rugby Club Championship (GRCC) Semi-Finals. Conquerors, at the top of the Accra […]

Govt and IMF mission agree on policies to protect economy

IMF Staff Concludes Discussions on the Combined Seventh and Eighth Reviews of Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility Program End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views […]

President Akufo-Addo presents 140 vehicles to Ghana Armed Forces

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has presented 140 vehicles, comprising 50 Ankai buses, 40 Toyota Landcruiser Hardbody Vehicles and 50 Toyota Hilux Pickups, to the Ghana Armed Forces, in fulfillment of an October 2018 pledge he made to the military. President Akufo-Addo also indicated that an additional 48 vehicles, representing the second tranche of […]

U/E region is second with 52% in NHIS coverage

The Upper East Region has taken the second position, in terms of registering members onto the National Health Insurance Scheme NHIS membership registration drive, far exceeding the National target of thirty-five percent. This was disclosed during a progress report meeting organized by the Regional Office of the NHIS at the Regional Coordinating council RCC. The […]

Former President Mahama admits division in NDC leadership

Former President John Dramani Mahama has for the first time, admitted that there has division in the leadership of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC). Explaining reasons why the NDC lost the 2016 general election, Mr. Mahama cited among other reasons disunity in the national executives of the party. Speaking on an Accra based Radio Gold […]

Former Education Minister, Lee Ocran dies

A former Minister of Education, Lee Ocran has died. Mr. Lee Ocran who was also a former High Commissioner to South Africa died on Thursday night at his residence in Accra. That’s according to reports. Confirming his death in an interview with an Accra based Radio Gold, former President John Dramani Mahama has consoled his […]

News Editors pledge to refocus their lens on PWD issues in Ghana

A significant section of the population in Ghana who are mostly Persons with Disabilities are excluded from accessing government interventions and benefiting from public goods and services. This is a cross cutting issue in all sectors for such persons. The media has not adequately provided the platform for the voices of vulnerable and excluded group […]

‘Laws on sanitation to be enforced, offenders to be punished’ -Prez Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said in 2019, apart from continuing with educating and sensitising the people, the country intends to use its bye-laws to enforce cleanliness. “The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Sanitation are working together to try sanitation offences. Persons who litter would be tried and punished, and so would those […]

Gov't will secure energy supply-President Akufo-Addo

The Government is committed to achieving an electricity generation mix that ensures diversity and security of energy supply in the country, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said on Thursday. For this reason, we will continue to promote the deployment of renewable energy in line with our policy target of 10 percent renewables in the energy […]

President Akufo-Addo announces stimulus package for textile industry

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Thursday announced a stimulus package to revamp Ghana’s struggling textile industry. “Our local textile industry has been struggling for years, and many textile companies have, indeed, gone under. We have decided to give it a major stimulus to help put it on a strong footing,” President Akufo-Addo stated in […]

World bank boost tourism with $40m grant

President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo has announced that the World Bank has approved a $40 million grant to support the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Arts and its agencies to help upgrade tourist facilities. The President said the Ghana Tourism Authority recorded a 20 per cent growth, recording over 600,000 visitations to various tourist sites […]

"Ghana is in good health" – President Akufo-Addo assures

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Thursday, delivering his third State Of The Nation Address to Parliament, rendered an upbeat assessment of the performance of his Government, declaring, “We have our challenges but the nation is in good health”. “The economy is at the heart of all we seek to do, it is the success […]

President Akufo-Addo to initiate legislation to end political vigilantism

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Thursday, expressed his determination to end political vigilantism in the country by assuring that, if voluntary disbandment of vigilantes was not feasible, he would initiate legislation on the matter. He, therefore, asked the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) to come together and […]

Oil Industry has reputation for corruption -President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, on Thursday said “there is no avoiding the fact that the oil industry, unfortunately, has a reputation for corruption”. He said since the discovery of oil in the country, there had been heightened anxiety among the people that “we do not fall into the same trap of the oil […]

Gov't to transform Military Academy into World Class Institution – Prez Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the Government will provide improved training facilities by transforming the Military Academy into a World Class Institution. He said the Government would also expand the housing project from six 16 flats to 44, and begin constructing 160 two-bedroom apartments for the military across the country. “This year, we will […]

Bold leadership crucial for Ebola eradication, says ECA’s Biha

Eradicating the Ebola Virus Disease from Africa requires bold leadership at different tiers of government and society, Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Deputy Executive Director, Giovani Biha, said Thursday. She was speaking at a meeting called by the African Union Commission, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization to […]

U/W military detachment gets new accomodation

The Airborne Force military detachment in the Upper West Region has received items worth 29 thousand Ghana-Cedis to facilitate their stay at their new quarters. The items included 22 mattresses, 10 bunk beds and a set of dining furniture. The items were purchased by the eleven Municipal and District Assemblies in the region and presented […]

Education Minister visits DSP International

Minister of Education, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has paid a working visit to one of Ghana’s world-class learning institution, Delhi Public School (DPS) International. Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s visit to the Tema-based school on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, was to help familiarise himself with the operations of the institution. Speaking to journalists on the purpose of […]

Mahama urges President Akufo-Addo to disband militant groups

Former President John Dramani Mahama has ended his flagbearership campaign tour of all 275 constituencies in the country with a call on president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to disband all militant groups. Addressing his final meeting with delegates of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) at Drobo in the Jaman South constituency in the Bono-Ahafo Region, […]

Foreign Affairs Minister visits Tunisia

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has called the President of Tunisia, Mohamed Beji Caid Essebsi as part of her two-day historic visit to the Northern African country. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey stressed the importance of her visit to Tunisia, saying it would undoubtedly contribute to the establishment of a unique […]

Murdered NDC militant buried

The murdered National Democratic Congress (NDC) militant, Wasihu Iddrisu, was laid to rest amidst tight security at Tafo in the Ashanti Region, following a solemn Islamic ritual. Mr. Iddrisu was gunned down on Monday, February 18 by some gun men at the Ashanti regional headquarters of the NDC. Four members of pro-NDC militant group, the […]

Ghana exported US$52m goods to Iran last year – Iranian Ambassador

The Ambassador of the Republic of Iran to Ghana, Dr. Nosratollah Maleki, has announced that in 2018 Ghana exported about US$52 million worth of goods to Iran while it received goods valued at about US$7 million from Iran. He stressed the need to increase trade between Iran and Ghana this year and beyond. So far, […]

European Commission used flawed method to ‘blacklist’ Ghana – Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance says the European Commission used a “flawed” and “premature” methodology to add Ghana to its list of countries with strategic deficiencies in their Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. Adding that the commission’s blacklist of Ghana “does not reflect the current status of Ghana’s AML/CFT regime” and […]

Gov’t lays bill for election of MMDCEs

A Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice Joseph Dindiok Kpemka, on Wednesday laid a Bill in Parliament to allow for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the country. The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2018, which was read for the first time, is to amend Articie 243 (1) of the 1992 […]

GRA, KOANS sign MOU to build houses for Workers Union

The Ghana Revenue Authority, (GRA) Workers Union has entered into an agreement with KOANS Estates, a real estate developer, to build two bedroom housing units for members of the union. The Phase one of the agreement has seen the construction of 40 two-bedroom units with the second phase of sixty units expected to be completed […]

NDC inaugurates National Disciplinary Committee

The opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC) has sworn into office three-member National Disciplinary Committee to deal internal issues. The committee, chaired by Steve Obimpe has Naval Capt. Assasi Gyimah Rt, and Kenneth Dzirasah as members. The Party has also appointed about 11 persons for various positions as National Executive Committee (NEC) members including, Kofl Attoh […]

Police intensifies security in parliament as president presents SONA tomorrow

The Ghana Police Service has brought more crash barriers, more personnel and other security gadgets to Parliament House ahead of “Presidential Messages” to be delivered by The President on Thursday,  February 21, 2019. GBC’s sources closed to The Police, say more officers will be deployed from The National Headquarters to assist existing Paliamentary Police Service […]

IS teenager to lose UK citizenship

Shamima Begum, who joined the Islamic State group in Syria aged 15, is to lose her UK citizenship. Whitehall sources said it was possible to strip the 19-year-old of British nationality as she was eligible for citizenship of another country. Her family’s lawyer, Tasnime Akunjee, said they were “disappointed” with the decision and were considering […]

Court sets March 27 to rule on Woyome's case.

The Supreme Court has set the March 27, to rule on the case of Alfred Agbeshie Woyome asking the court to reverse its decision to continue to hear dispute over two properties of his in the Supreme Court. A sole judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Benin on the 3rd of December last year […]

U/E Regional Minister marks hundred days in office with prayer meeting

A breakfast prayer meeting has been organized by the Upper East Regional Minister, Paulina Patience Abayage, at the Regional Coordinating Council, (RCC), to mark her hundred days in office. The meeting brought together all the head pastors of the various denominations across the Upper East Region. Ms. Abayage stated that as a Christian, she puts […]

Kumasi shooting: Family demands release of deceased body

The Ashanti Regional Security Council, (REGSEC) had to intervene to ensure that there was peace and security at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi following an invasion at the premises of the Pathology Department by some youth to demand the release of the body of the victim of last Monday’s shooting incident at the […]

GHANECare calls for the incorporation of PFJ in FASDEP II

The Executive Director of Global Hand on Natural Environmental Care (GHANECare), Richard Kuunaah, has advocated for the incorporation of the Planting for Food and Jobs Programme into the Food and Agriculture Sector Development Policy II (FASDEP II) to ensure its sustainability. He observed that despite the dwindling fortune of the agric sector, it remains the […]

SWAT Commander admits his men overreacted in Ayawaso by-election shooting

The Commander of the National Swat Unit of the Ghana Police Service at the National Security Secretariat, DSP Samuel Kojo Azugu has admitted that his men overreacted during an operation at La Bawaleshi during the recent Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election. Samuel Kojo Azugu says personnel from the National Security were at the Ayawaso West Wuogon […]

High Court refuses interlocutory application filed by T- Turbo Energy

An Accra High Court has refused an interlocutory application filed by T- Turbo Energy asking the court to quash the National Petroleum Authority, NPA, decision to revoke its license. The company was earlier given license to operate a gas filling station and distribute same but safety concerns later prompted the NPA to revoke its license. […]

One dead in shooting incident at NDC party office in Kumasi

One person has been confirmed dead following a shooting incident at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party office at Amakom in the Ashanti Region. The Police, who confirmed the death, gave the deceased’s name only as Wasiru. The shooting incident is said to have occurred during a meeting between the National Chairman, General Secretary, a […]

Angola’s 7Mobile aims to extend footprint into African Markets

Angolan mobile phones company, 7Mobile which is part of the TGI GROUP, has recently launched a new smartphone, “Swegue2” with a projection to start getting its footprint into other African markets, a release by the company has stated. The Swegue2 is a 4G phone smartphones and an upgraded version of its predecessor, providing a robust, […]

Election Observers ask Nigerians to remain calm

Heads of the International Election Observation Missions and the United Nations, (UN) present in Nigeria, have asked all Nigerians to continue to remain calm and supportive of the electoral process as The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) works to implement its new timeline. In a joint statement, the two groups is urging INEC to use this […]

Late LCpl Teiko's family unhappy with former President Mahama

The family of late Lance Corporal Adu Teiko, has expressed shock and disbelief over former President Mahama’s attempt to use a video which was taken at his funeral, to what they say to score cheap political points during his recent meeting with some diplomats. A statement jointly signed by a first cousin, Dennis Mensah and […]

Cedi fall raises cost of airlines operations

The recent fall in value of the cedi has raised the cost of operations for airlines and put their margins under pressure – in a dollar-dominated industry that requires operators to pay for services rendered in dollars or at the benchmark dollar rate. The local currency has depreciated by some 3.5 percent against the US […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia in good health after car crash that killed one

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia who survived a car crash on the Cape Coast – Tarkoradi Highway is said to be in good health. Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia escaped unhurt in a motor accident on Saturday, February 16, 2019. According to a release signed by the spokesperson of the Vice President,  Gideon Boako […]

Government of Ghana puts diplomats on notice; Mahama peddled falsehood

Government says it will be writing officially to the Diplomatic Community in Ghana to put on notice that former President John Dramani Mahama told palpable falsehoods when he met some diplomats recently over the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency by-election violence. The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah made this known to journalists on Sunday at […]

Ghana Government on Tuesday will inaugurate six (6) districts

Government will on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, inaugurate six (6) newly created districts. The new districts are: Korley Klottey, Ablekuma Central, Ayawaso Central Municipal Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region, Anloga district in the Volta Region, North East Gonja district in the newly created North East region and Nhyiaeso Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti region. […]

UE/R: Training Workshop on NACoRD for MMDAs Focal Persons Organized

A day’s training workshop, on the National Anti-Corruption Reporting Dashboard NACoRD of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan NACAP 2015-2024, has been organized in the Upper East Region. NACoRD is an online platform created to enable Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies expedite reports, on findings of NACAP, first to the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative […]

Only 2% in informal sector pay taxes

The informal sector constitutes 70 percent of the business arena – but just two percent of them pay their taxes. A Chief Revenue Officer of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Richard Hakeem Quainoo who announced this in Accra, also stated that only 1.5 million of the expected six million taxpayers honoured their responsibilities, with 200,000 being […]

New US Envoy visits (3) Ghana's Former Presidents'

The US Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie Sullivan has paid separate visit to the three Johns’ former Presidents of Ghana. The visit according to the US Embassy in a tweet, was to discuss how the two countries could work together to advance enterprise-driven economic growth and trade, regional security, and good governance. They are- Jerry John […]

Team up with MMDCEs to satisfy requirement for funds -DACF Administrator to MPs'

The Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Irene Naa Torshie Addo, has entreated Members of Parliament to collaborate with their respective Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to ensure that their Assemblies fulfill the minimum requirement of the District Performance Assessment Tool (DPAT). She said this would enable them access the entire […]

Jet Ski launch ends with Porsche in the water

An Australian boat instruction business shared a cautionary video showing the aftermath of a failed launch that ended with a Porsche in the water. The Perth Boat School posted a video showing what happened when the Porsche Cayenne attempted to launch a Jet Ski at a Woodman Point pier in Perth. The sports car ended […]

Biggest ever UN aid delivery in Syria provides relief to desperate civilians-OCHA

The biggest UN humanitarian convoy yet to operate inside Syria has successfully distributed aid to 40,000 desperate people in a hard-to-access desert camp near the country’s southern border with Jordan, the Organization announced on Friday. Jens Laerke from the Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), highlighted that Thursday’s delivery to Rukban was only […]

‘Endemic’ sexual violence surging in South Sudan says UN human rights office

A surge in sexual violence in South Sudan’s Unity state targeting victims as young as eight years old, has prompted a call from the UN human rights office, OHCHR, for urgent Government measures to protect victims, and bring perpetrators to justice. Despite the signing of a peace deal between belligerents last September, UN investigators found […]

Karl Marx monument vandalised for second time in two weeks

Karl Marx’s memorial in north London has been vandalised for the second time in two weeks. The words “Doctrine of Hate” and “Architect of Genocide” are scrawled in red on the Grade I-listed grave in Highgate Cemetery. This latest incident follows a “deliberate and sustained” hammer attack on 4 February that left the memorial badly […]

Christian Artiste @CwesiOteng, presents President Akufo-Addo an album

A Ghanaian Christian Artiste and Songwriter, Cwesi Oteng, last Wednesday, presented a copy of his latest album, titled Anthems, to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at Jubilee House in Accra. The singer whose real name is Hermon Cyrus Kwesi Nhyira Oteng endorsed the then, New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Candidate Nana Akufo-Addo, ahead of the 2016 […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia reiterates gov't's resolve to improve the Zongos'

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated governments’ resolve to improve the lives of residence in Zongos’ all over the country. He said through various interventions being handled by the Ministry of Inner Cities and Zongo Development, this will be achieved. The Vice President said this at an event held to commemorate the birth […]

Lee Radziwill, Jackie Kennedy's sister dies aged 85

Lee Radziwill, the socialite and younger sister of former US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, has died at the age of 85, US media report. Radziwill, who became a fashion icon and counted Andy Warhol and Truman Capote among her friends, died at her home in New York on Friday. She had careers in acting, […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia unhurt in car crash; One dead

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia escaped unhurt in an motor accident on Saturday, February 16, 2019. The accident occurred around 6:30 pm on the Takoradi – Cape Coast highway as he was returning from the Annual Maulid of the Prophet Maohammed hosted by the Office of the Western regional Imam. The driver of a […]

Agyarko's family denies knowledge of video; Demands apology from Former Prez Mahama

The family of the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Emmanuel Kwabena Kyeremateng Agyarko, has denied knowledge of a videotape shown to the international community by former President John Mahama, describing a scene of Security operatives as an occurrence at the funeral ceremony of the deceased. The family would like to place on […]

President Akufo-Addo names Dambai as capital of Oti region

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named Dambai as the capital of the newly created Oti Region. The President made the announcement Friday, February 15, 2019, at a ceremony to present the Constitutional Instrument 112 signaling the birth of Ghana’s 16th region and legal backing to the region. President Akufo-Addo said the creation of the […]

Ex-army Commander urges gov't workers to leave indible mark for posterity

The immediate past General Officer Commanding the Central Command of the Ghana Army Forces Brigadier General Cosmas Bretu Alhassan has reminded public servants particularly personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces that they are not indispensable. Therefore when they are giving the opportunity to serve in any capacity as public servants, they should endeavour to render […]

"Sefwi Wiawso is capital of Western North Region" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has announced that Sefwi Wiawso has been chosen as the capital of the newly created Western North Region. President Akufo-Addo made this known on Friday, February 1, 2019, when he presented Constitutional Instrument 117 (C.I. 117), to a delegation the Western-North Region, signifying, officially, the creation of the Region. […]

INEC reschedules Nigeria’s 2019 general elections to February 23

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has rescheduled Nigeria’s general elections slated for today, Saturday, February 16,  to February 23, 2019. The INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, at a news conference, held at the commission’s headquarters, announced that continuing with the election as earlier was no longer feasible, following a careful review of the implementation […]

Former President Mahama dragged to High Court over re-election bid

A Ghanaian businessman, Stephen Agyeman is challenging the eligibility of former President John Mahama to stand for elections in his bid to ultimately win a presidential election in Ghana. Mr. Stephen Agyeman is praying the High Court to declare that Mr. Mahama, in raising funds to support his bid to be elected as a flagbearer/presidential […]

Former President Rawlings calls for Global Political Accountability

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has called for a culture of global political accountability to stem the tide of impunity being exhibited by some states. He said the key to any disparaged group rallying together for an honest shared existence is through transparency of leadership and accountability for all. Flt Lt Rawlings made the call […]

Three Ministers appear before Emile Short Commission

Three Ministers of State on Thursday, gave evidence at the first sitting of the Ayawaso West Wuogon Commission of enquiry, investigating the violence that erupted during the January 31 Parliamentary by-election. The Ministers are the Minister of the Interior, Ambrose Dery,  the National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah and the Minister of State in-charge of National […]

Herbert Mensah to contest Rugby Africa presidency

The President and Board Chairman of Ghana Rugby, Herbert Mensah, was on Thursday, February 14, 2019, nominated by the Board of the Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) to contest the position of President of the World Rugby continental body, Rugby Africa. Rugby Africa will be electing a new EXCO at an Annual General Meeting in […]

Conquerors unbeaten in Ghana Rugby Championship

The incumbent champions of the Ghana Rugby Club Championship (GRCC), Conquerors SC, continued their unbeaten streak in Accra on Sunday 10 February 2019 when they beat challenger Dansoman Hurricanes convincingly 31-3 at the St Thomas Aquinas SHS pitch. Conquerors now lead the Pool A log with 15 points followed by Accra Rugby Club on 10 […]

ECG commissions material warehouse in Oforikrom, Ashanti region

The Deputy Minister of Energy, William Owuraku Aidoo, has commissioned a warehouse to store materials of the Electricity Company of Ghana at Boadi in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti region. The new materials warehouse, constructed at Boadi at a total cost of twenty million, six hundred pounds, will be used to house materials for […]

Katanga Alumni welcomes Asantehene's committee

The University Hall Alumni Association also known as Katanga Hall Alumni Association, have welcomed the setting up an independent committee by Asantehene to probe the circumstances that led to students riots on campus in October last year. According to them, it is in fulfilment of a promise made by Otumfuo Osei Tutu when executives of […]

23 victims of kidnapping rescued- Ghana Police

The Deputy Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) ACP, George Tweneboah, has announced that the Police has rescued 23 victims of kidnapping out of the total number of 64 cases reported in 2018. According to him, out of the total number, 11 suspects were arrested, of which four were on remand while one of […]

Ghanaians must show tolerance in the naming of new regions-Interior Minister

The Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, has urged citizens in the newly created regions to show tolerance and maturity in their reactions towards the selection of the regional capitals. He said the Salaga South violence, which arose after the selection of Damongo as capital for the Savannah Region on Tuesday, was unfortunate. Mr. Derry, therefore, […]

Interior Ministry imposes curfew on some towns in Ahafo region

The Minister for the Interior has on the advice of the Bono-Ahafo Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on Drobo, Japekrom, Babianiha, Kwasibourkrom, Mpuasu, Basekrom, Kojokesekrom and Katakyiekrom in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono-Ahafo Region from 6:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m effective, Thursday, February 14, 2019. Government […]

Barclays Bank Ghana explores areas to work with Interior Ministry

The Managing Director of Barclays Bank Ghana Limited, Mrs. Abena Osei-Poku has called on Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery to explore areas for the two organizations to work together The issues discussed at the meeting, included asset acquisition for security agencies and financing options, such as; provision of vehicles through lease, border security management as well […]

Nigeria Election: Military steps up presence in most oil reserves

As the race between Nigerian President Muhammad Buhari and his main challenger, Atiku Abubakar, nears its climax on Saturday, the military has stepped up its presence in the 70,000 square-kilometer (27,000 square-mile) southern region. The area, where most oil reserves in Africa’s biggest producer are located, is the source of two-thirds of state revenue and […]

GNPC inspects 'Foundation’s Projects'

Executive Director of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Foundation, Dr. Dominic Eduah, has inspected some of the ‘Foundation’s Projects’ in the Western Region Zone One. The inspection was to monitor the progress of work on the various projects and to assure stakeholders of the Foundation’s commitment to the timely completion of the projects. The […]

'Violence, political thuggery an unfortunate introduction in Ghana's democratic space' – IGP

The Police Administration says violence and political thuggery is an unfortunate introduction in Ghana’s democratic space and therefore considers political vigilantism a threat to the country’s democratic dispensation. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, the Inspector General of Police, IGP, David Asante Apeatu said to contextualize vigilantism and violence in the country’s body politic, […]

Parliament rebukes Assin Central MP

Members of Parliament on Thursday voted to reprimand the Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong who was found in contempt of Parliament. This was after he apologised in the House for some contemptuous comments he made against the House. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong was found guilty of contempt for describing Parliament as useless and cheap. He, […]

Ghana’s oil  production to go up by 500000 barrels per day by 2024

Aker Energy, ASA has confirmed a significant offshore resource base in Ghana and has committed to scale up new development in the Deepwater Tano Cape three points block (DWT/CT). That’s according to a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Finance Ministry. The statement which was copied to gbcghaonline, Febuary, 15, 2019, said a Government […]

Veep Dr Bawumia shows love to street kids on Val’s Day

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, spent the morning of the day universally acclaimed as the day of love, Valentine’s Day, with Rev Father Andrew Campbell and parishioners of the Christ The King Catholic Church to bring some cheer into the lives of street children at their daily Soup Kitchen. The “CTK Soup Kitchen” is […]

Parliament suspends sitting over Assin Central MP

Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Ocquaye has suspended proceedings as The House could not reach decision to either adopt or reject a report by the privileges committee to sanction MP for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong for insulting Parliament. His decisions to delay the ruling and to further suspend sitting followed The Minority ‘Yes […]

BoG wants RTI Bill review to protect ‘sensitive’ data – Tamale Central MP

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) wants the Right to Information Bill, (RTI) to be further amended so sensitive information that could compromise Ghana’s financial system is not released to the public. That’s according to a Ranking Member of the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini in an interview with an Accra […]

Inflation rate for January dropped to 9% from Dec. 2018

The inflation rate for January dropped to nine percent from the December 2018 rate of nine point four percent. Briefing the media in Accra, the Acting Government Statistician, David Kombat said this has been the lowest rate since January 2013. Inflation rate is the change in overtime of the general price level of goods and […]

Today is St. Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. Originating as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus, Valentine’s Day is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around […]

Former President Mahama meets Diplomats over Awayaso by-election violence

Former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday met with a section of the diplomatic community in Ghana to brief them on what he described as the sad developments of January 31 during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election. According to Mr. Mahama the incidents of that day were criminal and the culprits must be prosecuted and […]

Ashanti GUTA directs all businesses shut

The Ashanti regional branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations, (GUTA), has asked all store and warehouse operators in Kumasi to with, immediate effect, stop the payment of Licenses and Fees to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, (KMA), or its agents until further notice. The directive is meant to compel the city authorities to meet […]

"Gov't will help accelerate dev't of Ahafo Region" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has indicated that its is only fitting that Government helps to facilitate the accelerated development of the Ahafo Region, a region with considerable deposits of natural resources. According to President Akufo-Addo, “with the Ahafo Region home to large deposits of gold, diamond, iron-ore and bauxite, and with significant percentage of […]

Kotoko edge Zesco to keep Confed. Cup dream alive

Two-time African champions, Asante Kotoko S/C, put up a spirited performance to record a 2-1 victory over Zambia’s Zesco United in a Confedration of Africa Football (CAF) Confederations Cup group stage clash at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, on Wednesday. The Porcupine Warriors, who lost their first match against Sudan’s Al-Hilal, needed a win at […]

President Akufo-Addo to cut sod for the commencement of 2 aviation projects

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will, on Friday, February 15, perform a groundbreaking ceremony at the Kotoka International Airport for the commencement of expansion works on the North Apron and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority office. The Minister of Aviation, Kofi Adda, who announced this on Wednesday at a press engagement, said the projects and […]

Opuni Case: Prosecution witness denies knowledge of missing letters

A Scientist at the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), Alfred Arthur, says he was unaware that a committee found out that Oye Hellen Koranteng, a dispatch clerk dispatched a copy of the missing letter to Agricult. Answering question under cross-examination led by Benson Nutsukpui, lawyer for Seidu Agongo the witness was asked, whether he knew […]

Parliament approves waive tax of 8m euros for GWCL

Ghana’s Parliament has approved the request for waiver of import duties, importers VAT/Getfund levy, import NHIL, ECOWAS levy, EXIM levy, special Import levy amounting to eight hundred and two thousand two hundred and sixty-two euros on project materials and equipment to Ghana Water Company Limited. The waiver is on project materials and equipment to be […]

Speaker asks Privileges Committee to present ‘Kennedy Agyepong Report’

The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Ocquaye, has asked the Privileges Committee to present the first report on Kennedy Agyapong to Parliament, on Wednesday, February 13, regarding some derogatory comments he made about the House. The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, was hauled before the Privileges Committee over his comments believed […]

President Akufo-Addo inaugurates 7-member Presidential Fiscal Responsibility Advisory Council

A Seven member Presidential Fiscal Responsibility Advisory Council has been inaugurated with a call develop and recommend policies for the maintenance of Prudent and sustainable levels of Public debt. The Council, Chaired by former Governor of the Bank of Ghana will assist and advise the President in formulating and implanting a National Fiscal responsibility policy […]

GIPC’s goal is to attract more home-grown investors- Yofi Grant

The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Investment Promotion Center, (GIPC) Yofi Grant says Ghana is recording a lot of indigenous investors therefore more has to be done to support them regardless the numerous opportunities available to take advantage of. “What is happening lately is that we are recording a lot of indigenous investors coming to […]

Extend non-fee paying scheme to private universities – Prof. Hammond

The Chairman of the Council of Dominion University College (DUC), Professor Felix N. Hammond, has called on government to extend the non-fee paying scheme being enjoyed by public universities to cover private tertiary institutions. He said this would help in the fair distribution of resources to cover all Ghanaian students as prescribed by the Constitution. […]

Africa needs industrialisation to drive its development transformation – Trade Minister

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen says Africa must pursue industrialisation as a strategic agenda towards transformation to promote economic development for her people. He said Africa, therefore, needed to tie its industrialisation agenda to training and building the skills of the people, as it builds its infrastructure to help push […]

Thousands flee fresh violence in South Sudan, many ‘suffering from trauma’

Over the past few days thousands of desperate civilians have been fleeing a fresh outbreak of violence in South Sudan’s Equatoria state, seeking safety in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), many “suffering from trauma.” Some 5,000 people have settled in several villages along the border near the town of Ingbokolo in Ituri province […]

UN guidelines unveiled to prevent rising hearing loss among young smartphone listeners

More than one billion 12 to 35-year-olds, risk irreversible hearing loss from exposure to loud sounds such as music played on their smartphone, UN health experts said on Tuesday, unveiling new guidelines to help address the problem. The recommendations to prevent noise-induced hearing loss and related conditions such as tinnitus – commonly experienced as a […]

Boat made of recycled plastic and flip-flops inspires fight for cleaner seas along African coast

After completing a historic 500km journey from the Kenyan island of Lamu to the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar, the world’s first ever traditional “dhow” sailing boat made entirely from recycled plastic, known as the Flipflopi, has successfully raised awareness of the need to overcome one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges: plastic pollution. After completing […]

NDPC holds National Development fora

The National Planning Development Commission (NDPC) plans to hold series of National Development fora to solicit views, ideas, suggestions and proposals from experts on all sectors of national development to serve as blue print for the total transformation of the state of Ghana. Participants of these fora will include but not limited to economic and […]

CAVNET donates books worth over GH¢ 10,000 to 2 schools in the U/W region

Three thousand books estimated at about ten thousand Ghana-Cedis (GH¢ 10,000) have been donated by the Caring Volunteers Network (CAVNET) to students of the Wa Model M/A Primary, JHS in the Wa Municipality as well as the Guo D/A JHS in the Wa West District. The books included text books for some core subjects, reference […]

CSIR-SARI’S perspective on Climate Change and its effects on Agric in Northern Ghana

Out of Ghana’s total land area of 23.9 million hectares, about 57% is suitable for agricultural purposes. The World Bank describes Ghana’s Agricultural Sector as an “important contributor to Ghana’s export earnings and a major source of inputs for the manufacturing sector.” The country’s Agricultural Zones could be classified into three main groups, i.e. The […]

DPS International Student Wins Ghana Spelling Bee Title

There was a wild and spontaneous jubilations as the 13-year old Grade Eight pupil of DPS International Ghana, Kwabena Adu Darko-Asare, emerged the overall winner of the 12th edition of the National Finals of The Spelling Bee held on 2nd Feb 2019. It was much more joy for the DPS International Ghana as a Grade […]

"Damongo is capital of Savannah Region" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says Damongo has been chosen to be the capital of the newly created Savannah Region. President Akufo-Addo made this known on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, when he presented Constitutional Instrument 115 (C.I. 115), to the overlord of Gonjaland, the Yagbonwura, Tutunba Boresa Sulemana Jakpa, at a ceremony at Jubilee […]

Bridging the gender gap; Guterres urges more girls to take up tech studies

Power relations in the world will remain male-dominated if girls and women do not strongly get involved in technological professions, United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres said Saturday. Speaking at an event to encourage girls to learn coding, Mr. Guterres said concerted efforts should be made to ensure more girls the world over are enrolled […]

Guterres praises UN-AU cooperation; Calls it an ‘asset

“The strategic cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations is a fundamental asset for the work of the United Nations in the world,” said António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG). He made the remarks during a joint media stakeout with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, on the […]

I need your support for National cathedral -President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday, February 8, 2019, participated in a fundraising event for the construction of the National Cathedral of Ghana. The event, which was held at the Museum of the Bible in Washington DC was attended by guests including the Archbishop Nicolas Duncan-Williams, Archbishop Charles Palmer-Buckle, Most Rev. Bishop Justice Ofei […]

Muslims thank Allah for bringing peace to Dagbon

Muslim worshippers at Masjidul Bayaan Mosque in Tamale have offered a special thanksgiving prayer to the Almighty Allah for an end to the Dagbon chieftaincy crisis and ensuring peace in the area. Sheikh Ibrahim Basha Idris (Shehul Bayaan), Head of Masjidul Bayaan Mosque in Tamale, who led the worshippers in prayers at the mosque on […]

President Trump refuses to point blame over Khashoggi

The Trump administration has refused to respond to a request from Congress to provide a report determining who killed the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Senators wrote in October demanding the murder be investigated and that the White House give more information. An administration official said the president was within his rights to decline to act. […]

“My team is not coming home empty handed” Satellites Coach

The head coach for the national U-20 team, the Black Satellites, Jimmy Cobblah, has said, his team knows what is ahead of them going into Saturday’s encounter against Mali in the ongoing Confederation of African Football (CAF) Youth Championship in Niger. According to Cobblah, his team was well prepared physically and psychologically in their do […]

"End the ongoing atrocities" against people with albinism in Malawi, say UN rights experts

After a recent “savage” killing and the abduction of a one-year-old baby in Malawi, United Nations experts have urged the Government to take immediate action to protect people with albinism and “end the ongoing atrocities”. “We urge the authorities to step up their investigations into these incidents and bring the perpetrators to justice,” the experts […]

Quebec mosque shooter sentenced to life

A Canadian man who killed worshippers in a Quebec City mosque in 2017, has been sentenced to life in prison. Alexandre Bissonnette, 29, will be eligible for parole in 40 years. The prosecution had asked for a total of 150 years behind bars, which would have been the harshest jail penalty ever handed down in […]

US envoy prepares for Trump-Kim summit

The US envoy for North Korea has returned from Pyongyang, where he held talks to prepare for a second US-North Korean leadership summit. Stephen Biegun spent three days in discussions, and US officials said he would meet his counterpart again. US President Donald Trump confirmed he would meet North Korea’s Kim Jong-un in Hanoi, Vietnam, […]

Ghana Black Satellites face Mali in a 'do or die' clash

The Black Satellites of Ghana come face to face with the Young Eagles of Mali, in a grueling encounter in search of a semi-final berth at the ongoing Confederation of African Football (CAF) African Youth Championship on Saturday, at the Stade General Seyni Kountche in Niger. With both teams on three points each and Senegal […]

AGI launches centenary celebration for its founder, late Dr. Mrs. Ocloo

The founder of Nkulenu Industries the late Dr. Mrs. Esther Ocloo Nee Nkulenu would have been 100 years old in April this year and her lifetime achievements remembered and recounted nationally and globally to inspire the can do attitude among Africans and Ghanaians  in particular. The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) on Friday launched the […]

AU to launch second edition of the African Human Rights Yearbook

The second edition of the African Human Rights Yearbook will be launched on February 9, 2019 at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the 34th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government. The publication is […]

MTN, Dex Tech support Wa Model High Sch

Mobile Telecommunications Network (MTN) Ghana in conjunction with Dex Technology Limited have extended a hand of support to Wa Model Junior High School in the Upper West Region. MTN Ghana through its Territory Sales Controller for Upper West, Obed Adu-Amankwah presented 140 Dex Technology science sets to the Headteacher of  Wa Model JHS, Apollas Naayele. […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia swears in Ayawaso West by-election Commission of Enquiry

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has sworn in 3 members of the Commission of Enquiry tasked to investigate the circumstances that led to violence at the recently-held by-elections at the Ayawaso West Wuogon in the Greater Accra Region. At a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House on Friday, February 8, 2019, Vice President Bawumia […]

Hussein Suale Murder Case: 6 arrested and granted bail

Six persons who were arrested in connection with the murder of investigative Journalist with TigerEye PI, Ahmed Hussein Suale, have been granted bail. The suspects have been asked to report to the CID headquarters for further questioning. Three other individuals including: Ghana Football Association’s former President Kwesi Nyantakyi, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy […]

Measles in Europe: infection rates highest in a decade, says UN health agency

Although more children than ever before are being vaccinated against measles across Europe, overall infection rates are the highest in a decade, and a three-fold increase on last year, according to new data published on Thursday by the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2018, measles killed 72 children and adults in the European Region, which […]

More women and girls needed in the sciences to solve world’s biggest challenges

Many of the world’s biggest problems may be going unsolved because too many women and girls are being discouraged from the sciences. The role of science education in a changing world cannot be undervalued: it is estimated that fully 90 per cent of future jobs will require some form of ICT (information and communication technology) […]

US General warns of Russian, Chinese inroads in Africa

Fears that Washington is increasingly losing influence across the globe are starting to come to fruition in Africa, where a top military official says Russia is playing on perceived U.S. weaknesses to gain leverage and resources. The most alarming inroads have come in African countries where leaders are seeking to consolidate power, the commander of […]

Sierra Leone's President declares ‘Rape Scourge' a national emergency

The brutal rape of a young girl by her uncle in Sierra Leone became the rallying point for a campaign that on Thursday pushed President Julius Maada Bio to declare the prevalence of sexual violence a national emergency. The five-year-old girl, whose identity has been kept secret for her own safety, has been paralyzed from […]

Stop taking or airing close range pictures at accident or crime scenes-Police warns

Protocols, under a new police transformation agenda, bans Journalists from taking or airing close range pictures at accident or crime scenes, that’s according to the Director General, police public Affairs Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), David Senanu Eklu. Additionally, the police would not allow media coverage of police operations such as identification parades and swoops, […]

Ayawaso West Wuogon MP visits victims of violence; pays medical bills

The Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, Lydia Seyram Alhassan has visited victims of La Bawaleshie violence in Accra. Seyram Alhassan known as Mama Lydia, was at the hospital to pledge her support to them. Accompanied by the National organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party, (NPP), Sammi Awuku and a Deputy […]

OccupyGhana welcomes Justice Short's Commission

Pressure group OccupyGhana® has welcomed government’s decision to set up a commission of inquiry into last Thursday, January 31, violence during the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency by-election in Accra. The group in a statement, welcomed the move and wished it well, but penned off the statement with the terse admonition: “Ghanaians are watching.” Government Wednesday […]

Security Chiefs and stakeholders hold dialogue on improving nation’s security

A two-day national security stakeholders dialogue aimed at bringing together security experts and analysts to deliberate on some emerging security challenges facing the country has opened at Peduase near Accra. The dialogue, the fourth (4th) in a series is aimed at sharperning efforts at improving the security architecture in the country. Security chiefs, civil society […]

Amazon boss accuses tabloid of blackmail

The world’s richest man, Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, has accused the National Enquirer’s owner of trying to blackmail him over lewd pictures. Mr Bezos said the magazine’s parent company American Media Inc (AMI) wanted him to drop an investigation into how it obtained his private messages. Mr. Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, said last month […]

U/W region doing well in the fight against FGM -Gender dept

The Upper West Regional Director for the Department of Gender, Charity Batuure has said although the practice of Female Genital Mutilation, (FGM) had continually decreased over the years in the region, there were pockets of recalcitrant groups still perpetuating the heinous act. “Comapring from past years till date, there has been great improvement. There has […]

U/W Best farmer appeals for support to improve agri-businesses

The 2018 Upper West Regional Best Farmer, Abdul Rahaman Tawfic has appealed to the government of Ghana to support the seed and grain sector with reliable cold storage machines. Mr. Tawfic who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Big Ajar Farms observed that the support will not only help to reduce post-harvest loses […]

EOCO describes circulating video as “malicious and slanderous.”

Anti-corruption agency, Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) says people should ignore a video circulating on social media aimed at damaging its Executive Director and staff. In a statement signed by Jacqueline Avotri, Public Affairs Director of the Office, the Office described the video as “malicious and slanderous.” The Office said at no time did […]

Emiliano Sala search team recover body from plane wreckage

A body has been recovered from the wreckage of the plane which crashed with Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson on board. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said specialist contractors joined the operation in “challenging conditions”. It was carried out in “as dignified a way as possible” and the men’s families were […]

Emile Short chairs commission to investigate Ayawaso by-election violence

The acting President of the Republic, Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has, with the consent of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, set-up a Commission of Inquiry into the events of violence which occurred during the by-election held in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, January 31, 2019. That’s according to a statement issued by […]

Ghana Rugby championship gains momentum as 'Smoke 'n' Barrel' joins in support

The annual Ghana Rugby Club Championship (GRCC) completed its third week over the weekend with news that popular restaurant ‘Smoke ‘n’ Barrel’ will sponsor the fourth week. The ten-team Club Championship is annually played in two Pools in Accra and Cape Coast. The Accra Pool, featuring the Accra Rugby Club, Conquerors, Cosmos Buffalos, Dansoman Hurricanes […]

JJ Rawlings cautions perpetrators of violence

Former President Jerry John Rawlings says those who are bent on using violence to achieve their aims must be prepared to answer for their actions. The former President noted that very little attempt was being made to prevent violence by agents of the leading political forces within the country. Speaking after a visit to the […]

Majority female MPs' call on minority to apologise to women

The Members of the women caucus, on the Majority side led by Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya Sarah Adjoa Safo have called on The Minority to apologise to women in Ghana for carrying placards with inscription “BLOODY WIDOW”. At a news conference held in Parliament on the topic: “THE USE OF UNPARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGE DURING […]

Speaker vows to drag NDC MPs' who held placards to Privileges Committee

First Deputy Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu has called for the footage of 05/02/2019 proceedings in order to identify persons holding placards. The directive followed a decision taken by the Minority side led by Member of Parliament for Ketu North, James Klutse Avedzi to challenge his ruling by motion at appropriate time. Earlier […]

Judgement on Ayawaso violence videos not decision by police —ACP David Eklu

The Director General of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service, ACP David Eklu has said that just basing the final judgments of the violence of the Ayawaso West Wuogon on the circulating videos is not the best decision. He stated that the police have noted that some videos being shared about the incident and […]

Joint taskforce arrests smuggled petroleum products – Energy Minister

A total of 28 Bulk Road Vehicles (BRVs), six canoes, four mobile pumps and five outboard motors carrying 709,250 litres of illegally smuggled petroleum products with taxes and levies value of GHc1,150,186 have been confiscated. Additionally, 15 BRVs carrying 790,000 litres of export petroleum products with total tax and levies value of GHc1,307,722.60 were confiscated […]

IGP expands committee to investigate Ayawaso by-election incident

The Police Administration has expanded the committee tasked to investigate the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency by-election shooting incident to cover the professional and criminal conduct of those involved in the incident. That’s according to a statement signed and tweeted by the Director General of Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), David Eklu Tuesday, February 5, […]

Lydia Alhassan sworn in as MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu, on Thursday, swore into office Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon, in the Greater Accra Region. Madam Alhasaan, who is replacing late Emmanuel Kyeremanten Agyarko, beat three other contestants, in a by-election on Thursday, January 31. Mad. Alhasan […]

Defence Ministry cannot be a defendant-Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has struck out as defendant the Ministry of Defense in a suit against government over the US military base agreement. The seven-member panel presided over by Justice Sophia Adinyira directed the Attorney-General represented by the Deputy Attorney General, Godfrey Dame, to re-file its defence to reflect that it represented both the Attorney […]

GNPC presents $250,000 for establishment of petroleum research at UG

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has presented a cheque for $ 250,000 to the University of Ghana for the establishment of a Research Chair in Petroleum Geoscience at the Department of Earth Science. The presentation of the cheque was part of terms of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the University and the GNPC […]

“NDC is the most violent Party”- Tema West NPP Chairman

Tema West New Patriotic Party Constituency Chairman, Dennis Amfo-Sefah, has stated that former President John Dramani Mahama’s statement that they were efficient in revolutionary activities was a vindication that the NDC is violent. “What former President Mahama has done is what we describe in English as language as ‘from the horse’s own mouth. NDC is […]

Supreme Court strikes out Baako's suit challenging Charlotte Osei's removal

The Supreme Court of Ghana has struck out an application brought before it by the Editor in Chief of the crusading guide newspaper Abdul Malik Kwaku Baako over the removal of former Electoral Commissioner, Charlotte Osei. Mr. Baako wanted to invoke the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court for the interpretation of the Constitution, he […]

Supreme Court strikes out SP as defendant in suit challenging his eligibility

The Supreme Court has struck out Special Prosecutor, Martin Alamisi Amidu, as a defendant in a suit challenging his eligibility as Special Prosecutor due to his age. A former Deputy Attorney General, Dominic Ayine who sued the Attorney General and Mr Amidu, argues that by a true and proper interpretation of Articles 190(1)(d), 199(1), 199(4), […]

Pope admits clerical abuse of nuns including sexual slavery

Pope Francis has admitted that clerics have sexually abused nuns, and in one case they were kept as sex slaves. He said in that case his predecessor, Pope Benedict, was forced to shut down an entire congregation of nuns who were being abused by priests. It is thought to be the first time that Pope […]

President Trump announces second North Korea summit

US President Donald Trump has announced in his State of the Union speech that he will hold a second nuclear summit with North Korea’s leader this month. In an address to the nation with the theme “Choosing Greatness”, he vowed once again to build a border wall. While appealing for political unity, the Republican president […]

Mining must make Africa prosperous, not poor" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the mining industry has what it takes to help make the economic transformation sought after in Africa, and, thereby, make the African peoples prosper. Speaking at the 2019 edition of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, the world’s largest mining investment conference, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, President […]

Minority NDC abandons parliament to CID HQ as Speaker swears in new MP

The Minority Members of Parliament on the ticket of the Opposition National Democratic Congress have left Parliament on Tuesday afternoon, February 6, 2019 to escort one of their own to CID Headquarters. On this faithful day, over 90 MPs walked out from The Chamber in protest of the swearing in of the newly elected Member […]

Let’s unite our efforts to fight cancer – Ghana's First Lady

Ghana has marked the ‘World Cancer Day’ with a call to all stakeholders to unite their efforts to fight the growing cases of the disease in the country. The First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, said it was incumbent on stakeholders to come together to deal with the disturbing trend. More should be done to create […]

New US ambassador calls on Flt Lt (rtd) Rawlings

The new United States Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie Sanders Sullivan has paid a courtesy call on Former President, Flt Lt (rtd) Jerry John Rawlings at his resdence in Accra.  Flt Lt (rtd) Rawlings said he was glad to welcome her back to Ghana. In a tweeted message, former president Rawlings said they discussed the environment and political […]

Pharmacy Council holds stakeholders sensitization meeting with pharmacists & OTCMS

The Pharmacy Council of Ghana has held a stakeholders sensitization meeting with pharmacists and over the counter medicine sellers (OTCMS) in the Upper West Region at Wa. The session was aimed at updating participants on the impending mapping of pharmaceutical service delivery facilities in the Region. The exercise which will be carried in six districts […]

Neither side stands to benefit in US-China trade spat- UN says

The tit-for-tat trade dispute between China and the United States may do little to protect domestic producers in either country and could have “massive” implications on the global economy unless it is resolved, United Nations experts said on Monday. Of the $250 billion in Chinese exports that are subject to US tariffs, only about six […]

U/W: Pigbenben residents appeal for help to finish health centre

Residents of Pigbengben a community in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region are appealing to public spirited individuals and organisations for resources to roof and furnish a community initiated health facility. The residents said they are unable to continue to wait until government builds a CHPS compound for them. Speaking to Radio […]

Cryptocurrency exchange founder's death locks $140m

Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is unable to access millions in digital currency following the sudden death of its founder. Quadriga has filed for creditor protection and estimates that about C$180m ($137m; £105m) in cryptocurrency coins is missing. It has not been able to locate or secure its cryptocurrency reserves since Gerald Cotten died in December. […]

Eight die in Paris apartment block inferno

Eight people have died in a fire at an eight-storey building in south-western Paris, fire service officials say. Nearly 30 people – including six firefighters – were injured. One person is in a serious condition. It is not clear what caused the blaze in the upmarket 16th arrondissement, near the Parc des Princes soccer stadium. […]

Gov't urged to pay attention to cervical cancer prevention

As the world marks Cancer Day on Monday February 4, Hope for Future Generations (HFFG), a non- governmental organisation has called on the government to pay special attention to cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women in Ghana. Available statistics estimates that about 3,151 new cervical cancer cases were diagnosed in Ghana in […]

GJA pursues justice for murdered Investigative Journalist

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on Monday urged Government to ensure justice for the murdered investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale. The GJA also outlined a series of measures to be undertaken to ensure that pressure was brought to bear on investigative bodies to fast track their investigations into Hussein-Suale’s murder, and to ensure that the perpetrators […]

International Democratic Union visits Veep Dr. Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says democracy is key in national development however, this can be entrenched when the people are included in the decision making process. It is for this reason that African countries and the world at large need to share ideas on how to improve the lives of the people through democratic […]

US Ambassador explains visa restrictions on Ghana

The United States Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie Sullivan has explained that the new visa restrictions which came into effect on Monday, is not for all visa applicants. She says the restrictions are not perpetual and so Ghanaians should hold their peace. According to her, Washington is busily working at ensuring speedy processing of visa application. […]

Fire guts 13-bedroom house at Dobile

Fire has gutted a thirteen-bedroom house at Dobile, a suburb of Wa in the Upper West Region. The fire is said to have started in one of the rooms and quickly spread to three other rooms. The Ghana National Fire Service said it brought the fire under control within few minutes on arrival at the […]

Serengeti groups deny media reports as going on voluntary cessation

An Africa-focused investment bank, Serengeti Capital Market limited and Serengeti Asset Management Limited have denied media reports that they are among companies listed by the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) as going on voluntary cessation of business. A statement issued by the Serengeti Capital Partners limited in Accra last Friday, said it was misleading and […]

China hands over 1000 boreholes to Ghana

The Chinese Government has handed over 1,029 boreholes it constructed across 10 regions of Ghana to the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources to enhance access to potable water by rural communities towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal-Six. The project was funded through a grant from the Chinese Government, under the Economic and Technical Corporation […]

Royal Commodities gets 30 new trucks for cocoa evacuation

Management of Royal Commodities (ROCO), a Licensed Cocoa Buying Company (LBC), has taken delivery of over 30 new trucks funded by GCB bank to ensure efficient internal purchases of cocoa beans across the cocoa-growing regions. The trucks will help in primary and secondary evacuation of cocoa from the farm gate to depots. The move comes […]

President Akufo-Addo appologises to Persons with Disabilities over blind and deaf comment

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has rendered an qualified apology to Persons with Disabilities over comment he made purporting to malign the visually and hearing impaired persons at rally at La Bawleshie in the just ended Ayawaso West Wuogon by election. A statement on his Facebook wall expressed regret and assured persons with disabilities the […]

Gender Minister visits children at Cape Coast Hospital

Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister, Mrs. Cynthia Morrison has charged social workers especially staff of social welfare and those under her ministry to up their game by visiting hospitals and other institutions they could be of help to. According to her, there are many people especially children and women who are going through serious […]

Australian city braces as floodgates open

Thousands of residents in and around the Australian city of Townsville have been warned of “unprecedented flooding” after dam gates were fully opened on Sunday as monsoon rains continued. Rain in the state of Queensland, where Townsville is located, has swollen the Ross River dam beyond its capacity. Officials earlier warned that up to 20,000 […]

US fake university sting angers India

India has made a diplomatic protest to the US after 129 Indian students were arrested for enrolling in a fake university. The University of Farmington, advertised as based in Michigan state, was run by undercover agents from the Department of Homeland Security to expose “pay-to-stay” immigration fraud. Prosecutors say those who enrolled knew that the […]

President Akufo-Addo leaves for South Africa, USA & Ethiopia

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Sunday, February 3, 2019, for an 8-day working visit to South Africa, the United States of America, and Ethiopia. In South Africa, President Akufo-Addo will participate in the 2019 edition of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, the world’s largest mining investment conference dedicated to the […]

US visa sanctions on Ghana unjustified – Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has expressed disappointment with the decision by the United States to implement visa sanctions on Ghana for alleged lack of adequate cooperation in accepting Ghanaian nationals ordered removed from the US. It said those allegations were unfounded and the sanctions imposed on Ghana were without any justification. […]

US Ambassador condemns ‘senseless’ murder of Hussein-Suale

The Ambassador of the United States to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan, has condemned the murder of Investigative Journalist, Ahmed Hussein-Suale, describing it as “senseless”. She said the United States condemned the act on Mr Hussein-Suale, who was a young journalist performing his duty. Ms. Sullivan said during her first interactive session with the media since assuming […]

Virginia governor says sorry for racist photo

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has apologised after his 1984 student yearbook page emerged, showing a photo featuring men in racist costumes. “I am deeply sorry for the decision I made to appear as I did in this photo and for the hurt that decision caused then and now,” he said in a statement. Black politicians […]

Refugees flee to Ghana from Burkina Faso Chieftaincy Dispute

An appeal has been made  to the government, through the Deputy Upper East Regional Minister and the Member of Parliament for the Zebilla constituency, Frank Fuseini Adongo to as a matter of urgency intervene with the Burkinabe authorities to resolve the Chieftaincy dispute that erupted in Zoaga a town in Burkina Faso. Some of the […]

President Akufo-Addo sworn into office two new Ambassadors

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn into office two new Ambassadors at a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House in Accra. They are  Mrs. Jennifer Lartey who is heading to Norway and Mrs. Harriet Sena Siaw Boateng Ambassador to Belgium and Ghana’s permanent representative at the European Union, (EU). President Akufo Addo charged them […]

JDM calls for swift investigations into Ayawaso West Wuogun by-election violence

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Police Service to expedite investigations into the circumstances leading to the violence which was perpetrated against members and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Thursday’s by-election in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency in Accra. Scores of NDC members and supporters, including the Member […]

NPP accuses NDC for 'fomenting an imaginary chaos' at Ayawaso

The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buaben Asamoah has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of fomenting an imaginary chaos to discredit Ghana’s electoral system to the international community. Reacting to an earlier press briefing by the opposition NDC which accused the NPP of being behind the violence that erupted […]

President Akufo-Addo condemns Ayawaso by-election violence

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described as unfortunate and regrettable isolated incident of violence, which occurred in the early stages of the Ayawaso West Wuogon by election. He condemned in no uncertain terms the acts adding that by-election should be a peaceful and happy event, no matter how competitive. The Police are committed to […]

Your 'boot-for-boot' outburst has "created fear in people's hearts", Peace Council to Mahama

The Chairman of the National Peace Council, Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante has called on former President John Dramani Mahama to apologise to the nation for saying the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) will match the governing New Patriotic Party boot-for-boot with violence in the 2020 polls. While addressing NDC delegates in the Adaklu Constituency of […]

ECA’s Executive Secretary signs agreement with Morocco; Urges Rabat to ratify AfCFTA

Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA), Vera Songwe, Wednesday, January 30, signed an agreement in preparation for the organization of the 52nd  Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in the Kingdom of Morocco. The signing ceremony was jointly chaired with the Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance Mohamed Benchaâboun, and marked […]

MiDA postpones ECG takeover February 1 date

The planned takeover of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) by the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has been postponed. That’s according to a statement from MiDA Power Distribution Services (PDS) Ghana Ltd was expected to take over the operations of ECG effective February 1, 2019. The statement explained that the Board of Directors of the […]

President Trump says 'Wall talks a waste of time'

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Robert Mueller’s investigation and ongoing talks about a proposed border wall in a New York Times interview. The president said negotiations in Congress about funding for a wall – the issue behind the recent government shutdown – were a “waste of time”. He also claimed his lawyers had been […]

US envoy reveals N. Korea nuclear pledge

North Korea has pledged to destroy all its nuclear material enrichment facilities, according to the US special envoy for the country, Stephen Biegun. He said the promise was made to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo when he visited North Korea in October. But Mr Biegun said North Korea must provide a complete list of […]

JDM condemns violence in Ayawaso West Wugon by-election

Former President John Dramani Mahama has condemned the violent attacks and intimidation of supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Thursday’s by-election in the Ayawaso West constituency in Accra. That’s according to a statement form his office. Mr. Mahama described the unfortunate development as “a sad day for Ghana’s democracy”. The statement issued by […]

NCCE, CODEO condemn Awayaso Wuogon shooting

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has condemned the violent attacks and shooting in the by-election at the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency in Accra. The Commission said it was appalled by the development and cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to respect the voting rights of citizens. A […]

Calm returns to Ayawaso Wugon after shooting incident

The Ghana Police has said calm has been restored to Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, following Thursday’s shooting incident that occurred at Bawaleshie in the course of the by-election. The Police in a statement say no death has been recorded in Thursday’s shooting incident that occurred at Bawaleshie in the course […]

NPP's Lydia Alhassan wins Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election

The New Patriotic Party’s candidate, Lydia Seyram Alhassan has won the Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary by-election. Results of 136 out of the 137 Polling stations certified by the Electoral Commission indicated that she polled 12, 030 votes to beat three other contestants. The National Democratic Congress, (NDC’s) candidate, Delali Kwesi Brempong of polled 5,279, while, […]

President Akufo-Addo assures teachers of payment of all arrears

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured teachers that all arrears accrued between 2013 and 2016 will be settled by end of March this year. The government has already begun clearing the arrears which is in the areas of travel allowance, transfer grants and overtime. President Akufo-Addo made this known at the re inauguration of […]

Muntaka expresses regret over verbal exchange with Agyapong

The Member of Parliament, (MP) for Asawase and Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Muntaka said he regrets the verbal attack that occurred in Parliament between him and the Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyepong on Wednesday, January 31, 2019. According to him, he wished it had never happened at the time the public is keenly watching every […]

EC going ahead with Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election despite NDC's announced withdrawal

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday said it would go ahead with the Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary by-election despite the announcement by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it has withdrawn its Delali Kwasi Brempong, its candidate from the race. The Greater Accra Regional Director of the EC, Kwame Amoah, told the Ghana News Agency, in […]

Ghana's democracy under siege says NDC

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, says democracy is under siege in Ghana. According to him no seat is more important than human lives therefore, the party has withdrawn from the contest. Gunmen believed to be members of Invisible Forces, a political vigilante group, shot sporadically, leaving residents to […]

Gunshots at Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election

At least five people sustained gunshot wounds and have been rushed to the hospital when some unknown gunmen invaded the Bawleshie residence of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Kwasi Delali Berempong in the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election on Thursday morning. Some of the victims are said to have sustained injuries at the neck, arm […]

NDC pulls out of Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has withdrawn from the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election following a shooting incident. Reports say some masked-armed men were alleged to have fired gunshots at a polling centre a La Bawaleshie, injuring about six persons believed to be NDC supporters. “In the circumstances, I have conferred with the parliamentary candidate […]

Voting starts in Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election

Voting has started in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency to elect a representative to replace Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Agyarko, whose demise in November last year, has necessitated the by- election. At the Emmanuel Medical Centre Eye Clinic Polling Station at Shiashie, the first person proceeded to cast his vote at exactly 0700 hours. The Presiding Officer, […]

Change public perception about lands Commission- Executive Secretary tells workers

Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission, Alhaji Suleiman Mahama has warned officers of the Commission, that their continuous stay in office will depend on their performance and how innovative they are, to achieve the target set for them. He said public perception of the Commission is very poor and as Executive Secretary, his aim is […]

CODEO deploys 30 observers to Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) will be observing the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency by-election to be conducted by the Electoral Commission of Ghana on Thursday, January 31, 2019. CODEO is deploying a total of thirty (30) observers who will undertake roaming observation of randomly selected polling stations across the various electoral areas in […]

Police to brief public on recent crimes Febuary 1

The Police Administration will hold a press conference on Friday, February 1, 2019, on recent crimes in the country. This information was made available on the official Twitter handle of the Ghana Police Service. The police therefore asked that questions, views and suggestions be sent before Friday the day of the briefing. Meanwhile, the police […]

Police ban motorbikes in Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency

The Accra Regional police Command has banned the movement of motorbikes in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency during the by election period. The ban, according to the police, is to safeguard peace in the area and prevent the use of motorbike to commit crimes such as the snatching of ballot boxes. This was made known […]

Minister cuts sod for new water treatment plant in Upper East

The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), Mrs. Cecilia Abena Dapaah has cut sod for the commencement of work on a water supply system at Tono in the Upper East Region. The project which is valued at 37,683,266 Euros is financed by ING Bank of Belgium on a loan facility of 25,341,958 and a […]

Deadly polar vortex hits swathes of US

Cities are all but shutting down across the US Midwest as the region shivers in a deadly cold snap known as a polar vortex. At least seven people have been killed in several states as a result of the arctic weather. Temperatures fell to -30C (-22F) in Chicago – colder than parts of Antarctica – […]

Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

Facebook users have continued to rise despite a series of data privacy scandals and criticism over its attempt to stem toxic content. The social media giant said the number of people who logged into its site at least once a month jumped 9% last year to 2.32 billion people. Fears the firm’s scandals could put […]

Ghana is determined to become prosperous- President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday stressed that Ghana was determined to emerge a prosperous country, and would thus leverage its human capital and vast natural resources for economic growth. His government, he said, was “pursuing policies that will move Ghana to a situation beyond aid and thereby build a wealthy, inclusive, sustainable, empowered […]

EC asks public to ignore images circulating on social media

The Electoral Commission (EC) has asked the public to disregard images circulating on social media purported to be ballots for the Ayawaso Wuogon By-election accompanied by a publication to the effect. The publication explained that the ballots were seized from a group of men in the bushes near the Ghana Institute of Management and Public […]

More than 88,000 voters to exercise franchise in by-election

All is set for 88,745 voters to exercise their franchise in the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary by-election slated for Thursday, January 31. The District Electoral Officer, Ayawaso West Wuogon, Rashid Nantongma, told the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Wednesday that voting would begin at 0700 hours across all the 137 polling stations in the Constituency […]

Vigilantism, a dent on Ghana's democracy – National Security

The Minister of National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah, has described political vigilantism as one of the security challenges that has become a big dent on Ghana’s democracy. He said apart from issues of terrorism, cybercrime, and youth unemployment among others, political vigilantism could destroy the countries democracy and peace if nothing was done about it. […]

Zongo Minister determines to change the negative tag

The Minister of Inner City and Zongo Development, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has assured Ghanaians of Government’s determination to improve the livelihoods of 4.6 million residents living in Zongo communities across the country. The Minister said he was determined to work hard to change the negative tag placed on Zongo communities as being places of “violent […]

Accra-Tema train service resumes operation

The shuttle service between Accra and Tema is back, after nearly two years of suspension, following a derailment at the Tesano rail station. The service which was to have started two weeks ago, was postponed due to activities of encroachers along the rail lines. The actual reconstruction of the 24 kilometre Accra-Tema rail line began […]

MenzGold clients lawyer welcomes court order; Media networks suspend operation

Lawyer for some aggrieved Menzgold Customers, Amanda Clinton, has described as welcoming news the confiscation of Menzgold’s assets by EOCO. According to her, “it is certainly good news” for Menzgold customers in their quest to retrieve their locked up investments. Speaking on CitFM’s Current Affairs Programme, ‘Eyewitness News’, the lawyer described the order from EOCO […]

Surrender properties of Menzgold to us promptly – EOCO

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Tuesday, urged those in possession of the properties of Menzgold Ghana Limited to surrender them to it in order to avoid prosecution and sanctions. These include employees, friends and relatives of the CEO, who is facing misdemeanour charges in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; while his gold dealership […]

Interpol confirms Nigerian kidnapper as serial a kidnapper

The Western Regional Police Commander, DCOP Redeemer Vincent Dedjoe says contact established with the Nigerian Police has confirmed that suspect Samuel Udoetuk Wills is a tradesman in the kidnapping business. “Samuel Udoetuk Wills, according to information gathered through Interpol is a well connected kidnapper who had suffered jail term in that regard”. DCOP Dedjoe at […]

Police issue new summons against Obengfo

The Ghana Police Service has issue new criminal summons against Dr. Dominic Kwame Obeng-Andoh, Proprietor of Obengfo Hospital at Weija, who was discharged for want of prosecution by an Accra Circuit Court on January 23. The Court discharged Dr. Obengfo who was standing trial for operating a health facility without licence and practicing medicine without […]

Court orders freezing of MenzGold properties

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Tuesday said it has secured a Court order freezing of landed properties and vehicles of MenzGold Ghana Limited. Other properties also seized under the court order include Zylofon Arts Complex, Brew Marketing Consult, Star Madrid Football Club, Zylofon Music and Media Company Limited, Brew Energy Company Limited, […]

41 campaign promises fulfilled within 2yrs -President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says government has fulfilled 41 promises made in the run up to the 2016 adding that the New Patriotic Party, (NPP), is on course in implementing the remaining promises. He said Ghanaians will experience real development after the first term of his government. President Akufo-Addo stated this when he joined […]

Construction of Keta Port to commence 2019 – Fisheries Minister assures

The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Elizabeth Afoley Quaye has gave the assurance that, The Government is committed to its promised to build the third Sea Port at The Keta Municipal Assembly. The Minister emphasized that, the feasibility study has been concluded and the funds for The Project were also obtained from The Chinese […]

Police outline security measures ahead of Ayawaso West By-election

The Accra Regional Police Command has outlined security measures ahead of the upcoming Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency by-election slated for Thursday, January 31, 2019, to ensure an incident-free exercise. It said high Police presence will characterize the entire electoral process, such as the polling stations, collation centres and all other relevant locations associated with the […]

Curbing Rural-Urban migration; The prospects of Gov't's 1V1D policy

Patrick Darry is a 19 year old student of Nandom Senior High School from Sigri in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region. Patrick is at home because of the double track system being implemented by government. He is part of a big family; which is typical of where he comes from, but […]

Parliament to pass RTI; Assin Central MP referred to Previllages C'ttee

Ghana’s Parliament has resumed its Third Session of The Seven Parliament of The Fourth Republic of Ghana with the expectation to pass the much talked about Right To Information (RTI) Bill into Act in months. In his welcome address to The House, The Speaker of Parliament Professor Aaron Mark Oquaye has once again hinted of […]

JDM says NDC manifesto will focus on resolving challenges with education sector

Former President John Dramani Mahama says education will be a major pillar in the 2020 manifesto of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr. Mahama says the upcoming manifesto will deal with the challenges facing the education sector, with particular emphasis on resolving challenges of the Double Track Senior High School system. Mr. Mahama said this […]

Danger on Mampong Scarp

Motorists and travelers plying the Scarp located between Jamasi and Ninting in the Ashanti region popularly known as the Mampong Scarp, are faced with danger as portions of the scarp has been experiencing mass movement or mass wasting. Mass movement is the occasional falling of rocks or topsoil of the hill onto the base of […]

Fire destroys large acreage of farms at Abuontem

Large acreage of farms at Abuontem, [G1] in the Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti region has been completely destroyed by wildfire leading to the destruction of food crops either already harvested or at maturity stages. Part of the affected lands is an 50 acre maize farm and a farmhouse belonging to a 39-year old Dispensary […]

Ghana Army commended for role in Dagbon peace process

A former Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Brigadier General Kwame Opppong-Otchere (Rtd), has commended the Ghana Army for their “brilliant” role played in the peace process at Dagbon in the Northern region. He said the Army had conducted itself professionally over the years to ensuring peace in many conflict […]

Komenda Sugar factory to be revived

The Hi Limit Group, developers of government’s One-Village-One-Dam programme has signed a purchase agreement to revive the defunct Komenda sugar factory in the Central region of Ghana. Under the agreement, The Hi Limit Group will produce 375,000 metric tonnes of sugar cane annually to feed the sugar factory. The agreement signed under the auspices of […]

Court discharges Dr. Obengfo

Dr. Dominic Kwame Obeng-Andoh, Proprietor of Obengfo Hospital at Weija who was dragged to an Accra Circuit Court for operating a health facility without licence and practicing medicine without lawful authority has been discharged. The court presided over by Mrs. Priscilla Dapaah Mireku discharged him on the basis of “want of prosecution.” In her ruling […]

Vea/Gowrie water treatment plant, Vea Dam to receive major rehabilitation-Cecilia Dapaah

The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, has hinted that the Vea/Gowrie water treatment plant and the vea dam in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region will soon be rehabilitated. She said government was looking at various options to secure funding support to have the project comprehensively rehabilitated to serve both […]

Find ways to resolve internal wranglings-Prof. Twumasi urges

Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Professor Peter Twumasi, has urged sporting federations to find ways of resolving their internal wranglings, other than resorting to the law courts. Sports federations under the NSA, has over the years been affected by series of law suits and counter suits, a situation that has affected the […]

NSA takes delivery of 2 Toyota Hiace pick-ups

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Professor Peter Twumasi, has called on corporate bodies to support them with logistics to enable them to deliver on their ts core mandate effectively. This, he said will go a long way in helping the authority mandated to manage, maintain and develop sports men and women […]

JDM begins tour of Volta region

Former President John Dramani Mahama has embarked on a flagbearership campaign tour of the Volta Region. The weeklong tour will take Mr. Mahama to all constituencies in the region to meet with delegates of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC). The former president, who is seeking the mandate of delegates to lead the NDC to victory […]

NDC will reward hard and loyalty of members- John Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the party will pay attention to hard work and loyalty when it wins the 2020 general elections. Addressing NDC delegates in Dzolokpuita in the Ho West constituency on Monday to kick-start his weeklong flagbearership campaign tour of the Volta Region, […]

Women in Northern Ghana making waves through VSLAs

In Ghana, women constitute over 50 percent of the total population. They are however, marginalized in the sharing of political power, wealth, land among others. In the Northern half of the country, the situation is a lot worse as women are unable to meet daily financial obligations due to male dominance otherwise known as patriarchy […]

NDC rejects petitioners request

The opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC) has rejected accusations of a bloated voters register for the party’s Presidential Primaries to be held in Febuary. Six (6) out of seven (7) vrying for the presidential slot of the party, Alban Bagbin, Nurudeen Ali, Sylvester Mensah, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, Goosie Tanoh and Joshua Alabi have petitioned the party […]

Pressure Group (SJM) urges gov't to take a relook into mining laws

A Pressure Group, called The Social Justice Movement, (SJM), says government must come again on mining laws to help prevent further loss of lives in the country. The deaths of small scale miners on the 23rd January 2019 in Gbane of the Talensi District, puts to shame the claim by government that they have implemented […]

Adams Murder Case: Fugitive arrested in Cote d’Ivoire

The Fugitive in Adams Mahama murder case has been arrested in Cote d’Ivoire. Asabke Alangdi fled in May 2015, to escape prosecution as the second suspect in the murder of Adams Mahama, the former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Ghana’s security agencies arrested Alangdi with the aid of Interpol on […]

Vice President, Chief Justice commemorate world leprosy day

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Sunday, January 27, 2019, joined Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo and President of Lepers Aid, Ghana, Rev. Father Andrew Campbell to commemorate the World Leprosy day at the Weija Leprosarium in Accra. This year’s celebration was under the theme:, “Ending discrimination, stigma and prejudices’. The last Sunday of January of […]

Renault considers establishing Assembly Plant in Ghana

French multinational automobile manufacturer, Renault, is considering the establishment of an automobile assembly plant in Ghana, following in the footsteps of Volkswagen, Nissan and Sinotruk who will, this year, establish assembly plants in Ghana. Vice President and Chairman of the Africa-Middle-East-India (AMI) Region at Renault, Fabrice Cambolive, made this known on Monday, January 28, 2019, […]

Public sector accountants sensitised on IPSAS

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) has come to stay and Ghanaian Accountants must embrace and practice it or be left out of the profession, the Controller and Accountant General, Eugene Asante Ofosuhene, has hinted. According to him, the International Public Sector Accounting Standards is a global set of standards issued by the IPSAS Board […]

Ghana's President Akufo-Addo congratulates DR Congo President

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has sent a congratulatory message to the President of Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, on his election and subsequent assumption of Office. Felix Tshisekedi was sworn into office last Thursday after a contentious, chaotic election. Felix Tshisekedi’s inauguration, while disputed and controversy, was the first […]

'Abudani' steals show at Yaa-Naa's coronation

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s outfit to the coronation of the new overlord of Dagbon last Friday has been trending on social media. The coronation of Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II after nearly two decades of conflict over the rightful heir to the skin, saw Ghanaians from all walks of life beautifully dressed in the historic event. […]

Police intensifies efforts to rescue kidnapped girls

The Director General of Criminal Investigations Department, (CID), DCOP, Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Dankwa has revealed that arrangements for expert investigators from the United States is underway to speed up investigations into the kidnapping of the three girls in Takoradi. Also an investigative team has been beefed up. DCOP, Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo- Dankwa, disclosed this […]

Late Ayawaso West Wuogon MP, Kyeremanten Agyarko laid to rest

The Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Emmanuel Kyeremanten Agyarko has been laid to rest at Odumasi Krobo in the Eastern Region. Hundreds of mourners from all walks of life joined President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Vice Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to pay their last […]

'Significant progress' in US-Taliban talks – US Envoy

The US and the Afghan Taliban have made “significant progress” in talks aimed at ending the 17-year-old conflict in Afghanistan, the US envoy has said. In a series of tweets, Zalmay Khalilzad did not give details but said the unprecedented six days of talks in Qatar were “more productive than they have been in the […]

Canada PM sacks ambassador to China

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has fired Canada’s ambassador to China, John McCallum. It follows controversial comments Mr. McCallum made about an extradition case involving a senior executive from the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei. Mr. Trudeau said in a statement he had asked John McCallum to step down, but did not offer a reason. The detention […]

Hundreds missing after Brazil dam collapse

At least 300 people are missing after a dam collapsed at an iron ore mine in south-eastern Brazil, officials say. The break caused a sea of muddy sludge that buried the dam’s cafeteria where workers were eating lunch. Rescue teams used earth-moving machinery at the site near the town of Brumadinho, in Minas Gerais state. […]

Christian Council happy about coronation of new Ya Na

The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has described the coronation of Ya-Na Abubakari Mahama II as the best thing that happened to Ghana and expressed gratitude to God for the peace in Dagon. “We commend the good work of the Eminent Chiefs. We commend successive governments of Ghana for their efforts to bringing about the […]

U/E RNMC donates 10 thermometers Bolgatanga hospital

The Upper East Regional Branch of the Retired Nurses and Midwives Clubs (RNMC) has donated 10 thermometers to the Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga. The donation is the retiree’s widow’s mite to help improve healthcare delivery at the Regional hospital. It was also aimed at showing gratitude to the leadership of the hospital for allowing them […]

Facebook to merge with WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger

Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. While all three will remain stand-alone apps, at a much deeper level they will be linked so messages can travel between the different services. Facebook told the BBC it was at the start of a “long process”. The plan was first reported […]

Flt Lt Rawlings congratulates new Dagbon Overlord

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has congratulated the new King and the people of Dagbon for the historic achievement of the investiture of Ya Naa Abubakari Mahama II as the Overlord of Dagbon. Flt Lt (rtd) Jerry John Rawlings commended the Committee of Eminent Chiefs, led by Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Yagbonwura, Tuntumba Boresa […]

Yaa-Naa promises to uphold the dignity of Dagbon

The chiefs and people of the Dagbon traditional area have outdoored a new chief, Ya-Naa Abdulai Abubaka at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. This follows the successful performance of final funeral rites of two previous Overlords of the Dagbon Kingdom which was delayed following protracted chieftaincy disputes. The Friday, January 25, 2019, outdooring of the new […]

US President Trump accepts deal to halt painful shutdown

President Donald Trump has yielded to political pressure to end the longest US government shutdown in history. After 35 days, he backed a deal to fund federal agencies for three weeks, but it includes none of the money he has demanded for a US-Mexico border wall. The Republican president previously vowed to reject any budget […]

"Unite behind new Yaa-Na" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appealed to all sons and daughters of Dagbon to unite behind the new Yaa-Na, Mahama Abukari II, describing him as a man of experience and dignity who will discharge the duties of his new office with distinction. Speaking at the enskinment and outdooring ceremony of the new Ya-Naa […]

Parliament receives body of late Ayawso West Wuogon MP

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Aaron Mike Oquaye will at 2pm Today, Friday, receive the remains of the late Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ayawso West Wuogon Constituency, Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Agyarko at the forecourt of the House. The National Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammi Awuku, outlining details of the programme […]

ABORSCO gets single storey boys dormitory block

The contractor working on the newly built Boys Dormitory Block for Abor Senior High Technical School (ABORSCO) has handed over the building to the School. The facility comes with 12 rooms, including TV rooms, ironing place, washing place, toilets, bath rooms, and 2 chamber and hall self-contained for The Two House Masters. The School’s Headmaster, Raymond […]

Former President Mahama joins Dagbon for coronation of Yaa-Naa

Former President John Dramani Mahama has joined the people of Dagbon in Yendi for the coronation of the new Yaa-Naa, Abukari II, this morning. The coronation, which will mark an epoch in the history of Dagbon, will also be attended by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who will be the Special Guest of Honour, while […]

Ghana screens 48 per cent of HIV-exposed infants

As at September 2018, Ghana had screened 48 per cent of all HIV-exposed infants (HEI) with five per cent being HIV positive. This implies a mother-to-child HIV transmission rate of five per cent in the country, the Deputy Director General of Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Gloria Quansah Asare, announced on Thursday. She said this […]

Ghana Gov't partners Novartis to improve diagnosis, treatment of sickle cell disease

Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service and other allied agencies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with global medicines company Novartis to create a new public-private partnership designed to improve the diagnoses and accelerate treatment for people with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The MoU, makes Ghana the first African country […]

Drones, CCTV, in place for security as new Yaa Naa is enskinned Today

The Divisional Crime Officer—Yendi Divisional Command, Superintendent Happy Adei, has revealed that some security devices which include CCTV cameras, drones and intelligence teams have been put in place as the coronation of the new Overlord of the Dagbon State takes place Today, Friday, January 25, 2019. He said these security devices and persons will be […]

Ghana's First Lady, launches Free to Shine Campaign

As part of the Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV and AIDS (OAFLA) initiative, Ghana’s First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo will launch the Free to Shine Campaign to end AIDS in children. The Free to Shine Campaign which will be launched at LEKMA Hospital in Teshie, Accra, on the January 24, 2019, is a continental […]

Supreme Court dismisses suit against construction of National Cathedral

The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit challenging government’s decision to provide support for the construction of a National Cathedral. The suit was filed by a member of the Convention People’s Party, CPP, Kwabena Bomfeh popularly known as Kabilla. The unanimous decision of the seven member panel presided over by Justice Sophia Adinyira said the […]

Northern Accra Diocese Methodist Men's Fellowship inducted into office

The Methodist Church Ghana will henceforth judge and evaluate the performances of its Reverend Ministers by the number of Souls they have been able to win for Christ at any given time, according to the Bishop of the Northern Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church, Rt. Rev. Prof. M.Y. Edusa-Eyison. He is also of the belief […]

U/W contractors given 5 months ultimatum to complete sports complex

The Minister for Youth and Sports Isaac Asiamah has given contractors of the Youth and Sports Centre of Excellence at Wa a five month extension to complete the project. Mr. Asiamah in May last year cut the sod for the commencement of the project and said the multipurpose sports complex will be completed and commissioned […]

U/W: Recovery of debts under PFJ very satisfactory- Regional Minister

The Upper West Regional Minister Alhaji Alhassan Sulemana has described as very satisfactory, the recovery of debts owed the State by farmers under the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme in the region. He said with an average of about 65 percent of debts recovered from farmers, the region is well positioned to give […]

Police exploring new leads to trace Taadi missing girls

The Western Region Police Command says it is exploring new leads in their investigations into the three kidnapped hoping it will lead to the discovery of the whereabouts of the girls. The police is also collaborating with Interpol to confirm their intelligence that Samuel Wills, the prime suspect who is behind bars has a criminal […]

NDC completes balloting; Bagbin picks 1st slot and Mahama 3rd slot

All is set for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearership race to elect presidential candidate for the 2020 general election slated for February 23, 2019. The party seems to be working in line with its new election time table released by The National Executive Committee (NEC) as they have successfully vetted all the seven (7) […]

Supreme Court dismisses Exton Cubic case

The Supreme Court has dismissed a case by Exton Cubic, a mining company which sought to challenge the jurisdiction of a High Court in a decision refusing to grant them compensation for the seizure of its mining equipment. Exton Cubic wanted the apex court to quash the decision by a Kumasi High Court not to […]

Gov't to rake in 2.16 billion USD revenue from Anglogold

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says government is expected to generate 2 point 16 billion dollars in revenue over the 22 years life span, in royalties, corporate and withholding taxes with the redevelopment of the Anglogold Ashanti mines. He said initial investment in the project is 881 million dollars with a total investment of […]

Vice President Bawumia attends 2019 World Economic Forum

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, left Accra, on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 for Davos, Switzerland to attend the 2019 World Economic Forum Annual Meetings. The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting brings together leaders of global society including the heads and members of more than 100 governments, top executives of the 1,000 foremost global companies, […]

APPSA presents vehicle worth over GH₵50,000 to outgoing headmistress

The Archbishop Porter Girls Past Students Association, (APPSA) has presented a four wheel Hyundai Tucson worth over fifty thousand Ghana cedis, (GH₵50,000) to the outgoing headmistress of the Archbishop Porter Girls secondary school, APGSS, Mrs.Mary Armah Brako who is on retirement. The presentation was done among other presentations at a valedictory ceremony held in her […]

Vice President Dr. Bawumia advocates inclusive governance in Africa

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Monday, said for Ghana and Africa to sustain and consolidate its democratic gains, it is prudent to involve the people in all democratic processes. “Anytime people feel excluded then there is a threat to democracy and this is the reason why we have to pay attention to education, […]

Commissioners of Oath trained for Ghana card progamme

About one hundred and eight, (108), persons have been trained and commissioned as Commissioners of Oath for the Northern sector in Tamale. The Commissioners of Oath will be engaged to assist the National Identification Authority, (NIA), programme in the Northern zone as it embarks on the nation-wide registration of Ghanaians for the Ghana Card. They […]

Dr. Opuni Trial: Missing documents still not found witness tells court

The missing documents which was demanded by an Accra high court to be produced by the Cocoa Research Institute Ghana, CRIG, in the on going trial of former COCOBOD Chief Executive Officer, (CEO), Dr, Stephen Opuni has still not been found. The fourth prosecution witness Dr. Alfred Arthur, who is the Acting Head of the Soil […]

Natural Resources Minister warns illegal chainsaw operators

Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Kwaku Asumah-Cheremah has sent strongest of indication to illegal chainsaw operators plundering the country’s timber that they will not be spared when arrested. He said no timber operator should enter the country’s forest without license because the security agencies have been placed on high alert to deal with […]

President Akufo-Addo expected to re-open AngloGold Ashanti Today

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will Today re-open AngloGold Ashanti mines at Obuasi which was shut down some years ago, following an impasse between the company and illegal miners. The mines before the shutdown, suspended essential services following clashes between illegal miners and some of its staff, leading to the death of the company’s Communication […]

France angered by Italy's Africa remarks

France has summoned Italy’s ambassador after the Italian Deputy Prime Minister accused the French of exploiting Africa and fuelling migration. On Sunday, Luigi di Maio called on the European Union to impose sanctions on France for its policies in Africa. He said France had “never stopped colonising tens of African states”. Italy and France have […]

WhatsApp restricts message-sharing to fight fake news

WhatsApp is limiting all its members to forwarding any single message up to five times in an effort to tackle the spread of false information on the platform. The Facebook-owned business had already introduced the policy in India six months ago. The move followed a number of mob lynchings that were blamed on fake reports […]

Police CID interogates Nyatakyi, Ken Agyapong over Suale's death

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service says it has commenced an “extensive and rigorous investigations into the unfortunate killing of Mr. Ahmed Hussein-Suale.” The police in a brief update, said a team of detectives and other experts have interogated, the Assin Central Member of Parliament, (MP) Kennedy Agyapong, and Kwesi Nyantakyi, […]

President Akufo-Addo outlines govt's pillars of growth for science and technology

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the thrust of his Government’s policy towards national development rests on ensuring that science, technology and innovation drive all sectors of the economy. In order to achieve this objective, President Akufo-Addo explained that sectoral policies, programmes and strategies are being implemented on the basis of the overall National Science, […]

Ghana ranks second timber exporter to the EU market

Ghana is the first in Africa and second in the World after Indonesia to export timber to the European Union, (EU) market by the close of this year. EU ambassador to Ghana Diana Acconcia who announced this in Kumasi said the EU delegation is in Ghana for the final assessment and subsequent signing of the […]

Melcom hosts Disc Jockey Cypher in Accra

Merqury Republic organizers of the Ghana DJ Awards on Saturday, presented the gatheriing of the best in Disc Jockeying at the North Kaneshie brach of Melcom Plus, in Accra. Ghana’s largest chain of retail department stores, Melcom, hosted the programme at the forecourt of the North Kaneshie branch of Melcom Plus, and attracted people from […]

Minority MPs' call for the arrest of Assin Central MP over Ahmed Suale's murder

The National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has called on the state security agencies to arrest the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong over the murder of an investigative Journalist, Ahmed Hussien-Suale. The MP’s also extend heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late Ahmed Hussien-Suale, his colleagues at […]

Suale's family grateful to individuals and groups who sympathised with them

The family of Ahmed Hussein-Suale, the investigative journalist who was shot dead on January 16, 2019, by unknown assailants have expressed their appreciation to individuals and groups that found time to commiserate following the death of Suale-Hussein’s murder. The family said they are devastated and stunned by the loss, but will remain faithful to Allah […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia embarks on sensitisation health walk

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia last Saturday , joined the Youth Wing and Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary Candidate of the New Patriotic Party, (NPP), Lydia Seyram Alhassan and supporters to embark on a sensitisation health walk. He expressed appreciation to the constituents for massively endorsing the candidature of Madam Lydia Alhassan and urged them to […]

NTCCU Annual General meeting held

The Navrongo Teachers’ Co-operative Credit Union, (NTCCU), in the Kassena-nankana Municipality of the Upper East Region continues to show strong performance, recording a net surplus (profit) of GH¢ 363, 030.28 last year. It had in year 2017, pulled a surplus of GH¢ 264, 380.80 on its operations. The Board Chairman of the Navrongo Teachers’ Co-operative […]

Solomon Akumba wins Maltavator challenge

A level 300 student of the KNUST, Solomon Baba Akumba has emerged as the overall winner of the Ghana’s leading obstacle challenge course competition dubbed “Maltavator Challenge Season Two” when the grand finale was held on Saturday at the Lizzy Sports Complex in Accra. Ten (10) athletes were selected each from the series of events […]

Cheetah FC donates to special olympics Ghana

As part of their 10 years anniversary, second division side Cheetah FC have made presentation to Special Olympics Ghana ahead of their world games in Abu Dhabi. In a short ceremony which took place at the premises Dzorwulu Special School saw the management of the Kasoa based club donating sets of jerseys, footballs, training bibs, […]

Minority, best vehicle for Parliamentary oversight – Haruna Iddrisu

The best vehicle for Parliamentary Oversight in Ghana is the Minority as the Majority finds it difficult to hold their governments accountable, the Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu has said. He said other means of exercising Parliamentary Oversight includes debates, committees, questions, interpellation, private members motions and adjournment, debates, approval of executive appointments and […]

UK's PM to set out plan to break Brexit deadlock

UK’s Prime Minister, Theresa May will try to convince Tory Brexiteers and DUP MPs to back her withdrawal deal by resolving Irish backstop concerns, cabinet sources say. Last week, Mrs. May said she would focus on cross-party talks to get a Brexit deal accepted by Parliament. But it is understood she is now seeking to […]

Congo calm after court upholds election win of Tshisekedi

Congo’s capital was calm Sunday with residents attending church after the Constitutional Court confirmed the presidential election victory of Felix Tshisekedi. It was not clear if the population would heed runner-up Martin Fayulu’s call for non-violent protests against the court ruling. Tshisekedi said early Sunday that the court’s decision to reject claims of electoral fraud […]

Police CID invites Assin Central MP over murder of Ahmed

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has confirmed that Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has been invited for questioning over the murder of the late Ahmed Hussein-Suale, an investigative journalist. The Director-General of the CID, Deputy Commissioner of Police, (DCOP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, confirmed this during […]

Gov't reviews curfew hours on Yendi township and its environs

The Minister for the Interior has on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument renewed the Curfew imposed on Yendi Township and its environs effective Sunday, January 20, 2019. The curfews hours have been reviewed from 5:00pm to 7:00am to 6:00pm to 6:00am This was in a statement issued by […]

UN calls for prompt, thorough and transparent investigation into Hussein-Suale’s death

The United Nations, (UN) through its Acting Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Sylvia Lopez-Ekra has condemned the brutal murder of undercover investigator, Ahmed Hussein-Suale in Accra. A statement issued by UN, calls for a prompt, thorough and transparent investigation into Hussein-Suale’s death and a full accountability for those responsible. It says failure to bring perpetrators of […]

Ahmed killing cannot be allowed to end unresolved-Flt Lt (rtd) Rawlings

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has called for a swift and conclusive investigations to apprehend the assailants of investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussein-Suale. Flt Lt (rtd) JJ Rawlings said the murder of Hussein-Suale must not remain unresolved because it has implications on the wider safety of citizens. In a tweeted message on Saturday, Flt Lt (rtd) […]

New Madagascar President impressed with Ghana's development under Akufo-Addo's Gov't

The newly sworn-in President of Madagascar, Andry Nirina Rajoelina, has commended the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the superintending over impressive developments in Ghana over the last two years. The President of Madagascar made this known on Saturday, January 19, 2019, when he held bilateral talks with President Akufo-Addo in Antananarivo, the capital of […]

Former President Mahama grateful to God for peace in Dagbon

Former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his gratefulness to God for peace in Dagbon following the successful final funeral rites by the two gates. “So happy for this day, and we should be eternally grateful to Allah that Dagbon has finally seen peace.” In a Facebook post, Mr. Mahama congratulated the two royal families […]

Former President Mahama pays tribute to late Dr. Simon B. Asore

“My tribute to the late Dr. Simon B. Asore, a former General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church, whose burial and funeral service I attended today in Accra.” That’s according to Former president John Dramani Mahama. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of […]

Rev. Dr. Asore laid to rest

People from all walks of life on Saturday converged at the Forecourt of the State House, for the burial service of late Reverend Dr. Simon Bamalong Asore, former General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana. The state funeral, which attracted Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, former Presidents Jerry John Rawlings and John Dramami Mahama, as […]

Yaa Naa’s funeral ends with prayers for harmony

The final funeral rites of Yaa Naa Yakubu Andani II ended peacefully at the forecourt of the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The ceremony was preceded by some sacrifices and almsgiving (Sara malbu). There was also the recitation of the Holy Quran and special prayers led by the Yan-Limam, Shehu Yussif Yakubu Gomda, for the soul […]

GACL assures stakeholders amidst removal of MD

The Management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited on Saturday assured stakeholders of the Company’s commitment towards positioning Ghana as an aviation hub. This comes amidst the removal from office of its Managing Director, John Dekyem Attafuah. In a statement issued and signed by the Board Chair, the company confirmed that Mr Attafuah had been […]

NADMO begins registration of Odawna fire victims

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has begun registration of the Odawna Pedestrian Market fire victims with 115 traders so far registered out of the 170 affected. The fire outbreak, which destroyed wares running into thousands of cedis, has led to the temporal closure of the Market as officials of the NADMO, Accra Metropolitan Assembly, […]

Chief Justice charges Tarkwa High Court to clear abandoned vehicles

Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has called on the Tarkwa High Court to clear the abandoned vehicles on its premises, which had been parked there for decades and taking up space. She said one of the vehicles, which had it windows opened, could be a death trap and, therefore, called on the authorities of the court […]

Congo court declares Tshisekedi elected president

Congo’s Constitutional Court early Sunday declared the election of Felix Tshisekedi as president, rejecting challenges to the vote by runner-up Martin Fayulu, who had alleged fraud. Tshisekedi, son of the late, charismatic opposition leader Etienne, is now set to be inaugurated Tuesday. The declaration came shortly after the African Union in an unprecedented move asked […]

Tanzania delegation in Ghana to understudy NLA's transformational agenda

A high powered delegation from Tanzania are in Ghana to understudy the operations of the National Lottery Authority and the transformational agenda taking place at the Authority. This forms part of the efforts of Tanzania’s Government to restructure and transform the Lottery business and operations in Tanzania. The delegation was well received by the Management […]

Regional Minister visits Bongo Paramount Chief

The Paramount Chief of Bongo, Bon-Naba Baba Salifu Atamale Lemyurum has appealed to the Upper East Regional Minister, Paulina Patience Abayage to intervene in a court case between a prospecting Chinese mining Company and the youth of the area to forestall any confusion. Bon-Naba indicated that, the company did the feasibility studies and was given […]

Identity of Nairobi attack suspect shocks neighbors

Seven people have been arrested following Tuesday’s terror attack at the DusitD2 complex in Nairobi that killed at least 21 people, Kenyan media reported. Five suspects appeared in court Friday, and Kenyan security agencies are seeking more suspects in the attack claimed by al-Shabab. Officers requested the four men and one woman be detained for […]

MenzGold CEO faces charges of misdemeanor in UAE

The embattled Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of MenzGold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, (NAM1) is facing charges of misdemeanor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but he will be made available to Ghanaian authorities upon the final determination of his case. He has, however, cooperated with the Ghanaian delegation, which travelled to the UAE and […]

Blast at leaking Mexico pipeline kills 21 and injures dozens

An explosion at a leaking oil pipeline has killed at least 21 people and injured 71 in central Mexico. Local residents were scrambling to steal some of the leaking oil when they were engulfed in flames, said Hidalgo state governor Omar Fayad. Dozens of people have been taken to hospitals with burns. Television footage showed […]

GHPHA offers bounty for arrest of Josephine Asante's killers

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, (GHPA), is offering 50 thousand Ghana cedis to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of the murderers of the late Josephine Asante, the Marketing and Public Affairs Manager of the Tema Port. In a statement, the Authority said, the murder was shockingly received by the Port […]

Information Minister visits Hussein-Suale family

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, on Friday visited the family of Ahmed Hussein-Suale, the murdered undercover journalist of the Tiger Eye Private Investigation. The visit was to sympathize with the family, console them and assure them of government commitment to unravel and bring to justice the perpetrators of the crime. Mr. Oppong-Nkrumah urged the […]

Gov't, GJA working to develop safety document for journalists – Information Minister

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says the Ministry is collaborating with the Ghana Journalists Association, (GJA), to develop a National Coordinating Mechanism for the Safety of Journalists. The document, he said, will provide a decent framework to safeguard the safety of journalists, noting that, it would be ready by the end of the […]

Christian Council condemns killing of Journalist

The Christian Council of Ghana on Friday condemned the killing of Mr Ahmed Hussein-Suale, an investigative journalist and a member of the Tiger Eye PI team who was shot by unknown assailants on Wednesday, January 16 near Accra. The Council is therefore calling on the requisite institutions of the state to investigate comprehensively, and bring […]

FIFA saddened over Hussein-Suale's death

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), has said, it is extremely disturbed and saddened over the death Ghanaian journalist, Ahmed Hussein Suale. Mr. Hussein Suale, an investigative journalist and a member of Tiger Eye PI, was short dead on Thursday in Madina, Accra, by unknown gun men. It said, FIFA extends its deepest sympathies […]

Ahmed Hussein Suale laid to rest

Investigative Journalist Ahmed Hussein Suale, on Friday, buried at the Madina cemetery in Accra. Ahmed, who was a key investigator of Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ Tiger Eye Pi team was shot dead by unidentified men on a motor bike at Madina in Accra on his way home on Wednesday. Earlier, the Muslim Community and sympathizers thronged […]

Gov't imposes curfew on Yendi following nomination of new chief

The Interior Ministry on Friday imposed a 5:00 pm to 7:00 am curfew on the Yendi Township. The curfew follows the selection of a new Yaa-Naa of the Dagbon Kingdom. A statement signed by the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, said it anticipated some tension because of the presence of different factions and large numbers in Yendi. […]

Ghana police put GHC15, 000 bounty on the heads of Hussein-Suale killers

The Inspector General of Police, (IGP), David Asante Apeatu, on Friday disclosed that the Ministry of Interior has placed a GHC15, 000.00 bounty for volunteers on information leading to the arrest of the killers of the late Ahmed Hussein-Suale. He said the Police Administration was not going to jump into conclusion of who killed Mr. […]

Savulugu Chief to succeed late Ya Naa Yakubu Andani

The custodians of Dagbon traditions led by the Gushei Naa and Kugnaa have nominated the Paramount Chief of Savelugu and Head of the Andani Royal Family, Yoo Naa Abukari Mahama (VII), as the new Overlord (Ya-Na) of the Dagbon Traditional Area in the Northern Region. The Chief of Savulugu, Yoo Naa Abubakar who is the […]

President Akufo-Addo congratulates new Ya-Naa, Dagbon people

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated the new Ya-Naa, Yo-Naa, the Savelugu Naa, Abubakari Mahama and the people of Dagbon, especially the Andani and Abudu Royal families. President Akufo-Addo said this in a statement he signed and copied to gbcghanaonline Saturday, January 19, 2019. According to the statement, “Today is a happy day for […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia attends funeral rites for Dagbon chiefs

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Thursday, January 17, 2019, joined the sons and daughters of Dagbon in Yendi for the funeral rites of the late Ya Naa Yakubu Andani II, king of Dagbon. He also attended, the funeral of the late Ya Naa Mahamadu Abdulai IV at also at Yendi, on Thursday, 27, December […]

Ghana Rugby President, Herbert Mensah Remembers Komla Dumor

Today marks five, (5) years since Komla Afeke Dumor, the famous Ghanaian journalist who worked for BBC World News and was the main presenter of its programme Focus on Africa passed on. The President of Ghana Rugby, Herbert Mensah, sadly remembers the day when he was informed of the passing of Komla Afeke Dumor. Born […]

Pensplusbytes joins others to condemned the killing of Hussein-Suale

Penplusbytes has joined others in calling for thorough investigations into the killing, of Ahmed Hussein-Suale an investigative journalist with the Tiger Eye PI team. The undercover investigator and a key member of Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ Tiger Eye Private Investigations team, Ahmed Hussein-Suale, was shot dead late Wednesday night at Madina in Accra while driving home […]

President Akufo-Addo commiserates with late Opare Hammond's family

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo this morning commiserated with the family of the late Opare Hammond, Managing Director of PMMC and former Member of Parliament for Adentan in the Greater Accra Region, who died on January 11 after short illness. The Chief of Staff, Ministers of State and Members of Parliament, (MPs’) were present. Mr. […]

The intended utility tariff increment must be marginal – TUC

The Ghana Trade Union Congress (GTUC) on Thursday appealed to the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to consider the plight of the ordinary citizen as it embarked on the process for the review of tariffs. GTUC Deputy Secretary General, Joshua Ansah, expressed concern that the intended review upward is going to be a big burden on […]

‘Let’s leverage our efforts to stop gender-based violence’- Ghana's Second Lady

The Wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Samira Bawumia has reiterated her call for the leveraging of efforts towards the elimination of Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) and Harmful Practices. She said this will ensure prudent use of resources and help in achieving concrete results. Mrs. Bawumia made the call at the maiden meeting of […]

Jospong Group praises President Akufo-Addo

The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for making the Clean Ghana Agenda a priority in his administration. He said three clear things that made him convinced that the President was committed to the clean Ghana agenda were the establishment of […]

Cabinet approves $30 million Water Supply Project for Yendi

Cabinet has approved a 30 million US Dollar ($30 million) water supply expansion project for the people of Yendi in the Northern Region. The project which will be financed through a credit facility agreement between the Government of Ghana and the Indian Exim Bank, is expected to be completed in 30 months. This he said […]

Small-Scale Mining rakes in more than 50 million GH¢ into Ghana weekly

The General Secretary of the Small-scale Miners Association, Godwin Amarh says the small-scale mining sector is force to reckon with in Ghanas economy. He said the sector, aside of being one of the biggest employer, brings more than GH¢50 million Ghana Cedis (GH¢) into country every week in respect of gold export. Mr. Amarh who […]

GJA rejects 'do little' tag in defending journalists

The Ghana Journalists Association, (GJA) has defended itself from critiques who accuse it of doing little to obtain justice for journalists who are attacked and killed in their line of work. At a news conference in Accra to react to the murder of Ahmed Suale, a key member of Anas’ Tiger Eye PI team, President […]

Speed up investigations into Ahmed-Husein's murder – Gov't, GJA demand

Government has condemned the gruesome murder of undercover journalist Ahmed Husein. He was shot and killed by unknown assailants on Wednesday night. Addressing journalists at a midweek press briefing Thursday, the Information Minister said: “We condemn this heinous and barbaric act. We are aware the Police have begun investigations into the incident….We urge the police […]

Suspected murderer of Rev. Nabegmado undergoing psychiatric tests

The suspected murderer of Reverend David Nabegmado, Senior Pastor of the Central Assemblies of God Church, at Tema Community Four, Francis Mugnanla Nabegmado, is currently undergoing series of psychiatric test. This was made known to the Tema TDC Magistrate Court when he made his second appearance on Thursday. The court presided over by Mrs. Akosua […]

High Court strikes out suit challenging NDC's flagbearership election

An Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Georgina Mensah- Datsa, on Thursday struck out a suit challenging the election of a presidential candidate by the National Democratic Congress, (NDC). This follows an agreement between the NDC and the plaintiffs – Albdallah Issah, a branch communication officer and James Kabu Nartey-Oman, a branch secretary of […]

Homicide Unit takes over investigation of Huseini-Suale murder case

The Homicide Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department, Headquarters has taken over investigations into the murder of Tiger Eye PI Journalist, Ahmed Huseini-Suale. This was in a statement signed by  the Director-General of the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police David Eklu, on Thursday. The statement urged the public to […]

MFWA condemns killing of Anas’ team member, demands prompt investigations

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) says it is shocked by the news of the killing by unknown assailants of Ahmed Hussein Suale, said to be a member of the investigative team of journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas. The MFWA has unreservedly condemned the killing and called on the police to promptly and thoroughly investigate […]

African Union urges DR Congo to delay final election results

The African Union (AU) has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) to postpone the announcement of its presidential election results. The pan-African organisation, which aims to promote unity and democracy, says it has “serious doubts” about provisional results released last week. Those figures gave opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi victory but an opponent […]

Prince Philip unhurt in crash while driving

The Duke of Edinburgh has been involved in a car crash while driving near the Queen’s Sandringham estate, Buckingham Palace has said. Prince Philip, 97, was not injured in the accident, which happened as he drove a Land Rover out of a driveway onto the A149 shortly before 15:00 GMT. The other car involved was […]

COCOBOD's statement has vindicated me- Former President Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has questioned the rationale behind a recent press statement issued by COCOBOD as a reaction to his flagbearership tour of the Western Region. Mr. Mahama during his meetings with delegates of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), in especially cocoa-growing areas in the Western Region highlighted a number of challenges confronting […]

Former President Mahama condemns killing of investigator, Hussein-Suale

Former President John Dramani Mahama has condemned the unlawful killing of an investigative journalist by unidentified gunmen in Accra on Wednesday. Addressing delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Koforidua in the New Juaben South constituency on Thursday, Mr. Mahama said his heart was heavy after learning that Ahmed Hussein-Suale, a journalist who worked […]

Youth Group calls for the retention of Wa Central MP

A group calling itself ‘Friends of Rashid Pelpuo’ has called on the Member of Parliament for Wa Central Dr. Rashid Pelpuo to listen to pleas of the youth and other members of the party to avail himself to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as parliamentary candidate for election 2020. They posited that if the constituency […]

CPRI urges gov't to include mental health care in Pre/Post-natal Care

Government has been urged to consider including mental health service in the Prenatal and Postnatal care of women to ensure their physical and mental wellbeing. It would also give players in the health sector accurate data on maternal mental health cases among pregnant and lactating women. In an interview with Radio Ghana at Wa in […]

Undercover investigator, Ahmed Hussein-Suale shot dead

Undercover investigator and a key member of Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ Tiger Eye Private Investigations team, Ahmed Hussein-Suale has been shot dead. Ahmed was shot three times, twice in the chest and another in the neck late Wednesday night at Madina in Accra while driving home by unidentified men riding a motorbike. A dishevelled Anas confirmed […]

May's government survives no confidence vote

The UK Prime Minister, Theresa May has won a vote of no confidence by 325 to 306, as rebel Tory MPs’ and the DUP backed her to stay in No 10. But just 24 hours before, both groups ensured her Brexit plan was voted down. Theresa May called on MPs to “put self-interest aside” and […]

Fire guts Odawna market Wednesday night

There was a fire outbreak at Odawna Market behind the Ghana Commercial bank at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra, on Wednesday night. The fire destroyed goods worth thousands of Ghana cedis. The Deputy Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, Kweku Manu Afful who spoke to Radio Ghana at the scene said they […]

Tunisia proposes to commence direct flight to Accra

The government of Tunisia has proposed to commence direct daily flights by Air Tunis to Accra to deepen the bilateral air service agreement signed between Tunisia and Ghana. As a first step, the Tunisia authorities had requested the Ministry of Aviation and its allied agencies to visit Tunisia and meet with Aviation officials to discuss […]

Producer Price Inflation rate for December dips to 4.4 per cent

The Producer Price Inflation for December 2018 was 4.4 per cent, representing a 2.1 per cent decrease in producer inflation of 6.5 per cent recorded in November 2018. The month-on-month change in producer price index between November 2018 and December 2018 was -1.2 per cent, the Head of Publicity and Education, Ghana Statistical Service, David […]

NC describes ad-hoc committee members as "experienced people with wide range of expertice".

The President of the Normalization Committee, (NC), of the Ghana Football Association, (GFA) Dr. Kofi Amoah, has described members named on a newly formed ad-hoc Committee for the Association as “experienced people with wide range of expertice”. The Normalization Committee on Tuesday January 15 inaugurated a six ad hoc committees at the GFA Headquarters in […]

Ga Chiefs ask for Commission to settle chieftaincy impasse

The Ga Traditional Council on Tuesday appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to appoint a Commission of Enquiry to settle the chieftaincy issues within the Ga State. According to the chiefs, since the demise of the late Ga Manste, Nii Amugi II, some 14 years ago, the Ga State had had a hard time […]

Fire guts Michel camp armoury

Multiple explosions was heard hundreds of metres into the skies over Michel Camp during the wee hours of Wednesday after fire gutted the military armoury. Residents say the explosions were at the Base Ammunition Depot of the Ghana Armed Forces and multiple blasts could be heard for over an hour. Residents had to run for […]

EOCO freezes accounts of MenzGold CEO; looks for related assets

The Economic and Organised Crime Office, (EOCO), has frozen some bank accounts of Nana Appiah Mensah, the embattled CEO of MenzGold. That’s according to reports. EOCO is also looking for related businesses owned by Nana Appiah Mensah, to be frozen. The report said. EOCO in the coming days, will be applying for a court order, […]

Investigations to begin in alleged cross fire shootings at Alavanyo

An independent body has been set up by the Volta Regional Security Council to investigate an alleged cross fire shootings that led to loss of lives and others sustaining injuries at Alavanyo in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region. Meanwhile, a contingent of military men has been reinforced whiles police officers stationed there have […]

U/East Regional Minister visits Tongraan for blessings and support

The Upper East Regional Minister Paulina Abayage has paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of Tongp Tongraan Kugbilsong Nalebtang. The Minister was at the Tongraan’s Palace to pay homage, ask for his blessings and support as her mission is to develop the Region. She indicated that, as a daughter of the land, she […]

UPDATE: Gunmen in deadly attack on Kenyan hotel

Suspected militants have attacked a luxury hotel complex in Nairobi, killing at least six people. Gunfire and blasts were heard at the compound in the Westlands district of the Kenyan capital, which houses the DusitD2 hotel as well as offices. The Somalia-based militant group al-Shabab said it was behind the attack. Despite the government saying […]

Brixit deal rejected by MPs'

Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been rejected by 230 votes – the largest defeat for a sitting government in history. MPs’ voted by 432 votes to 202 to reject the deal, which sets out the terms of Britain’s exit from the EU on 29 March. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has now tabled a […]

Special Prosecutor to begin his mandate this year

The Special Prosecutor, Martin Alamisi Burnes Kaiser Amidu says his office will prosecute its first case in 2019. Although he did not give an exact date for his first prosecution, Martin Amidu said investigations into some of the cases were far advanced and legal proceedings will soon be commenced against persons at the center of those […]

Gov't delegation despatched to Dubai to pursue extradition of NAM 1

The Deputy Attorney General, Joseph Dindiok Kpemka is leading a high powered government delegation to United Arab Emirates, (UAE) capital Dubai to pursue the extradition of the embattled Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of MenzGold, Nana Appiah Mensah. The delegation includes, a representative from the Economic Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI) […]

Musician jailed seven years for abduction and defilement

Godsway Dzandu, alias Armingo Marley, a 23 year old musician who abducted and defiled a 13 year old female student in Ho was on Monday sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a Circuit Court in Ho presided over by Madam Priscilla Dikro. Dzandu pleaded not guilty to charges of abduction of child under 18 years […]

Another earth tremor hits Weija

Another earth tremor on Sunday, January 13, hit Weija and its surrounding areas, a little over a month after a similar one hit the area on December 9, 2018. The Senior Seismologist at the Ghana Geological Services Department (GGSD), Nicholas Opoku, told the Ghana News Agency that the epic center of the tremor, which measured […]

70th Annual New Year School opens in Accra

The Speaker of Parliament, has advocated for a special quota for women’s representation in Parliament and that matters relating to gender were of very much concern to him. “Today by global standards Ghana is in the last fifth category of women representation in Parliament. And we cannot compare ourselves in any way with Rwanda. Ghanaians […]

COCOBOD defends Board Chairman

The Management of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has denied media allegations that the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company, Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, had pocketed some per diem for a foreign travel, which he did not honour. Management, explained in a statement it issued, that Mr. Owusu-Agyemang was scheduled to attend a programme on […]

Canadian's death sentence in China 'horrific', family says

The family of a Canadian man who has been sentenced to death in China say their “worst fears” have been realised. Robert Lloyd Schellenberg was given a 15-year jail term in November but, on Monday, a court said the sentence for drug smuggling was too lenient. The ruling is likely to worsen a diplomatic row […]

Military calls for reinforcement in Alavanyo

The military has called for reinforcement at Alavanyo-Dzogbefeme following fresh shootings involving a military officer and a 70-year old farmer. Two persons were shot dead and six others injured during a shoot-out between youth of the area and the military on Sunday. Security Chiefs, including the Regional Police Commander, Ebenezer Francis Doku, at a meeting […]

Nandom Farmers increase yields by 35%

Over one thousand smallholder farmers in the Nandom District of the Upper West Region have been given improved and certified seeds, fertilizers and ploughing services to help them improve their livelihoods. The farmers were also trained on best agricultural practices and offered extension services to help them increase their yield while avoiding Post-Harvest Losses (PHL). […]

NAM1 in custody of Dubai Police – Ghana Police

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed media reports that the Menzgold Boss, Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM 1, has been arrested in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A statement issued by the Ghana Police service, said they were informed of the arrest of Nana Appiah Mensah by Emirati Officials based in Dubai on Sunday, […]

Tema Police investigates Josephine Asante's murder case

The Tema Regional Police Command has launched investigations into the murder of the Marketing and Public Relations Manager of Ghana Port and Harbours Authority, (GPHA) Mrs. Josephine Asante. Mrs. Asante was murdered in cold blood on Saturday, by an unknown assailant. She is alleged to have been stabbed several times in the abdomen at her […]

Porcupine Warriors stun Coton Sport in Confederation Cup

Kumasi Asante Kotoko emerged 3-2 victors, against the Cameroonian counterparts, Coton Sports in the playoff match in this year’s Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), Confederation Cup competition, in a fascinating five-goal thriller played at Military Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon. Emmanuel Gyamfi, Maxwell Baakoh and Abdul Fatawu scored for the Porcupine Warriors, as they urged closer […]

Former President Mahama begins 5-day campaign tour of Eastern region

Former President John Dramani Mahama will on Monday begin a five-day flagbearership campaign tour of the Eastern Region. Mr. Mahama will tour every constituency in the region to greet and interact with delegates, ahead of the flagbearership election of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) later this month. Already, the former president’s campaign has taken him […]

Nogahill Footbridge at N1 Highway poses no risk to public safety- GHA

The Ghana Highway Authority would like to inform the public that, its attention has been drawn to the development on the Footbridge situated around Nogahill on the Achimota-Fiesta Royale stretch of the N1 Highway. The Footbridge at Nogahill on the N1 Highway was hit by a vehichle on Thursday evening resulting in the displacement of […]

Gov’t secures 60m USD to complete phase 2 of UHAS project

Government has secures 60 million dollars for the implementation of the phase 2 of the University of Health and Allied Sciences Project in the Volta regional capital of Ho. The phase One (1) of the project which was funded by the Chinese government was completed and handed over for use in September 2015. The phase […]

UK's PM says no Brexit more likely than no deal

UK’s Prime Minister Theresa May is making a last-ditch attempt to persuade MPs’ to back her Brexit deal as Tuesday’s key Commons vote looms closer. She will use a speech on Monday to warn that Parliament is more likely to block Brexit than let the UK leave without a deal. Mrs. May will add that […]

NABCO to resolve challenges with outstanding stipends

Government says the Nation Builder’s Corps (NABCO) programme will soon fix challenges in the processing of stipends for some 9,235 beneficiaries. The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said the difficulties encountered called for a halt in further processing of the payroll for the data sets to be corrected. “Indeed, the NABCO secretariat sent messages to […]

GPHA workers express shock over the death of their colleague

Some workers at the Ghana Port and Harbours Authority, (GPHA), have expressed shock at the death of their colleague, the late Josephine Asante Public Relations and Marketing Officer of the Authority. According to them, they received the news with shock as they had seen her barely in 24 hours. They wondered what could have triggered […]

President Akufo-Addo consoles Dr. Opare Hammond's family

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday afternoon paid a visit to the house of the late Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Commission (PMMC), Dr. Kojo Opare-Hammond. Mr. Opare-Hammond died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Friday after a short illness. He was a former Director of Finance and Administration of the New […]

IGP assures Yendi people of maximum security

The Inspector General of Police, (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu, has assured the people of Yendi of adequate security for the continuation of the final funeral rites of Yaa Na Yakubu Andani. The funeral which began last Friday, was suspended after violent clashes which injured about 22 people. The IGP who visited some chiefs in the area […]

Police arrest seven in Friday’s clashes at Yendi

The Police at Yendi on Friday arrested seven persons in connection with violent clashes witnessed in the area this afternoon. The clashes left 17 persons with various degrees of injury and they are currently receiving treatment at the Yendi Government Hospital. There were sporadic gunshots all over the Yendi Township this afternoon when the funeral […]

EC affirms NPP aspirant to contest Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Saturday gave its consent to Lydia Alhassan, the New Patriotic Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Aspirant for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency to contest the by-election. The by-election is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 31, 2019. The EC gave the authority to the aspirant after she filed her nomination […]

PMMC boss, Opare Hammond dies

The Managing Director of the Precious Mineral Marketing Commission (PMMC), Dr. Kwadwo Opare-Hammond, has died. He died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Friday. In 2004, Dr. Opare-Hammond became the first legislator for the Adenta Constituency after it was separated from the Ashaiman Constituency. In 2017, he was appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa […]

Find out what's holding up Amidu -JJ to Assemblies of God Church

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has urged the leadership of the Assemblies of God Church to enquire from the honourable Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu what may be holding him up from delivering his mandate. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in January 2018, appointed former Attorney General under the late President John Evans Atta Mills government, […]

UE/ Regional Minister's last visit to two paramouncies in KNWD

The Upper Easst Regional Minister, Paulina Abayage has paid her last courtesy call on two paramount Chiefs in the Kassean Nankana West Districts. Her first point of call was at the Paga Pio’s Palace to pay homage, ask for support as she embarks on her development agenda in the Region. The paga Chief, Pe Charles […]

Renewed clashes obstruct Yaa-Naa's funeral rites – Reports

The final funeral rites for the late Yaa-Naa Yakubu Andani II was disrupted following fresh clashes in Yendi on Friday, January 11, 2019. About 17 people have been injured in the latest deadly clashes in Yendi linked to the Dagbon chieftaincy crisis. Two of the injured are said to be in critical conditions. That’s according […]

Asawase youth grateful to President Akufo-Addo

A group calling itself Progressive Zongo Youth of Asawase in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of Ashanti, has expressed gratitude to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for showing that his commitment towards the development of the Zongo communities goes beyond political rhetoric or gimmick and pledged its continued support to the President in this respect. At […]

8 killed in road accident on Friday

Eight persons have been killed in a road accident in the Ashanti region with about 15 others sustaining various degree of injuries some in critical condition. All the dead were on board a fully loaded-23 seater Sprinter Ben bus with registration number GT 6249-17 which rammed into a moving articulated truck at Boankra near Ejisu […]

US partial government shutdown becomes longest on record

The partial shutdown of the US government has become the longest on record, with still no end in sight to the political standoff. On Saturday it reaches its 22nd day, overtaking the previous record – the 21-day shutdown in 1995-96 under then-President Bill Clinton. President Donald Trump is refusing to approve a budget unless it […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia Signs Shehu Shagari Condolence Book

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has signed the book of condolence in honour of late former first Executive President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Shehu Shagari. Dr. Bawumia signed the book of condolence at the Nigeria High Commission in Accra on Friday, 4th January, 2019. On behalf of the President, Government and people […]

Lands Ministry revokes prospecting licence of Imperial Heritage

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Kwaku Asumah-Cheremeh has ordered the revocation of the prospecting license of Imperial Heritage mining company for alleged breaching the terms of the licence given them. He said government will not tolerate the situation where mining companies breach the terms of agreement they have with government and go scout […]

REGSEC visits Chereponi conflict areas

The Northern Regional Security Council, (REGSEC), led by the Regional Minister, Salifu Sae-ed has visited some communities that were burnt down in the recent ethnic clashes between the Konkombas and the Chokosis at Chereponi in the Northern region. The visit was to afford the team, the opportunity to assess and have first-hand information the devastation […]

GETFund to start paying arrears owed contractors Friday, Jan 11

The Ghana Educational Trust Fund (GETFund) is to start paying arrears owed contractors who worked on educational infrastructure development throughout the country. Under the payment plan scheduled to start Friday January 11, 2019, closely 700 contractors who are the first batch would be sorted out. Works certificate of those contractors have been verified and ascertained […]

Court throws out MenzGold suit against SEC

Barely 48 hours after the police declared the Chief Executive Officer, Nana Appiah Mensah, aka NAM 1, and two others wanted, the gold dealership, MenzGold Ghana Limited, has suffered another setback, this time on the judicial front. A suit by MenzGold challenging the regulatory powers of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bank […]

Dagbon roadmap in danger as Abudu & Andani factions refuse to yield

The road map to peace in Dagbon is feared to hit a snag following the unyiedling positions taken by both the Abudu and the Andani Royal families over the occupation of the Mbadugu residence that is close to the temporary Gbewaa Palace in Yendi in the Northern Region. While the Andanis claim the residence is […]

Ghana’s oil production to go up as it discovers new oilfields

Ghana’s oil production is set to substantially go up as it makes a new discovery large oil deposits in the Deepwater Tano cape Three Points oil block in the Western Region. Norwegian Company, Aker Energy ASA, announced the find on Thursday and said it was about to complete a successful drilling operation of the “Pecan-4A” […]

Meralco Consortium takes over ECG February 1

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), Thursday, said the handing-over of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to Meralco Consortium under the Private Sector Participation of the Power Compact II Agreement would come off on February 1. MiDA awarded the operations, investment and management of ECG to Meralco Consortium in April last year following the completion […]

8- Circuit Court Judges sworn in at a ceremony in Accra

Ghana’s Chief Justice, Justice Sophia Abena Boafoa Akuffo on Thursday sworn in eight (8) Circuit Court Judges at ceremony in Accra with a charge on the judges to identify golden threads in cases in order to ensure smooth resolution. According to the Chief Justice, judges should not be deterred with complex matters but rather identify the […]

President Akufo-Addo never endorsed MenzGold Boss – Information Minister

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has never endorsed the operations of gold dealership company, MenzGold Ghana Limited, its owner, Nana Appiah Mensah, nor officials of the firm. A statement issued and signed by the Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah in Accra on Thursday January 10,2019, said the President had never tweeted on his official […]

National Theatre breaks for maintenance works

The National Theatre of Ghana will from Friday, January 11 to Friday January 18, embark on its annual maintenance break to enable the facility to prepare for the 2019 business year. The maintenance break will afford the Theatre an opportunity to conduct fumigation and maintenance works on the facility and its equipment towards serving clients […]

Curfew imposed on Drobo, Japekrom, Babianiha, Kwasibourkrom, Mpuasu, Basekrom, Kojokesekrom and Katakyiekrom in Jaman South of Bono-Ahafo

The Minister for the Interior Ambrose Dery, has on the advice of the Brong Ahafo Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew imposed on Drobo, Japekrom, Babianiha, Kwasibourkrom, Mpuasu, Basekrom, Kojokesekrom and Katakyiekrom in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono-Ahafo Region from 6:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m effective, Thursday, January 10, […]

Interior Ministry imposes curfew on Chereponi, Saboba townships and their environs

The Minister for the Interior Ambrose Dery, has on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument has renewed the curfew hours for Chereponi and Saboba Townships and their environs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. effective, Thursday,  January 10, 2019. Government continues to urge Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth and […]

5-Member Committee inuagurated to look into Chereponi clashes

A five member committee chaired by a former Inspector General of Police, Patrick Acheampong has been inaugurated to look into the immediate and remote causes of the recent communal clashes in the communities in the Chereponi and Saboba districts of the Northern Region. The Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery who inaugurated the committee also tasked it […]

Dr. Awal adjudged best minister for 2018 in a survey

A Civil Society group, Faks, has adjudged Minister for Business Development, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal as best minister for the 2018 in it annual survey. In it report the group said the assessment was based on project initiative, execution of projects and its impact on society. In a statement CEO of the Faks Investigative Services […]

Ghana Rugby announces fixtures for 2019 Championship

The Ghana Rugby Football Union (Ghana Rugby) has announced the fixtures for its 2019 Ghana Rugby Club Championship (GRCC) that is scheduled to kick off on January 19, 2019 Central regional capital, Cape Coast and January 20, 2019 in the Greater Accra region. The ten-team Club Championship is annually played in two Pools in Accra […]

Government states its position on MenzGold saga

Following the brouhaha and news surrounding embattled CEO of MenzGold, the Government of Ghana has in a statement document detailing its position on the saga. The statement signed by the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, reiterates the fact that the regulators of the nation’s financial services sector, namely Bank of Ghana, (BoG) and Securities Exchange […]

Energy Minister attends Global renewable Energy meeting

Minister for Energy, John-Peter Amewu together with a delegation from the Ministry and Energy Commission are representing the country at the ninth session of the Assembly of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The meeting is scheduled to take place from January 10 – 13, 2019, at the St Regis Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab […]

Owusu Bempa visits Chief Imam to apologise

The founder and leader of the Glorious Word and Power Ministry, Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah has rendered an unqualified apology to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Sharabutu after predicting his death this year. Rev. Owusu Bempa who visited the Chief Imam’s residence at Fadama in Accra with some elders of his church presented a […]

Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi named winner in DR Congo poll

Opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi has won the Democratic Republic of Congo’s tightly contested presidential vote, the electoral commission says. Provisional results put him ahead of another opposition candidate, Martin Fayulu, and the ruling coalition’s Emmanuel Shadary. If confirmed, Mr. Tshisekedi will be the first opposition challenger to win since the DR Congo gained independence. Current […]

Roads and Highways Minister inspects parts of Accra roads

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako Atta says major rehabilitation works on the Agbogbloshie market road will start in the first quarter of this year. During an inspection tour of some roads in the metropolis. Describing the area as an industrial hub, Mr. Amoako Atta said the 1.4 kilometer dual carriage road when […]

GES explains the SHS Double-Track Academic Calendar

The Ghana Education System (GES) has corrected some misconceptions surrounding the Double-Track School Calendar and the Semester System introduced at the beginning of the 2018/2019 academic year for Senior High Schools. A statement signed and issued by the Head of Public Relations Unit of GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo, in Accra, said it was inaccurate for anybody […]

Accra court issues arrest warrant for embattled MenzGold boss

An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of embattled founder of MenzGold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM1. He has been accused of the offense of defrauding by false pretense contrary to section 131 of Act 29/60. Two other individuals, Benedicta Appiah and Rose Tetteh, are also […]

Central Tongu MP expresses worry over poor supervision of schools

The Member of Parliament for Central Tongu Alexander Gabby Hottordze has expressed worry over the weak supervision of schools and children at his District. The MP expressed his disappointment before, teachers and circuit suppervisors at short ceremony held at the forecourt of Adidome District Assembly, where he presented Motorbikes, Corn Milling Machines and Exercise Books […]

Inflation rate for December 2018 slightly up

Ghana Statistical Service, (GSS) has revealed that, in December 2018, the year-on year inflation rate was 9.4%, compared with the 9.3% recorded in November 2018. The monthly change rate in December 2018 was 1.1% compared to 0.7% recorded in November, 2018. Addressing his maiden edition news conference in Accra, the newly appointed acting Government Statiscian, […]

UE/R Biennial NUGDPA congress currently underway in Navrongo

The clergy has been called upon, to pay attention to the challenges facing the Laity today in living out their God-Given vocation of family life; the delicate role of the pastor in providing the necessary pastoral care. The call was made during the opening ceremony of the 27th National and 15th Biennial National Union of […]

Agric Students to boycott classes on Febuary 8 over 'neglect'

The leadership of Agricultural Colleges Students Union, (ACSU) comprising of Kwadaso Agricultural College, Ohawu Agricultural College, Tamale Animal Health and production college, Damango Agricultural college and Ejura Agricultural College has announced its intention not to resume on February 8, for the next academic calendar. That’s according to a statement jointly signed and issued by the […]

Liverpool & Egypt forward, Salah is CAF Player of the Year 2018

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is the 2018 Confederation of African Football Player of the Year – the second consecutive year he has won the award. Egypt forward Salah, 26, beat Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane of Senegal and Arsenal and Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the title. He received the award at a ceremony in Senegal on […]

Man chases runaway tire down Houston highway

A traveler on a Houston highway captured video of an unlucky driver running after a runaway tire rolling toward traffic. Rafael Sanchez tweeted a video showing a man running frantically to catch the tire as it rolled toward vehicles on Interstate 45 about 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The video shows the driver was able to catch […]

UN Peacekeepers push deep into Mali

UN peacekeepers in Mali have given what villagers in a remote part of the West African country have called a “real glimmer of hope.” Senegalese troops from the UN mission, MINUSMA, patrolled southeast of Mali’s central Mopti region to create what the force commander called a “protective presence” and to provide medical consultations. MINUSMA’s civilian […]

IGP salutes Chief Imam; describes him as an epitome of peace

The Inspector General of Police, (IGP) David Asante-Apeatu, has congratulated the National Chief Imam, Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharabutu for being an epitome of peace through his leadership and proactive steps to resolve major conflict in the country. The IGP said this when he paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam at his residence […]

Ghana exports food to Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire

Following the implementation of the Planting for Food and Jobs initiative, Ghana is now in a position to export foodstuffs to neighbouring Burkina Faso and Cote d’Ivoire, statistics from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) have indicated. Ejura Market At the Ejura Market in the Ejura Sekyeredumase municipality in the Ashanti Region alone, about […]

Saboba Chief pleads for calm

The Paramount Chief of Saboba traditional area Bowan Mateer-John, has implored government and the Regional Security Council, (REGSEC), to initiate concrete measures to quickly restore calm and order to Chereponi and Saboba in order to bring all displaced persons back to their communities. To this end, he called on REGSEC to create a platform for […]

SSNIT increases monthly pension by 11 percent

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased the monthly pension by 11 per cent for this year. This was done in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Commission (NPRA) and in accordance with Section 80 of the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766). In view of this, pensioners on the 2018 minimum […]

DR Congo: Ebola response resumes despite ‘risky environment’

Despite a precarious security environment and continuing pockets of mistrust on the part of affected populations, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Tuesday that all Ebola-affected areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) North Kivu Province are now accessible to health workers. Civil unrest in Beni, the epicenter of the epidemic, crippled […]

Saudi woman "given refugee status"

A Saudi woman who fled her family and refused to leave a Bangkok hotel has been given refugee status by UN, the Australian government says. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, refused to board a flight from Bangkok to Kuwait on Monday and barricaded herself into her airport hotel room. She said she feared her family would […]

Old Boys Association of ADISCO denounce GES’ action against Headmaster

The President of the Old Boys Association of Adisadel College (Adisco), Kojo Yankah, has expressed the Association’s disapproval of the step taken by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to interdict the Headmaster. The steps, he said followed an alleged involvement of the Headmaster, William Kusi-Yeboah in unlawful admission of students and collection of wrongful monies […]

Spio-Garbrah can perform better than Mahama as 2020 Flagbearer- Tema East NDC

A leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tema East, Francis Blebu, has called on delegates to elect former Minister of Trade, Ekwow Spio-Gabrah as the 2020 flagbearer of the party. He said although some supporters of former President John Dramani still believed Mahama was the right person to return the party to […]

Peace a pre-requisite for development- President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says peace is a pre-requisite for development. He said this when he delivered a speech at the Zongo for Peace and Development Conference, in Kumasi on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. The conference which was an initiative of the Ministry of Inner City and Zongo Development, was on the theme of the Conference, […]

Asawase Shooting:GH¢1.75m compensation package for victims' families

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has announced a compensation package totaling GH¢1,750,000 to be paid to the families of the victims of last year’s Asawase shooting incident. According to President Akufo-Addo, GH¢250,000 for each of the 7 families is to be paid to the dependents of the deceased, explaining that “even though money cannot replace […]

GIMPA Rector calls for regional population-parliamentary seat balance

The Rector of  Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Professor Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson has called for a review of the constitution to ensure the number of Parliamentary seats allocated to a region corresponds to it’s population. He said the current situation where some regions with smaller populations rather have larger number of MPs’ […]

Mahama expresses concern over gov't's decision to include 2nd yr students in the 'DTS'

Former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed dismay over the decision by the government to include second year Senior High School (SHS) students in the Double Track System, (DTS). Despite the government’s claim that the double track system was not going to affect second and third year students, all second year SHS students are still […]

Gabon arrests military officers involved in coup attempt

A Gabonese government spokesman says all but one of the military officers who attempted a coup early Monday have been arrested. “Four have been arrested and one is on the run,” said Gabon spokesman Guy-Bertrand Mapangou. Military officers seized Gabonese National Radio, the state radio station, Monday in Libreville, the capital. The soldiers announced their […]

President Akufo-Addo salutes Constitution Day

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the newly established Constitution Day is a day to celebrate the longest, undisturbed period of stable, constitutional rule in the history of Ghana, and acknowledge the collective efforts achieved in upholding the tenets of democracy, the rule of law and the principles of constitutionalism. The Constitution Day is in […]

Some Ghanaians think Constitution Day is in the right direction

A section of Ghanaians has expressed their contentment about the Constitution Day to be celebrated on January 7. To them, the Day, which would coincide with the swearing -n of newly elected Presidents, would give room for workers, more importantly, those in the government sector to fully participate in the event. An Evangelist, Atta Eduah, […]

'Constitution day as public holiday is meaningless' – RRM

A group calling itself The Revisionist Resistance Movement (RRM) says government’s decision to set aside January 7, as Consitution day is without merit and meaningless. According to the group, declaring a Constitution holiday in place of the Republic holiday is a clear manifestation of lack of appreciation of Ghana’s history and an attempt to provoke […]

Gabon army seizes national radio station in a suspected coup attempt

Shots reportedly fired in the capital Libreville after military announces it’s setting up a ‘restoration council’. Soldiers in Gabon have reportedly attempted a coup, announcing the establishment of a “restoration council” after taking over the national radio station. There were reports of shots being fired in the capital Libreville on Monday. Reading out a statement, […]

Indigenes of SALL appeal for new district

The Concerned Citizens Association of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (SALL) has urged government to create a separate district for their area as soon as the President issues a constitutional instrument for the results of the just ended referendum to take effect. According to them, the four communities would be hanging in the balance when […]

Ghana marks maiden Constitution Day Today

Today January 7, is being marked as Constitution Day in Ghana and its a public holiday. Government of Ghana in December last year, presented a bill before parliament to amend the Public Holidays Act to include January 7, August 4 and September 21 as statutory public holidays. January 7, 1993, was the day the current […]

Next NDC administration will be committed to developing the new regions -John Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama says the next administration of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) will be committed to developing the new regions. Addressing NDC delegates at separate meetings in Sefwi Bekwai, Wiawso, Adabokrom, Essam, Juaboso, Bodi, Akontombra, Dadieso and Enchi, Mr. Mahama said the NDC has a superior record of infrastructure development across the […]

DRC delays results of December election

Democratic Republic of Congo officials say they are delaying the announcement of the results of its presidential election until some time later this week. The commission is holding a meeting Sunday about the delay. Corneille Nangaa, head of the country’s electoral commission (CENI), said, “It is not possible to publish the results on Sunday. We […]

Sekondi Eleven Wise Football Club to celebrate centenary

A nine-member planning committee under the Chairmanship of Ambassador Joseph Paa Kojo Ackon, has been constituted to, oversee the centenary celebrations (1919-2019) of Sekondi Eleven Wise Football Club. Announcing the membership over the weekend, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, Omanhene of Essikado, (British Sekondi) Traditional Area, and life Chief Patron of the club, initimated that one […]

Eschew violence; it only retards our progress – Veep Dr. Bawumia

Ghana’s Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has bemoaned the negative impact of violence, especially violence fuelled by religious misunderstandings, on national development. He has therefore called for religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence between persons of different religious persuasions. Vice President Bawumia made the call when he addressed participants at the 87th Annual National Convention […]

Dr. Paul Acquah Chairs Ghana’s Fiscal Council

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed a former Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Paul Acquah as Chairman of the newly established Fiscal Council. President Akufo-Addo established by Executive Instrument the Fiscal Council and Financial Stability Council in December 2018. The Financial Stability Council is to enhance the stability and soundness of the […]

Ghana Establishes Fiscal Council and Financial Stability Council

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government has passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act, to anchor fiscal discipline and ensure prudence in the management of the economy. The Act establishes both the Fiscal Council and Financial Stability Council. This was in a statement from the office of the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and copied to gbcghanaonline […]

Help retrieve monies owe us by gov't – GN Bank to BoG

The Chairman of Groupe Nduom, and owner of now defunct GN Bank, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, says they are looking forward to an assurance by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), to help them retrieve monies owed his nonfunctioning bank by government to strengthen their finances, following the downgrade of their GN Bank to a Savings and […]

Elephant steals tourist's mango-filled purse

A visitor to an elephant rescue in Sri Lanka captured video of the moment a hungry elephant stole a tourist’s purse to feast on mangos. The video shows a teenage tourist meeting one of the young pachyderms at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. The girl said she thought the elephant was trying to be affectionate when […]

'Banished words' for 2019 include 'collusion,' 'yeet'

A Michigan university released its annual list of “banished” words, including thought leader, POTUS and yeet. Lake Superior State University said its 44th annual List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness was chosen from a pool of submissions from a public fed up with words like “wheelhouse” to […]

Accra-Tema railway service to resume next week — Railways Development Minister

Passenger service on the Accra-Tema railway line will resume next week, that’s according to the Minister of Railways Development, Joe Ghartey, to the Daily Graphic in Accra. This follows the successful completion of a test run on the Accra-Tema rail line by the Ghana Railways Company Limited (GRCL). Mr. Ghartey also revealed that the GRCL […]

Brazil deploys troops to stop violence in Fortaleza

About 300 troops have been sent to the northern city of Fortaleza to tackle a surge in criminal violence, authorities said. Soldiers will patrol there and across the state of Ceará in a bid to halt attacks on shops, banks and buses. The justice ministry ordered the special deployment after dozens of attacks this week. […]

Upper West NDC delegates vow to reward Bagbin

Delegates of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper West Region, have pledged to reward Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin with a flood of votes during the NDC’s upcoming Presidential primary. They promised to vote en-bloc for the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament who is also the longstanding Member of Parliament for Nadowli/Kaleo constituency […]

Effutu MTTD records 92 Motor accidents in 2018

A total of 92 Motor accident cases were recorded by the Winneba District MTTD of the Ghana Police Service in 2018 as against 88 cases in 2017. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Charles Obiri in charge of Winneba District MTTD who made this known in an interview with Ghana News Agency said 276 persons were […]

Hajj Board holds National Thanksgiving and Prayer service

The Hajj Board has held a National Thanksgiving and Prayer service at the Hajj Village to mark the completion of a successful 2018 Hajj pilgrimage. Addressing the media, the Chairman of the Board, Sheikh I C Quaye said, 2018 Hajj, will go down as the best ever pilgrimage held in the history of Ghana. He […]

Former President Mahama begins final flagbearership campaign

Former President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday arrived in Sefwi Bekwai in the Bibiani constituency of the Western Region to begin a five-day campaign tour of the Western Region. Mr. Mahama will visit all constituencies in the region to meet with delegates and seek their mandate to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to victory […]

Let’s unite ahead of 2020 general elections-Chiana-Paga MP

The Member of Parliament, (MP) for Chiana-Paga Constituency of the Upper East Region, Lawyer Rudolf Nsowine Amenga-Etego, has called for unity among members of the National Democratic Congress ahead of the 2020 general elections. According to him, the NDC can only wrestle power from the NPP if they desist from backbiting and engage themselves in […]

Twenty-three banks meet 400 million cedis recapitalisation – BoG

There are now 23 universal banks operating in Ghana, following the recapitalisation exercise that ended at the close of business on December 31, 2018, the Bank of Ghana has announced. Speaking at a press conference, Dr Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Central Bank, said these banks had all met the new minimum paid-up capital […]

Okomfo Anokye blood does not contain HIV or syphilis – Committee

The Five-Member Independent Committee, set up by the Ministry of Health to investigate allegations of blood contamination from the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has debunked the accusation. The Committee affirmed that detailed laboratory investigations conducted on the same blood units in contention by an independent private Lab, showed that the product did not contain […]

Bank of Ghana appoints advisors for NIB

The Bank of Ghana has appointed an advisor for the National Investment Bank to help management to improve the affairs of the bank. The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, speaking at a press conference, said the advisor will hold office until otherwise advised by the Bank of Ghana. The advisor will […]

One suspect captured on Owusu Bempah’s church vandalising video arrested

Police have arrested one of the suspects captured on video vandalising the Glorious Word and Power Ministries International founded by Pastor Isaac Owusu Bempah at Odorkor in Accra. The suspect who was grabbed on Wednesday by the Accra Regional Police Command is assisting Police in investigations. A statement issued in Accra and signed by Director-General […]

JICA supports Ghana Health Service with vehicles

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Friday handed over the keys to 26 Nissan Pickup vehicles to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to support service delivery in the three northern regions. A Senior Representative of JICA, Ozawa Maki, presented the keys to the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare in Accra. […]

"Thank you for your leadership, bold vision for Dagbon" – President Akufo-Addo

The Bolin Lana, Abdulai Mahamadu, has expressed appreciation to Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for his bold vision for Dagbon and the exemplary leadership shown in helping to bring the Dagbon crisis to an end.   According to the Bolin Lana, the people of Dagbon have suffered from the age-old, debilitating Abudu-Andani conflict, and […]

US deploys troops to Gabon to watch possible Congo violence

President Donald Trump says U.S. military personnel on Friday, have been deployed to Gabon in response to possible violent demonstrations in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a presidential election there. In a letter to congressional leaders, Trump said the first of about 80 military personnel arrived in Gabon on Wednesday in case they are […]

US President threatens 'national emergency' over wall

US President Donald Trump has said he could declare a national emergency to build a US-Mexico border wall without the approval of Congress. It came after he met senior Democrats, who refused his requests for funding. The stand-off has seen Mr Trump withhold support for a bill to fully fund the government until he gets […]

Ghana needs African Democracy embedded with cultural values-Local Governance Expert

A Local Governance Expert, Dr. Eric Oduro-Osae, has advocated an African type of democracy, embracing traditional values and customs, with traditional rulers playing prominent roles in its implementation. Dr. Oduro-Osae, also the Dean of Studies and Research at the Institute of Local Government Studies, said the current democratic system adopted “blindly” from the Western world […]

Twenty-five years of Ghana’s Fourth Republican Constitutional Dispensation in perspective

Ghana returned to constitutional rule and multi-party democracy after a topsy-turvy eight military regimes from 1966 to 1982 without any clear sense of direction for her political and socio-economic development. Therefore, the 1992 Constitution, which came into effect on January 7, 1993, provided the nation a sovereign document and clear direction for organising a democratic […]

Constitution Day is an opportunity to introspect -Information Minister

The Minister for Information Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has explained that, commemoration of the Constitution Day offers Ghanaians an opportunity to introspect constitutional progress in Ghana. Recounting the eras when Ghanaians were ruled by arbitrariness and oppression, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah said the ‘Constitution Day’ has become necessary for Ghanaians to continuously be reminded on how far […]

Update on Banking Sector Reforms -January 2019

The Bank of Ghana as part of its comprehensive reform agenda, with the objective of cleaning up the sector and strengthening the regulatory and supervisory framework for a more resilient banking sector, licences of seven (7) insolvent banks were revoked over the last sixteen months. Steps were taken to ensure that they exited the market […]

Alleged serial kidnapper recaptured in Takoradi

Samuel Wilson the alleged serial kidnapper who broke out of Takoradi Central Police Station, where he was being held for investigation into kidnapping cases, has been recaptured by the Police in the area. According to sources within the Bureau of National Investigations, (BNI), Samuel Wilson was arrested from his hideout in Takoradi on Thursday and […]

Curfew imposed on Chereponi and Saboba Townships

The Minister for the Interior, has on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, imposed a 1600-hours-to-0700 hours-curfew on Chereponi and Saboba Townships and their environs in the Northern Region, effective, Thursday, 3rd January, 2019. A statement issued by the Ministry in Accra, said the imposition of the curfew followed […]

Information Ministry to hold maiden Constitution Day Public Lecture on Monday

The Ministry of Information will hold the maiden Constitution Day Public Lecture on Monday January 7 as part of the first celebration of Constitution Day. The Day which has been declared a public holiday, is in recognition of the commencement of the 4th Republican constitutional dispensation on January 7, 1993. It is also set aside […]

North Tongu MP suggests total media blackout on all doomsday pronouncements

The Member of Parliament, (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has suggested to the National Media Commission, (NMC) and the various associations within the Ghanaian media fraternity to give a total media blackout on all “doomsday pronouncements and activities of false prophets who he said are undoubtedly worshippers of Balaam. In a statement signed […]

Top 50 Tertiary Institutions in Ghana for last quarter of 2018 released

The Top 50 Tertiary Institutions in Ghana for the last quarter of the year ending 2018 has been released by the organizers of the Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) Ghana Tertiary Awards. A Youth oriented organization made up of students, (Youth Web Ghana) has officially released the best Tertiary Institutions after reviewing and subjecting over 59,800 […]

Customers lauds DVLA for swift and convenient service

Vehicle owners who thronged the Regional Office of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Accra have commended managers for making the service easy and convenient. Over the years the scene at any DVLA office on the beginning of first working day of the year has always been chaotic and hectic. But that was […]

Andani Royal family set to hold funeral of late Yaa-Naa Yakubu Andani Tomorrow

The Head of the Andani Royal Family, Yoo-Naa Abukari and the Kampahuya-Naa, Yakubu Abdulai Andani, have expressed their preparedness to hold the funeral of the late Yaa-Naa Yakubu Andani, which begins tomorrow, January 4, 2019. The Vo-Naa, Mahamadu Bawa, conveyed the message on behalf of the Andani Royal family to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. […]

Boko Haram raids military posts in northeast Nigeria

Boko Haram jihadists have raided at least three military posts and overpowered troops in the latest attacks in northeast Nigeria, sources said Wednesday. Fighters from the IS-affiliated Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) overran the posts in Borno state on Tuesday, military and militia sources told AFP. The Boko Haram faction has in recent months […]

"Dr. Bawumia is prudent, patient and purposeful" – Rev. Eastwood Anaba

The Founder of the Eastwood Anaba Ministries and Head Pastor of the Fountain Gate Chapel, Rev. Eastwood Anaba has heaped plaudits on the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him as a man of prudence, patience and purpose. Rev. Eastwood Anaba made these remarks on the Vice President’s of Ghana during a church service to […]

US and Colombia vow to cut coca production

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is “deeply concerned” about the increased production of coca leaf, the raw material for cocaine, in Colombia. At a meeting with Colombian President Ivan Duque, Mr Pompeo said the two countries would try to reduce coca production by 50% by 2023. Colombia has already vowed to step […]

Apple blames China as it cuts forecast

Apple has rattled investors with news that its sales have been slowing, blaming economic weakness in China. In a surprise disclosure, the iPhone maker said it anticipated revenue of about $84bn (£67bn) for the three months to 29 December. In November it forecast sales of at least $89bn – a prediction that had already disappointed […]

China's 'Jack the Ripper' Gao Chengyong executed for murders

A Chinese serial killer convicted of murdering 11 girls and women between 1988 and 2002 has been executed. Gao Chengyong, dubbed “Jack the Ripper” by Chinese media, followed his victims home before robbing, raping and murdering them. He cut their throats and mutilated their bodies. Gao, a married father of two, was arrested in 2016 […]

Youth attacks Bempah's church over death predictions but Chief Imam calls for calm

Some irate youth on Wednesday afternoon attacked the South Odorkor branch of the Glorious Word and Power Ministries International in Accra, where Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah is the head pastor. Rev. Owusu Bempah had predicted on New Year’s eve that some Ghanaian leaders including the Chief Imam, Sheihk Nuhu Sharabutu will die this year. The […]

Gov't does not pay $40 million for ENI Gas- Energy Ministry denies media reports

The Ministry of Energy says its attention has been drawn to media reportage on the Take-or-Pay clause in the Offshore Cape Three Point (OCTP) agreement between Ghana and the OCTP partners with Eni Ghana as the lead operator. The Ministry therefore wishes to set the records straight by publishing facts associated with the matter. This […]

Ablekuma Central Constituency municipal status

Ablekuma Central Constituency is to gain a municipal status next month. The Legislative Instrument (LI) to this effect has been laid before parliament and is expected to be passed when parliament resumes later this month. Ablekuma Central is the biggest constituency in the country in terms of population with a population of 270 thousand people. […]

First Lady Mrs. Akufo-Addo fetes school kids @ Jubilee House

Ghana’s First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has hosted over a thousand children to a special lunch party at the Jubilee House in Accra. The annual Children’s New Year party had children drawn from diverse backgrounds and areas across the country. The kids were treated to assorted food and drinks, while having fun on bouncy castles […]

Ghana's President Akufo-Addo consoles Nigeria

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has sent a message of condolence to the President Muhammadu Buhari, on the death of Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, former President of Nigeria in the 2nd Republic. In a letter dated Thursday, December 31, 2018, President Akufo-Addo indicated to President Buhari that the death of the former Nigerian President […]

Ghana Police gets new Public Affairs Director

The Police Administration has promoted Two Thousand One Hundred and Fifty-Five, (2,155) Officers effective January 1, 2019. The promoted Officers include eight Assistant Commissioners of Police who have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police; One Superintendent of Police promoted to Chief Superintendent of Police; Seven Deputy Superintendents of Police promoted to […]

Most Churches in Tema filled to capacity as they welcome 2019

Most Churches in Tema were filled to capacity as some people had to sit under erected canopies outside the church to listen to the word. The congregants sang to give thanks and praise God to usher in the new year. Messages used to usher in the new year centered on the need for Christians to […]

Package thief makes off with box of cat poop

A California woman fed up with package thieves captured footage of a man stealing a box of cat poop from her front porch. Stephanie Igoa said the security camera on the front porch of her Fresno home has repeatedly captured so-called “porch pirates” thieving from her front porch, including one man who made at least […]

President Akufo-Addo ushers New Year at Accra Ridge Church

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo last night joined congregants at the Accra Ridge Church for the Watch Night service to usher in the New Year. He was accompanied by his wife Rebecca, and some family members to the service. The service was marked with poignant evocation of hymns, dancing, thanksgiving, and intercessory prayers for the […]

Chad grants amnesty to nearly 60 'Political' Prisoners

Chad’s President Idriss Deby on Monday freed nearly 60 detainees considered political prisoners by rights groups as part of a general amnesty for former rebels, the country’s justice minister told AFP. Those released included Moussa Tao, arrested in 2013 on a conspiracy charge; and Colonel Haroun Bata and about 10 Chadian “mercenaries” accused of having […]

Millitary & other Security Agencies embark on joint route march

Four Garrison units in collaboration with other Security Services in the Ashanti Region have held a Joint Route March through some principal streets aimed at fostering cooperation and strengthening espirit de corps. It will also cement the bond amongst the military and security services in the Region. A statement issued by the PRO-HQ Central Command, […]

Gov't imposes curfew on Bole Township and its environs

Government has on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council, (RCC) and by the Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on Bole Township and its environs. The curfew hours for the areas spans from 1800 hours to 0600 hours effective Monday, December 31. A statement signed by the Deputy Minister for the Interior, […]

Ghana is certainly on the right path; 2019 promises to be a good one- Prez Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has once again emboldened Ghanaians to join hands with his government in building the progressive and prosperous nation. President Akufo-Addo in a New Year message he tweeted, reassured his hopefulness and optimism, that Ghana is certainly on the right path and that 2019 promises to be a good one.   […]

Ghanaians observe vigil to usher in 2019

Churches in Accra have ushered in the new year with the traditional watch night service. Most of these churches used their watch night service sermons to offer advise to Ghanaians in order to have a fulfilled 2019. Radio Ghana’s reporters Nathaniel Nartey and Hannah Dadzie visited a number of churches in Accra and report that […]

Ghanaians usher New Year with watch night service

A vigil was last night held by many Christians at their various churches to usher in the New Year, 2019. The service which lasted for about four hours was used to pray for good health and prosperity of Ghana to move from its present position to a better economic class through infrastructure and industrialization. The […]

Public cautioned to be security conscious during 31st night celebration

The public has been cautioned to be security conscious, while indulging in activities to mark the coming in of the New Year. This is because criminals frequently took advantage of the excitement that typified the night of December 31, to indulge in criminal activities. The Director General-Public Affairs and Communication Unit of the Ghana Police […]

Ghanaians urged to be thankful to God for a successful 2018

The Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese of the Anglican Church, Rt. Rev. Felix Odei Annancy has urged Ghanaians to be thankful to God for a successful 2018. He said some countries were faced with wild devouring fires, floods, devastating earth quakes and wars but Ghana was spared any of those calamities in 2018. He expressed […]

2019: Skies light up as world welcomes new year

People across the globe are saying goodbye to 2018 and welcoming in the new year with a bang. Auckland in New Zealand was the first major city to launch its 2019 fireworks – but that was just the beginning. A wave of celebrations are illuminating the skies above cities around the world, dazzling millions of […]

Slain Pastor's family distances itself from alleged statement made by suspect

The Nagbemado family has distances itself from alleged statements made by Francis Nagbemado, the assailant who took his own uncle ‘life. The family want to state categorically that Rev Dr. David Mankrom Nagbemado was a genuine man of God, who was humble and down to earth. That’s according to a statement issued by the family […]

31st December Revolution anniversary held in Ashaiman

The 31st December Revolution Commemoration was being held at the Ashaiman Mandela Park Today. On December 31, 1981, Rawlings, supported by lower-ranking soldiers, most of whom served in the Reconnaissance Regiment, seized power to cure what they said were deep-seated corruption and harsh economic situation. Rawlings then formed the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) to […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia touts govt's achievements

The Vice president has touted government’s achievement over the past 23 months in a Facebook comment. Vice President Dr. Bawumia in a statement said: “As we come to the end of 2018, we have to thank God for all his mercies. We are thankful for what God has made possible for President Nana Addo Dankwa […]

Ghanaians admonished to be advocates and champions of women empowerment

Ghanaians have been asked to be advocates and champions of women empowerment in their communities so that together we can improve the welfare of women in the country. The Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, Amidu Chinnia Issahaku who made the call said in spite of the unique role women play in the development of our […]

Abudu Royal family vacates Old Gbewaa palace

The Abudu Royal family has officially vacated the Old Gbewaa Palace, and handed over the facility to the Yendi Municipal Security Council, to pave the way for two weeks funeral rites of late overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Yakubu Andani. The move is in respect of an agreement between the Royal family and the government. The family […]

Biennial National Delegates Congress BONABOTO held in Bolgatanga-Upper East Region

The 11th National Delegates Congress of BONABOTO has been held in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, with a call on the government to as a matter of urgency upgrade the Bolgatanga Polytechnic to be at par with the rest of the country’s polytechnics that have been upgraded into technical universities by the ruling government, […]

B5 Plus ends 2018 with 4 coveted awards

STEEL AND metal manufacturing giant, B5 Plus Limited, rounded 2018 on a winning note, taking home four coveted awards. The awards presented to the Kpone-based company in the Greater Accra Region, in November and December include the Ghana Club 100 awards, the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Metal, Building Products Sector award, Ghana Industry CEO […]

DPS International holds Carols Service

Delhi Public School International (DPSI) in Tema has held carols service as part of this year’s Christmas festivities. The colourful event on Thursday, December 13, started 6 pm in the school’s open air theatre. The amphitheatre overflowed with an enthusiastic audience. The audience were treated to a rendition by the students from various classes. Young […]

Ghanaian women celebrated in 2018

In 2018, Ghanaian women achieved great success in many fields of endeavour such as politics, academia, justice delivery, research and journalism. In the course of the year, the First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo was inaugurated by the John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation (JAKF), as the country’s maiden Nutrition Champion. Hajia Samira Bawumia, the Second Lady and […]

Let’s support Rawlings crusade on cleanliness- Tema Mantse

The Tema Mantse, Dr. Nii Adjei Kraku II, has advised Ghanaians to support, former President Jerry John Rawlings, Sanitation Ambassador on his crusade to keep the environment clean. “Throughout the year, we the citizens were on the neck of the government to tackle heaps of rubbish that were on our streets and the government has […]

Minority Leader announces fifth term Parliamentary bid

The Minority Leader, and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has formally announced that he will seek re-election in 2020 to continue to represent the people of the area in the country’s legislature. He said “I cherished the opportunity to have served you for these years and I will cherish some additional […]

Oti will extend "golden" handshake to Volta Region- Nifahene of Buem

The Nifahene of Buem Traditional Area in the yet to be inaugurated Oti region, Nana Opraw Akuamoah VIII has said the desire of people in the newly created region to work with their neighbours in the south to develop both regions. At a post declaration of results on the referendum to create Oti region, he […]

Brexit 50-50' if May's deal rejected, says Liam Fox

Senior Brexiteer minister Liam Fox says he believes there is a 50-50 chance the UK will not leave the EU on 29 March if MPs reject Theresa May’s Brexit deal next month. The international trade secretary told the Sunday Times it would only be “100% certain” if MPs back the deal. He said if the […]

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

Several US newspapers suffered major printing and delivery disruptions on Saturday following a cyber-attack, US media report. The attack led to delayed distribution of The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun and other titles belonging to Tribune Publishing. The company said it first detected the malware on Friday, which hit papers sharing the same […]

Polls open in tense DR Congo election

Polls have opened in Africa’s second largest country in an election delayed for more than two years. Close to 40m people are eligible to vote in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where President Joseph Kabila – in power since 2001 – is standing down. But the run-up has been hit by violence and controversy over […]

Bongo Assembly achieves revenue target

The Bongo District Assembly in the Upper East Region has achieved almost 100 percent of its Internally Generated Fund [IGF] target for the year. The Assembly had earlier in 2018, set and approved an amount of 232,122.72 Ghana Cedis to be mobilised from local revenue sources within its jurisdiction. The District Chief Executive for Bongo, […]

TEERE donates baby lotions to hospitals

Four hospitals in the Upper East Region have each received over 100 boxes of German-made baby lotions for onward distribution to patients under their care including babies, their mothers and pregnant women. The hospitals include the Bongo District Hospital, the AfriKids Medical Centre, the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital and the Navrongo War Memorial Hospital. TEERE, a […]

NPP elects Lydia Alhassan to replace Agyarko in Ayawaso-West Wuogon by-election

A widow of the Late member of parliament for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency has been elected as a Parliamentary candidate for the New Patroitic Party, (NPP) in primaries held on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Lydia Alhassan, affectionately called Mama Lydia, who is a hard core NPP member secured 441 votes to beat four other […]

Security agencies to investigate electoral anormalies during referenda

The Electoral Commission’s (EC) says it will not protect any person allegedly engaged in electoral malpractices in the just-ended referenda in the six new proposed regions. That’s according to a statement. “Our attention has been drawn to some videos circulating on social media, alleging wrong doing during the just ended referendum exercise. The statement which […]

President Akufo-Addo congratulates all stakeholders in the just ended referenda

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated all the stakeholders in the just ended referenda for the creation of new regions. According to the president, this singular process, have again demonstrated to the world their deep attachment to the principles of democratic accountability and the rule of law. President Akufo-Addo in a message said: “We […]

Dramatic collapse of Indonesian volcano

The scale of the dramatic collapse of the Indonesian volcano that led to last Saturday’s devastating tsunami in the Sunda Strait is becoming clear. Researchers have examined satellite images of Anak Krakatau to calculate the amount of rock and ash that sheared off into the sea. They say the volcano has lost more than two-thirds […]

Funeral of late Ya-Na Mahamadu Abdulai held

The funeral of late Mahamadu Abdulai IV has ended at the Gbewaa palace with Muslim prayers. Family members, Imams and friends among others witnessed the prayers for the successful and peaceful performance of the funeral for peace and unity in Dagbon and Ghana as a whole Alhaji Yahuza Abukari Zaachi Liman led the prayers. Mahamadu […]

WHO says DRC Ebola progress will be lost if violence persists

Progress in fighting Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the second worst ever, will be reversed if fighting continues around the disease hot spots of Beni and Butembo, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. “We have reached a critical point in the Ebola response,” WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus […]

Nigeria ruling party launches Buhari's re-election campaign

Nigeria’s ruling party held a rally to mark the launch of President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election bid on Friday in the southern city of Uyo, hours after naming a campaign team which includes Africa’s richest man. A presidential election is scheduled to take place on Feb. 16 to determine who will lead Africa’s biggest crude oil […]

CODEO records electoral anomalies during referenda

Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), says a number of electoral anomalies were recorded during the observation exercise of the December 27, 2018 referendum on the proposed creation of 6 new regions. These anomalies raise serious questions about the integrity and credibility of the polling process in the observed polling stations. This was in a […]

President Akufo-Addo donates Gh¢100,000 to National Cathedral building

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has made a personal contribution of GH¢100,000 towards the construction of the National Cathedral. President Akufo-Addo made the contribution when he launched the National Cathedral Fundraising Campaign, on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. President Akufo-Addo said, like Solomon, at the dedication […]

Building of the National Cathedral is not for political expediency – Duncan Williams

The Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams said the building of the National Cathedral is not for political expediency admitting that anything major will attract criticism. Duncan Williams who is the Presiding Archbishop and General Overseer of the Action Chapel International Ministry, was speaking at a dinner to raise funds for the […]

JJ Rawlings to support Catholic Church on National Cathedral

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has in a meeting with Trustees of the National Cathedral, indicated that he will defer his position on the construction of the national edifice to his mother church, the Catholic Church. At the meeting on Monday December 24, the former President said while he had his personal opinion on the […]

Ashaiman to host 31st December Anniversary Durbar

A parade and durbar of chiefs and people marking the 37th anniversary of the 31st December Revolution will be held at the Ashaiman Mandela Park on Monday December 31, 2018. A statement from the planning committee of the event confirmed that the leader of the Revolution, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings and leading members of […]

NPP holds Ayawaso West Wuogon Primary Today

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) will on Saturday, December 29, hold its primary in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, to select one of five aspirants to represent the party in the January 31 by-election. The contestants are; Lydia Alhassan, Victoria Esinam Ansah Offei, Yaa Aboagye, Samuel Amankwah, and Ato Williams. The seat became vacant […]

All six proposed regions meet constitutional threshold requirements – EC

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, (EC) Mrs. Jean Mensa has said that all six proposed regions in the December 27, Referendum have met the constitutional threshold of 50 per cent voter turnout and 80 per cent voting “Yes”. Mrs. Mensa said this on Friday at a press briefing in Accra when she offically announced […]

Mamprugu Overlord expresses appreciation to gov't

The Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Area, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, has expressed his appreciation to President Nana Addo led administration for the honor done him. Speaking to Radio Ghana in his palace, the Overlord of the entire Proposed North East Region said the decision by government to make the Mamprugu Traditional Area a […]

Voters endorse creation of North East Region

Voters in the proposed North East Region have voted massively in support of its creation. Declaring the results of the December 27 referendum in Gambaga, the Returning Officer, John Mensah, said 205,121 out of the 205,804 voters, who showed up at the polling stations voted “yes”. That represented 99.67 per cent of the total votes […]

EC declares request for creation of Bono East successful

The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared the request for the creation of the Bono East Region successful, based on the outcome of the referendum held in the area. The declaration was made by the Returning Officer, James Arthur Yeboah. Four hundred and forty-eight thousand, five hundred and forty-five (448,545) out of the 450,812 voters, who […]

Kufuor's son withdraws from NPP Ayawaso West Wuogon race

Edward Agyekum Kufuor, the second son of former President John Agyekum Kufuor has withdrawn his Candidacy for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency primaries of the New Patriotic Party, (NPP), after successfully going through vetting. “It is with deep sadness that I announce the withdrawal of my Candidacy for the AYAWASO WEST WUOGON Constituency primaries of […]

Gov't declares Monday, January 7, Public Holiday

The Interior Ministry has declared Monday, January 7, 2019, as a Constitution Day and which must be observe as a public holiday nationwide. This was in a statement signed and issued by the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, December 27, 2018. The Constitution Day is a new Public Holiday added, which will be observed for the […]

Voting ends in referenda

Voting ended at 1700 hours across the six proposed regions – North East, Savannah, Bono East, Ahafo, Western North and Oti regions. The Assistant Head of Communications of the Electoral Commission (EC), Yussif Alhassan Ayoba briefing the media, said voting went on smoothly across the designated areas. The constitutional threshold requires that at least 50 […]

Tourism Minister calls for the strengthening of HOTCATT

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mrs Catherine A. Afeku, on Thursday called for the strengthening of the Hotel, Catering and Tourism Training Institute (HOTCATT) to enable it to provide the needed training for industry players. The school, she said, in its present state could not respond adequately to the training needs of […]

Slow Down Safety Tips; Reducing Your Speed

Many car drivers unintentionally exceed the speed limit, often without realizing it. Drivers are responsible for the speeds at which they choose to drive, but there are some simple and practical things drivers who find it difficult to stay within speed limits can do to help themselves. Check your speedometer regularly: Modern cars are so […]

Ahafo area records 99.68% YES to meet Constitutional requirement of 80%

The Yes Campaign in the Ahafo area of Bono-Ahafo due to the Registered Voters Roll of 307,108, required that just over 153 thousand Voters turn out in order to achieve the Constitutional requirement of 50 percent turn out to make the Referendum on Creation of New Regions in the area valid. In the final analysis, […]

Confirmed results from Oti enclave

Confirmed results from Thursday, December 27, 2018 referendum within the Oti enclave are that Krachi west had 98.50% turn out with 99.43% voting Yes. At Krachi Nchumuru, the turn out was 87.29% and 99.6% vote Yes. From Nkwanta South, the turn out was 86.81% with 98.43% voting Yes. Five member Regional observer team from NDC […]

100 YES to Savanah Region in Damongo

All Voters who turned out to vote at the Town Park Polling Station in Damongo in the Northern Region where the Savanah North is expected to be carved out have all voted YES to the new regions. According to Radio Ghana’s correspondent Murtala Issah, all 606 people voted YES out of the 808 registered voters. […]

Low voter turn in parts of Western North, attributed to non NPP, NDC factor

Low voter turnout was reported in the Sewfi Wiaso District where the Western North Region is expected to be carved out. Although full results are not yet in some of the people our correspondent Gloria Anderson spoke to say they are disappointed because turnout did not match the pre enthusiastic voting atmosphere in the area. […]

Madina MP expresses satisfaction and optimism in the ongoing referenda

The Member of Parliament, (MP), for Madina, Boniface Abubakar Sadiq has expressed satisfaction and optimism in the ongoing referendum towards the creation of the proposed Savannah region from the Northern region. According to him, the creation of the Savannah region, will in no terms propel the needed development that the areas in the Savannah zone deserve. Mr. Sadiq said […]

Turnout in ongoing referendum in Akpafu abysmally low

Turn out in the ongoing referendum has been abysmally low in polling stations in Akpafu in the proposed Oti region. At Akpafu Odomi SCMD shed polling station, out of 790 registered voters, only eight had voted as at midday. The story is not different from Akpafu Odomi E. P. Primary school polling station. As at […]

Vice President Bawumia votes in Special Referendum

The Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has cast his vote in the ongoing special referendum on the proposed creation of six new regions. Vice President Bawumia cast his ballot at the Kperiga Presby JHS ‘A’ Polling Station at Walewale in the proposed North East Region, at about 9:20am. Speaking to the media […]

Durbar of Chiefs, Tindanas and Projects Partners of FMNR held in Talensi

Globally, forest and trees contribute significantly to the very survival of people and the planet. Literature also has it that forests and trees further create the necessary environment for clean air and water as well as conserving biodiversity and responding to climate change. Additionally, it is also on records that Forest acts as sources of […]

CPP wishes Ghana well during yuletide

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has extended a message of goodwill and hope to Ghanaians and all celebrants of Christmas, the day that marks the birth of Jesus Christ some 2000 years ago. “May the essence of the season signifying the birth of Christ inspire in each person the hope of his redemption,” the CPP […]

Two hospitals record 16 births on Christmas Eve in Sunyani

Sixteen babies were born on the Eve of Christmas in two hospitals in the Sunyani Municipality a Ghana News Agency (GNA) report has revealed. The Sunyani Municipal Hospital recorded nine births comprising six males and three females, whilst seven births, comprising five females and two males were recorded at the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Hospital. […]

Police assures public of maximum security during and after referenda

The Ghana Police Service has assured the public of maximum security during and after the referend to determine the creation of new regions Today, December 27, 2018. The police in a statement said pragmatic steps have been put in place during and after the exercise. The police is therefore cautioning all to desist from unlawful […]

Oti ready for referendum, there is adequate security – Committee

The Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) on the creation of the proposed Oti Region, has assured of the security of the area and is urging voters to turn out in their numbers to vote in the referendum. Nana Mprah Besemuna III, Krachiwura, and Chairman of the JCC, addressing the media at Dambai, in the Krachi East […]

Political parties unite for the North East Region

Political parties from all sides of the political divide, former Ministers and DCEs of both the NDC and NPP, as well as the 6 Members of Parliament in the proposed North East Region have joined the Overlord of Mamprugu, Naa Bohigu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga to call for an overwhelming ‘Yes’ vote in the Thursday 27th […]

Gov't is neutral in referendum process to create six new regions-Dan Botwe

The Minister for Regional Reorganization and Development, Dan Botwe says at this stage of the referendum process to create six new regions, the ministry has taken a neutral position so that government will not be seen as advocating for the process to go a particular direction. He said government is neither spending any money nor […]

Yaa-Naa’s widows, children visit Yendi for funeral

Widows and children of the late Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Yakubu Andani II, in keeping with Dagbon customary practice have visited the Gbewah Palace, in Yendi, to be briefed on the funeral of their deceased husband and father. The 26 widows and 80 children had travelled to the place from various communities including Tamale and […]

CODEO deploys a total of 50 observers to referendum areas

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) will observe the referendum on the creation of additional six (6) regions, which takes place Today Thursday, December 27, 2018. CODEO say it has deployed a total of fifty (50) observers to the various districts across the country within which the referendum exercise will take place. This is […]

Over 200 polling stations located on Island communities within Oti enclave

All is set for island communities within Oti enclave to also participate in the referendum scheduled for today December 27. In all there are over 200 pulling stations that are located on the Islands within the proposed Oti enclave. One major unique nature of Oti enclave compared to other areas that would be participating in […]

Total of 832,383 eligible voters to ballot for Bono-East and Ahafo-Regions

A total of 832,383 eligible voters are expected to cast ballots at 1,881 polling stations in the impending referendum that will determine the creation of the Bono East and Ahafo Regions. The constitutionally mandated exercise, to be conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC) is scheduled for Thursday December 27, 2018, and according to the EC, […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia shares Christmas cheer with hospital patients

Patients on admission at the Walewale District Hospital received a surprise guest on Christmas day when the Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, paid an unannounced visit to the hospital. Dr. Bawumia, who had visited a number of churches in Walewale and its surroundings earlier in the day, delivered parcels of food and […]

Fire guts new SIC building at Makola

Fire has gutted some shops around the State Insurance Company (SIC) mall located at Makola in the  central business district, Accra. It is unclear yet what might have led to the cause of the fire, but said investigations would commence. But personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, (GNFS),  had a difficult time bringing the […]

EC to go ahead with referendum despite injunction

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it has received reports from a section of the media that an injunction has been placed on the upcoming referendum scheduled for Thursday, December 27. The Commission, in a statement signed by the EC Deputy Chairman in-charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, has called on the public to […]

Christians in Bolgatanga hold watch night services to usher in Christmas

Christians in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region ushered in the Christmas with watch-night services, singing songs of praise, hymns amidst dancing and waving of white handkerchiefs, in honor of God for the birth of Jesus Christ. Many of the churches were filled to capacity, with both regular and occasional worshippers, some of […]

Christmas presents opportunity to reaffirm faith, hope, and trust in God-Prez Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on behalf of his family and the government, extended season’s greetings to Ghanaians in a televised message on his FaceBook Timeline. President Akufo-Addo in the Christmas and New Year message reassured Ghanaians of a beter times ahead. He said Christmas presents the opportunity to reaffirm faith, hope, and trust in […]

FDA destroys expired products worth over GH¢40,000.00

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), in accordance with the Public Health Act and to ensure public safety, has destroyed expired products valued at GH¢41,027.9 seized from traders in the Upper West Region. The perished products deemed hazardous to public health included non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, toffees, canned tomatoes, canned or tin fish, milk, herbal […]

Indonesia tsunami: Many still missing as death toll rises

Indonesians are being warned to stay away from beaches along the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Sumatra and Java, following this weekend’s devastating tsunami in the area, which government and humanitarian agency reports indicate has claimed hundreds of lives, with the total likely to rise. The tsunami struck coastal areas to the west of […]

Mexico's Puebla Governor Erika Alonso dies in helicopter crash

The governor of Mexico’s central Puebla state, Martha Erika Alonso, has died in a helicopter crash, just days after being sworn into office. Her husband, Senator Rafael Moreno Valle, and two pilots were also killed. Reports say there was a third passenger on board, who also died. Monday’s accident happened shortly after the aircraft took […]

NPP reschedules Ayawaso West Wuogon primaries to December 29, 2018

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), has rescheduled the party’s primaries for the Ayawaso West Wougon Constituency to Saturday, December 29, 2018. The exercise was originally slated for December 27. Six people have picked nomination forms to contest the race. They include; Edward Agyekum Kufour, the second son of former president John Agyekum Kufour, Josephine Agyarko, […]

EC sets Ayawaso West by-election for Januay 31, 2019

The Electoral Commission, (EC) has set Thursday, January 31, 2019, as the date for the Ayawaso West-Wuogon constituency by-election. The date was agreed on at an emergency meeting of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) on Monday, December 24. The Head of Communication for the EC, Eric Kofi Dzakpasu, said all interested parties may pick nomination […]

Christians around the world mark Christmas Day

Christmas is an annual festival, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Many Christians consider December 25 to be the date of the birth in Bethlehem of Jesus Christ.Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world’s […]

Final Communiqué 54th ECOWAS Summit

ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES FIFTY–FOURTH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AUTHORITY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT 22 December 2018, Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria FINAL COMMUNIQUE 1. The Fifty–fourth Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened on 22nd December […]

ECOWAS lauds Ghana & Guinea for pushing for peace in Togo's political turmoil

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Alpha Conde of Ghana and Guinea respectively for their tireless efforts towards the peaceful resolution of Togolese political crisis. Speaking at the opening of the 54th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS in Abuja, the Chairman of the sub regional body, President […]

Prof. Mante inducted Presby Church Moderator

The Presbyterian church of Ghana has inducted Rt. Rev. Prof. Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, as Moderator to steer the affairs of the church for the  next five next years. The induction ceremony which took place at Akropong Presbyterian Grace Congregation church in the Eastern Region brought together religious leaders from other churches, politicians, traditional leaders […]

GRA to auction forfeited goods and vehicles

As part of efforts to mop-up revenue before the end of the year and in accordance with Sections 93 (1) and 59 (2) of the Customs Act, 2015 (Act 891) which mandate the Commissioner-General to AUCTION OVERSTAYED GOODS AND FORFEITED VEHICLES, The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division will auction vehicles and general goods at […]

Dashcam captures lightning strike on street light

An Australian driver’s dashboard camera captured the moment a bolt of lightning struck a streetlight a short distance in front of him. The video, recorded Thursday on a road in Marsden Park, New South Wales, shows traffic moving slowly in stormy weather when a bolt of lightning strikes a nearby street lamp. The lightning causes […]

Trade Ministry hints of gov't's intent to restructure NBSSI

A Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Carlos Ahenkorah has hinted of government’s plans to restructure the National Board for Small Scale Industries, NBSSI, as an Enterprise Development Authority. Speaking at a NBSSI Partner Appreciation Event in Accra, Mr. Ahenkorah said the move is in alignment with government’s vision of accelerating the pace of the […]

EC holds special voting for media and security personnel Today

The Electoral Commission is holding special voting today for the media and security personnel taking part in the referendum on the creation of six new regions. Chairperson of the Commission, Mrs. Jean Mensah at a media briefing in Accra, said the special voting will allow such personnel to have ample time to do their work […]

Edward Kufuor files for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency seat

A Business tycoon and Agriculturist, Edward Agyekum Kufuor says he has what it takes to transform the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency. Mr. Edward Kufuor who is also the second son of former President John Agyekum kufour said this when he filed his nomination form at the constituency’s Dzorwulu office on Sunday December 23, 2018. He […]

Argentina radio host ordered to have feminists on show

An Argentine radio host accused of misogynist diatribes has been ordered to host a feminist guest every week for five months as part of a deal with prosecutors, reports say. Angel Etchecopar must not interrupt his guests for 10 minutes, nor can he criticise them after they finish. It comes after prosecutors accused him of […]

Kotoko through to next stage of Confederations Cup comeptition

Kumasi Asante Kotoko progressed to the next stage of the Confederation Cup Competition, with a 2-1 victory over Kariobangi Sharks of Kenya, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday. With a goalless draw game in the first leg in Kenya, a week ago, the tables were clear for both sides, with no field advantage […]

Indonesia tsunami: Fears of new wave as volcano seethes

Coastal residents near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano have been warned to keep away from beaches amid fears it could trigger a new tsunami. On Saturday, giant waves crashed into coastal towns on the islands of Sumatra and Java, killing at least 281 people and injuring 1,016. It is thought that volcanic activity set off undersea […]

Former Keta MCE Edward Kofi Ahiabor found dead in uncompleted building

Former Keta Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Edward Kofi Ahiabor is dead. He was found dead in an uncompleted house near his father’s residence opposite Fraga oil, Anloga in the Keta District of the Volta region. Meanwhile, the Keta Divisional Commander of the Ghana Police Service, Alex Amenyo has said the cause of death of Mr […]

Upper East Regional Minister spearheads clean-up

As part of efforts to keep Bolgatanga clean and instil the habit of good sanitation practices among the citizenry, the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council, (RCC) in collaboration with the inter-party advisory committee, political parties, religious bodies and citizens have undertaken a clean-up across the Bolgatanga Municipality. It was part of measures instituted by the […]

U/W Regional Command launches Anti- bushfire campaign

Upper West Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service has launched Anti- bushfire campaign in the region with a called on Municipal and District Assemblies to institute Bushfire Sub-committees at the district levels to regulate the burning of vegetation in the communities. The Regional Commander of the fire service, Assistant Chief Fire Officer ACFO […]

Support our efforts to promote Press Freedom- Information Minister urges new UNESCO Country boss

Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has appealed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to support government’s efforts to promote Press Freedom. Mr. Nkrumah said the Akufo-Addo administration is keen on promoting a robust culture of Press Freedom. “We will continue to work towards the strengthening of the space for free expression” […]

President Akufo-Addo welcomes Afropop, 'Stonebwoy' to the presidency

A Ghanaian Afropop, Dancehall and Reggae Artiste, ‘Stonebwoy’, on Thursday, December 20, 2018 visited President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House, to invite him to his #FillTheDome Bhim Concert, which will take place on December 28, 2018, at the Fantasy Dome, in Accra. Stonebwoy is the stage name of Livingstone Etse Satekla. He […]

15 killed in explosions near presidential palace in Mogadishu

Two explosions near the presidential palace in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu have killed at least 15 people, including a prominent journalist. Witnesses said the first blast was caused by a car bomb at a security check point near the national theater, where a thick white smoke was seen rising into the sky. Security official said the […]

Shutdown to continue as Senate adjourns until Thursday

As talks dragged on between Congress and President Donald Trump over funding for his border wall, the U.S. Senate adjourned Saturday afternoon, with no plans to meet until Thursday. A partial government shutdown, which began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, was triggered by Congress’ inability to agree on a funding measure to keep the government open. […]

Kenyan soldier detained, stripped, tortured in South Sudan

A Kenyan military officer is among four peace monitors who were detained and tortured by South Sudanese security agents on Tuesday. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier, identified as Major Chemjor, was in the company of a Sudan Armed Forces officer and another from the Ethiopian army. Their driver was also detained. They are international […]

Gov't confers special awards on 39 former Career Diplomats

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa kufo-Addo and the people of Ghana, conferred special awards on 39 former Career Diplomats at a special ceremony Accra. on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Twenty-Four, (24) of these distinguished diplomats have passed on, and were represented at the event by their […]

John Dumelo withdraws from NDC Ayawaso West Wuogon primaries

A renowed Ghanaian Actor, John Dumelo has withdrawn from contesting in the upcoming Ayawaso West Wuogon primaries of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to a statement from the constituency office of the party, Mr. Dumelo and another candidate, Ewoenam Y. A. Attidokpo, withdrew from the race “due to some personal reasons.” A total […]

'Volcano tsunami' hits Indonesia after Krakatoa eruption

At least 62 people have been killed and 584 injured after a tsunami hit the coast on Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, government officials say. The country’s disaster management agency says hundreds of buildings were damaged by Saturday’s tsunami. It says the possible cause of the tsunami was undersea landslides after the Krakatoa volcano erupted. The strait, […]

Eighty (80) Safe Abortion Advocates to undergo training

More than one-in-ten pregnancy-related deaths in Ghana are as a result of unsafe abortions. In addition, 13% of Ghanaian women who have had an abortion, experienced complications linked to unsafe procedure(s). That’s according to Ghana Maternal Health Survey. The 2007 Ghana Maternal Health Survey (GMHS) says at least 7% of all pregnancies in Ghana end in […]

US government partially shuts down over border wall row

A partial US government shutdown has taken effect after US lawmakers failed to break a budget impasse. Mr. Trump, who has to sign off any deal, is insisting at least $5bn (£4bn) in government funding be included to help build his long-promised US border wall. Lawmakers adjourned from last-minute talk efforts on Friday evening. In […]

Energy Ministry opens applications for prequalification 2018/19 licensing round

The Ministry of Energy wishes to inform the public that the Licensing Round Committee, on Friday, December 21, 2018, opened applications for prequalification received from interested companies who submitted Expression of Interest (Eol) for the competitive bidding for three Blocks (GH_WB_02, GH_WB_03 and GH_WB_04) in the Western Basin and direct negotiations in respect of two […]

Ghana's parliament soirées with PWDs

The Parliament of Ghana shared love with some group of persons living with various forms of disabilities to put a smile on their faces ahead of Christmas. The event which was held at the Foyer of Parliament, brought together adults and children living with disability including children with celebral palsy, the visually impaired, the hearing […]

EC slates December 24, special voting day

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has slated Monday, December 24 to hold special voting for the media and security personnel taking part in the referendum. Chairperson of the Commission, Mrs. Jean Mensah disclosed this at a media briefing in Accra. She said the special voting will allow such personnel have ample time to do their […]

Dozens of migrants dead and missing off Spanish coast-UNCHR

A group of migrant boats stranded at sea, was rescued off the Spanish coast on Thursday, and at least 25 people are believed to be dead or missing, including a pregnant woman, the UN Refugee Agency, UNCHR, has reported. Briefing reporters in Geneva on Friday, UNHCR spokesperson, Elizabeth Throssell, said that colleagues in the field […]

Know our emergency numbers 191, 18555-Police entreats the public

The Director-General at the Public Affairs Department of the Ghana Police Service, ACP, David Eklu has charged the public to have the Police Emergency numbers: 191 and 18555 at their fingertips to call for help in case of any emergency. He said their emergency centers in Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale have been expanded and called […]

Qatar Airways expected in Ghana soon

Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar, is expected to soon complete arrangements to fly Ghana, by next year. “We have already gone far with talks with the Aviation Authorities in Ghana and will be flying to that country by middle of 2019”, Abkar Al-Baker, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Airline, told journalists […]

EC inaugurates ROPAA Consultative Committee

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Mrs. Jean Mensa, on Thursday inaugurated the Representation of the People’s Amendment Act (ROPAA) Consultative and Implementation Committee. The nine-member Committee is made up of three representatives from the EC, the Peace Council, Civil Society Organisation, the Academia, one each from the ruling party and the main opposition party, […]

Ethiopia’s digital platform guiding investors launched in Addis Ababa

Ethiopia’s online investment guide, iGuide, which seeks to help investors discover opportunities in the country, business costs, key procedures and laws they may need to know before committing their money, was officially unveiled in Addis Ababa Wednesday. The web-based investment promotion tool was launched in the presence of Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Shumete […]

CSIR-SARI inspect project implementation areas in Gentiga Community in Bawku

Appropriate farming technologies by research Scientist has led to the return of many youth who migrated to countries such as Libya, Niger, and Nigeria to the Bawku Traditional area and has also improved the lives of the chief and people of the Gentiga a farming community along the Cobori River, one the major tributary of […]

Majority criticises Ablakwa for leaking sensitive documents to the public

The Chairman of The Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, and Member of Parliament, (MP), for Nwasan/Adoagyiri Frank Annoh Dompreh has reacted to his Ranking Member, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over the alleged purchase of a six bedroom residence being converted into a Chancery for Ghana’s new Mission in Norway. According to the Chairman, Mr. Ablakwa has […]

BECCU launches Young Star Credit Union

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s (GBC’s), Broadcasting Employees Co-operative Credit Union, (BECCU) have launched the Young Star Credit Union for kids. This policy will help parents cater for their children in future when are not economically stable. Speaking at the launch which coincided with the 10th Annual General Meeting held in Accra, the Head of BECCU, Mrs. […]

GNUTS Petitions  Eastern Regional Police Command

The Ghana National Union of Technical Students (GNUTS) has petitioned the Eastern Regional Police Command to, as a matter of urgency, investigate and identify the unscrupulous officers involved in the unfortunate incident that occurred on Friday, December 15, 2018 at the Universal Hall of the Koforidua Technical University. This was contained in a press release […]

Help pass Affirmative Action Bills- Majority Leader tells Female MPs'

The Minister for Parliamentary Affiars Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has called on female Parliamentarians to lead the way in getting parliament to pass bills that will help increase their numbers in the house and other decision making positions. These bills include the Affirmative Action, Spousal Rights and Intestate Succession Bills. Mr. Kyei Mensah Bonsu who […]

US House clears budget for Trump's border wall as shutdown looms

The US House of Representatives has passed a spending bill, including money for the president’s border wall, to keep US agencies open until February. The measure now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to fail, setting the stage for a partial government shutdown on Friday at midnight. Mr. Trump had said he refused […]

Gatwick chaos: Police 'could shoot down drone'

Shooting down a drone which has caused chaos at Gatwick Airport is a “tactical option” being considered by police. The measure had previously been ruled out by Sussex Police, which cited concerns over “stray bullets”. But with the airport expected to remain closed on Friday, Det Ch Supt Jason Tingley said the force would “do […]

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis resigns

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis will be retiring “with distinction” at the end of February, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday. Mr. Trump tweeted that General Mattis “was a great help to me in getting allies and other countries to pay their share of military obligations”.   General Jim Mattis will be retiring, with distinction, […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia challenges Mission Heads to project gov't transformational agenda

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has challenged Heads of Mission to project the transformational agenda being embarked on by government to investors in their various host countries to attract more investors. Addressing the Ambassadors at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Heads of Mission Conference at Peduase, Vice President Bawumia expressed optimism that government will […]

GDP for 3rd quarter of 2018 grew by 7. 4%

The provisional Real Gross Domestic Product for the 3rd quarter of 2018 grew by 7.4% (year-on-year) compare to 8.7% recorded in the 3rd quarter of 2017. The Industry Sector recoded the highest Growth of 11.7%; The Agriculture Sector followed with 5.5% and Services with 3.5%. Speaking at the media briefing in Accra, The Acting Government […]

Hardship hits EOCO as it struggles to pay electricity bill

It has emerged that, The State Investigative Body, Economic and Organized Crime Office, (EOCO), has ran out of cash to the extend that, it’s struggling to purchase fuel for it’s operations. The situation, as reported to Parliament is so bad that, “the work of EOCO continues to be thwarted by inadequate funding” from The State. […]

Producer Price Inflation rate in November, 2018 drops to 6.5%.

The Ghana Statistical Service says “the year-on-year producer inflation for all industry was 6.5 percent in November 2018; the monthly change rate was -0.6 percent. This rate indicates that, between November 2017 and November 2018, (year-on-year), the Producer Price Inflation, (PPI), increased by 6.5 percent. This rate represents a 0.7 percentage point decrease in producer […]

Parliament urges state broadcaster to chase its debtors

Parliament has appealed to The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to take the necessary steps to recover debts owed the Corporation by Government Agencies and Institutions to enable it recover its operational cost and also settle part of its outstanding commitments. During the parliamentary debates on the report of The Committee on Communication on the 2019 […]

GBC premiers ''We the People'' on all its TV Channels Tonight

Ghanaians will tonight be introduced to something different in terms of content on their television screens. The show ”We the People”, which premiers tonight on Ghana Television, GTV and GTV Govern Channels will help Ghanaians to understand the importance of citizens participation in local governance and encourage them to seek accountability of duty bearers at […]

PHOTOS: Special 80th birthday dinner in honour of former President Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor last night climaxed his 80th birthday with a bash at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra. In attendance were the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Presiding Archbishop and General Overseer of Christian Action Faith Ministries (CAFM), Nicholas Duncan-Williams and Ghanaian Highlife legend, Dan Amakye […]

Over 95% OPD attendance in Upper West are NHIS card holders

Upper West is one the Regions with the highest NHIS membership coverage in the Country in terms of percentage. The Region is equally making waves in relation to health service utilization. Over 95% OPD attendance and admissions in Upper West are NHIS card holders and the situation is an indication of how the people of […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia launches mobile renewal and E- Receipts for NHIS

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched two technical innovations designed to make the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) more accessible to its members and also improve upon the Scheme’s financial management. The two, a Mobile Membership Renewal Service and the generation of E-Receipts to track payments, are also designed to streamline the operations […]

NHIS marks 15th anniversary in Upper East region

As part of awareness creation of the innovative technology, of the National Health Insurance Scheme NHIS, staff of the Scheme in the Upper East Region, have organized a float through the principal streets of Bolgatanga, amidst brace band music, to commemorate their 15th anniversary. The float was dubbed “Health Walk” and under the theme “The […]

GJA President and MFWA rate President's media encounter average and worse

The President of the Ghana Journalists’ Association (GJA), Roland Affail Monney has given an average mark to the just ended presidential-media encounter held on Wednesday at the Jubilee House. “I think in some instance we did well; in certain instances, the performance was abysmal. I will give it on an average”. Speaking in an interview […]

"Railway sector being revived" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that the railway sector, which was virtually non-existent before his administration took office January 7, 2017, is being revived and resurrected. Addressing the media on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, President Akufo-Addo stated that “the existing narrow-gauge network, which had almost disappeared, and led to a generation of young […]

"Ban on Galamsey not lifted" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated clearly that the ban on galamsey, i.e. illegal mining, has not been lifted, and will not be lifted. According to President Akufo-Addo, it is the ban on legitimate small-scale mining that has rather been lifted, explaining that the ban on small-scale mining was never intended to be […]

'Seventy-nine (79) projects have been implemented under 1D1F'-President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says systematically, his government has rolled out seventy-nine (79) projects under One-District-One-Factory, (1D1F), policy with another 35 going through credit appraisal by officials of the Ministry of Trade and Industry and with the support of financial institutions. “Systematically, we are also rolling out our One-District-One-Factory, (1D1F),policy of industrialisation. Thus […]

Ghana has secured $1.5bn for school infrastructure

Government has, through the Ghana Education Trust Fund, secured a $1.5 billion facility to help develop infrastructure in schools across the country. That’s according to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, addressing the issues of insufficient numbers of classrooms, desks, laboratories, computers and dormitories. President Akufo-Addo disclosed this when he met members of the media at […]

Drone programme not on public budget" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated, for the avoidance of doubt, that the use of drones to supply essential and lifesaving medical supplies will not be borne by the taxpayer “This programme is NOT going to be run on the public budget. Corporate Social Responsibility contributions from private sector players will pay for […]

"Criminal investigations underway in failure of 7 banks" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has revealed that a Special Investigations Team has been put in place to undertake criminal investigations into the failures of all seven banks for possible prosecutions by the relevant State agencies. Addressing the media at an end of year press conference on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, President Akufo-Addo assured that […]

Godfred Dery wins Azumah Resources Tour de Charikpong-2018

A 28-year old man from Charikpong, Godfred Dery has won the 4th edition of a community fun bicycle race dubbed Tour de Charikpong-2018 to retain the title he won last year. Godfred crossed a culvert designated as the finishing line at the District Assembly in Nadowli 45 minutes into the race. Ebenezer Yelbuori, 18, from […]

UE/R: Pay special attention to organic farming-Stakeholders appeal to govt

An appeal has been made to Government to as a matter of urgency, pay special attention to the promotion of organic farming in the country. The appeal was made at a stakeholder’s forum of Senior Regional and District Agriculture Staff, Environmental Protection Agency, the Ghana Standard Authority, Farmers Based Organizations, Organic Farming NGOs, input dealers […]

Penplusbytes gets new Executive Director effective January 1

The Board of Penplusbytes has announced the appointment of its current Director of Strategy, Juliet Adime Amoah as the new Executive Director effective 1st January 2019. Juliet Amoah takes over from Kwami Ahiabenu II, the Founder and Executive Director as he steps down at the end of the year 2018. Penplusbytes is a not-for-profit organization […]

NYA Board tours projects site in Upper/E region

The Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, (COTVET), is a national body set up by an Act of Parliament of the Republic of Ghana to co-ordinate and oversees all aspects of technical and vocational education and training in the country. A component of COTVET is Technical Vocational Education and Training, (TVET), which President […]

President Akufo-Addo expected to address cross section of the media Today

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will today have an encounter with a cross section of the Ghanaian media today at the Jubilee House in Accra. This will be President Akufo-Addo’s second meeting with the media this year and the third as he marks his mid of his first term in office. The media engagement according […]

ECA commemorates its 60th anniversary; honors young innovators

The Economic Commission for Africa marked its 60th anniversary this week with an official event attended by members of the Diplomatic Corps and key representatives from partner institutions, Think Tanks, Civil Society Organizations, University Students, High School Students and the Private Sector. In his remarks, Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonen congratulated the ECA for […]

Media encounter with President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will meet the press on Wednesday December 19, 2018, at the Jubilee House to account for his stewardship to Ghanaians after almost two years in office. The meeting is to afford journalists the opportunity to ask President Akufo-Addo key questions they believe he hasn’t adequately addressed at various forums and […]

Gov't tasked to enforce all measures put in place to govern 'galamsey'

Panelists on GBC Sunrise FM’s Current Affairs Programme, ‘Event in Focus’ have welcomed the lifting of the ban on illegal small scale mining popularly known as Galamsey by government. They have however, tasked the government to enforce all measures put in place to govern galamsey. One of the panelists, Michael Teye Amartey stated that although […]

Works on Bongo-Balungu-Zorko road progressing steadily  

The ongoing construction of the Bongo-Balungu-Zorko road in the Upper East Region is progressing steadily.   The construction of the 8 km road also includes the construction of a major bridge which had its edges washed off rendering the road inaccessible especially during the rainy season. The road links Bongo to neighbouring Burkina Faso but […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia reviews ceremonial change of guard at Jubilee House

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia this morning reviewed the ceremonial change of guard at the Jubilee House in Accra. This is the first time the Vice President has performed this task as it is normally executed by the the President. The ceremonial parade which is an old tradition inherited from the British during the period of […]

Residents of Prampram call for calm

Some residents of Prampram have urged everyone to remain calm and allow the police to do its work to halt the situation. Where people are attacking and accusing each other, with innocent people being implicated, following the murder of the Mankralo of Prampram, Nene Atsure Benta III, last week. They said tension was high in […]

Spio-Gabrah to file presidential nomination

A Presidential Aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, will Today, Tuesday, December 18, file his nomination at the national headquarters under a protest. He will be the last aspirant to file to signify his readiness to contest for the presidential slot. Mr. Spio-Garbrah, who was briefing the media ahead of his filling […]

Church of of Pentecost celebrates 25th anniversay in Upper/W region

The Wa Area Head of the Church of Pentecost Apostle Robert Kwabena Andoh has bemoaned what he termed as the growing moral decadence in the country. He said despite being a highly religious country with a large Christian percentage, the country continues to see its people engaged in immoral and unacceptable behaviour. Apostle Andoh blamed […]

IMF boss touts Zipline’s use of drones for medical supplies in Rwanda

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mrs. Christine Lagarde, has lauded the Rwandan Government’s decision to employ the use of drone technology to supply blood and other essential medical supplies to her citizens. According to Mrs. Lagarde, the use of drones and other technological innovations are essential if sub-Saharan African countries are […]

Four (4) file to contest NDC flagbearer slot

Four persons aspiring to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2020 elections Monday filed their nominations ahead of the January 26, 2019 presidential primary. The four are former President John Dramani Mahama; the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin; a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor […]

Foreign Minister in heated argument with North Tongu MP over building cost

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway on Monday had a heated verbal exchange with the Minority Member of Parliament for North Tongu (NDC), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for claiming that the Ministry is inflating the cost of a 100-year-old building it intends to buy for the purposes of establishing a new […]

'I will abolish Double Track System' – Former President Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama says if re-elected president in the 2020 elections, he will abolish the double track system being implemented for Senior High Schools under Nana Addo’s administration. The Nana Addo-led government is implementing the policy to manage overpopulated Senior High Schools around the country. “I will also work hard to abolish the […]

"Govt will pass fiscal responsibility law to tie the hands of politicians"

Government will soon pass a law to prevent politicians from sacrificing prudent economic management on the altar of political expediency, that’s according to Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has indicated. Speaking at the opening ceremony of “The Future of Work in Sub-Saharan Africa” Conference, organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Accra on […]

UE/R workshop on Agriculture Technology Transfer ATT Project ends

Statistics has shown that only 10 per cent of farmers in the Upper East, Upper West and Northern Regions of Ghana used certified seed for farming. The remaining 90 per cent still rely on the saved seed for crop production. Ghana’s Agriculture will not thrive well and compete favorably in food production if farmers continue […]

Fuel prices to decline by 5.8 percent averagely this week

Prices of petroleum products are expected to decline this week following the stability of the cedi against the major international trading currencies and reduction of world prices of fuel. A Deputy Minister of Information, Pius Enam Hadzide, addressing journalists at a news briefing, in Accra on Sunday, said the prices of petrol will drop averagely […]

President keen in supporting women to become leaders – Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff, Frema Osei-Opare, has assured women that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was keen on promoting women into public leadership positions. This is evident in the number of women appointees he had made into his government and therefore called on those appointed by him to work hard to justify the confidence reposed […]

HQ Trivia and Vine co-founder Colin Kroll dead at 34

The co-founder of the popular app HQ Trivia, Colin Kroll, has been found dead in his apartment in New York at the age of 34. The CEO, who also co-founded the video platform Vine, was found by police after his girlfriend reportedly asked them to check on him. An HQ spokesperson confirmed the death “with […]

Strasbourg Christmas market shooting: Fifth victim dies

A fifth victim has died following the gun attack on the Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg, the Paris prosecutor’s office has said. His brother named him as Barto Pedro Orent-Niedzielski, a 36-year-old Polish-born man. The suspect in last Tuesday’s attack, Cherif Chekatt, was shot dead by police on Thursday. Four members of […]

Galamsey fight continues; even as validated legal miners resume Monday December 17

The fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey remains in full force even as government rolls out a comprehensive policy framework for mining which kicks off on Monday, December 17, 2018. That’s according to Deputy Information Minister, Pius Enam Hadzide at Minister’s Sundays press briefings in Accra. Read full text of Deputy Information Minister, […]

"Change of EC logo cost GH₵16,000" – EC Chair

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs. Jean Adukwei Mensa, has revealed that the reversion of the Commission’s logo to the country’s coat of arms and a ballot box showing the hand casting its vote cost about GH₵16,000. The Commission on December 4, 2018, changed the multi-coloured logo which was introduced by the Immediate Past […]

North Korea condemns latest US sanctions

North Korea has denounced the latest US sanctions, saying they could “block the path to denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula forever”. Washington said it put the sanctions on three top officials, after a report threw up a raft of human rights abuses. A historic summit between the nations’ leaders this summer appeared to point the […]

DVLA to release specialised stickers for luxurious vehicle levies in January 2019

The Driver, Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) will in January next year release specialised stickers for luxurious vehicle levy. This is in compliance with the LVL law, Act 949 passed by Parliament this year for vehicles with high engine capacities. . A Deputy Minister of Information, Pius Enam Hadzide said this at a news briefing […]

IMF Boss, Christine Lagarde arrives in Ghana

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, (IMF) Christine Lagarde has arrived in Ghana for a three day official visit to the country.   She was met on arrival by the Vice Mahamudu Bawumia, Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Ernest Addison and Prof. Gyan Baffour among other dignitaries. In a brief statement, Madam […]

Brussels protest over UN migration pact turns violent

Thousands of demonstrators in Brussels have marched against a UN migration pact, signed in Marrakech last week. Flemish right-wing parties called the march, which took place near major EU institutions, amid fears the pact could lead to an increase in immigration. Police deployed tear gas and water cannon as clashes broke out. About 5,500 protesters […]

Ghana Armed Forces passes out 267 Navy Personnel

Two hundred and sixty-seven (267) out of two hundred and seventy-four (274) recruits have successfully been transformed and graduated into the Ghana Navy. The recruits graduated after undergoing six months of extensive standard military and basic leadership training, at the Navy Recruits Training School (NRTS), Nuterkpor Sogakope, in the Volta Region. The recruits – BT […]

CAF to decide on new host for AFCON 2019 next month

The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), has said it has received formal application from Egypt and South Africa to host the Total Africa Cup of Nations 2019 (AFCON). A statement from CAF said, and international consulting firm Roland Berger, would now review the bids and seek additional materials and conduct inspection visits where required on […]

President Akufo-Addo removes three Justices of the High Court from Office

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has, by letter dated Thursday, December 6, 2018, removed Justice Ayisi Addo, Justice Uuter Paul Dery, and Justice Mustapha Habib Logoh, from office as Justices of the High Court. This was after the Committee established by the Chief Justice, Justice Sophia Akuffo, pursuant to Article 146(4) of the Constitution, […]

Top aide describes Trump as a "terrible human being" in a video

It has emerged that President Donald Trump’s choice of new acting White House chief of staff had once described him as “a terrible human being”. A video shows Mick Mulvaney making the disparaging remark in a debate shortly before the 2016 presidential election. “Yes, I am supporting Donald Trump, but I’m doing so despite the […]

Theresa May condemns Tony Blair's new Brexit vote call

UK’s Prime Minister, Theresa May has attacked one of her predecessors, Tony Blair – accusing him of “undermining” the Brexit talks by calling for another referendum. She called his comments an “insult to the office he once held” and said MPs’ could not “abdicate responsibility” to deliver Brexit by holding a new poll. Mr. Blair […]

Katowice: COP24 Climate change deal to bring pact to life

Negotiators in Poland have finally secured agreement on a range of measures that will make the Paris climate pact operational in 2020. Last-minute rows over carbon markets threatened to derail the two-week summit – and delayed it by a day. Delegates believe the new rules will ensure that countries keep their promises to cut carbon. […]

Ghana to host Climate Change Week in March, 2019

Ghana will in March next year host Africa Climate Week, to create a platform for countries on the continent to listen to how countries are implementing their Nationally Determined Contributions, (NDCs’). The Director, Sustainable Development Mechanisms of the UN Climate Change secretariat, James Grabet, announced this at the on going climate change conference in Katowice, […]

US says airstrike in Somalia killed eight (8) militants

The U.S. military said it conducted an airstrike Saturday in Somalia, killing at least eight al-Shabab militants. No civilians were involved in the airstrike near Gandarhse, a coastal area south of Mogadishu, according to the U.S. Africa Command. The military said the strike was conducted in close coordination with the Somalia government to degrade al-Shabab’s […]

First Lady Mrs. Akufo-Addo in Sierra Leone for ”#Hands_Off_Our_Girls” campaign

Ghana’s First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo last Friday, December 14, joined Sierra Leone’s First Lady Mrs. Maada Bio at 2019 – 2022 strategic plan summit themed: ”#Hands_Off_Our_Girls” at Bintumani conference hall in Freetown. The “Hands off our girls” project is to protect girls from early marriage and teenage pregnancy. The biggest problem in Africa especially […]

Rebecca Foundation supports Xmas party, hosted by Children’s Hospital

The Rebecca Foundation has donated assorted items to the Princess Marie Louise (Children’s) Hospital in Accra in support of the celebration of the yuletide by the children on admission. The items, presented by the First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo last Wednesday included bags of rice, biscuits, soft drinks and some toiletries. The donation was to […]

Ghana needs $29 billion to reclaim mined out areas

Ghana needs a colossal amount of $29 billion dollars to reclaim the mined out areas, which constitute 23,000 square kilometres of the land surface area, representing 10 per cent of the total land area of the nation. The Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, said this in Accra, Friday, when […]

GSA meets Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade

A team from the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has met with the seven-member Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism to chart the way forward in addressing the issue of fake electrical products in the market. The meeting also discussed the inability of stakeholders to adhere to the Building Code, which has resulted in […]

UN investigates systematic sexual violence across South Sudan

Widespread and systematic sexual violence across South Sudan, just a few months after the country’s top two politicians signed a renewed commitment to peace, was at the top of the UN Commission on Human Rights in the country’s agenda on Friday, as members ended their first fact-finding mission. The three-person team investigating rights violations in […]

Stop politicising the Free SHS vacation classes – Prof Yankah

The Minister In-charge of Tertiary Education, Professor Kwesi Yankah, has advised the public to desist from politicising the Free SHS vacation classes currently being held for students on the “Green Track.” He said students would be disadvantaged if their parents prevented them from taking part in the voluntary holiday classes in the Agona West, Agona […]

Funeral rites for Yaa Naa Abdulai IV begins amidst tight security

The final funeral rites of the late overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Mahamud Abdulai IV, began  Thursday evening at the refurbished Old Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. Ahead of the rites, the Regional Security Council got the Abudus to sign an undertaking that they will vacate the renovated palace after the rites. There is also heavy […]

Mohamed Salah retains BBC African football of the year award

Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been voted BBC African Footballer of the Year for the second time in a row. The 26-year-old beat Medhi Benatia, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sadio Mane and Thomas Partey to the prize. The Premier League’s player of the year scored 44 goals in 52 games for Liverpool last season. “It’s […]

Public expressed mixed reaction over lift of ban on small scale mining

A cross section of traders and galamsey operators at Kyebi in the Eastern Region has expressed excitement about the lifting of the ban on small scale mining activities popularly known as “galamsey” by government. Some of them commended the government for the move since they believe it will bring great improvement in their businesses while […]

SSNIT trial: Court orders prosecution to provide missing pages of contract to accused

An Accra High Court has ordered prosecution in the case in which former Director General of Social Security and national insurance Trust, SSNIT, Ernest Thompson and four others are standing trial for causing financial loss to the state to furnish the accused persons “missing content in the contract documents presented. The court presided over by […]

GES urged to reconsider stance against mobile phone usage in SHS

The Provost of the College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast, Professor Eric Magnus Wilmot has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reconsider its stance against the use of mobile phones in Senior High Schools (SHS). He said mobile phone usage could be properly regulated in schools to advance academic work of […]

Tourism Minister wins Most Active Tourism Minister Award

The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Catherine Afeku, has been adjudged the Most Active Tourism Minister in West Africa at the African Travel Times’ 2018 Awards, in Accra. The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyeman, was also awarded the Most Active Head of National Tourism in the Sub-region. The […]

Judicial Service to establish 10 new Courts in newly created districts

The Judicial Service of Ghana has planned to establish Ten (10) new courts in the year 2019 in the newly created Municipal, Districts, to send administration of justice closer to the people. The Service, in its annual budget estimates of the Judiciary and Judicial Service for The 2019 Financial Year as approved by Parliament has […]

US Federal Judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the Affordable Care Act, widely known as Obamacare, is unconstitutional. U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor in Texas ruled Friday that a change in the U.S. tax law last year eliminating a penalty for not having health insurance invalidates the entire ACA. Last year’s $1.5 trillion tax bill […]

Nigerian military lifts Unicef ban after 'spy' row

Nigeria’s military has revoked its earlier decision to suspend activities of the UN children’s agency Unicef in the north-east of the country. The military said this came after “extensive deliberations” during emergency talks with Unicef officials. Earlier on Friday, the army had accused the agency of spying for Islamist militants in the restive region. Millions […]

Trump names new acting chief of staff

US President Donald Trump has named Mick Mulvaney, the director of the office of management and budget, as acting White House chief of staff. Mr. Mulvaney, 51, replaces General John Kelly, who is leaving by the end of the year. In a tweet, Mr. Trump described Mr. Kelly as a “great patriot”, who had served […]

41st Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council opens in Abuja

The 41st Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council (MSC) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the ministerial level, has opened on the 13th of December 2018 in Abuja, Nigeria. Welcoming delegates to the meeting, the President of the ECOWAS Commission Jean-Claude Kassi Brou lauded the collective approach to peace […]

Defining classified information, main challenge to passing RTI Bill

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has said the Right to Information (RTI) Bill must be passed to help achieve better governance, however, it should not be at the cost of security and stability. “It is obvious that successive governments not passing the RTI frustrates the fight against corruption, and civil society groups are up in […]

Ghana committed to greater cooperation with Burkina Faso – Veep Dr. Bawumia

The Government of Ghana is committed to deepening ties with her neighbour to the north and is undertaking a number of projects to concretise this relationship. These include the Railway Interconnectivity Project linking Ghana and Burkina Faso designed to ensure greater cross-border trade and regional integration. Ghana is also committed to ensuring greater bilateral relations […]

Bill laid in Ghana's parliament to introduce three (3) new holidays

A bill has been laid before parliament to introduce three (3) different holidays in Ghana. January 7, is being earmarked as Constitution Day, August 4, will be obseved as the Founders Day and September 21, will be Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. Also May 25, currently Africa Unity Day (AU Day) and July 1, which is […]

Prampram Mankralo gunned down by unknown assailants

The Mankralo [clan head] of the Prampram Traditional Area, Nene Atsure Benta III, has been gunned down by some unknown assailants at Apollonia, in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality of Greater Accra. According to the Graphic Online, the deceased, who was also the acting President of the Prampram Traditional Council was killed Thursday afternoon at about 4:40pm […]

Ghanaian dancehall artist, Samini enskined chief in Wa

Ghanaian dancehall artist, Emmanuel Andrew Samini, popularly known in showbiz circles as Samini, has been made chief in his hometown, Wa in the Upper West Region under the stool name, Pebilii Naa. Samini on his Facebook timeline showcased pictures of his enskiment and also thank the chiefs and people of his hometown for the honour. […]

US rethinking peacekeeping role in Africa

The United States is rethinking its role in U.N. peacekeeping missions across Africa, with White House National Security Adviser John Bolton and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis looking to place U.S. forces and resources elsewhere. When Bolton outlined the administration’s new Africa policy Thursday, he announced the U.S. would no longer support “unproductive, unsuccessful and unaccountable […]

Address by Communications Minister Mrs. Owusu Ekuful

MEET-THE-PRESS STATEMENT DELIVERED BY MRS. URSULA OWUSU EKUFUL, MP, MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION ON THURSDAY, 13TH DECEMBER, 2018 Mr. Chairman, the Hon. Minister for Information Hon. Deputy Ministers Heads of Department and Agencies Chief Directors And Directors and staff of the MoC and MOI, The Media here […]

Brexit: EU says no to May on renegotiating deal

European Union leaders have said the Brexit withdrawal agreement is “not open for renegotiation”, despite appeals from Theresa May. She wanted legal assurances on the Irish backstop to help her deal get through Parliament, after she delayed a Commons vote in anticipation of defeat. The PM said the deal was “at risk” if MPs’ concerns […]

Africa, Diaspora must collaborate to develop – Veep Dr. Bawumia

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for greater interaction and collaboration between Africa and people of African descent across the world in order to help achieve our collective aspirations. This symbiotic relationship would not only be mutually beneficial, but would also help renew the bonds between the diaspora and the motherland, according to […]

Protests in Mogadishu against impeachment of president

Somali capital Mogadishu was Monday was rocked by protests against the proposed impeachment of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. Groups of people had as early as 7am (local time), started marching along the main streets, shouting slogans against the motion that was proposed on Sunday by 93 legislators and received by the Speaker of the Lower […]

Campaign intensifies for the creation of Western North region

With less than three weeks to the holding of a referendum for the creation of new regions, the campaign for the carving out of the Western North region from the present day Western region has intensified with the hierarchy of the Wiawso Catholic Diocese joining the traditional authority of the area to galvanize support for […]

French President Macron promises minimum wage rise

President Emmanuel Macron has promised a minimum wage rise and tax concessions in response to weeks of violent protests. France has seen four weekends of violent protests against fuel tax rises, living costs and other issues. Speaking in a televised address, Mr. Macron condemned the violence but said the protesters’ anger was “deep, and in […]

UK PM to meet EU leaders for Brexit talks

Theresa May will meet European leaders and EU officials later for talks aimed at rescuing her Brexit deal. She will hold talks with Dutch PM Mark Rutte and Germany’s Angela Merkel after postponing MPs’ final vote on the deal. The UK PM has said she needs “further assurances” about the Northern Ireland border plan to […]

Governments adopt UN global migration pact to help ‘prevent suffering and chaos’

The Global Compact for Migration was adopted on Monday by leading representatives from 164 Governments at an international conference in Marrakesh, Morocco, in an historic move described by UN Chief António Guterres as the creation of a “roadmap to prevent suffering and chaos”. Speaking at the opening intergovernmental session, Mr. Guterres, said that the Compact […]

‘Going green’ is good business says private sector at UN’s COP24 climate conference

Businesses across the world should no longer be viewed solely as greenhouse gas emissions culprits, but more as indispensable partners for climate action, who stand to increase profits from “going green”. That was the key message as the United Nations COP24 climate change conference went into its second week in Katowice, Poland. For years, sectors […]

President Akufo-Addo to cut sod for US$18 million brick and tile factory

President Nana Addo Dankwa-Akufo-Addo is expected to cut the sod for work to begin on an US$18 million bricks and tiles factory at Tanoso in the Tano North Municipality of the Bono-Ahafo Region by the close of the year. The project, which is under the government’s One-District-One-Factory, (1D1F) programme, will be executed by the Rhovanni […]

Rwandair to operate Accra-New York flights

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that Rwandair, Rwanda’s national carrier, has put in a request for the fifth freedom rights to enable it to operate the Accra-New York route. This, follows an announcement by Kenya Airways to reduce its flights on the route, the GCAA said, although the request has been received, […]

Defence not obliged to show document to witness – Court

An Accra High Court on Monday said according to section 74 of the Evidence Act, the Counsel for Seidu Agongo, the Chief Executive Officer of Agricult Ghana Limited has no obligation to show documents to the witness before questioning him on it. An Appeal Court Judge, Justice Clemence Honyenugah, sitting as an additional High Court […]

President Kufuor denies media reports he has not been paid his Ex-Gratia

The Office of Former President John Kufuor has come across some publications in the Ghanaian media to the effect that the former president is complaining that successive governments have refused to pay him the ex-gratia due him when he concluded his tenure as president in January 2009. “This office wants to make it clear that […]

NHIS to roll out mobile membership renewal and authentication service

The Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs Directorate of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Oswald Essuah-Mensah has announced that the Scheme is rolling out mobile membership renewal and authentication service across the country which will be launched by President Akufo-Addo on 19th December 2018. According to him, the service which is accessible on the short-code *929# […]

Gov't to announce new mining policy framework December 14

Government will on Friday 14 December 2018, announce a new policy framework for regularizing and reforming mining activities in Ghana. The announcement comes twenty one (21) months after a ban was imposed on illegal, irresponsible as well as small scale mining activities in the country. While some have speculated a lifting of the ban, government […]

President Akufo-Addo’s Japan visit to further boost trade ties- Oppong Nkrumah

The Minister for Information Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says President Nana AAddo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s visit to Japan on Monday, December, 10 2018 is expected to further deepen Ghana-Japan trade ties which have been strong in recent years. The President will arrive in Japan on Monday for a three day official visit. Mr. Nkrumah briefing the press […]

President Akufo-Addo encourages Isaac Dogboe

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has encouraged and urged Ghana’s World Boxing Organisation Super Bantamweight Champion, Isaac Dogboe to stay focused. In a tweeted message, President Akufo-Addo says he is confident that Dogboe, will return to the ring much stronger after the young boxer suffered defeat at his second title defense in New York. The […]

Upper/E Regional Minister calls on Bawku Naba Abugrago Azoka II

The Upper East Regional Minister has paid a working visit to the Paramount chief of the Kusug Traditional Area Zug-Raan Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II. Her visit was to pay homage and ask for support to enable her carry her development agenda and that of the President’s vision in the region. In a welcome address, […]

French President Macron to hold protest crisis meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet trade unions and employers’ organisations, in a bid to defuse weeks of unrest in Paris and other cities. Monday’s meeting comes ahead of a TV address in which he is expected to announce measures in response. France has seen four weekends of violent protests against fuel tax […]

KMA to woo investors for Waste-to- Energy Recycling Plant project

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is set to explore all avenues to woo investors. These investors are expected to go into areas of mutual interest and development. Kumasi is the second largest city in the country after the capital Accra. It is for this and many other reasons why the Assembly is exploring all avenues to […]

Gov't asked to ensure effective implementation of NACAP

The Government of Ghana has been asked to ensure effective implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) as well as other key anti-corruption conventions. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) made the call at the Upper West Regional celebration of the International Anti-Corruption Day in Wa. Mr. Abdul-Hakim Issaka […]

Earth tremor hits parts of Accra

Some parts of Weija, Gbawe in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region on Sunday morning experienced an earth tremor which scared residents. The tremor which occurred at about 7:50 a.m. shook buildings, creating panic among the residents. A Senior official of the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA), who confirmed the incident to […]

Farmers Day observed in Bolgatanga

The Bolgatanga Municipal Farmers Day was observed at the Jubilee Park, it was jointlycelebrated by the Bolgatanga East District Assembly. Awards ranged from motor kings, motorbikes, Bicycles Knapsack Sprayers, Donky Carts, Corn trasher, and Block ploughs among other.In all about 15 Gallant farmers took home various awards. For the Bolgatanga Municipal Awards category, Ayine Asampana, […]

COP24 addresses climate change displacement ahead of crunch migration meeting

As hundreds of decision-makers are gathering in Marrakech to agree new standards for global migration, the United Nations climate change conference ‘COP24’ is looking at concrete ways to help countries tackle large-scale displacement caused by the impacts of climate change, including water scarcity, flooding, storms and rising sea levels. “Changing weather, floods and droughts in […]

Sudan helicopter crash kills officials

A helicopter has crashed in eastern Sudan, killing a state governor and at least four other officials. The helicopter exploded in flames after it hit a communications tower as it tried to land in the remote Al-Qadarif state, witnesses are quoted by AFP news agency as saying. No official reason has yet been given for […]

DR Congo's Kabila does not rule out contesting 2023 poll

Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila says he will leave office after the 23 December poll, but may seek re-election in the future. Mr. Kabila, 47, said he would remain in politics after the poll as “there is still a long journey ahead”. He became president of the resource-rich African state in 2001 following […]

Ghana's Veep Dr. Bawumia and family fete cured lepers

Christmas came early for members of the Cured Lepers Federation when the Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, hosted them at his home on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Assisted by the 2nd Lady, Hajia Samira Bawumia, the Vice President, who is also a Patron of the Lepers Aid Ghana, danced, sang and served food to […]

Goosie Tanoh picks NDC presidential nomination form

A Presidential hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Goosie Tanoh Saturday picked a nomination form to officially announce his participation in the Party’s upcoming primaries as nomination closes. This comes after the intervention by the Party’s Council of Elders, which led to an extension of the deadline from December 4 to 8, 2018, for […]

Ghana's Dogboe lost his world super bantamweight title to Mexican Boxer, Navarrete

Boxing sensation Isaac Dogboe was given a rude shock of his life when he was handed a humiliating defeat by Emmanual Navarrete, in the second defence of his World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Super Batamweight title at the Madison Square Garden, United States of America (USA), Sunday morning. It was Dogboe’s first defeat in the professional […]

"VW, Nissan, Sinotruk assembly plants to become operational in 2019" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the three vehicle assembly plants for which Memorandums of Understanding have been signed between Government and three global car giants will become operational in 2019. Speaking at the 7th Association of Ghana Industries Industry Awards on Saturday, December 8, 2017, the President stated that “we anticipate, also, that […]

"No more fiscal deficits over 5%" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the days of high public debts, high fiscal deficits, high interest rates, rapidly depreciating currency, erratic power supply, will not be a feature of his government According to President Akufo-Addo, his Government is determined to continue down the road of fiscal discipline, that has seen a marked improvement and […]

President Akufo-Addo leaves for 3-day official visit to Japan

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will leave Ghana on Sunday, December 9, 2018, for a 3-day official visit to Japan, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzō Abe. The purpose of the visit is to deepen further the already strong relations that exist between the two countries, as well as explore areas of further […]

Accra Technical University to offer training in drone technology

The Accra Technical University (ATU), will from January next year, commence training programmes in Drone Technology and 3-D Printing among other courses, Professor Edmund Ameko, the Acting Vice Chancellor, said on Saturday. He said the University had held discussions with A-Tech Group Korea Incorporation, a Korean company committed to building environmentally friendly technology for sustainable […]

AMA Best Farmer asks for modern technology in agriculture

The Overall Best Farmer of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Emmanuel Pappoe has called on government to introduce modern technology into agriculture to attract the youth. He said the Government should also provide markets for farm produce and give the youth entrepreneurial skills to approach farming as business to curb the rural-urban migration. Mr. Pappoe, […]

President Akufo-Addo eulogises JAK; describes him as the most outstanding statesman

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid glowing tribute to former President John Agyekum Kufuor describing him as the most outstanding statesman the country has ever produced. He said the eight year rule of the former President can be described as the best in the fourth republic. President Akufo Addo made the point at a […]

48 year-old Farmer, Alhaji Adam Alhassan adjudged Tema Metro best farmer

A -48 year-old Farmer, Alhaji Adam Alhassan has been adjudged the overall Tema Metro best farmer. He received items at cost of nine thousand, 233 Ghana Cedis. The items include tricycle, Wellington boot, bicycle, wheelbarrow, full piece cloth, weedcide, cutlass, and assorted items. Alhaji Alhassan is said to practice integrated farming, and sticks to good […]

Goosie Tanoh to pick nomination forms on Saturday

The campaign team of Goosie Tanoh, Presidential candidate hopeful of the National Democratic Congress is expected to pick a nomination form for him on Saturday. That will cement his willingness to contest for the slot and eventually contest in the ultimate-Presidential elections. Mr. Goosie Tanoh who on Friday arrived in his home region to begin […]

Former President Mahama congratulates Ghanaian Farmers and Fisher folks

Former President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Ghanaian farmers and fisher folks for their hard work. In a statement, President Mahama said the nation must decide to move beyond mere words and support the farmers and fishers with the needed inputs and machinery to ensure safety and efficiency in agriculture. Below is the congratulatory message […]

Commitee on health inaugurated in Poyentanga to help address malnutrition

The Wa West District in the Upper West Region is still recording high cases of acute malnutrition in the region with the Poyentanga sub-district being the worst affected. The Sub-district alone recorded 281 out of 1,266 cases of malnutrition from 2011 to mid-2018. This means that for every five malnourished children, one is from the […]

President Akufo-Addo salutes farmers’ contribution to Ghana’s development

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given thumps up to the nation’s farmers and fishermen for their significant contribution to Ghana’s economy, assuring them of his government’s continued support and solidarity. In a message to mark the 2018 National Farmers Day celebration, he wrote: “I send best wishes to the men and women whose toil, […]

"Government is putting in place measures to deliver a Ghana Beyond Aid"- Dr. Bawumia

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for enhanced trade and investment between Ghana and the European Union in order to reflect the collective resolve towards helping to attain the vision of a Ghana Beyond Aid. Vice President Bawumia made the call when he took part in the 2018 edition of the Ghana-EU Political Dialogue […]

Catholic Standard awards subscribers and promoters

The Catholic Standard Newspaper has celebrated its 80th Anniversary in Accra to appreciate and reward its promoters, subscribers and staff for their immense contribution towards the sustainability of the paper. The Catholic Standard, formerly the ‘Standard,’ writes on variety of issues including health, politics, education, and feature articles on the Church’s liturgy, life of the […]

GJA campaigns for inclusive and accountable local governance in Ghana

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is implementing an 18-month project with funding from the Strengthening Transparency and Responsiveness-STAR-Ghana aimed at strengthening media and CSO collaboration for inclusive and accountable local governance in Ghana. Under the project, GJA is carrying out integrated set of media interventions in partnership with civil society actors, in order to foster […]

MiDA pilots energy efficiency project in 30 schools

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is piloting an energy efficiency project in 30 schools in the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Northern regions to influence a change in behaviour towards energy efficiency and conversation at the pre-tertiary level. MiDA, through its Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management Project, seeks to incorporate energy efficiency and conservation into […]

About 103 farmers to be honoured with the introduction of two new awards

The Minister of State in charge of Food and Agriculture Dr. Nurah Gyiele has said all is set for the 34th National Farmers Day celebration today in the Northern Regional capital, Tamale. He said this year’s event has an expanded award winner which includes best “Physically Challenged Farmer and best Agro Processor”. Speaking on Radio […]

No politics behind Huawei arrest-Canadian Prime Minister

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government had no involvement in the arrest of a top executive from Chinese telecoms giant Huawei. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s chief financial officer and the daughter of its founder, was detained at Vancouver airport on a US extradition request. China has demanded her release, calling the arrest a human […]

NYA says new policy will be responsive to the needs of the youth

The National Youth Authority, (NYA) has started engaging the youth across the country to seek their inputs and recommendations on the review of Authority’s 2010 National Youth Policy. In this regard a regional consultative forum has been held at Wa in the Upper West Region to collate views of the participants on the review. The […]

Ghana acknowledges Farmers and Fishers Today in Tamale

National Farmers Day in Ghana is celebrated on the first Friday of December each year to recognise the contributions of farmers and fishers in the country. The holiday is designed to pay respect to the importance of the farming and fishing industry in the socio-economic growth of Ghana. Ghana acknowledges farmers and fishers untiring efforts […]

NDC Council of Elders meet eight presidential aspirants

A sub-committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders, chaired by former President Jerry John Rawlings, on Thursday December 6, 2018 met eight flagbearer aspirants of the party in the office of the former President in Accra. The meeting was to enable the subcommittee to present to the aspirants some proposals from the […]

President pledges to revamp rail sector

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday affirmed his government’s commitment to reviving the railway sector to enable it to play its role in the socio-economic development of the country. The sector, he stated, was one of the most important in the transformation agenda of the country. “I am fully convinced that the investments we […]

Parliament approves US 646.63 Sinohydro deal for roads development

Parliament by a majority vote on Wednesday approved in Deferred Payments Agreement an amount of US 646.63 billion between the Government of the Republic of Ghana and Sinohydro Corporation in respect of construction and rehabilitation of selected roads and interchanges in Ghana. The first phase projects, which is under Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract […]

TiDELTAA Women's Group to Help Fight Poverty in Lawra Municipality

The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Cynthia Morrison, has launched a community-based organization in the Lawra Municipality known as TiDeltaa Women’s Group. The group which draws membership from the five zones of the Municipality is aimed at fighting poverty through economic empowerment of rural women and the vulnerable. Five thousand women are targeted […]

George HW Bush mourned at state funeral

An emotional George W Bush has paid tribute to his father, former President George HW Bush, during a state funeral in Washington. Mr. Bush Jr, himself a former president, described him as “a noble man, the best father”. All surviving US presidents attended the funeral, sharing a pew in the US National Cathedral in Washington […]

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou arrested in Canada

The daughter of the founder of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has been arrested in Canada and faces extradition to the United States. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s chief financial officer and deputy chair, was arrested in Vancouver on December 1, 2018. Details of the arrest have not been released but the US has been investigating Huawei over […]

First Lady donates Phototherapy machine to Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

Ghana’s First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo on Wednesday donated a phototherapy machine to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital to aid in saving the lives of children who are jaundiced at birth. The donation was made possible through the Rebecca Foundation. Phototherapy is the process of using visible light to treat severe jaundice in the neonatal […]

President Akufo-Addo Commissions Jamestown Fishing Harbour

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has the cut sod for construction of Jamestown Fishing harbour. The project which is being built with a Chinese grant of 60 million dollars will provide jobs for the youth. The President has also inaugurated the National reconstructive plastic surgery and burns centre at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The centre which […]

President inspects Madina/Adenta Highway footbridges

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 inspected construction works at the Madina – Adentan Road Footbridge Project, in day 2 of his 3-day tour of the Greater Accra Region. The project, forms part of the Tetteh – Mamfe Road project, which include the construction of access ramps to footbridges on the […]

Friday, December 7, is statutory Public Holiday

The Minister of the Interior, has declared Friday December 7, as a statutory Public Holiday and urged the public across the country to observe it as such. This was contained in a statement, issued by the Ministry, on Wednesday, and signed by Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery. The first Friday in December has been set aside […]

Ghana's Agric Minister says all is set for 34th farmers Day

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afrieyie Akoto has assured the nation that, The 34th National Farmers’ Day will to be held at The Northern Regional capital, Tamale on December 7. In a statement presented to Parliament ahead of The Day, Ghana’s Agric Minister noted that, a lot of handwork has gone into […]

ECA’s flagship ERA report under spotlight at the African Economic Conference

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Tuesday hosted a policy makers’ forum in Kigali, Rwanda, at the ongoing 2018 African Economic Conference to discuss findings in the draft Economic Report on Africa 2019. The Economic Report on Africa is the main flagship report of the ECA. Each edition of the report reviews the economic […]

EC reverts to original Eagles and Coat of Arms logo

The Electoral Commission has reverted to the original Eagles and coat of arms logo which was  changed by the former  EC Chairperson Charlotte Osei. A memo written by the Chairperson Jean Mensa copied to the deputy chairpersons, stated that  effective December 4, 2018, the original logo of the Electoral Commission which bears the coat of […]

Women ‘vital’ to peace efforts and ensuring long-lasting stability in Afghanistan

As gender-equality advocates discuss how a lasting peace can be secured in Afghanistan, the top UN official in the country has underscored the importance of women’s participation as “vital to ending the conflict and ensuring long-lasting stability.” “Gender inequality continues to prevail in Afghanistan with regard to women’s participation in peace processes, despite the fact […]

Ministry of Health Ghana Drone Delivery Project

Ghana’s Ministry of Health is launching the largest and most advanced medical drone delivery network in the world. The drone delivery network, which will be run by the Ghana Health Services and the Ministry of Health, will give Ghana the most advanced health care supply chain on the planet. The drones will operate 24 hrs […]

US hosts interactive seminar in honor of the 16-Days of Activism against GBV Campaign

In commemoration of the 16-Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Campaign, the U.S. Embassy in Ghana partnered with Mobile Web Ghana to host an interactive workshop under the theme, “Understanding the Rights of Women and Girls.” The event convened more than 50 stakeholders from civil society organizations, law enforcement, and diplomatic missions. Chargé d’Affaires […]

GHS to launch largest and most advanced medical drone delivery system

The Ministry of Health is to launch the largest and most advanced medical drone delivery network in the world, subject to parliamentary approval. The drone delivery network, which will be run by the Ghana Health Services and the Ministry of Health, will give Ghana the most advanced health care supply chain on the planet. The […]

Pantang Area Water Scheme to wage war on Illegal water connection

The Pantang Area Water and Sanitation Scheme in the Ga East Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region have vowed to wage war on people engaged in illegal water connection to get them punished. The System Manager of the scheme, Jerry Yao Ayimah, said the activity had become a big worry and it is denying […]

President Akufo-Addo to commission AMA New City Hall Today

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) after over 100 years of operating in its colonial office building behind the Bank of Ghana on the Asafoatse Nettey Street in Accra, can now boast of a new ultra-modern office complex in the heart of the Central Business District of Accra. The three-storey edifice , which is expected to […]

Frequent reshuffle of regional ministers retards development of UER -Naba Bewo-ong

The Paramount Chief of the Sakote Traditional Area in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region, Naba Sigiri Bewo-ong, has made a passionate appeal to the President of the Republic of Ghana to take a second look at the frequent reshuffling of Regional Ministers. According to Naba Bewo-ong, the Upper East Regional Ministers is […]

GHS calls for support for government’s drone for medical supplies idea

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has described government’s intention to deploy the use of drones for medical deliveries as extremely useful, and has called on all Ghanaians to support the idea. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, the Director General of the GHS, Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare expressed worry over the continuous […]

Family Health Medical School wins Sexual and Reproductive Health competition

Family Health Medical School has won this year’s sexual and Reproductive health competition as part of activities marking this year’s World Aids day. The competition was among Medical, Nursing, Public Health, and Allied Health Sciences schools in the Accra Metropolitan area and was in line with this year’s World AIDS Day celebration, aimed at educating […]

AMA supports PWDs with working tools and equipment

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has distributed some working tools and equipment to 130 persons with disability (PWD) in the metropolis as part of activities to mark this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The equipment includes 55 chest freezers, 20 sowing machines, 22 refrigerators and 20 popcorn machines as well as a […]

Disability needs not be an obstacle to success- MP for Asokwa

The Deputy Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and Member of  Parliament (MP) for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei has stated that “disability needs not be an obstacle to success” as Ghana joined the rest of the World to mark The International Day of Persons With Disability today. Making a statement of the floor of parliament […]

Prez Akufo-Addo begins Accra tour Today

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will be today begin a three day tour of the Greater Accra region, the last leg of this year’s nationwide tour. The tour will take the President to a number of constituencies including, Krowor, Tema East, La Dadekotopon, Korle Klottey, Adentan, Okaikoi South, Odododiodoo, Ablekuma South, Ablekuma Central, Anya Sowutuom, […]

Workshop on Climate Smart Agriculture Action and NDC Implementation Plan

A Climate Smart Agriculture document has been developed since 2015 in Ghana. As part of the role out plans, there is the need to sensitize key players in the Agriculture sector. This will enable them to be abreast with and align them with the content of the document, in order to work within the strategies […]

Give us our share to development as an infant Distirct-BEDA appeals to BMA

An appeal has been made to the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly, (BMA) to as a matter of urgency, give to the Bolgatanga East District Assembly, (BEDA) its fair share of the resources as a seed capital for a start. Since the creation of the BEDA, it has not received the 40 percent share of resources required […]

SSNIT deletes about 6,452 "Ghost Names"

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has deleted about 6,452 Pensioners from the its payroll. This according to SSNIT, has helped saved the Trust over Gh20 million as at September , 2018. The Director General of the SSNIT, Dr. John Ofori-Tenkorang who disclosed this in a brief discussion with the media at the […]

COMET announces official short code and mobile money account for JDM 2020 campaign

The Committee for Mahama Election Two (COMET) and MPS4MAHAMA have announced official short code and mobile money account through which contributions towards the 2020 campaign of Former President and NDC flagbearer aspirant, John Dramani Mahama can be made. The group also expressed appreciation to members of the public for the “overwhelming interest” shown in the […]

GIJ to continue its end-of-semester examinations as scheduled from Monday, December 3

The Ghana Institute of Journalism has assured students and the public that the institution is open and will continue its end-of-semester examinations as scheduled from Monday, December 3. Students who have paid their fees and registered are eligible to take part in exams. These include students who faced challenges with registration online and were assisted […]

COP24: a green and gender-focused UN climate change conference underway in Poland

COP24, the two-week 24th conference of the parties of the United Nations Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC), started on Sunday in Katowice, Poland, with a special focus on green practices, gender balance… and a team of cyclists arriving all the way from Vienna to advocate for #ClimateAction! Days after the UN sounded the alarm on the […]

Wounded Yemen rebels to be evacuated

A UN plane is to evacuate wounded Houthi rebels from Yemen in an effort to build confidence ahead of peace talks, the Saudi-led military coalition fighting the rebels says. The 50 rebels are due to be flown from the rebel-held capital Sanaa for treatment in Oman later on Monday. UN-sponsored talks between the rebels and […]

GIJ Students denied access to exam hall

There was pandemonium on the campus Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) on Sunday as authorities deny students access to examination centers over full payment of school fees and online registration. Following the protest by the students over a policy demanding full payment of school fees and online registration before given access to examination halls, the […]

Ensure your work outlives governments- President Akufo-Addo to NDPC Board

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has inaugurated the new governing board of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), with a charge on the body to ensure its work outlived governments. The 43-member NDPC Board, chaired by Professor Stephen Adei, an economist, includes ministers, Governor of the bank of Ghana, regional representatives, ex-officio members and others […]

President Akufo-Addo eulogises George Bush

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on behalf of the people and Government of Ghana, has expressed condolences to the family of the late George Herbert Walker Bush, on their great loss. George Bush died Saturday, December 1, 2918, at the age of 94. President Akufo-Addo in a tweeted message described George Bush as a great […]

We will pay Bagbin's filing fees-Group

A group of Regional and Constituency Executives of the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have indicated their readiness to support Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin to pay for his forms and filing fees. Their expression is in reaction to Mr. Bagbin’s complaints about the “unacceptable” high filing fees for the Flagbearership […]

MEDA-Ghana organizes final GROW Project Fair to honor partners

A Canadian NGO, Mennonite Economic Development Associates-Ghana (MEDA-Ghana) has organized its final GROW Technology Fair to signify the end of a-20-million-Dollar program on food security in the Upper West Region. The program which started in 2012 dubbed Greater Rural Opportunities for Women (GROW project) in Northern Ghana has helped to empower over 23 thousand women […]

Police investigates KATH, client for alleged issuance of contaminated blood

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has officially commenced investigations into the alleged issuance of contaminated blood to a client by the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). It had so far, questioned and taken preliminary statement from authorities of the Hospital, Ghana’s second largest referral facility, as well as a certain Evans Addo-Kwabla, who in a […]

Shell reduces fuel prices at the pump

Vivo Energy, the marketers and distributors of Shell branded products and services, has reduced the ex-pump prices of petroleum products at their stations this December in line with changing market trends. Motorists who visit any of the over 220 Shell service station nationwide should expect a reduction of GH 0.05 (5 pesewas) per litre at […]

West African Energy Ministers meet to address gas tariff impasse

The issue of tariffs for gas from the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) would take centre stage at the Committee of Ministers (CoM) meeting being attended by the Energy Ministers of Ghana, Nigeria, Benin and Togo, in Accra. The meeting is expected to broker a solution to an impasse between the West African Gas Pipeline […]

World leaders pay tribute to George Bush

Tributes have poured in for former United States (US) President George H W Bush, who died on Friday. Donald Trump, the current US President, led the tributes, lauding Bush for his “essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family and country.” Statement from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on […]

Ghana Gas CEO wins prestigious CEO of the year (petroleum) award

The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, Dr. Ben Asante has been awarded with the prestigious CEO of the year (petroleum) award at the Ghana Energy Awards 2018 last Friday. The Ghana National Gas Company also won the best industry leadership award. The awards ceremony seeks to recognise the achievements and the successes […]

Flags at half-mast for Bush, his body to lie in state in the US Capitol

US President, Donald Trump has directed that American flags be flown at half-mast for 30 days to honor the memory of former President George H.W. Bush Snr. In a proclamation signed Saturday hours after Bush died, Trump is also designating Wednesday as a national day of mourning. He has therefore encouraged Americans to gather in […]

G20: US and China agree to suspend new trade tariffs

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to halt new trade tariffs for 90 days to allow for talks, the US says. The two men met in Buenos Aires after the G20 summit for their first talks since a trade war erupted this year. China says they agreed not to […]

Nigeria wins ninth AWCON title

The Super Falcons of Nigeria, won their ninth Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON), by beating the Bayana Bayana of South Africa 4-3 on penalties, in the finals of the competition at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday. Nigeria’s Ebi Onome, missed the first kick of the day, but Nogozi Ebere, Rita Chikweli, Veronica Hezuo, […]

"We've been good managers of the economy" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says over the course of the last twenty-three (23) months, the period of stay of his government in office, his administration has worked on strengthening the fundamentals of the economy. According to President Akufo-Addo, an improved macroeconomy is a fundamental requirement for stimulating the investments needed for the significant expansion […]

B5 Plus takes a quantum leap In Ghana Club 100 Awards

B5 Plus Steel Industry, renowned as a premier company for manufacturing Steel and Iron bagged the 23rd Position in the Ghana Club 100 Award ceremony. It is indeed a giant leap from its 48th position last year. This remarkable progress speaks volumes about its resilience and tenacity to be competent in the race to prove […]

Church donates to Gbeogo School for the Deaf

The Bolgatanga branch of the Resurrection Power New Generation Church RPNGC, has donated some assorted food items to the Gbeogo School for the deaf, in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region. The food items include rice, sugar, cooking oil, bread, toiletries, and used clothing’s among others. The donation was in line with the […]

Banking sector cleanup attracts more investors – GIPC Boss

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Center, (GIPC) Yofi Grant says the centre should record more after the banks recapitalize. Speaking to Accra based radio station,  “Citinewsroom”, Mr. Grant said: “Interestingly a lot of investors that I meet think that it is the best thing that could have happened to Ghana’s financial […]

Former First Lady Mrs. Rawlings launches book

A Former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings has launched a memoir/book dubbed “It takes a Woman”, the first in a sequel she intends to write. The book which tells the life stories of the former first lady also gives an insight to some happenings and history of the country. Vice President Mahamudu […]

Oil refinery to be constructed at Ahlihakposisi

The Ada West District Chief Executive, Adzoteye Lawer Akrofi, says an oil refinery will soon be constructed at Ahlihakposisi, a suburb of Sege in the Greater Accra Region, to create job for the youth. He said feasibility studies had already been completed by the investor for construction works to begin. Mr. Akrofi made this known […]

NDC pegs filing fees at four hundred thousand cedis

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday announced that a GHC 400,000 non-refundable filing fee will be paid by its presidential aspirants contesting the January 19, primaries. Female contestants will, however, pay GHC 200,000 while People With Disabilities (PWDs) contestants will pay an amount of GHC 150,000,  the General Secretary Johnson Asiedu-Nketia has said. Briefing the […]

Ghana Rugby announces participation in 2019 internationals

The President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Rugby Football Union (Ghana Rugby), Herbert Mensah, has announced the intent of the Ghana Eagles to take part in the 2019 Rugby Africa international tournaments in a statement from his residence in Accra-Ghana. The 2019 Rugby Africa tournament schedule for some of the competitions were announced by […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia celebrates Kakube Festival with the people of Nandom

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday, November 25, 2018 joined the Chiefs and people of Nandom Traditional Area to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Kakube Festival at Nandom in the Upper West Region. The Kakube festival is celebrated to mark the end of the farming season each year and to show appreciation to […]

President Akufo-Addo inuagurates Kete Krachie Timber recovery as 1D1F for Asuogyaman

The New Patriotic Party, (NPP) Government will partner with all well-intended private business men and women for the economic and social transformation of Ghana, President, Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated. He said the rationale for the policy of One-District-One-Factory, (1D1F) was to encourage and support the private sector to play its expected role in the […]

OccupyGhana declares November 30 RTI Red Friday,(#RTIRedFriday)

A Pressure Group, OccupyGhana has declared Friday, November 30, 2018 and every other Friday before Christmas as “Right To Information, (RTI) Red Friday” to protest the lack of commitment and delay by Parliament in passing the RTI Bill into law. . The day is under the hashtag #RTIRedFriday. A statement issued and copied to gbcghanaonline […]

ECA and partners meet for Blue Economy Conference in Nairobi

Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA) and partners will meet in Nairobi for Blue Economy Conference where over 4000 participants are expected from across the globe.. The two-day event kicks off on November 26, with focus on the priorities and challenges of establishing a sustainable blue economy and its contribution to the implementation of the 2030 […]

Former President Mahama resumes campaign of Ashanti region

Former President John Dramani Mahama on Monday arrived in Kumasi to begin the second part of his campaign tour of the Ashanti Region. Ahead of the National Delegates Congress of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Mr. Mahama toured more than half of the constituencies in the Ashanti Region, seeking the mandate of delegates to lead […]

Newlyweds take wedding photo on freeway when car breaks down

A vintage car’s break-down at the side of a Texas highway led to a couple getting some truly unique wedding photos on the freeway. Jake and Amber Garcia said they were riding to their wedding reception in a 1966 “princess car” when the vehicle broke down on the freeway in Houston. The couple called for […]

Keep making Ghana proud – Veep Dr. Bawumia to Ghanaian Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has commended the officers, men and women of the Ghanaian battalion currently attached to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), GHANBATT 85, for proudly flying the Ghana flag in the discharge of their duties.   Addressing a durbar of all ranks of the contingent at their operational […]

Don’t conspire, condone unlawful oaths – Chief Justice

A total of 731 commissioners for oaths have been out-doored for the National Identification Authority (NIA) registration exercise with an advice not to conspire and condone unlawful oath affirmations or affidavits in the registration exercise. The Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, who gave the advice, said: “The Republic, in whose name you would work, requires accurate […]

Gov't secures 100 million dollars to upgrade technical universities’ infrastructure

The Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, says government has secured 100 million dollars from the China Exim Bank to upgrade infrastructure, equipment and other training materials for technical universities and institutes in the country. He said most Technical Universities and Training Institutes will undergo transformation within the first quarter of 2019 and that the […]

Ignore false reports of increases in office of President Staff- Government

Government has described as false claims by the Minority in Parliament that the President was planning to increase the number of staff at the Presidency from 998 to 1614. The allegations were made by the opposition MPs’ and subsequently on several media platforms. But briefing journalists in Accra on Sunday, November 25 2018, Information Minister, […]

Mexico to deport group which stormed US border

Mexico will deport up to 500 migrants who attempted to storm the US border, according to its interior ministry. The group were rounded up after trying to cross the border “violently” and “illegally” on Sunday, the ministry said in a statement. Video footage shows dozens of people – including women and children – running towards […]

Protests in Kiev after Russia seizes Ukraine ships off Crimea

Ukraine’s parliament is to decide whether to bring in martial law as anger over the capture of three of its naval vessels by Russia spilled into the streets overnight. Protesters gathered outside the Russian embassy in Ukraine’s capital Kiev after news of the seizure off the Crimean Peninsula emerged on Sunday. The incident marks a […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia celebrates UN Medal Day with Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pinned special medals on the uniforms of the Ghanaian contingent attached to the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL). Accompanied by Major General Stefano Del Col, Sector West Commander of UNIFIL, and the Chief of Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Lt General Obed Boamah Akwa, […]

"Afram Plains Cattle Ranch helping to end clashes" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the cattle ranch established by Government in Wawase, in the Afram Plains South district, is helping to end the incidents of clashes between local farmers and nomadic herdsmen. The construction of the cattle ranch is in fulfillment of a campaign pledge the President made in the run-up to the […]

"Ghana will make it" – President Akufo-Addo

President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is confident that Ghana will make it, as the policies and programmes being initiated and implemented by his administration will help put Ghana onto the path of progress and prosperity. Speaking at the climax of the 125th anniversary celebration of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, on Sunday, November 25, 2018, […]

EU leaders agree UK's Brexit deal at Brussels summit

The UK’s withdrawal agreement from the European Union has been approved by EU leaders, its chief official Donald Tusk has announced. The 27 leaders gave it their backing after less than an hour’s discussion in Brussels. Mr. Tusk signalled on Saturday that the deal would be approved after Spain withdrew last-minute concerns over Gibraltar. The […]

Pharmaceutical society consoles Agyarko’s family

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has expressed shock over the sadden death of the late Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Agyarko, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayewaso West, who died on November 21. A statement signed by the President of PSGH, Benjamin Botwe, said Mr Agyarko’s passing had brought great pain to the people of Ghana. […]

U/East Regional Minister pays working visit to Tono Irrigation Dam

The Upper East Regional Minister, Paulina Patience Abayage, has paid a working visit to the Tono Irrigation site in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality to ascertain the progress of the rehabilitation of the dam. The dam since its establishment in 1985 has not seen any major rehabilitation. The Tono Irrigation Project was constructed to promote the production […]

Biennial General Meeting and Rural Banking Excellence Awards held in Bolgatanga

The Upper East Regional Minister, Paulina Patience Abayage, has appealed to Rural and Community banks in the country to support President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to achieve the Ghana Beyond Aid Vision. The Regional Minister made the call during the 20th Biennial General Meeting of the Association of Rural Banks ARB-Ghana held at Conference Hall […]

We will prove ourselves says Black Maidens Captain

Black Maidens Captain Abdullai Mukarama has urged her team mates to prove why they are part of the lucky 21 players to make the cut for the Maidens squad in Uruguay. “I always tell them that there 1000’s of players in Ghana but we are the lucky 21 to represent Ghana that is a very […]

"Thank you for not coming by helicopter' – Afram Plains Chief to President Akufo-Addo

Nana Kwasi Opoku Mintah, Chief of Kwahu Tafo in Afram Plains, has thanked the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for visiting the Afram Plains North constituency by road, and seeing for himself the nature of the road network. According to Nana Kwasi Opoku Mintah, “some Presidents and governments, in times past, only […]

Upper East Regional Minister visits 3 Paramount Chiefs in Kassena Nankana

As custom demands, a child cannot go home to do something without first consulting the elders for an advice, support and wisdom, if only such a child wants to succeed. It is in line with this that, barely 8 days into office, the Upper East Regional Minister Ms. Paulina Patience Abayage has paid a courtesy […]

President commiserates with late Agyarko's family

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Thursday commiserated with the family of the late Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Agyarko, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, who died in the United States, where he was receiving treatment for an illness. Conveying his deepest condolences to the widow […]

"We respect Ghana” Cameroon captain

Manie Christine Patience, captain of the Cameroon female national football team, has admitted that their final group match against Ghana would still be difficult despite her side tagged as favourites. The Cameroonian side look the stronger of the two having won all two games and conceding one, whilst their host opponent have won one and […]

"We need your motivation to surpass the challenge"- Black Queens

Captain of the National Female Football Team the Black Queens, has called on fans to troop to the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, to support the team in their last Group A game against Cameroon. Elizabeth, who came off the bench to score the consolation goal in the team’s 2-1 defeat to Mali said, the […]

“We are determined to do our best against host” – Cameroon coach

The head coach of the Cameroon female national team, Joseph Brilliant Ndoko Touongo, says, his side is determined to do their best in their last group match at this year’s Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) against a hungry host, Ghana. Cameroon will play Ghana, on Friday, November 23, at the Accra Sports Stadium in […]

GJA mourns Veteran Journalist Francis Sasu

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Thursday said it is utterly shocked and deeply saddened by the death of Francis Sasu, the Head of News and Current Affairs of Atinka Media Village. A statement issued and signed by the GJA, President, Roland Affail Monney said, Mr. Sasu reportedly died in the afternoon of Wednesday, November 21, 2018, […]

Nandom cruising to achieve 100% ODF by close of 2018

The Nandon District which is poised to become the first District in Ghana to achieve 100 % open defecation free (ODF) on Monday, November 19, 2018 joined the global community to celebrate the World Toilet Day. At a durbar to mark the day at the District Assembly in Nandom, a play was acted to drum […]

Former President Mahama mourns Emmanuel Agyarko

“I received news of the Hon. Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko’s death with great shock last night. That’s according a statement signed and issued on behalf of Former President John Dramani Mahama by his Special Aide, Joyce Bawah Mogtari in Accra, on November 22, 2018. The statement which was copied to gbcghanaonline said: “The very kind words […]

Communities declared ODF in U/West region

Statistics from the Upper West Regional Environmental Health and Sanitation Department point out that as at the 17th October 2018, 526 communities in Upper West have been declared open defecation free (ODF). The number works to 45 % of the entire one thousand, 167 communities in the Upper West Region. The data was shared a […]

Chiefs and people of Baare celebrate Boaram Festival

Festivals in those days were celebrated once every year, spanning between 2 to 7 days depending on the locality, with historical perspective that is sacrificing to the gods and the ancestors as thanksgiving for their blessing, bumper harvest and perhaps marry making. Today, festivals are celebrated same but have only integrated in it, a developmental […]

Newly trained teachers charged to be dedicated

INCLUSIVITY AND GENDER RESPONSIVENESS A RECIPE FOR IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE – PRINCIPAL NUSRAT JAHAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Newly trained teachers have been charged to be dedicated to the teaching profession while ensuring inclusivity and gender responsiveness. These character traits are expected to help arrest the falling educational and performance standards the country is […]

Renowed Ghanaian Diplomat Aggrey Orleans is dead

A Former Ghanaian Envoy to the United Kingdom, James Emmanuel Kwegyir Aggrey-Orleans has died. He died Monday, November 19, 2018, That’s according to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry confirming his death. He was High Commissioner to the UK from October 1997 to March 2001 James Emmanuel Kwegyir Aggrey-Orleans (J.E.K) served in a number […]

South Africa cheers Ghana to victory

The Bantwana Bantwana of South Africa cheered the Black Maidens to victory as Ghana won their final group game against New Zealand at the Estadio Charrua in Montevideo. The Black Maidens completed a perfect 3 match winning streak against the Kiwis of New Zealand in their final group game at the 2018 U-17 Women’s World […]

World Toilet Day observed in Namoranteng

The Chiefs and people in Namoranteng a community in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region have observed the World Toilet Day with a call on the people in the area to desist from practicing open defecation. The event which forms part of activities to commemorate the World Toilet Day is organized by the […]

Vice President Bawumia attends UN Medal Ceremony in Lebanon

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, left Ghana on Monday November 19, 2018, for Lebanon to witness the award of United Nations Medals to Ghana’s contingent attached to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). This is the first time in history that the President or Vice President has visited Ghanaian troops in Lebanon, […]

Gov't to begin feasibility studies for ‘sky train’ in a year’s time

The Deputy Minister of Railways Development, Andy Appiah-Kubi, says the feasibility studies for Ghana’s first sky trains will be done in a year’s time and hopefully work would begin in three to four years. He said Government was undertaking studies for both light ground rails concurrently with that of the sky rails and that a […]

Gov't committed to creating a conducive, business-friendly environment President Akufo-Addo

November marks the Global Entrepreneurship Month, as Ghana joins over 170 countries all over the world in this celebration. Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovation to advance job-creation and economic prosperity is at the heart of the work undertaken by my administration. Entrepreneurship is a vital component of economic growth and development, and has been globally considered […]

Ketu South NDC Congratulates New National Executives

The leadership of Ketu South of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) has congratulated the new executives under the Chairmanship of Ofosu-Ampofo. A statement signed and issued by the Ketu South Constituency Secretary, Desmond Kwaku Tsewu, also commended all aspirants and the Immediate Past Executive Committee for their selfless service to the party. The statement which […]

Appeal Court Judge expresses displeasure over growing indiscipline among students

A Justice of the Appeal Court, Mrs. Angelina Mornah Domakyaareh says she is not happy about the growing indiscipline in a number of Senior High Schools in Ghana. She has therefore charged students to be what she described as “willing partners to discipline” in order to be successful in life. Justice Domakyaareh made the observation […]

Ghana's First and Second Ladies Congratulate Black Queens

Ghana’s First and Second Lady have congratulated the Black Queens for their splendid performance last Saturday, at the ongoing African Women Cup (AWCON) 2018 at the Accra Sports Stadium. Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo in tweet said: “I am so proud of our Black Queens! They played so well yesterday beating Algeria by a goal. We truly […]

Jordan Ayew's double seals win for Ghana against Ethiopia

The Black Stars of Ghana defeated their Ethiopian countetparts 2 – 0 in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played at the Addis Ababa Sports Stadium on Sunday. Two first half goals from Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew secured all three pionts for the Black Stars as they have now accumulated six pionts from […]

Ofosu-Ampofo elected as NDC National Chairman

Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo has been elected as the National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The Ninth National Delegate Congress of the NDC which saw the election of new National Excutives to steer the affairs of the party in the next four years, run into day two. The over 9,000 delegates, converged at the […]

GBC Ura Radio staff visit Upper East Regional Minister

There is the need to change the cultural perspective of our society regarding women and children and step up the education of the girl child. An educated girl-child becomes an educated women and an educated woman is an asset to society by all standards. Though there is the need for the boy child education, the […]

French drivers' protest against Macron over rising fuel prices

Drivers plan to disrupt traffic across France on Saturday by blocking roads, bridges and toll booths in a mass protest at rising fuel prices. Dubbed the “yellow vests” after the high-visibility jackets they use as their symbol, they are expected to muster in at least 700 locations. They accuse President Emmanuel Macron of abandoning “the […]

2019 BUDGET: Brace yourselves for more hardship – Forrmer President Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has been responding to Thursday’s budget statement presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Mr. Mahama says there is no hope in the budget statement as it does not address the hardship and high cost of living confronting Ghanaians. Rather, he says, Ghanaians should brace themselves for tougher times […]

Sanitation Minister describes filth at Teshie a threat to public health

The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), Mrs. Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has described the poor sanitation problem at Salem, a suburb of Teshie, in Accra, as a threat to public health. This followed the inability of the Ledzokuku-Krowo Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) to make permanent arrangement for the maintenance of the dumping site at Salem, […]

Over 90% of banking fraud comes from employees-BoG

The Director of Financial Stability, Bank of Ghana Dr. Joe France, has said that over 90 per cent of fraud related cases in the banking sector is associated with the employees. According to him, their investigations showed that some of the banking staff masterminded most of these frauds and urged management of Banks to be […]

CIA 'blames Crown Prince, bin Salman for Jamal Khashoggi death

Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor has concluded that an intelligence officer ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, and not Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The officer was tasked with persuading the dissident journalist to return to the Gulf kingdom, a spokesman said.   Khashoggi was given a lethal injection after a struggle in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul […]

AWCON 2018: We are ready for Black Queens – Algeria skipper

Benlazar Myriam Yasmine, captain of the Algeria national female football team, the Fennecs, is confident of a “positive” outcome, against the Black Queens of Ghana in the opening fixture of the 2018 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON). The Fennecs, will play the host at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday November 17, at 15:30 […]

"We need the support of the Nation" — Black Queens Captain

Black Queens Captain, ­ Elizabeth Addo, has called on Ghanaians to give them maximum support ahead of the opening group game against Algeria in the 2018 African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON), on Saturday. At the official press conference on Friday, in Accra, she said, “we need support of the nation as Cameroonians did last […]

Ethiopian referee to officiate Ghana-Algeria opener

Ethiopia referee Lidya Tafesse, has been appointed as the center referee for Ghana’s opening game at the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) against Algeria on Saturday. Tafesse, 38, will be making her fourth appearance at the showpiece of women’s football tournament (2012, 2014, 2016 &2018). She will be assisted by Queency Victoire (Mauritius) […]

Twelve firms shortlisted for Ghana-Burkina Railway Interconnectivity Project

Twelve (12) firms out of 16 have been shortlisted for meeting the minimum evaluation criteria to construct the Ghana-Burkina Faso Railway Interconnectivity Project. The Transaction Advisors for the Project and the Joint Committee of Experts from the two countries are to work collectively to select the winner by the first quarter of 2019, and expected […]

Parliament passes C.I 109 for creation of new regions

Parliament has adopted the report of the Committee of Subsidiary Legislation on the Referendum (Creation of New Regions) Regulations, 2018, (C.I. 109) for creation of six additional regions in Ghana. The process started following petitions submitted to the President of the Republic of Ghana  by some citizen and interest groups requesting the creation of new […]

All is set for NDC Congress at La Accra, Trade Fair Centre Today

All is set for the 9th Delegates Congress of The National Democratic Congress under the theme: ‘Together we win 2020’ slated for Saturday, November 17, 2018 at La Trade Fair Centre in Accra.   Over nine thousand (9,000) delegates are expected to have arrived this last night November 16, 2018 for congress to elect national […]

Countdown to COP24: ECA supporting member States at every level, says Murombedzi

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC), is fully committed to supporting member States in their efforts to implement their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)which embody efforts by each country to reduce national greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Speaking ahead of the 24th session […]

AG submits as evidence Woyome's 'properties'

The Attorney-General has tendered as evidence a document which is said to prove that two houses at Trassaco Valley in Accra which have become a matter of litigation are for businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome and not the defunct UT Bank. Mr. Woyome, the A-G and the receivers of the defunct UT bank, Eric Nana Nipah and […]

Education to witness largest expenditure – Finance Minister

In line with Government’s belief in investing in human capital, education is about to witness the largest capital expenditure in the sector for any single year in the last 50 years. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, said the Government will continue to ensure that these investments lead to an increase. “Government has presented to Parliament, a […]

Gov't adds 150,000 households LEAP

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo with intensed passion, to improve on the economy of the citizenry, has added more than 150,000 households to the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme thereby improving their livelihoods. The Finance Minister said government also increased the share of the Disability Common […]

Gov't to provide informal sector with pension scheme

The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced that government is working with the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to develop a policy framework to provide informal sector workers with voluntary fully funded personal pension’s scheme. The scheme, which would be launched in 2019, will demonstrate the President’s commitment to […]

Gov't has eased burden of Ghanaians with introduction of Free SHS- Finance Minister

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ofori-Atta says Government has eased the burden of hundreds of thousands of Ghanaians and invested in the future of children with the introduction of the Free Senior High School, (SHS) programme. Mr. Ofori-Atta said this when he delivered the 2019 Budget Statement in Accra on Thursday, November 15, 2018. He said the […]

Special Prosecutor’s Office to receive GHC180 million to fight corruption

The Special Prosecutor’s Office has been allocated GHC180 million in the 2019 Budget to enable it to execute its mandate of protecting the public purse. Announcing the decision in the presentation of the 2019 Budget Statement, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said the Government was committed to providing additional resources during the course to protect the […]

2019 budget going to bring hardship to Ghanaians – Bolga Central MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has labelled the 2019 budget presented to Parliament by the Finance Minister as hollow. He said it was only “high on English but little in substance” and did not give confidence to the people. He added that it was going to bring hardship to Ghanaians. The […]

Performance of economy in 2018 impressive- Finance Minister

Ghana’s economy has performed well in the first nine months of 2018 and is on track to meet the set targets, that’s according to Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta. The 2018 budget statement projected an overall GDP growth rate of 6.8 per cent (5.6 in the rebased series), non-oil GDP growth of 5.4 per […]

Government to boost housing industry

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said that Government will continue to work on projects such as the Saglemi Housing Project, where 4,100 of 5,000 homes would be completed in 2019, and the Cape Coast, Anomabo and Anyanui-Keta coastal protection works. He said the Government Affordable Housing Project at Asokore-Mampong for 1,030 housing units was 90 […]

Don't be complacent- Oti Akenteng tells Maidens

Leader of delegation for the Black Maidens Coach Oti Akenteng has counseled the National U-17 Women’s team to tackle their next game against Finland with all seriousness. After winning 5-0 against Uruguay, the CAF Technical Director has advised the Maidens to avoid any form of complacency ahead of their second group game.   Speaking to […]

CJ declares November 19 to 23 ADR week

The Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has declared November 19 to 23, 2018, Alternative Dispute Resolution, (ADR) week. ADR has been adopted by the Judicial Service as part of its adjudication process and has been dubbed “court-connected ADR”. The aim of the program is to ensure that access to justice is made easier, cheaper and flexible […]

USA launches new Neglected Tropical Diseases control programme in West Africa

The United States of America, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and in collaboration with the ministries of health in 11 countries, is launching a new, five-year $200 million program to control and eliminate five neglected Tropical Diseases in Sub-Saharan West Africa. This newly launched program deepens USAID’s efforts to eliminate trachoma, lymphatic […]

Nyariga-Doone Women Association celebrates 25th Anniversary

Nyariga-Doone Women Association in Nyariga a suburb of the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region have celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a call on government to give vocational and technical education the needed attention. The celebration was aimed at taking stock of what has happened throughout the years by looking at their achievements, challenges, […]

Allow us to exclude gas revenues worth US$ 181 million – Finance Minster

The Ministry of Finance has proposed to Parliament to allow it to exclude gas revenues to the tune of US$181.80 million from the projected petroleum revenues for 2019, while it devises ways of getting the Volta River Authority (VRA) to pay for the gas supplied it by Ghana Gas.   The Sector Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, […]

Media urged to help promote the development of U/East region- Regional Minister

One of the government’s social intervention programme that touches the heart of the people in the three regions of the north, especially the Upper East Region is Nana Addo’s Free Senior High School Policy.     The free SHS is to provide opportunity for all to have access to education, at the SHS level. There […]

2019 Budget Statement

139 | The Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government of Ghana for the 2019 Financial Year ● Use of Third–Party Data: Mr. Speaker, the National Identification Scheme when fully deployed, will provide government with a database to help with revenue administration. But even before that, and to add to the benefits from the […]

UPDATES: Finance Minister presents #Budget2019 Statement to parliament

Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta presenting the 2019 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government of Ghana to Parliament. The budget represents the third of four budget statements of the government. It, therefore, offers us an opportunity to take a mid-term review of the performance of the Government in managing the economy and how we […]

Late Major Mahama begged for mercy from attackers – witness

A fuel Seller, Kojo Nfum, aka Agya Koo told an Accra High Court on Wednesday that the late Major Maxwell Mahama begged for mercy when he was being attacked by some residents of Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region. The fourth prosecution witness, in the case involving the trial of the alleged murderers of the late […]

E.P. Church honours Vice President Dr. Bawumia for his religious tolerance

The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana has honoured Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his tolerance towards other religions. The citation read on behalf of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, by the Hohoe District Pastor, Rev. E. K. Torbani reads: “Though a Muslim, you have agreed to worship with us for the first (1st) time […]

NDC Presidential aspirant, Goosie Tanoh promises grassroot empowerment

A Presidential aspirant of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Goosie Tanoh, says grassroot neglect has been one of the major fallouts in the political terrain of the country. According to him, party executives and members at the grassroots level play an important role in the victory of any political party but are however, left to […]

Lack of specific policy on organic agriculture –Research finding

A research finding by the Coalition for the Advancement of Organic Farming, (CAOF), a Non-governmental Organization NGO has revealed that in spite of the declaration by the African Union, (AU) for all member countries to mainstream Ecological Organic Agriculture practices into national policies, Ghana had not yet developed a specific policy on organic agriculture. The […]

Sonzele Rural Bank chalked up feat despite challenges in banking sector

The Sonzele Rural Bank made a pre-tax profit of 255 thousand, 671, Ghana Cedis (GH₵255,671) for the 2017 financial year which ended on 31st December. The feat was chalked up in spite of considerable challenges the banking industry witnessed over the period under review including a low interest rate of an average of 12.5% and […]

U/West region to get commercial flight by close of next week

The long awaited expectation of the people of Upper West to have a commercial flight to operate from the regional capital, Wa will become a reality by the close of next week. The Minister for Aviation, Joseph Kofi Adda affirmed that the expectation of Upper Westerners to board a flight from Wa will be actualized […]

TUC demands reduction in utility tariffs

The Trades Union Congress, (TUC) has urged the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, (PURC) to reduce the cost of water and power further, as the Commission prepares for the 2019 tariff review. The labour union is making this demand because it expects the key determinants of the pricing of the utilities to favour a possible tariff […]

Maintaining union members is victory to democracy – UTAG President

The President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana, (UTAG), Professor Eric Fokuo has said that maintaining the elected members of the university council is victory to democracy. Adding that the law has finally triumphed over power. Professor Fokuo said, the election of the members of the union was a democratic right which is done […]

Reconstitution of KNUST Council in right direction – TEWU

The Chairman of Teachers and Education Workers Union (TEWU), KNUST Branch, Charles Arthur has said that the union does not feel vindicated but are of the view that the right thing has been done with regards to the reconstitution of the governing council of KNUST. Speaking in an interview with Ibrahim Kwarteng on Radio Ghana’s […]

Ghana's inflation rate for October, 2018 drops to 9.5%

The year on year inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 9 point 5 percent (9.5%) in October 2018 down by Zero point Three percent (0.3%) points from the Nine point Eight percent (9.8%) recorded in September, 2018 with the monthly change of Zero point Seven percent (0.7%) compare with […]

Former Education Minister questions gov't over UDS Conversion delay

A Former Deputy Minister for Education, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on President Akufo-Addo to explain to Ghanaians why conversion of the University of Development Studies (UDS) into an autonomous institution has suffered delay especially when all the heavy lifting was long completed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa, who is the […]

Former President Mahama takes campaign to Ashanti region

Former President John Dramani Mahama will on Monday begin a campaign tour of the Ashanti Region, ahead of the flagbearership elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr. Mahama, who is seeking to lead the NDC to victory in the 2020 presidential election, will tour parts of the Ashanti Region till close of Thursday when […]

President Akufo-Addo leaves for a day's official visit to Qatar

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Monday, November 12, 2018, for a day’s official visit to Qatar, at the invitation of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who paid, at the invitation of President Akufo-Addo, an official visit to Ghana on 24th December, 2017. The […]

Ghana Rugby President lauds Interplast and other sponsors

The President and Board Chairman of Ghana Rugby, Herbert Mensah, has praised Hayssam Fakhry and his company, for their long-standing relationship with and support for Ghana Rugby. Hayssam Fakhry is the Chairman for Inesfly Africa Limited, and Managing Director of Interplast Ghana. In a meeting held at the Ghana Rugby Secretariat in Osu-Accra Mr. Mensah […]

Help me develop Upper East Region- Ms. Abayage tells religious leaders

The Newly appointed Upper East Regional Minister, Paulina Patience Abayage, on Sunday November 11, 2018 worshipped with Sacred Heart Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church and Fountain Gate church in Bolgatanga. The Move according to her, is to seek the blessings of God and His guidance as she assume office as the Upper East Regional […]

Goosie Tanoh takes campaign tour to Upper East Region

A National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential aspirant, Goosie Tanoh, is calling on delegates to vote for a leader who is ready to stand for truth, honesty, hard work and self-discipline to return the party to government in 2020. According to him, leadership is a vital ingredient that drives societal change and development, and that delegates […]

"There's hope for a better, brighter tomorrow" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is confident of a “better and brighter tomorrow” for the Ghanaian people, as the programmes and policies being implemented by his government will bear fruit soon. According to President Akufo-Addo, he came into office with the goal of improving the living standards of Ghanaians, and, in twenty-two months, the […]

"More classrooms and dormitories from $1.5 billion GETFund facility" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the rehabilitation of existing schools and the construction of new ones are continuing across the country, all with the purpose of strengthening the delivery of quality, basic education. Speaking at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Lawra Senior High School, on Saturday, November 10, 2018, President Akufo-Addo noted […]

Today marks exactly 100 years after World War One

Ex-Servicemen and other Security Agencies will mark the Centenary of Remembrance day at the Christiansborg War Cemetery at Osu in Accra this morning. The Remembrance Day, which falls on November 11 each year is set aside to remember Ghanaian Veterans and others who lost their lives in the World War 1 and 2. Remembrance Day, […]

‘Ghana can maximise benefits of local content policy’-Petroleum Engineer, Prof. Iledare

Africa Director for Society of Petroleum Engineer, Professor Emeritus Omowumi O. IIedare, says Ghana can maximize the benefits of it’s local content policy, by developing competent workforce, transparency and accountability as well as institutional empowerment. He said a long term local content has the potential to stimulate inclusive socio-economic development. He noted that Ghana can […]

DPS International holds maiden edition of International Teachers’ Day

The Tema based DPS International Ghana has organized the maiden edition of Teachers’ Day celebration (actually commemorated on 5th October every year). The main objective of this celebration is to recognize the immense contributions of teachers towards the advancement of knowledge and the development of the human race. The students of Cambridge AS & A […]

Raging Califonian fire kills 26

The death toll in the wildfires raging through California has risen to 25, according to officials. This comes after 14 more bodies were discovered in or near the decimated town of Paradise in the state’s north, bringing the number of confirmed dead there to 23. Two more people were killed in the south, near Malibu. […]

Armistice Day events mark around world

Commemorations are under way around the globe to mark the centenary of the Armistice that ended World War One. In Australia, a ceremony was held at the National War Memorial in Canberra, while in Adelaide an aircraft dropped thousands of red paper poppies. In New Zealand, a gun salute took place in the capital, Wellington. […]

President Akufo-Addo  pays tribute to Alhaji Raheem Gbadamosi

President Akufo-Addo has paid a tribute to the first headmaster of Lawra Senior High School (LAWSEC), Alhji Raheem Gbadamosi for laying a strong foundation for the growth of the School. The President also commended the first headmaster of LAWSEC for “his significant contributions to formal education in Ghana”. President Akufo-Addo indicated that under the watch […]

"I will not respond to NDC presidential aspirants" – President Akufo-Addo

“Let me state here and now, for the record, that President Akufo-Addo will not respond to presidential aspirants. He will respond to presidential candidates that have been duly elected by their parties. Then, he will engage those who still think Ghanaians have short memories.” These were the words of Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, […]

"Develop strong bonds of co-operation" – President Akufo-Addo to MPs, MMDCEs

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the establishment of strong bonds of co-operation between Members of Parliament and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives will help generate dignified, productive lives for the Ghanaian people. According to President Akufo-Addo, since the advent of the 4th Republic, Ghana has embarked on a path of systematic decentralization […]

"UDS Wa, Navrongo campuses to become autonomous universities" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has revealed that Cabinet has given its approval for the Wa and Navrongo campuses of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, to become autonomous universities. Speaking at the 25th anniversary celebration of UDS, Tamale, on Saturday, November 10, 2018, President Akufo-Addo told the gathering that cabinet has given […]

Expectation high as Regional Minister arrives to a rousing welcome

Newly appointed Upper East Regional Minister, Paulina Patience Abayage, says as she takes office, her focus will be to building a unifying force among all political divides in the region to fight issues of poverty, deprivation, illiteracy, diseases, and unemployment. She further pledged her commitment to work towards accelerating the pace of development in the […]

OccupyGhana is alarmed over spate of accidents on Tetteh Quarshie-Adentan Highway (N4)

A Pressure Group, OccupyGhana is alarmed at the spate of pedestrian deaths on the Tetteh Quarshie-Adentan Highway (N4) in Accra due to the unavailability of safe crossing facilities on the road. The latest fatality in which a first-year female student of West Africa Senior High School (WASS) was killed becomes the 194th reported death on […]

Chinese envoy awards 50 brilliant Ghanaian students

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Ghana, Wang Shifting, has awarded about 50 brilliant Ghanaian students who have excelled in their study of Chinese Language in Ghana. The awardees include 20 students of Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language from the University of Ghana (UG), 24 students from the UG Basic Schools (Primary and […]

Gov't to use Skills Competition to boost technical and vocational training

Government has indicated its preparedness to provide the necessary skills and support for young people to discover and develop their talents through technical and vocational training to boost productivity for the socio-economic development of the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh said this on behalf of the president when he opened the […]

Forum on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion GESI in Land Sector Held-NETRIGHT

There is a complex mix of customary and statutory laws governing the land turner system in Ghana. According to the Lands Commission, 80 percent of the land in Ghana is commercially owned, about 18 percent is vested land, and the remaining 2 percent is State owned. There are over 100 laws that govern lands in […]

Some irate Madina-Adentan residents blocked road following the death of a student

Some angry Madina Adentan residents on Thursday blocked road after yet another pedestrian was knocked down and killed by a vehicle. They blocked the Madina -Adentan highway as part of protest, burning tyres and making it impossible for vehicles to and from Aburi to use the highway. The deceased is said to be a 22-year-old […]

Parliament suspends RTI Bill for lack of a quorum

Parliament has for the second time in five sitting days suspended the consideration of the Right to Information (RTI) Bill for lack of a quorum. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahiru Hammond, (aka, KT Hammond) who was on record to have said the passage of the Right […]

‘Ghana’s 2019 Budget will be free of IMF conditionality’

The 2019 Budget, to be read on Thursday, November 15, will mark the beginning of Ghana’s exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, under which Ghana sought almost 918 million dollars over three years with conditions. The IMF conditions, among other things, required Ghana to improve domestic resources, control expenditure and reduce the deficit, […]

Tema Traditional Council calls for calm in Newtown

The Tema Traditional Council (TTC) has called for calm among residents and indigenes of Tema Newtown after fear and panic held sway over unexplained deaths in the community. Thousands of residents from Monday, have rushed to the beach daily to take a bath in the sea on the instructions of a traditional priest to fortify […]

Parliament to ratify ExxonMobil exploration deal end of year

Parliament is expected to ratify ExxonMobil’s Deepwater Cape Three Points block exploration agreement by the close of the year. Having successfully selected Goil as a local partner as stipulated by Ghana’s petroleum regulations, Minister for Energy John Peter Amewu is hopeful parliament will pass the deal before recess. Mr. Amewu has been speaking to Business […]

Gov't to roll out website for students to access learning materials

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia said government will soon unveil a website containing all lessons and teaching materials of the best teachers from well-endowed schools, which could be accessed by students of senior high schools (SHS). He said a lot of preparatory work had been done and that the website would be launched by […]

Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall end visit to Ghana

After four colourful days of celebrating the United Kingdom and Ghana’s common values and shared future, the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall ended their State Visit to Ghana on Tuesday, November, 6. A statement issued by the British High Commission, in Accra, said at the Kotoka International Airport, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia […]

Publish report on creation of new regions – Minority in Parliament demands

The Minority in Parliament has called on government to publish the report of the Justice Brobbey Commission of Inquiry into the creation of the proposed new regions. According to the Minority it is in the interest of transparency for the recommendations and other details of the Commission’s Report to be made public. The Minority Leader, […]

Second batch of 'Gold Track' students start school Today

The second batch of the government’s double track system – Gold Track – for the Free SHS policy are set to begin school today, November, 8, 2018, barely two months after the Green track, which is the first batch, started. The Green Track are set to vacate on November 8, to pave the way for […]

Parliament calls for reconciliatory approach to solving KNUST impasse

As the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) gears to re-open on November 8, Parliament on Wednesday appealed to stakeholders in its management to be reconciliatory in addressing the impasse that led to its closure. “We wish to call on all the various stakeholders, including and not limited to UTAG-KNUST, TEWU, GRASAG, the […]

'We Are Using ICT to Formalise the Economy' – Veep Dr. Bawumia

The Government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is determined to leverage the advantages of technology to address the challenges Ghana has faced over the years. Thus, the infusion of technology into national life, evidenced in the introduction of a National ID Card, Digital Property Addressing System, Mobile Money Interoperability, paperless systems at the port, […]

Civil servants urged to practice healthy working ethics to improve productivity

The Head of civil service, Nana Kwasi Agyekum- Dwamena has called on civil servants in the country to adopt sound working ethics in the discharge of their duties in order to enhance productivity. He said this at a ceremony to usher into office newly appointed staff of the service in Accra. According to him some […]

Delta apologises after passenger sits in dog poop

Delta Air Lines issued an apology after a Michigan man said he boarded a flight in Atlanta and sat in dog poop. Matthew Meehan of Bay City said he boarded a flight from Atlanta to Miami and he was already sitting down when he discovered there were dog feces all over the chair and floor. […]

Afrobarometer survey indicates sharp drop in Ghanaians support for press freedom

Afrobarometer survey data released by the Center for Democratic Development (CDD) on press freedom in Ghana has revealed that popular support for a free media has dropped sharply. According to the report, majority of citizens are of the view that government should have the right to prevent the media from publishing things that it considers […]

AWCON 2018: South Africa eyes a World Cup berth at AWCON 2018

The South Africa female national team, known as the Bayana Bayana will be making their seventh straight appearance at the African Women Nations’ Cup, with high hopes of qualifying to the next Women World Cup in France. Bayana Bayana, formed in 1993 is currently ranked 51st by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), have […]

Coach Appiah to make changes for Ethiopia game

Black Stars coach James Kwesi Appiah is expected to hand call-ups to Jordan and Andre Ayew ahead of the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia. The Ayew brothers have been left out of coach Appiah’s recent call-ups having last featured for Ghana against Congo in the 2018 World Cup qualifier. According to GNA […]

Hearts embark on new brand identity campaign

Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club Limited, has unveiled its new brand identity, which includes a primary and secondary club badges as well as several versions of a wordmark, which pays homage to the ”Phobia” nickname. The new badge is an evolution of the existing mark paying attention to the sacred element of the club’s […]

President Akufo-Addo attends AfDB African Investment Forum

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, to participate in the Africa Investment Forum, which is being held in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the invitation of the African Development Bank. The Forum will enable invited Heads of State and Governments to engage with the investor community and explore potential […]

Sod cut to commission facilities, vehicles presented to Bolga Poly in UER

The relentless efforts of the current government in pushing through his policy of Technical and Vocational Education Training, (TVET), is the sure way to industrialize the country. This can be achieved if key players in the educational sector learnt their fullest support to this laudable policy, Ghana can then give her young men and women […]

Mid-term elections 2018: US Democrats win House in blow to Trump

The US Democrats have taken control of the House of Representatives in the mid-term elections, dealing a serious blow to President Donald Trump. Taking control of the lower chamber of Congress for the first time in eight years will enable Democrats to thwart the president’s agenda. But Mr. Trump’s Republicans have retained control of the […]

Gov't is committed to water sustainability – Water Resources Minister

The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, Tuesday, said Ghana was committed to the development and management of water resources for accelerated socio-economic development. This she said, was being pursued without compromising the livelihoods and health of the people as well as the ecosystem. She gave the assurance in a speech read […]

Huudu Yahaya urges NDC delegates to look out for competent Chairman

An aspirant of the National Chairman Position of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) said what they party needs now is a chairman who will unite the rank and file and instill discipline among members. Alhaji Huudu Yahaya also urged delegates to look out for a chairman who is competent and ready to strengthen party structures […]

GTLC assesses the impact of some government's interventions on small scale farmers

The Ghana Trade and Livelihood Coalition, GTLC, has carried out a field survey on the impact of some policies and programs rolled out by government over the last two years on small scale farmers and producers. The survey, which focused on Planting for Food and Jobs, One-District-One-Factory, One-Village-One-Dam and One-District-One-Warehouse, was carried out in some […]

Otinto sworn in as Sempe Mantse after securing his Gazette

Nii Adote Otinto II, has been officially sworn-in as Mantse (Chief) of Sempe Traditional Area by a Circuit Court Judge, Justice Kwame Amoako. His swearing-in ceremony which was held Monday, November 5, 2018, at the Ga Traditional Council followed the acquisition of his Gazette as endorsed by the National House of Chiefs. Nii Adote Otintor […]

South Africa ready to learn from Ghana’s digital address system, Amb. Lulu Xingwana

The South African Ambassador to Ghana, Lulu Xingwana has expressed satisfaction with Ghana’s rolled-out digital property address system. Ambassador Lulu believes Ghana’s digital address system is innovative and shows Ghana’s readiness to leapfrog its technological drive for rapid economic development. The ambassador made this observation when she led a team of MBA students from the […]

MPs' upset over rampant road accident in Ghana

Some Members of Parliament are unhappy over what they referred to as an avoidable road accident that is killing innocent people daily. Their anger was born out of the fact that, the people who are put in charge to making sure that the roads are safe, are rather looking unconcerned. Last week alone, many road […]

U/West GBC Cameraman picks honourary award for selfless service to the region

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s (GBC) Upper West Regional Cameraman, William Mettle-Edmonds has been given an Honorary Award at the recently held Youth and Mentors Achievers Awards (YAMAA) in the Upper West Region. He was awarded for his long years of service, dedication to the Upper West Region and excellent pictures and videos which have over […]

Tamale Central Assemblies of God Church marks 85th Anniversary

The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church, Rev. Professor Paul Yaw Frimpong Manso, says the survival of every church largely depends on generational leadership and has called for a paradigm shift from the old ways of doings things. He says some church leaders are so soaked and corrupt in their positions in the […]

NaBCo employees asked to help fight corruption in public institutions

Graduates engaged under the Nations Builders Corp (NaBCo) have been urged to help fight corruption in public institutions. The Sunyani Municipal Coordinator of the Nations Builders Corp (NaBCo), Seth Cudjosaid the future of the country was in the hands of the youth, hence the need for them to remain anti-corruption advocates, and help stem the […]

Americans vote in key election for Trump

Americans have begun voting in nationwide elections that are being seen as a referendum on Donald Trump’s presidency. Polling stations opened on the East Coast amid a battle by both Republicans and Democrats to take control of the two houses of Congress. Governor posts and seats in state legislatures are also up for grabs. The […]

Bill Gates brandishes poo to showcase reinvented toilet tech

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates had his hands full on-stage in Beijing on Tuesday, showing a jar of human faeces. The stunt was part of his speech at the Reinvented Toilet Expo event – a showcase for new toilet technologies. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has spent more than $200m on researching […]

Thirteen Member Peace Council Inaugurated in Tamale

A thirteen (13) member regional peace Council has been inaugurated and tasked to help minimize tensions and conflicts in the region. The thirteen member committee is made up of traditional authorities, civil society organizations, religious organizations and women’s groups. The council will be working with the regional, metropolitan, municipal and district security councils to promote […]

Chinese President Xi, foreign leaders tour CIIE exhibition hall

Chinese President Xi Jinping and foreign leaders who are attending the first China International Import Expo Monday toured around the Country Pavilion for Trade and Investment, which showcased development achievements and feature products from more than 80 countries. They visited the booths of Hungary, Egypt, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Kenya, El Salvador, the […]

Chinese President Xi urges building an open world economy

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the opening of the world’s first import-themed national-level expo in Shanghai on Monday, calling it a “trail-blazing” move in the history of international trade development. A total of 172 countries, regions and international organizations from five continents will showcase their development achievements and international image at the first China International […]

TEERE takes delivery of medical logistics and equipment for Bongo hospital

TEERE a non-governmental organization in the Upper East Region have taken delivery of a medical supplies and equipment from the German NGO known as the Inter-NATIONAL CHILDREN Help, for onward donation to the Bongo District Hospital. The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager of TEERE, Maxwell Babilo Banu, who made the disclosure to GBC’s Radio Ghana revealed […]

Hanna Tetteh assumes position as UN Director-General

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has sworn into office Hanna Serwah Tetteh as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Kenya. The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, announced the appointment of a former Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh in July this year. She takes over from Ms. Sahle-Work Zewde, who has […]

AfCFTA can propel Africa towards greater development, says Nigeria’s Trade Minister

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has huge potential to move Africa to dizzy heights of development on the platform of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, says Nigeria’s Industry, Trade and Investment Minister, Mr. Okechukwu E. Enelamah. Speaking at the 2018 Africa Trade Forum in Lagos, Mr. Enelamah said both the AfCFTA and Agenda […]

Govt pursues specialised funds to resolve illegal mining canker

The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, Monday appealed to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to grant Ghana specialised funds to fight illegal mining and its related problems on cocoa production and environmental resources. Prof. Frimpong Boateng said Ghana needed extra funds to execute a comprehensive strategic programme that […]

Ghana's First Lady lauds Roman Ridge School

Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has lauded the Roman Ridge School in Accra for winning the highest number of medals in the 2018 edition of The Queen‘s Commonwealth Essay Competition. “I am glad that, the number of Ghanaian students who won gold, silver and bronze medals in the competition this year, increased by over […]

State Banquet held to round up Prince Charles and Camila's visit

President Akufo-Addo says Ghana stands in readiness to deepen relations with the UK for mutual benefit despite the potential fall outs from Brexit. He indicated that Ghana together with other Commonwealth nations seek to leave a legacy that will benefit future generations. He made the remarks when he held a State Banquet in honour of the […]

Ghana in readiness to deepen relations with UK

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana stands in readiness to deepen relations with the UK for mutual benefit despite the potential fall outs from Brexit. He indicated that Ghana together with other Commonwealth nations seek to leave a legacy behind that will benefit future generations. He made these remarks when he held a State […]

Britain's Prince Charles charges global community to address climate issues

The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles has challenged members of the Commonwealth and the world at large to come together to address climate issues as the phenomenon poses a threat to human race especially future generations. Speaking at a Public lecture on the theme:, “Towards a Common Future”, Prince Charles stressed that Climate change should […]

Confucius Institute to train Immigration Officers in Chinese

The Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana has launched Chinese program for the Ghana Immigration Officers at the Airport. The programme is aimed at breaking the language barrier between Chinese nationals and Immigration Officers who arrived on daily bases at the Kotoka International Airport. Director of Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana, Dr. […]

First China International Import Expo opens in Shanghai

The China International Import Expo in Shanghai, a brainchild of President Xi Jinping, has opened Monday with some 3,000 companies from more than 100 countries including Ghana. President Xi Jinping in a live televised message, promised to open China wider to imports at the start of a high-profile trade fair meant to rebrand the country […]

Ghanaians urged to embrace Credit Unions for financial Liberty

Following the collapse of local Banks in the country as a result of liquidity challenges among other things, Ghanaians have been urged to consider joining credit unions in order to liberate themselves financially. In an interview with a section of journalists at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association Ltd.(CUA), the […]

Expedite action on Keta Basin oil exploration- Togbui Sri pleads with gov't

The Awoamefia of Anlo State, Togbui Sri has reiterated the need for government to expedite action in the execution of oil exploration and drilling in the Keta Basin as well as construction of a habour at Keta. He was hopeful that the projects will be the turning point for industrialisation in the Anlo State and […]

Wa Polytechnic Records “Very Low Student Enrolment” for the 2018/2019 Academic Year

The Wa Polytechnic has recorded what it terms “very low student enrolment” for the 2018/2019 academic year. The Acting Rector of the Wa Polytechnic, Iddrisu Mohammed Ngmenipuo who announced this at the school’s matriculation at Wa said the Joint Admissions Committee (JAC)has been tasked to conduct a study in respect of the situation. Mr. Ngmenipuo […]

Prince Charles worships at Ridge Church without Camila

Prince of Wales, Prince Charles on Sunday joined Christians to worship at the Accra Ridge Church as part of his five-day visit in Ghana but Camilla was not at his side. Prince Charles’ presence at the church brought joy and smile to the congregation who were glad to have the Royal in their midst. The […]

Disregard petition against MCE- Jirapa NPP tells President Akufo-Addo

The Executives of the Jirapa constituency of the New Patriotic Party, (NPP) say the petition by nine out 51 Members of the Jirapa Municipal Assembly for the President to remove the MCE, Mrs. Christine Bonbanye Amadu is frivolous and “lacks substance and credibility”. They contended that the move is aimed at satisfying the selfish interests […]

Visiting Prince of Wales tours Christiansborg Castle

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales on Saturday toured the Christiansborg Castle, Osu, Accra. The Prince of Wales was accompanied by Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, the Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey. Built in the 17th Century, the Christiansborg Castle originally operated as a Danish slave trade fort. The British took over the Christianborg Castle from […]

Manhyia holds durbar for visiting Prince of Wales and his wife, Duchess of Cornwall

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, has called for the support of Britain in Ghana’s quest to prevail against poverty, illiteracy and diseases. Additionally, Britain could take advantage of its plans to exit the European Union in what is commonly known as Brexit to increase its investment and bilateral cooperation with Ghana. Otumfuo Osei Tutu made […]

George Andah responding to treatment after car crash

Deputy Communication Minister and a Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West, George Neenyi Andah on Saturday morning involved in a fatal accident between Gomoa Buduburam and the Awutu Ofaakor bypass in the Central region. The deputy minister was heading towards Loye, a village near Gomoa Buduburam and some towns within his jurisdiction to expedite […]

Sports Minister launches Duke of Edinburg Awards

The Minister for Youth and Sports (MOYS), Isaac Kwame Asiamah has launched the 13th Duke of Edinburg’s International awards dubbed, “Shaping our future and world”. The awards scheme seeks to empower young Ghanaians to achieve practical life skills for development. According to Mr. Asiamah, there was the need to attach importance to youth empowerment as […]

President Akufo-Addo calls for stronger ties between Ghana and UK

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for scaling up of Trade relations between Ghana and the UK which according to the President has gone down. Interacting with the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles at the Jubilee House, The President expressed concern about Brexit and its impact on the relations with Ghana. The Prince of […]

Northern region to host 2018 National Farmers Day

The Northern region will hold this year’s 34th National Farmers Day celebrations. As part of effort to ensure a successful event, the Regional Coordinating Council has identified and met with major stakeholders to strategize and solicit support towards the event. To this end, a local organizing committee has also been set up to work closely […]

It is the President’s discretion to consult – Ghana's Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament, Prof Aaron Ocquaye has stated that it is a matter of discretion for the President to consult a substantive Minister before nominating his Deputy, but not mandatory. He said the President could create any ministry in addition to the constitutionally named Minster for Finance and Attorney General and the use of […]

Education should be grounded in morality- President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Thursday stressed that his administration was committed not only to providing free quality education, but an education grounded in a “solid foundation of morality” to enable citizens become effective participants in the development of the country. He was of the opinion that when education was not anchored on ethics, morals, […]

New U/West regional hospital to be operational by end of first quarter 2019

The Ghana Health Service GHS is confident the new Upper West Regional Hospital would be operational by the end of the first quarter of 2019. Impressed by the level of work of the contractor, the Director General of the GHS Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare was optimistic that the contractors will meet the set deadline. He said […]

Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall begin a 4-day tour of Ghana

Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, and The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, will begin a four day tour of the country as part of a tour of three African countries. Their Royal Highnesses’ visit, which is at the request and on behalf of the British Government, will celebrate the U.K.’s dynamic, forward-looking partnerships with Ghana on […]

NABCO Trainees to start work Today

All is set for Nation Builders Corps, (NABCO), trainees to start work Today, November 1, 2018. NABCO Secretariat on Friday, October 26, 2018 begun the process of placing trainees to module implementation partners and into institutions and agencies. A total of 44366 have been placed so far across the country. Out of this number, 29407 have […]

Cost of damage by KNUST students estimated at 1.7 million GHC

The cost of both private and public property destroyed through students vandalism has been put at one point-seven million Ghana Cedis. The estimate does not however include stolen items which were allegedly stolen. The University Relations Officer, Kwame Yeboah Junior, who made this known to journalists in Kumasi, ahead of the arrival of the Chancellor […]

Otumfuo pays assessment visit to KNUST

The Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), Otumfuo Osei Tutu, has visited the University to learn at first hand, the extent of destruction caused to both public and private properties during a students rampage last week. Otumfuo was visiting the KNUST as the Chancellor to learn at first hand the […]

Nyantekyi to challenge FIFA life ban

Banned former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantekyi, has indicated his intention to contest the decision at FIFA Court of Arbitration on Sports (CAS). In a statement, Mr. Nyantekyi, who was handed a life ban by the soccer governing body for misconduct, said he wanted to establish the facts. “Even though I […]

"We never planned a demonstration in Parliament"- Media Coalition on RTI

The Leading member of the Media Coalition on the Right To Information (RTI) Bill, Elvis Darko has stated that the coalition had no intentions to demonstrate or cause any commotions in parliament as the security persons were warned about. He added that “we decided to be in there to know if parliament’s agenda of the […]

First ever Building Code for Ghana launched

The first ever comprehensive Building Code for Ghana, GS1207 of 2018, has been launched in Accra. The 38-part, 1700 page document covers all essential areas necessary for the smooth and safe operation of the building and construction industry such as Occupancy Classification and Use, Site Development and Land Use, General Building Heights and Areas, Types […]

Push for proper archiving than RTI- Ningo Prampram MP urges

A member of the parliamentary select committee on communications and MP for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, has advised Ghanaians and the media coalition to seek for a review of the Public Record Administration and Archiving Department (PRAAD) Act rather than just the passing of the Right to Information (RTI) Bill into law. This, he said, […]

GHS excited about Health Support Groups in U/West Region

The Governing Council of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is excited about formation of Mother-to-Mother and Father-to-Father Support Groups in the Upper West Region. The Council was impressed with the strong partnership between Community Health Practitioners and the groups in the dissemination of key health information among group members and the various communities. After hearing […]

Ghana's first Comprehensive Building Code is a Game Changer – Veep Dr. Bawumia

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has extolled the value of a Building Code for Ghana, saying it will ensure that Government gets value for the money expended on infrastructure investments. A rigorous application of the Code, which he describes as “a document that is long overdue but which has finally been delivered,” would also […]

Artisanal Miners commend gov't for measures taken to protect the environment

Small Scale Miners in the Upper West Region have commended the government for the steps it has taken to protect the environment and to safeguard what they described as “the ecological zone” as well as improve the standards of mining in the country. The miners indicated that, though government’s moratorium on artisanal and small scale […]

Former President Mahama’s security detail 'assaults' journalist

A member of former President John Mahama’s security detail is reported to have assaulted a journalist from the Multimedia Group. The journalist, Parker Wilson, was “assaulted” when he was covering former President Mahama’s campaign at the Pentecost University College, at Sowutuom in Accra. Parker Wilson who is with an Accra based Radio “Joy FM” reports […]

Hundreds of witches paddle down Oregon river

Hundreds of witches traded in their brooms for paddles and took to an Oregon river for the second annual Stand Up Paddleboard Witch Paddle. The witches, along with some wizards and warlocks, donned their black robes and pointy hats before climbing aboard their paddleboards and traveling on the Willamette River from Willamette Park to Tom […]

Government to recruit 40,000 nurses in 2019

The Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, has announced government, will in February 2019, recruit 40,000 nurses to help deliver quality health care to all. He said this year the government did not recruit even a single nurse because of constraints and budgetary concerns, adding, it was working to ensure that financial clearance was given for […]

184 Ghanaian youngters receive Duke of Edinburgh International Award

One hundred and eighty four youngsters have been honored with the Gold Award Achievers at the 13th Duke of Edinburgh International Awards. The award which has been christened the Head of State Awards Scheme in Ghana is aimed at recognising adolescents and young adults who have devoted their time to serve voluntarily in various fields. […]

Third Meeting of Parliament expected to be demanding

Parliament on Tuesday resumed from recess for the Third Meeting of the Second Session of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic and are expected to tackle a number of bills and issues before the end of the year. “It is therefore hoped that members have returned well invigorated for the business ahead of us, […]

Pakistan Christian woman wins death sentence appeal

A Christian woman who was sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy has won her appeal and been acquitted in a landmark ruling. Asia Bibi was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad in a row with her neighbours. She always maintained her innocence, but has spent most of the past […]

Pittsburgh shooting: Protests as Trump visits massacre scene

US President Donald Trump has offered condolences at the Pennsylvania synagogue where 11 Jewish worshippers were shot dead at the weekend. He was joined by First Lady Melania Trump, his daughter and son-in-law at the Tree of Life temple in Pittsburgh. Hundreds of protesters gathered on the street chanting slogans against the president. The visit […]

Security Council urges responder-safety focus, as DR Congo Ebola outbreak worsens

The United Nations Security Council has voiced “serious concern” over the impact of deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the response to the deadly Ebola outbreak and fears that the virus could spread further into the country and the wider region. A large country in central Africa, DRC has […]

Some 80,000 youngsters at risk in DRC after forcible expulsion from Angola – UNICEF

Tens of thousands of children who have been forcibly returned from Angola to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) need help urgently, UN Children’s Fund UNICEF said on Tuesday. The warning concerns at least 80,000 youngsters who are part of a more than 300,000-strong wave of people who have mostly arrived in DRC’s troubled […]

OccupyGhana describes dissolution of KNUST Governing Council as illegal

A pressure group, OccupyGhana, has registered its strong aversion to attempts by the authorities to replace the duly-constituted Governing Council of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), describing the action as an illegality. It condemned the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) “that seeks to recognise a so-called Interim Council and further direct […]

Gov't dissolves interim KNUST council, requests Chancellor to set up new body Friday

The government has requested the Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll, to constitute a University Governing Council, in accordance with the university’s statute and relevant laws. At a media briefing after a crunch meeting with the leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana […]

UTAG lauds gov’t decision to reinstate KNUST Vice Chancellor

The University Teachers Association of Ghana, (UTAG) says it is satisfied with current development by government requesting the Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to reconstitute the Governing Council of the university. The President, UTAG, Dr. Opoku Mensah in an interview with Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng on GBC’s […]

GBC-URA Radio Ag. Accountant, Elijah Wuni Daanyaya dies @57

The Acting Accountant of GBC-URA Radio in the Upper East Region, Elijah Wuni Daanyaya, has passed on. He died after a short illness on Saturday night at the Afrikids hospital in Bolgatanga. Mr. Wuni Daanyaya was employed at the Ghana Broadcasting Cooperation, (GBC), as a Store-Keeper in 1982. He rose through the ranks and became […]

Ignore reports about hike in transport fares – GPRTU/GRTCC

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged the public to disregard report circulating that transport fares have been increased by 20 per cent. A statement issued jointly by the transport bodies and signed by the National Chairman of GPRTU Kwame Kuma, and  the National Chairman of […]

Minority NDC in parliament punches gov't over KNUST vandalism

The Minority National Democratic Congress, (NDC), in Parliament led by The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has fault The Government for the recent hooliganism at KNUST by The Students. The Minority submitted that “this whole impasse which has now spiraled out of control is a failure of leadership by Government and a reflection of the super […]

'We are implementing growth-inclusive and human-centred policies' -Veep Dr. Bawumia.

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has emphasised that implementing policies that are inclusive and human-centred remain a key focus of the government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. It is against this background that the NPP government since coming into power last year has craftily pursued the trajectory of implementing human centred policies that […]

Passenger plane crashes in sea off Jarkata

A Lion Air Boeing 737 passenger plane with 188 people on board has crashed into the sea shortly after taking off from the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. Flight JT 610 was on a scheduled flight to Pangkal Pinang, the main town in the Bangka Belitung Islands. It lost contact with ground control a few minutes after […]

President Akufo-Addo attends G-20 Compact with Africa Conference; 18th OECD Africa Forum

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Saturday, October 27, 2018, to participate in the conference on the G-20 Compact with Africa, taking place in Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany, between October 29-31. On his way, he made a stopover in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to confer with his Ivorian counterpart, President Alassane Ouattara, […]

NDC Elects Dr. Hannah Bissiw as Women Organizer

The former Member of Parliament for Tano South, Dr. Louisa Hannah Bissiw has been elected as National Women Organizer of The National Democratic Congress at just ended National Women and Youth Conference held in Gomoa Fete in The Central Region. The former Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture has beaten the incumbent Organizer, Hajia Zaynab […]

President Akufo-Addo congratulates 2017 Best Journalist, Bernard Avle

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated the Best Journalist of the year 2017, Bernard Korku Avle and to all those who won awards. In a tweeted messge the President said: “Warm congratulations to @benkoku on being named 2017 Journalist of the Year. Thoroughly well-deserved. Congratulations also to all award winners.” Warm congratulations to […]

Citi FM's Bernard Koku Avle crowns Journalist of the year 2017

The host of Citi FM’s Breakfast Show, Bernard Korku Avle has been adjudged Journalist of the Year at the 23rd GJA Awards night, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. Bernard Alve and his station’s morning show, the ‘Citi Breakfast Show’, were among thirty-six Journalists, Media Institutions and Organizations who were honoured. Citi morning show  won […]

"Referendum we want forum" organized by UER-NORSAAC

The two referenda proposed to be organized in the country, to herald the creation of an additional 6 more regions and also to initiate the elections of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives MMDCEs are almost at hand. Yet, with barely two months to the referendum for the new regions creation, much information has not […]

Government will continue to serve you with development – Veep Dr. Bawumia pledges

  Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured the people of Manya Krobo of accelerated, holistic development of Kroboland. He has therefore urged the people in the traditional area to foster unity through culture to achieve sustainable development. The Vice President made the call at Odumase Krobo when he joined the Chiefs and people […]

Sunyani NMTC Advancing Progress Toward University Status

From Certificate to Diploma in nursing and health related courses, the Sunyani Nurses and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) is taking great strides to create new opportunities for students to pursue higher in various fields of study. As its campus continues to grow in size and student population increases, the college, situated adjacent the Regional Hospital […]

Ghana's First Lady launches "Reading to learn, Learning to read project"

Ghana’s First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo on Wednesday launched the ‘Learning to Read, Reading to Learn’ initiative aimed at encouraging the habit of reading and learning among Ghanaian children. The initiative is also aimed at exposing children to Ghanaian writers and to give the hardworking writers, the exposure they deserved. The Initiative is a weekly […]

Gov't to make agric an all round year activity

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says government is determined to make agriculture an all round year activity and break seasonal cycle. It is for this reason that policies such as the One-Village-One-Dam, the One-District-One-Warehouse policies are being implemented. President Akufo-Addo stated this when the Paramount Chief of Builsa Traditional Area, Nab Azagsuk Azantilow, led a […]

Ghana ranks lowest level of per capita violence in Africa- AU Commission Report

A report by the AU Peace and Security Commission indicates that per capita violence in Ghana is one of the lowest on the Continent. The report also grades government high in progress made in gender equality and described Ghana as a beacon of stability and democracy. This was made known when African Union’s Political Affairs Commissioner, […]

Minister, Deputy Minister nominees To face parliament October 26-29

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will hold public hearing to vet Ministerial nominees on October 26 and 29, 2018 respectively at the Parliament House, Accra. The Committee will on Friday, October 26, 2018 consider the Member of Parliament, (MP) for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister designate for Information, Cynthia Morrison, MP and Minister designate for […]

Electoral Commission to exhibit Voters Register in Four Regions Today

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has slated the Exhibition of the Voters Register from October 21 to 31, 2018, ahead of the referendum on the creation of six other regions in Ghana. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, the Deputy Chairperson of Electoral Commission, Dr. Bossman Asare said the exhibition will take […]

"Never give up"-UN Boss urges all who serve, as UN marks Day Today

Marking the 2018 United Nations Day, which falls on Today, October 24, Secretary-General António Guterres is urging the men and women of the UN, and those they serve, to “never give up” tackling the world’s many challenges. In a video released in advance of UN Day, Mr. Guterres said that, despite the odds and obstacles, […]

Upper West citizens sensitised on regional demarcation referendum

Northern Sector Action on Awareness Centre (NORSAAC), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has organised a sensitisation training for the people of Upper West Region on the forthcoming referendum on the proposed demarcation of new regions. The programme held on the theme: “The referendum we want,” was sponsored by Star Ghana with the aim of educating the public […]

Tullow Ghana to drill eight new wells to meet production targets

Management of Tullow Oil Ghana Limited has said it will drill up to eight infill wells in 2019. The Managing Director, Tullow- Ghana, Kweku Awotwi, said the rig agreements gives the company maximum flexibility to optimise the drilling schedule as the wells come on-stream and “we can assess their performance compared to our pre-drill estimates.” […]

Works resume on Sokode-Ho dual carriage road project

Works have resumed on the Sokode-Ho dual carriage road project in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region after it was abandoned for over a year. The 10.5 kilometer road project began in mid 2016 but stalled in September last year when the Contractor of the project, China Railway Number five Ghana Limited removed its […]

Digital Television Platform: NMC to defend media independence

The National Media Commission (NMC) said it will defend the constitutional provision of the freedom and independence of the media in the bid to switchover from the analogue mode of television transmission to a digital platform. It stated that a stakeholders’ consultation the Commission organised in six regions on the governance and management of the […]

TOR discharges crude oil for refining

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has completed the discharging of about 950,000 barrels of crude oil on Tuesday as it prepares its boilers for refining fuel after several months of shut down. A source at the Refinery told the Ghana News Agency that the discharging of the crude oil started on Sunday and was expected […]

MOFAD and US Gov't develop new Anti – Child Labor and Trafficking Strategy for Fisheries Sector

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MOFAD) and the U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), have signed a new Anti-Child Labor and Trafficking Strategy for the fisheries sector. The strategy outlines the Ministry’s plans to reduce and eventually eliminate child labor and trafficking in the sector. The USAID Sustainable Fisheries […]

US President calls Khashoggi murder 'worst cover-up in history'

US President Donald Trump has called Saudi Arabia’s response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi “the worst cover-up ever”. He added that whoever organised the plot “should be in big trouble”. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, shortly afterwards, that the US “will punish those responsible” and is revoking visas of 21 identified suspects. […]

UN expert calls for international investigation into ‘evident murder’ of Jamal Khashoggi

The UN independent expert on freedom of opinion and expression, has said he’s “very disappointed” that Member States have so far failed to back calls for an independent international investigation into the “evident murder” of dissident Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. In an exclusive interview with UN News on Monday, Special Rapporteur David Kaye, urged all […]

We’ll Vote for Bagbin – NDC Executives pledged

Many constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Eastern Region have publicly declared their support for the Second Deputy of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin who is contesting for the flagbearer position of the umbrella family. They have therefore promised to work tirelessly to ensure his victory in the primaries scheduled for […]

Ghana is on the right path – UK’s SOAS Director

The Director of the Centre for Global Finance at the School of African and Oriental Studies (SOAS) at the University of London, has described Ghana’s ongoing efforts to create a digital, formalised economy as a “timely step in the right direction.” According to Prof. Victor Murinde, who is also the AXA Professor in Global Finance […]

NIB supports GJA Awards

National Investment Bank, (NIB) has presented a cheque for hundred thousand Ghana Cedis to support the 23rd Ghana Journalists Association’s Awards. The Cheque was presented by the General Manager in charge of Operations and Technology at NIB, Evans Amartey, at a brief ceremony at the Ghana International Press Centre, (GIPC) in Accra. Presenting the cheque, […]

NMC indicts journalist; Newspaper for unprofessional conduct

The National Media Commission (NMC) has ordered Justice Kweku Annan, a broadcast journalist, to desist from attacking Anas Aremeyaw Anas of Tiger Eye PI, and admonished him to ensure that his programmes meet the required standards. It also asked the Herald Newspaper to retract an offending article against the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and […]

PWDs want Ghana’s educational system reviewed

Persons With Disabilities, (PWDs), across the country want a review of Ghana’s educational system from basic to tertiary to be more inclusive of them. According to PWD’S although the current system provides a certain level of inclusion there still remain some lapses. They say currently only three tertiary institutions across the country make provision for […]

Education Minister to meet KNUST management following violent protest

A delegation from the Ministry of Education led by the Education Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh will meet authorities and students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, following a violent demonstration by students of the university. A statement from the Education Ministry said: “a delegation from […]

China opens longest sea-crossing bridge

Chinese President Xi Jinping has officially opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge, nine years after construction first began. Including its access roads, the bridge spans 55km (34 miles) and connects Hong Kong to Macau and the mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai. The bridge has cost about $20bn (£15.3bn) and seen several delays. Construction has been […]

KNUST closed down indefinitely with dusk to dawn curfew imposed on campus

Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), has closed down the institution indefinitely starting Monday, October 22, 2018. All students, with the exception of foreign students have up to midday Tuesday October 23, 2018 to prepare and leave the campus. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting following riot by […]

President Akufo-Addo commissions Revenue Assurance and Traffic Monitoring Centre

President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Monday, October 22, 2018, commissioned the National Communication Authority’s Computer Emergence Response Team, and the Revenue Assurance and Traffic Monitoring Centre, also known as the “Common Platform“. Describing these projects as “essential building blocks for the realization of Government’s vision of a digitised Ghana”, President Akufo-Addo noted that, for […]

President Akufo-Addo says he is fit

President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo has denied media reports that he is hospitalised at the 37 Military Hospital pending his evacuation abroad for medical attention. He said he was at the Military hospital to visit his brother-in-Law who had undergone surgery. “My presence at the military yesterday [Sunday] to visit my brother in-law the famous Captain […]

Sierra Leone President lauds Ghana's Free SHS Policy

President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio has praised Ghana’s free SHS policy calling on other Africa countries to emulate. He said he was motivated by Ghana’s example in his effort of implementing Free SHS in his country. Mr. Bio announced this at the Jubilee House as part of his two day official visit to […]

President Akufo-Addo calls for circumspection in campaign against Oti Region creation

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on factions opposing the creation of the proposed Oti Region from the Volta Region, particularly chiefs, to do so with prudence, and not accuse government of seeking political or tribal divide. The President noted that the process, in other parts of the country had been met with little […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia reiterates gov't commitment to ensure fiscal discipline

Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has restated government’s commitment to ensure fiscal discipline even during an election year. He announced that the 2019 budget which will be presented to Parliament next month will also incorporate the modalities for the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Law which will set a cap on budget deficit at five […]

Government to set up a National Cyber Security Authority

Government is to set up a National Cyber security Authority and enact a Cyber security act in a bid to address the current challenges facibg the national cyber security development and in line with global trend. The government has also assured stakeholders it will provide adequate funds to secure Ghanas cyber security space. Ghana’s President […]

NDC expresses fear over decline in food production

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) last Wednesday expressed fear over potential decline of food production in the country and appealed to the government to address pertinent challenges facing farmers and the agricultural sector in general. According to the Party, the army worm infestation had resurfaced and devastating large maize farms and crops, not only in […]

"Alban Bagbin is a future President"-Eastern NDC executives

Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been given yet another open indication that he is desired as the 2020 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) above others. Some Executives of the NDC in the Eastern Region have said that they are envisaging the Nadowli-Kaleo MP beyond the 2020 flagbearership […]

AMA Embarks On 2018 Revenue Mobilization Exercise

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (A.M.A.) has begun its 2018 Revenue Mobilisation Exercise to collect all monies owed the Assembly. The AMA is therefore urging all Businesses and Property owners to leave receipts of payments behind when leaving their businesses or premises since the assembly will not entertain any excuses. These were in a statement signed […]

Fulfill your promise to DKM customers-Mahama tells NPP

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on the government to fulfill its promise to those who lost their money in the DKM scandal in the Bono-Ahafo Region. DKM became a major campaign topic for the New Patriotic Party, (NPP) in the Bono-Ahafo in the run-up to the 2016 elections with many people losing their […]

Ghanaians looking up to the NDC- Former President Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has told delegates of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), in the Bono-Ahafo Region that Ghanaians are looking up to the party to reverse the harsh economic conditions facing the country. Mr. Mahama is on a five-day tour of the region to meet with delegates in the constituencies, ahead of the […]

Come for re-match in 2020-Mahama tells Prez Akufo-Addo

Former President John Dramani Mahama is calling for a rematch with President Nana Akufo-Addo in the 2020 presidential election. Speaking during a recent visit to Lancing Secondary School in the United Kingdom, President Akufo-Addo indicated that he was undecided about leading his party in the 2020 polls. But former President Mahama, who is on a […]

Mahama expresses concern over government's decision to sell fertilizers to coco farmers

Former President John Dramani Mahama is questioning why the government is selling fertilizers to cocoa farmers, even though it is supposed to be given to them for free. He said instead of helping to alleviate the hardship of cocoa farmers, the Akufo-Addo government is making them poorer through its policies and programmes. Mr. Mahama noted […]

Fisheries Commission investigates tilapia death at Asutsuare

The Fisheries Commission has started investigations into the cause of death of tilapia stock, a delicacy to many Ghanaians, at the Fujian Farm at Asutsuare in the Eastern Region. The Fujian Farm, a Chinese company, was reported to have recorded mass deaths of its tilapia stock, which has been circulating on social media since Thursday, […]

Ghana to play Algeria in opening game of the Women’s AFCON

The stage is set for what will be a delightful Women’s AFCON, at the plush Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra the much awaited draw for the 11 Total Africa Women’s Nations Cup was held. Host Ghana has been drawn along with Algeria, Mali and Cameroon. Holders Nigeria seeded in Pot B Nigeria are joined by […]

Angola Says 380,000 Illegal Migrants Exit in weeks

About 380,000 illegal migrants, mostly from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, have left Angola in less than a month during a massive operation targeting diamond smuggling, a minister said Saturday. On a visit to Dundo in northern Angola on the border with DR Congo, Pedro Sebastiao dismissed allegations that the migrants had been violently […]

Saudis now say journalist Khashoggi was murdered

Saudi Arabia says that journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered, blaming a “rogue operation” for a killing that has sparked an international outcry. Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told Fox News the act was a “tremendous mistake” and denied the influential crown prince ordered the killing. Saudi Arabia has been under pressure to explain what happened, having […]

Public cautioned on usage of Tema motorway roundabout

Motorists and the Public have been advised to take note of the Diversion signage and respect the presence of Police Officers and Contractor’s Flagmen, who will be stationed at various strategic points to direct traffic at the Tema round about end of the Motorway. A release from the Ghana Highway Authority says diversions at the […]

Sierra Leone President Begins 2-day state visit to Ghana Today

President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, will begin a Two (2)-day official visit to Ghana, Today Monday, October 22, 2018. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen and deepen the ties of friendship and co-operation between Ghana and Sierra Leone, as well as explore other areas of co-operation between the two countries, which will […]

“Show us which of your social intervention policies relieved the hardship of Ghanaians" – Veep Dr. Bawumia Challenges NDC

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated the resolve of the New Patriotic Party government under the leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to implement policies and programmes designed to alleviate the hardships faced by the ordinary Ghanaian. While acknowledging that the needs of all human beings are insatiable, Vice President Bawumia insists […]

Volta Chiefs call on President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has justified the processes leading to the creation of the new regions saying it’s in line with the provisions in the constitution and best practices elsewhere. He described as unfortunate and disturbing, the agitations generated over who should vote and should not in the scheduled referendum in the Volta Region […]

Sunyani midwifery debunks report of joint sanitary facility usage

Authorities at the Sunyani Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) on Wednesday debunked media reports that both male and female students of the college shared the same sanitary facilities. The college authorities condemned the purported publication that has gone viral on various social media platforms describing it as untrue, unfortunate and unacceptable. The Principal of […]

NABCo beneficiaries graduate Today

The first-ever Nations’ Builders Corps (NABCO) is holding a passing out ceremony Today, October 17, 2018. The official ceremony which is taking place at the Blacks Star square in Accra is being witness by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Vice Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. About 100,000 Ghanaian youth are expected to pass out for […]

Canada legalises sale and use of canabis

The first recreational cannabis to be legally bought in Canada was purchased at midnight on Wednesday (02:30 GMT) on the eastern island of Newfoundland amid queues of hundreds of people. Canada has become the second country after Uruguay to legalise possession and use of recreational cannabis. Medical marijuana has been legal in the country since […]

Normalization Committee to meet club Owners on Friday

The Normalization Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and club owners, would on Friday, October 19, hold a consultative meeting to discuss the future of Ghana football. According to a release copied to GNA Sports and signed by Alex Asante, Deputy General Secretary, the consultative meeting with premier league clubs and division one clubs, […]

Normalization Committee calls on Youth and Sports Minister

Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, has reiterated Government’s readiness to support the Normalization Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to succeed. Mr. Asiamah noted that, the Government recognizes the current situation as an opportune time to make changes, that have long been associated with every facet of the game and to […]

Six Ghanaian officials visit Nort Rhine -Westphalia and Berlin on exchange programme in Germany

Six (6) Ghanaian officials from Ghana have visited German partner state North Rhine-Westphalia for ten working-days. The visit which took place in September this year is the second administrative exchange programme between the Republic of Ghana and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia of Germany. The visiting officers worked with their tandem colleagues from different ministries […]

The Kuupole Family Builds First Library in Kogle

Residents of Kogle in the Upper West Region will for ever remain grateful to the Kuupole family of Nandom-Kogle for providing them with the first ever library in the community. The Head of the Kuupole family and Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor Donwini Dabire Kuupole and his wife Dr. (Mrs.) […]

WHO calls crisis meeting over deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called an Emergency Committee meeting on the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has already claimed around 130 lives. The WHO has assessed the national and regional risk of the current Ebola outbreak in DRC as “very high,” although […]

Ghana and Ecuador Cooperate to Develop the Forestry Sector

The Governments of Ghana and Ecuador have signed an agreement expressing interest to cooperate on environmental protection, with focus on forestry development. The signing took place in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, during a South-South Knowledge Exchange facilitated by the United Nations Development Programme UNDP. A statement issued by the Communications Analyst, UNDP Ghana, Praise Nutakor, […]

Venezuela crisis hits food markets and a morgue

Millions of Venezuelans have left the country in the last two years, fleeing the oil-rich nation’s economic collapse. Shortages of food and basic goods, years of recession, soaring inflation and regular power shortages have left the country almost on its knees. The government says those against the socialist President Nicolas Maduro are waging an “economic […]

Critical UK Cabinet meeting on Brexit

UK Prime Minister, Theresa May is attempting to get her top team to unite behind her as Brexit talks enter a crucial phase. Mrs. May is briefing the cabinet on her efforts to unblock talks in Brussels, currently deadlocked over the issue of the Irish border. European leaders meet on Wednesday in one of the […]

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire dies aged 65

Microsoft  co-founded, Paul Allen has died aged 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He had revealed the disease’s return only two weeks ago, after previously being treated for it in 2009. He had said he and his doctors were “optimistic” about treatment. His Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said: “I am heartbroken by the passing of one […]

Human Rights Council election: 5 things you need to know about it

The United Nations General Assembly held secret-ballot elections for the Human Rights Council (HRC) on Friday. As of January 1, 2019, the 18 newly-elected States will serve for three years on the UN’s highest inter-governmental body, mandated to protect and promote human rights worldwide. While the institution has been the subject of controversy since its […]

Fighting Corruption and IFFs' in Nigeria is non-Negotiable” – President Buhari

“For my administration, fighting corruption and Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in Nigeria is non-gegotiable’. That’s according to President Muhammadu Buhari, to Thabo Mbeki, former President of South Africa and Chair of the AU/ECA High-Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa. Former South African President Thabo Mbeki visited the President Buhari who is also the […]

Police use Doritos to lure 'mini horse' sized pig home

Police in California said they used a bag of Doritos to capture a junk food-loving pig “the size of a mini horse.” The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office said Deputies Ponce and Berg were dispatched from the Highland Station on Sunday on a report of a pig “the size of a mini horse” running loose […]

BoG holds key for reduction in fuel prices – GOIL

The Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL) on Monday asserted that the Bank of Ghana holds the key for reduction in the prices of fuel which is on the upper trajectory. GOIL Chief Operating Officer, Alex Josiah Adzew, explained in an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Accra that; BoG must adopt pragmatic and prudent […]

Shatta Wale apologizes to Samini and Stonebuoy over snub

A Ghanaian dancehall artiste, ”Shatta Wale”, has apologized to fellow artistes Samini and Stonebwoy for his inability to grant them the opportunity to perform at the launch of the Reign album last Saturday, at the Fantasy Dome, Accra International Trade Fair Center. ”Shatta Wale” prior to the concert had surprised Samini and Stonebwoy with thrilling […]

NDC Launches Maiden Pre-elections Debate

The Centre for Social Democracy in partnership with the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, FES has officially outdoored the first ever pre-election debate for aspirants in the NDC’s  upcoming National Executive and Flagbearership elections. Dubbed “NDC Debates 2018,” the objective is to create a level playing field for the candidates. The […]

Rojo rebuffs alleged misappropriation of hospital loan for election research

A Former Deputy Minister of Health Rojo Mettle-Nunoo has denied claims that the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) under John Dramani Mahama led-government, has used part of the $175 million loan meant to build hospitals to conduct an election-related research. An Accra based Radio, “Joy News investigation” has revealed that the Ministry of Health under the […]

SP finally gets bigger office accomodation

The government has finally provided a bigger Office for the Special Prosecutor and his team at a favorable location in Accra. . The two-storey building which appears ready for renovation, is close to the International Press Center on the Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue at Ridge. One of the floors of the building has seven rooms, […]

Woyome accusses AG for peddling lies

Businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome, on Monday accused Deputy Attorney General, Godfred Dame of spewing lies, following the latter’s claim that he (Woyome), had sought to collude with defunct UT Bank to hide some of his assets identified by the state. Mr. Dame made this disclosure moments after the Supreme Court had adjourned the hearing of […]

GBA to investigate the cause of crowd violence at Sackey/Wasiru fight

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has started investigations into the cause of crowd violence that caused the abrupt end of a World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa Super Bantamweight title fight between Isaac Sackey and Wasiru Mohammed on Saturday October 13 at the Bukom Boxing Arena. In an interview with the GNA Sports, General Secretary of […]

Normalization Committee to meet CAF over continental Competitions

The Normalization Committee (NC) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has written to the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) to extend Ghana’s deadline for the submission of that will represent Ghana in the 2019 continental competitions. Spokesperson of the Normalization Committee, Dan Kwaku Yeboah, said in an interview that, the Dr. Kofi Amoah led committee […]

Amputee footballers halt demonstration against Government

Members of the national amputee football team, Black Challenge, have halted plans to stage a demonstration against the government, over refusal to fund the team’s impending participation in the 2018 Amputee Football World Cup to be staged in Mexico. The demonstration planned for Monday, October 15, was halted, following a last-minute intervention by the Ministry […]

Ghana hosts week-long South Africa cultural season

Ghana is hosting South Africa’s cultural season as part of efforts to promote regional integration and to support efforts towards the expansion of trade of Africa’s cultural goods and services. This year’s cultural season, starts October 15 -20, and the first time that South Africa is presenting a programme, its also mark the centenary of […]

Former Ablekuma South MP declares Bagbin "Best man to lead NDC in 2020"

A former Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South, Fritz Bafour has said that, The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumani Bagbin has what it takes to give The NDC victory come 2020. According to him, S.K. Bagbin is “generally known by the Ghanaian electorate as a hard punching MP”. In his maiden media encounter […]

Gambia Launches Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Gambia has launched a truth and reconciliation commission to look into crimes committed under former President Yahya Jammeh’s government, which is accused of torturing and killing perceived opponents. The tiny West African state swore in 11 members of the new commission Monday. President Adama Barrow said in a post on Twitter: “Let us stand together […]

Smallholder Women Farmers Conference held in Bolgatanga

ActionAid Ghana and its development partners have organized Smallholder Women Farmers Conferecne in Bolgatanga, the capital of the Upper East Region. The conference forms part of activities to commemorate the United Nation’s International Day of Rural Women. The Day which is celebrated on 15th October every year is set aside to recognize rural women’s role […]

Panic withdrawals affecting GN Bank – Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom

The President of Groupe Ndoum, Dr. Papa Kwesi Ndoum has appealed to customers of the GN Bank in the Upper East Region to cease panic withdrawals of their monies deposited at the bank. He said the mass withdrawals is affecting the bank since it could not only survive on payment of funds. Speaking to traders […]

National Media Commission urges African media to uphold quality standards

The Chairman of the National Media Commission, (NMC), Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, has urged the media in Africa to uphold high quality standards and ethics of their profession. Nana Gyan-Apenteng, who doubles as the President of the African Communication Regulators Network, said regulatory standards and guidelines were always needed to stimulate the aspiration of the media […]

Manasseh Azure wins 2018 West African Journalist of the Year

A Ghanaian Journalist with the Multimedia Group Limited, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has emerged winner of the 2018 edition of West African Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA). Manasseh Awuni also won the Anti-Corruption Reporting category on his report on “Robbing the Assemblies”. Other contestants in the competition in the Overall Best Category included Richard Kwadwo […]

Crowd violence mar Sackey/Wasiru bout

The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa Super Bantamweight fight between defending champion Isaac Sackey and challenger Wasiru Mohammed, turned chaotic as crowd violence ended the night abruptly. The incident occurred at one of the indoor boxing halls at the Bukom Boxing Arena, where the bout was staged on Saturday, October 13. The violence begun, when […]

GRA begins Cargo Tracking Note implementation October 15

The Ghana Revenue Authority has served notice that the implementation of the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) policy would begin on Monday, October 15, 2018. A statement signed by the Commissioner-General, Emmanuel Nti said the intervention was to provide greater scrutiny of major imports for both valuation and security management purposes. “From Monday, 15th October, 2018 […]

Spio-Garbrah Seeks Rawlings’ Blessings in Flagbearership

A leading contender in the flagbearership race of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, at the weekend paid a courtesy call on the Founder of the party, Former President Jerry John Rawlings at his residence in Accra. The visit by Dr Spio-Garbrah and some members of his campaign team, among other things, was […]

Annual Azambene festival observed in Bongo

The Chiefs and people in the Bongo Traditional Area have observed their Annual Azambene festival with a call on the people in the area to protect the environment. It was revealed that global warming is real and so there is the need for the people in the area to protect the environment because man-made disruptions […]

Allow AG the free-will to operate –PFM Network Ghana

An appeal has been made to government by the Public Financial Management PFM Network Ghana, to allow the Auditor General Daniel Domelovo, the free –will to operate. The appeal was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Upper East Regional Convener of the Public Financial Management Network Ghana, (PFMG), Melton Aberinga. The PFMNG […]

My integrity intimidates, threatens some people- Former President Rawlings

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has stated that the recent catalogue of allegations against him that have resurfaced in the media are a calculated effort by certain vested interests who feel intimidated and threatened by his level of integrity. He said at 71 he has held onto his integrity for so long, is proud of […]

First Lady Mrs. Akufo-Addo calls for more efforts to end child marriages

First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to help put a stop to child marriage, and reduce high dropout rates for girls as the world marks International Day of the Girl on October 11. She said there was also the need to work together to end sexual and all other forms of violence […]

International Day of the Girl Child Observed in Upper East Region

The International Day of the Girl Child, (IDGC), is celebrated every year, to focus attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girl child empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. The theme for this year is “Eradicating Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy, the Time to Press for Change […]

Accra Mall roof caves in, injuring one person-Report

Workers and customers of one of Ghana’s biggest shopping malls, Accra Mall  this morning had to flee for their lives after the roof of the popular GAME shop in the Mall caved in. Some of the workers and shoppers in the mall, located at the Tetteh Quarshie roundabout were immediately evacuated to prevent anybody from […]

Chief Justice lauds POS Foundation on Non-custodial Sentencing Bill

The Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has lauded the POS Foundation for picking up the daunting challenge of producing a Non-Custodial Sentencing Draft Bill. She said the Foundation came out with the Draft Bill after she had tasked them to do their advocacy on the issue of prison decongestion from the convict and legislative point of […]

Former President Kufuor entreats ARAP to revolutionize rice farming

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has entreated the leadership of the Africa Rice Advocacy Platform (ARAP) to lead the way in enhancing the production of quality and nutritious rice to impact positively on the economic development of the Continent. Members of ARAP, after a two-day learning event in Accra, paid a courtesy call on former […]

First Lady Mrs. Akufo-Addo donates items to three Institutions

First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, distributed food and household items to three physically challenged institutions and the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, at a short presentation ceremony, in Accra. The gesture which was under the First Lady’s Foundation, benefited Mampong School for the Deaf, State School for the Deaf, Adjei Kojo and the Akropong School […]

Mystery object washes up on South Carolina beach

A marine rescue group in South Carolina is trying to identify a mysterious large object that washed up on an island beach. The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network posted a photo to Facebook showing the strange object that washed up on a Seabrook Island beach. Commenters suggested the object looked like a piece of a spaceship […]

Retired Deputy IGP James Oppong Buanuh granted one year contract extension

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has granted the Deputy Inspector General of Police James Oppong-Boanuh a one-year contract extension in a letter signed by the secretary to the president, Nana Asante Bediatuo. Mr. Oppong-Boanuh was elevated to the second highest office of the Police Service barely three weeks to his statutory retirement at age 60. […]

Information Minister Designate explains accreditation of 18 factories under 1D1F project

The Minister of Information Designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the role of government under the One-District-One-Factory, (1D1F) project is to create enabling environment, provide facilitation of machinery, facilitation of access to market, and access to liquidity. The Minister said eighteen (18) factories have been accredited and signed up to incentives provided by government under the […]

First Lady Mrs. Akufo-Addo commissions and refurbishes Braille Production Centre in Accra

Ghana’s First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has, through her Rebecca Foundation, with the support of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and other donors renovated and fully equipped the Braille Production Centre, in Accra, by replacing outdated and faulty equipment at the Centre. The renovated Centre, also known as the Braille Press, estimated […]

Ghanaian Pharmacist leads team of Scientists to discover antibiotic

A Ghanaian Pharmacist, Prof. Kwasi Adomako Ohemeng has led an optimization team to successfully develop Omadacycline, an antibiotic. He was recruited from another global pharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) to help the company fast track the process of development. Omadacycline is said to have been discovered under US Patent number 7,056,902 assigned to Paratek […]

Former President Mahama calls for unity in NDC

Former President John Mahama has stressed the necessity for members of the NDC to uphold unity as a key ingredient in strengthening the party’s structures. He made the call when he interacted with branch executives of the party on the first leg of his three day tour of the Upper West Region to solicit votes […]

Former President Mahama receives goodwill gestures from U/West branch executives

Former President John Mahama is receiving goodwill gestures from branch executives as well as blessings from traditional rulers to lead NDC in 2020 as he continues his campaign tour of the Upper West region in his quest to be the standard bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2020. He was very thankful to […]

Spio-Gabrah to launch campaign on October 16

A Presidential Aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah will officially outdoor his campaign as a flagbearer on Tuesday, October 16. Dr Spio-Garbrah, who is one of the front-runners for the flagbearer slot of the NDC, has formally submitted his letter of intent to contest the position to the Party Executive at […]

GJA to insure its members

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) will, from October 15 to 18, register its members under the SAHAM Life Insurance Ghana Limited (SLIG). The Insurance Policy, which is dubbed: “Assured Group Welfare Policy,” would be enjoyed by members in good standing. A statement signed by the Vice-President of the GJA, Mrs. Linda Asante-Adjei, said the Policy […]

Government urged to prioritise investment in mental health

The World Health Organisation, (WHO), Dr. Owen Laws Kaluwa, Country Representative, has called on the Government to develop and strengthen evidence-based programmes to address the mental health needs of young people. He urged the Government to put in place deliberate interventions, with the support of national policy-makers and programme managers, to prioritise and advocate for […]

WHO assures gov't of its continuous commitment to funding sanitaion projects in Ghana

The World Health Organization, (WHO) has assured government of its continuous commitment to funding projects geared towards Sanitation and hygiene issues in the country. The organisation already has projects such as Water Sanitation and Hygiene, (WASH), programme, disaster projects, WASH Track Feet which looks at tracking funding to the water and sanitation sector among other […]

IOC Picks Senegal as First African Host for Youth Olympics

The International Olympic Committee, (IOC), has picked its first African host of any Olympics, formally awarding the 2022 Youth Games to Senegal. Senegal President Macky Sall was present on Monday to see International Olympic Committee members confirm the executive board’s preference from four candidates. Senegal will host the youth games in three places: Dakar; a […]

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh over "lies"

President Donald Trump has apologised to his new Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh for what he described as a “campaign of lies” during the confirmation hearings. He was referring to the acrimonious debate over Mr. Kavanaugh’s nomination, after sexual assault allegations were made against him. Mr. Kavanaugh said he was not bitter despite the “contentious” […]

Global warming report, an 'ear-splitting wake-up call' warns UN chief

A special report on limiting global warming released on Monday by a UN scientific panel, should be heard around the world as an “ear-splitting wake-up call” said UN chief António Guterres. He said the long-awaited findings show that “climate change is running faster than we are – and we are running out of time.” The […]

BoG extends deadline for re-licensing of non-bank financial institutions

The Bank of Ghana has extended the deadline for the re-licensing of Cooperative Credit Unions and Mutual Cooperatives Funds by one more year. Such non-bank financial institutions were given up to the end of April this year to apply for new operating Licenses to operate. But, the Ashanti Regional Director of the Department of Cooperatives, […]

JDM expresses shock at suspension of Tempane SHS headmaster

Former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed shock over the suspension of the headmaster of Tempane Senior High School, (SHS) describing the Akufo-Addo government as highly intolerant. The Upper East Regional Education Directorate suspended the headmaster, pending investigations, after accusing him of allowing Mr. Joshua Akamba, a National Organizer hopeful of the National Democratic Congress, […]

"Economy being revived despite difficult circumstances inherited" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government is reviving the Ghanaian economy despite the difficult circumstances it inherited from the previous administration. According to President Akufo-Addo, the first order of the day for his administration was to get the fundamentals of the economy right, a prerequisite for realising the vision of Ghana becoming […]

CSOs' and CBOs' urged to network

A lead Consultant with Turning Point Development Consulting, (TPDC), Sumaila Saaka, has advised Civil Society Organizations, CSOs’, and other Community Based Organizations, (CBOs’), to get into networks and unify whenever that need was obvious as that may be the only way out in attracting huge multinational donors to help their course. Mr. Saaka gave the […]

GRCS and NADMO respond to flood victims in U/East region

The Ghana Red Cross Society, GRCS, and the National Disaster Management Organization, NADMO, have jointly responded to the needs of flood victims in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality and the Builsa North District of the Upper East Region. Officers of the NADMO and GRCS Volunteers undertook inspection visits to affected communities and registered those affected including houses […]

Former President Mahama ends Northern region tour

Former President John Dramani Mahama has completed his five-day campaign tour of the Northern Region to meet and interact with the party’s delegates in the constituencies. The former President, an experienced and committed leader who has dedicated his life to serving the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the people of Ghana, is seeking the mandate […]

Scholarship Secretariat signs MOU with Koc University

More foreign universities are seeking enhanced relationships with Ghanaian educational institutions. These are often reflected in the increased cultural and educational exchange programmes associated with many institutions and the efforts of government, in this regard, can be applauded. Koc University, an institution based in Turkey, has also signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the […]

International Educators advocate Peace Education to end conflicts and wars

Government ministries in Guatemala, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Iraq have signed a memorandum of agreement with International peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light, HWPL, to implement nationwide peace education in their respective countries. At a peace education session held in Incheon, South Korea global educators and policymakers discussed peace related matters under […]

PIAC to collaborate with accountability institutions to prosecute nation wreckers

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee, PIAC says it is in consultation with the Economic and Organized Crime Unit, EOCO, the Auditor General’s Department, Bureau of National Investigations and the Special Prosecutors Office to have persons who mismanage and waste Petroleum revenues on ghost projects and projects that have been shoddily done prosecuted. This is […]

Tempane SHS head suspended over Akamba’s ‘campaign against Free SHS’

The Upper East Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has directed the headmaster of the Tempane Senior High School, to hand over the running of the school to the directorate with immediate effect. The directive follows a visit by the Deputy National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joshua Akamba to the […]

Gov't has abandoned our projects- Former President Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama is raising questions over the government’s inability to continue projects started under his administration. Mr. Mahama says as he toured the country to campaign for the flagbearership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), it is clear that all the projects that were handed over to the NPP government are on […]

President Akufo-Addo inaugurates 225kv Bolgatanga Ouagadougou Power Project

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has inaugurated the 225 kilovolts Bolgatanga to Ouagadougou Power Interconnection Project, which will see up to 100 megawatts of power supplied directly to Burkina Faso from Ghana. At the inauguration ceremony on Friday, October 5, 2018, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, President Akufo-Addo stated that the successful completion of this […]

NDC flagbearer hopeful mourns with Alban Bagbin as he begins campaign in U/West region

Former President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday before commencing his three (3) days Upper West Regional campaign took time off to mourn with the Second (2nd) Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Nadoli Kaleo, Alban Bagbin who lost his younger brother on Saturday. Luke Baziing Bagbin, 49, who is the younger brother […]

Kavanaugh sworn in following weeks of rancorous debate

President Donald Trump’s controversial nominee for the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh, has been sworn in following weeks of rancorous debate. The Senate earlier backed his nomination by 50 votes to 48. Mr. Kavanaugh had been embroiled in a bitter battle to stave off claims of sexual assault, which he denies. But after an 11th-hour investigation […]

President Akufo-Addo receives 2018 Governance Leadership Award

The Rebranding Africa Forum has presented Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, with the 2018 Governance Leadership Award, in recognition of his commitment towards enhancing the living standards of the Ghanaian people, and governing Ghana in accordance with the rule of law. Receiving the award on Friday, October 5, 2018, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, President […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia describes teachers as "Unsung Heroes of Ghana"

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has lauded the enormous contribution of teachers to Ghana’s socio-economic development. Describing teachers as “unsung heroes”, Vice President Bawumia extolled the dedication and selflessness exhibited by practitioners of the teaching profession over the years, and pledged the Nana Akufo-Addo government’s commitment to recognizing the contributions of hardworking and selfless teachers […]

President Akufo-Addo attends FT Africa Summit, 17th La Francophonie Summit

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Friday, October 5, 2018, to attend the 5th Edition of the Financial Times Africa Summit taking place in London, United Kingdom from October 7 to 9, 2018. The Summit, being held on the theme “Africa Means Business”, is featuring “high profile speakers in business, politics and […]

Second Brit dies after 'Brazilian butt lift' surgery

A second British woman has died from “Brazilian butt lift” surgery, the BBC has learned, as fresh warnings come over the risks. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) said it was the most dangerous cosmetic procedure to undergo. The surgery has been made popular by celebrities. But many people are putting themselves at […]

TVET Institutions Inadequately Catered For Under Free SHS Policy

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions have called on government to take a second look at the course outline that comes with the Free Senior High School Policy. They explained that the new course outline does not give them enough hours to carry out practical lessons; a situation they fear would affect the […]

NPP responds to Asiedu Nketia 's allegations

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has denied allegations made in a press conference by the National Democratic Congress ( NDC ) General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, on a number of issues. In a statement issued by its Director of Communications, Yaw Buabeng Asamoah, the party disclosed that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia travelled on Ghana […]

Male dominance in digital technology must change – Communication Minister

The Minister of Communications, Mrs. Ursula Owusu Ekuful has stressed the need to bridge the gender gap in digital technology. Speaking at the launch of Ghana National Girls’ Initiative in Accra, Mrs. Ekuful said the trend where males dominate the digital technology sector must change. “As Ghana strives to advance digital technology, it has become […]

Education Ministry invites National Best Teacher Award Nominees

The Ministry Of Education has invited 10 teachers nominated from across the country to receive honours and awards in the 2018 National Best Teacher Awards ceremony slated for October 5, 2018. The invitation encompasses a pre-symposium before the awards ceremony where nominees would be urged to motivate other teachers with their life stories as teachers; […]

Member states endorse ECA’s strategic plan for statistical development in Africa

“Transforming Africa through credible data and statistics is something we take very seriously,” said Oliver Chinganya, Director of the African Centre for Statistics (ACS) at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). He made the statement while presenting ACS’ proposed strategic framework for the 2018-2019 biennium at the 6th meeting of the Statistical Commission […]

Ghana Rugby President, Herbert Mensah remembers Komla Dumor his close pal

The President of Ghana Rugby, Herbert Mensah has remembered Komla Dumor – a close friend of his – on what would have been his 46th birthday with this clip that was recorded in Accra after Komla’s tragic passing in 2014. Komla Dumor also known as ” The Boss Player” was a Ghanaian journalist who worked for BBC World […]

Fifteen (15) DPSI Students Qualify For National Spelling Bee Competition

Fifteen (15) Brilliant students of Delhi Public School International (DPSI) have qualified to participate in the next edition of the Ghana National Spelling Bee Competition. The qualified students who were part of a total of 45 students from DPSI and Angel School, who competed at the Tema Level, are 12-years-old, Raj Thakwani who is a […]

"Deposits of over one million Ghanaians saved in banking sector clean-up" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has revealed that the rationalisation of the banking sector, undertaken by his Government, has ensured that deposits of one million, one hundred and forty-seven thousand, three hundred and sixty-six (1,147,366) Ghanaians were saved. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Standard Chartered Head Office on Wednesday, October 3, […]

"Our policies have impacted positively on Ghanaians" – President Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the last 21 months, the time in office of his administration, has been inspiring, and has impacted positively on the life of every Ghanaian and in every part of the country. According to President Akufo-Addo, “We have shown, over the last 21 months, that the destiny of Ghana […]

Special Development Initiative Minister tours Volta region

The Minister of Special Development Initiative, Mavis Hawa Koomson has began a five day working tour of the Volta Region to inspect ongoing projects under the Ministry’s Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP). The projects which includes institutional water closet toilets, mechanised water systems and warehouses will be funded with the government’s one million dollar […]

Council members urged to give honour to their positions

The Ga Dangme Council of Wulomei have called on its members to carry themselves in a manner that would bring honour to their positions and strive to show respect to each and every one. It also cautioned the members to be wary of politicians who want to induce them with money to create confusion among […]

Vice-President Dr. Bawumia to open 2018 Pre-Harvest exhibition and conference Today

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will on Wednesday open the 2018 Pre-Harvest exhibition and conference, which seeks to accelerate the transformation of agribusiness in Northern Ghana at Tamale in the Northern Region. The annual programme, which is the eighth in the series, is on the theme: “Agribusiness in Northern Ghana, the future starts now.” The […]

Bagbin supporters call for equal and fair treatment to aspirants

The Central Regional Friends of Alban Kingsford Sumani Bagbin has called on regional, constituency and polling station executives to give presidential aspirants of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary equal and fair treatment during their campaign. They urged the executives of the region not to discriminate in their reception given to presidential hopefuls of the […]

NDC needs rebranding to wipe-off negativity – Dr. Spio-Gabrah

A flagbearer aspirant in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries, Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah has said the party needs rebranding and repackage to wipe-off the smear campaign against it by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2016 elections. He said the NPP was able to convince Ghanaians in the 2016 campaign that the NDC was […]

GRA detains unstamped products in factories and shops

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Tuesday embarked on the final phase of enforcement of the excise tax stamp policy initiated by the Government and has detained products of affected companies and shops. During the exercise, products, which had no tax stamp affixed on them were impounded at the Achimota Mall branch of Shoprite. Some […]

Emirates’ iconic A380 makes historic touchdown in Ghana

Emirates Airlines’ iconic Airbus A380, bearing the ‘Year of Zayed’ livery landed in Accra, on Tuesday, to commemorate Ghana’s new Terminal 3 and to cement the relations between the nation and the globally acclaimed air line. The ceremonial flight of the largest passenger aircraft in the world, was also in recognition of Ghana’s drive towards […]

TUTAG expresses dissatisfaction over the delay in upgrading Bolga poly

Members of the Bogatanga Polytechnic branch of the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana TUTAG have expressed their dissatisfaction over the delay by the Minister of Education, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh and the Government in converting the Polytechnic to a Technical University. In a press released signed by the Bolgatanga Polytechnic Branch B’poly of TUTAG […]

Three Tourist Sites Earmarked for Development in Upper East Region

Three tourist sites the PagaZeng and the Chief Crocodile Ponds, the Pikoro Slave Camp and the TenzugSharine have been earmarked for development in the Upper East Region. A memorandom of understanding has been signed by between the the Ghana Tourism Authority and the Paga Traditional Authority and the Kassena Nankana West District Assembly, for development […]

US first Lady Melania Trump expected in Accra today for two day visit

US First Lady Melania Trump is expected to partner Ghana’s First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, on child healthcare as part of her two-day working visit to Ghana. Ghana will be the first African country Donald Trump’s wife would visit before continuing to Malawi, Kenya and Egypt. She is expected to touch down at the Kotoka International […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia launches 2018 Cyber Security Awareness Programme

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched the 2018 National Cybersecurity Awareness Programme with a call for concerted, coordinated efforts to fight the ills of cyber crime and prevent the growing menace. Citing various reports showing the growing, negative impact of cyber crimes worldwide, Vice President Bawumia expressed concern about how security breaches have gained […]

Agogo State SHS closed down following students rioting

The Agogo State Senior High School in Ashanti has been closed down for one week, following students rioting Sunday night. The students embarked on a demonstration and vandalized school property running into thousands of Ghana Cedis. The file room was not spared as student files were destroyed. The guidance and counseling centre, classrooms, louver blades […]

GRA says vehicles sold without accurate clearance attracts 300% maximum penalty

The Chief Revenue Officer in Charge of Suspense Regime at Tema Port, Theophilus Okine says vehicles sold without accurate clearance by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, attracts a maximum penalty of 300 per cent of the actual price. Mr. Okine said this in an interview with Obonu News on the sidelines […]

Corruption will be a thing of the past under my leadership – NDC flagbearer hopeful

The National Democratic Congress Presidential Candidate Aspirant, David Dotsey Kwami Kuwadah has asserted that The NDC “is losing its core values, probity and accountable is being replaced by monetization, material inducement that we are presently witnessing”. According to him, monetization and material inducement has found its way into to the NDC, a statement he attributed […]

Former KMA Boss Kojo Bonsu officially joins NDC flagbearership race

Former Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Kojo Bonsu, has officially joined the flagbearership race of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr. Bonsu, in a letter of intent addressed to the General Secretary of the NDC, said his versatile experience in entrepreneurship and corporate leadership can be harnessed by the party for victory […]

U/W: Queen mothers schooled on child labour, chieftaincy act and ADR

Queen mothers in the Upper West Region have been urged to take issues of child labour seriously and be the front runners in the fight to end the menace in their various communities. To enable them to do that effectively, a training workshop on child labour has been organized for Queen Mothers in the Upper […]

Gushegu Shea pickers record low nut quantity

Shea but pickers in the Gushegu Municipality are recording a decline in the quantity of nuts picked annually. They claimed that, over the last three years, they have missed their annual targets of fifteen bags per picker. The pickers who are mostly women are concerned that, their livelihood is under threat. They attributed the drop […]

Maine woman selling artwork made from moose poop

A Maine woman’s artwork is going viral thanks to her creative uses of a plentiful natural resource: moose poop. Somerville resident Mary Winchenbach, who came to the Internet’s attention after hawking her “Tirdy Works” wares at the Common Ground Fair, is now using social media to sell figurines, clocks and other artworks that incorporate real […]

Fire guts eight bedroom house in Sunyani

An eight bedroom detached house with an un-estimated amount of property was on Friday completely gutted by fire at New Town, a suburb within the central part of Sunyani. The fire started around 0950 hours from an unknown source with smoke that engulfed the entire building, Mr Richmond Mills, an eye witness and a resident […]

Nigeria Turns 58 Today

The day which is a national holiday marks Nigeria’s proclamation of independence from British rule. Meanwhile, Vice President of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that they will be great again, stressing that the season for Nigeria’s promotion and progress has come. Speaking at a 58th Independence Day Interdenominational Church Service at the National Christian […]

Former President Mahama takes flagbearer-ship campaign to Northern region on Tuesday

Former President John Dramani Mahama will on Tuesday begin a campaign tour of the Northern Region to interact with delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr. Mahama is seeking the mandate of delegates to lead the NDC to victory in the 2020 presidential elections. He is scheduled to visit every constituency in the Northern […]

"Ignore Mahama, he’s always been against Free SHS" – Information Minister

Government has asked Ghanaians to ignore comments by former President John Dramani Mahama suggesting that its flagship program, the Free Senior High School, (SHS) was not properly thought through, hence the introduction of the double-track system. Government rolled out the Free SHS policy in September 2017 in fulfillment of its campaign promise in the build […]

U.S. first lady Melania Trump Brings Her "Be Best" Message to Ghana

U.S. first lady Melania Trump will begin her first solo international trip to Ghana since her husband took office. Speaking at a reception for the spouses of foreign leaders and others participating in the annual U.N. General Assembly, Mrs. Trump, said her visit to Ghana will foster collaboration between the first ladies in the two […]

Opanka releases new single titled ''Coming Soon''

Ghanaian hip-life artiste, Armstrong Affum, popularly known as Dadie Opanka in showbiz, has released a new single titled ”Coming Soon”. The song produced by Mix Master Garzy, is a motivational song, set to inspire people to wait on their time for success, especially after their hard work. The young hip-life sensation, who has produced many hit […]

President Akufo-Addo back home after escaping accident

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived safely in Ghana after a near-fatal accident with the Aircraft in Washington. He arrived in Ghana at 8:00 am on Sunday, Information Minister designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said at a media briefing. He said the president and his entourage came through on a South African Airways flight. “The […]

Desperate search for Indonesia earthquake and tsunami survivors

A picture of large scale destruction is emerging in the Indonesian city of Palu, after a quake and tsunami struck on Friday. At least 832 people are confirmed to have died but that figure is expected to rise sharply as more remote areas are reached. The authorities have said they will begin burying victims in […]

Six pupils and two teachers laid to rest in Tarkwa

The six pupils and two teachers of Learners Bridge Academy at Dompim in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region, who died in a motor accident, were laid to rest over the weekend. The deceased, who were among 48 pupils and a teacher, were returning from school on September 17, 2018, when the School’s […]

Right to Information comes with responsibilities – Media Experts

Media experts at a panel discussion in Accra, have called on the Government to be proactive and finalise debates and reviews for the passage of the Right to Information (RTI) Bill into law. The programme was organised by the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism of the Blue Crest University College. The Managing Editor of […]

Nandom Rural Bank edges above BoG capital requirement

The Nandom Rural Bank was able add 16 thousand,981Ghana Cedis being the sale of 84 thousand, 905 shares to increase its total share capital to one million, 268 thousand 537 (1,268,537) Ghana Cedis in 2017. The amount is well above the Bank of Ghana’s new minimum capital of one million Ghana Cedis required of Rural […]

Tarkwa Technological university receives five petrological microscopes

The Department of Geological Engineering of the University of Mines and Technology at Tarkwa in the Western Region has taken delivery of 5 Petrologitical Microscopes worth One Hundred and Fifty Thousand (150,000) Ghana Cedis. It was presented to the Department by the Perseus Mining Ghana Limited, a mining company operating in the Western and Central […]

Feasibility studies for construction of 1V1D commpleted in Kassena-Nankana Municipal

The Municipal Chief Executive for Kassena-Nankana in the Upper East Region, Williams Aduum, says as part of the government’s flagship programme of One-District-One-Factory, the Municipality have been selected by a Chinese company for the construction of a rice mill. He said processes for the acquisition of land for the project in Biu a community in […]

Former President Mahama expresses concern over harsh economic conditions in Ghana

Former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern at the prevailing harsh economic conditions in the country. Addressing delegates at Praso in the Twifo Attimorkwa constituency in the Central Region, Mr. Mahama said the harsh economic conditions, coupled with high cost of living in the country, is unacceptable. He said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) […]

"Economic indicators healthy, pointing in the right direction" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that, over the last 21 months, the period of stay of his government in office, Ghana’s economy has been revived, with the various macroeconomic indices all pointing in the right direction. Addressing the Ghanaian community in Washington DC, on Friday, September 28, 2018, President Akufo-Addo noted that, prior […]

Stakeholders in broadcasting agree to collaborate in DTT project

Stakeholders in the broadcasting sector have agreed to collaborate in the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) project. The decision, announced by the Minister for Information-desgnate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, following a close door meeting between the Ministry of Communication and the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) in Accra. GIBA and the Ministry had been at variance over […]

Zongo Chiefs condemn actions of some Islamic Scholars

The National Council for Zongo Chiefs has condemned the actions of some Islamic Scholars whose teaching and preaching incite the youth to violence. The council says this practice is not only affront to the Islamic religion,but a tonic to fuel religious tension and strife. This came up when the Council of Zongo Chiefs had a […]

African First Ladies discuss Five (5)-year Strategic Plan

Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has met counterparts from across Africa to further discussions on their contribution to the health and well-being of children, the youth and women on the continent. The meeting which happened on the fringes of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) currently underway at the UN Headquarters in New […]

Former President Mahama reveals 12-member campaign team

Former President John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday, September 27, 2018, unveiled a Twelve, (12) member campaign team, led by a former Ambassador to the United States of America, Daniel Ohene Agyekum. A statement issued by a member of the team James Agyenim Boateng said the team will manage his flagbearer ship campaign of the National […]

Former President Kufuor refutes 'Ghana Beyond Aid' wrong attribution

The office of former President John Agyekum Kufuor has indicated that his statement on aid was not meant to downplay the ruling government’s ‘Ghana beyond Aid’ agenda. In a statement to refute reports that sought to create that impression, his office attributed the reports to ill – mention on the part of the publishers. “The […]

Manso Nkwanta shooting incident Committee submits report

The Independent Committee set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of 7 young men at Manso Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region has submitted its report to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The report was submitted to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. A statement signed by a Minister […]

33-member committee constituted to address severe acute malnutrition in Poyentanga Sub-District

A thirty-three (33) member committee has been constituted to address ‘severe acute malnutrition’ among children in the Poyentanga Sub-district. The committee will help in the dissemination of vital information to residents in the district while also brainstorming on ways to improve the malnutrition situation in the Sub-district. The committee which would be launched soon is […]

Radio Ghana's report gets results as Tendaamba residents stop defecating classrooms

Staff and students of the Tendaamba Primary school ‘A’ and ‘B’ are elated as residents who live around the school have stopped defecating in their classrooms after a Radio Ghana report. They said after the report which was carried two months ago the schools have not recorded a new case of defecation in their classrooms. […]

Britain's Royal Mail: Stop mailing empty chip bags

Britain’s Royal Mail is asking residents to stop mailing empty potato chip packets back to the manufacturer as an environmental protest. Royal Mail officials said the campaign, backed by activist group 38 Degrees, is causing delays for workers at postal facilities because the empty Walkers chip bags have to be sorted by hand. “We strongly […]

World leaders debate Iran, North Korea sanctions and non-proliferation

US President Donald Trump told the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that the United States would impose sanctions on Iran that would be “tougher than ever before” in the coming months, following its unilateral withdrawal earlier this year from the deal brokered to restrict Iran’s nuclear programme, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of […]

US First Lady to Visit Ghana & 3 Other African Countries

U.S. first lady Melania Trump will visit four (4) countries in Africa next month, on her first major solo international trip. Mrs. Trump, the wife of U.S. President Donald Trump, will make stops in Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt during the first week in October, according to a White House statement released Wednesday. “October 1 […]

Time has come to rid the world of nuclear weapons, UN officials stress

The time has come to make tangible progress to rid the world of nuclear weapons, top United Nations officials stressed today, citing the grave threat posed by such weapons to global security. “The only sure way to eliminate the threat posed by nuclear weapons is to eliminate the weapons themselves,” Secretary-General António Guterres said at […]

On day two of UN General Assembly’s annual debate, it’s multilateralism all the way

From trade to climate change to development and fighting diseases, world leaders mounted the podium of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday to deliver a ringing endorsement of multilateralism, singling out a strengthened UN as the prime tool for improving humanity’s lot. Across the political spectrum, from economies large and small, representing all continents, […]

Dialogue and multilateralism key to tackling global challenges France’s Macron says at UN, urging leaders not to accept ‘our world unraveling’

Deploring what he saw as a “deep crisis” of the traditional international order, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday warned from the rostrum of the United Nations General Assembly against the temptation towards unilateralism and pleaded for a “new global balance”, crafted by all countries working together. Faced with the world’s “new instability,” the French […]

President Akufo-Addo justifies Ghana and Africa's affinity with China at the UN

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has justified why Ghana and other African countries are forging relationship with China saying the phenomena is not new. He said rich and well established countries have also been paying regular visits to China in search of new economic ties. Taking his turn at the 73rd Session of the […]

Former President Rawlings in good health – His office assures

The office of  former President of Ghana, Flt Lt (rtd) Jerry John Rawlings  wishes to assure the public that the former President is in his usual state of good health and is able to meet the demands of his daily routine activities. As reported on his Facebook page a couple of days ago, former President Rawlings was admitted […]

Drought Tolerant, Stringa & Root rot disease resistant cowpea varieties

Cowpea is a potential food security crop that plays vital role in the food value chain as a cheap source of plant protein, vitamins and minerals. It is one of the major and most common leguminous grains that complement staple starchy food consumed in the diet by children, youth and adults across rural and urban […]

Ebola-hit DRC faces ‘perfect storm’ as uptick in violence halts WHO operation

A “perfect storm” of active conflict and traumatized communities in Ebola-affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could enable the deadly disease to spread, but there are “no plans” to pull UN workers out of the country despite concerns for their security, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. “We are […]

Facing a world where trust – trust in national institutions, trust among States and trust in the rules-based global order – is at a breaking point, Secretary-General António Guterres set the stage for the 73rd general debate of the United Nations with a call to rebuild solidarity, repair broken trust and reinvigorate the spirit of […]

Ecuador pledges support for world’s ‘abandoned people’ and persons with disabilities

Taking the podium at the United Nations General Assembly’s annual debate, Lenin Moreno Garces, President of Ecuador, opened his address stressing that the principal of “cause and effect” can provide an opportunity for societies to change their circumstances. Noting that international policies that are born at the UN, “the most important of the world forums,” […]

US President rejects globalism in speech to UN General Assembly’s annual debate

Taking the podium of the United Nations General Assembly, the world Organization that embodies greater global cooperation, United States President Donald Trump told scores of Heads of State and Government on Tuesday that his country rejects the ideology of globalism, both generally and in relation to international justice and the migration crisis. “America is governed […]

Pollutants affecting water quality in Africa

Emerging pollutants from pharmaceuticals, pesticides, industries and household chemicals are affecting water quality in Africa. If not addressed the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal six, which focuses on water and sanitation for all and for that matter most of the SDG’s will be a mirage. In view of this water experts from 42 African countries […]

Police Service reinstates Deputy IGP Position

The Ghana Police Service has moved some of its senior personnel to other offices with Commissioner of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh, appointed the new Deputy Inspector- General of Police. The position of Deputy IGP had been vacant for years since the last Deputy IGP, Mohammed Alhassan went on retirement. In a tweeted statement signed by the […]

President Akufo-Addo receives 2018 Outstanding Leader's Award

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has received the 2018 Outstanding Leader’s Award, given to him by the United States Chamber of Commerce and its U.S. Africa Business Centre. Receiving the award on Monday, September 24, 2018, President Akufo-Addo noted that “it is good to know that advocating for Ghana to opt for a partnership […]

"Global business community now eager to engage with Ghana" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the modest successes his government has chalked up in transforming Ghana’s economy, over the past 20 months, is being recognised by the global business community, that is now eager to engage with Ghana. According to President Akufo-Addo, his government’s overarching goal to diversify the Ghanaian economy, from being a […]

"Guarantee Access to education for the youth'" – President Akufo-Addo

President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the only way to create a society of opportunities for the youth, empower them to confront the challenges of this globally competitive world, and, at the same time, realise the 17 UN SDGs, is to guarantee for them access to education. Lending Ghana’s voice in support, at the launch […]

Deer fished out of flooded construction site basement

Firefighters in Kentucky shared video from the rescue of two deer found stuck in a flooded basement at a construction site. The Zoneton Fire Protection District said the deer apparently took shelter from recent rains at the under-construction building, which is currently just a basement with walls and no roof. The site flooded due to […]

Instagram co-founders leave firm

The co-founders of photo-sharing giant Instagram, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, are both leaving the firm. Mr. Systrom, the chief executive of the app, said they were departing to “explore our curiosity and creativity”. Instagram, which was purchased by Facebook in 2012 for $1bn (£760m) in cash and stock, now has more than one billion […]

Nkawkaw MCE worried over 'Antoa' curses hurled at revenue staff

The Municipal Chief Executive of Nkawkaw Yaw Owusu Addo has expressed concern over the way some people in his jurisdiction have resorted to invoking the dreaded Antoa deity on his assembly revenue staffs. He lamented that such an unfortunate development had compelled him to visit the town in the Ashanti Region on three occasions to […]

Petroleum Tanker Drivers Protest Turn Chaotic

Members of the Ghana Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union sit-down strike turned chaotic on Monday. However, they have vowed to continue with their strike unabated until their grievances are addressed. Petroleum tanker drivers across the country on Monday embarked on a sit-down strike over non-payment of salary and what they call artificial underground shortage which is deducted from […]

Government won't be swayed by political expediency – Veep Dr. Bawumia

The government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will not be swayed by political expediency to take wrong decisions which would provide short term gain but would have debilitating long term effects on the country, the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has maintained. Speaking at the 4th National Policy Summit in Tamale on Monday, September […]

GRIDCo, NSP Donate Bore-Hole to Azorebisi Community in Sumbrungu –UER

Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) in collaboration with National Service Personnel NSP, 2017-2018 year group who did their one year mandatory service with the Company, has sunk a bore-hole valued at GHC 12,500 to the Azorebisi Abaa Doone Community in Sumbrungu in the Upper East Region. The move was mooted by GRIDCo who entrusted their […]

Lack of Bridges in Bongo District affect gov't’s flagship programme of PFJs

A research finding has revealed that, lack of bridges in some communities in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region, have been identified as one of the major factors threatening the Planting for Food and Jobs, (PFJs), one of the government’s flagships programmes. It is against this backdrop that a sensitization forum for stakeholders […]

Tow truck driver's Jeep ramp attempt fails spectacularly

A tow truck driver’s attempt to drive a damaged Jeep onto his truck ended in disaster when the vehicle rolled backward, lost a wheel and ended up on its side. The video, recorded in Oak Harbor, Wash., shows the driver driving the visibly-damaged Jeep up the ramp to his tow truck, but the Jeep quickly […]

Gov't donates relief items to flood victims in the North

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has, on behalf of Government, handed over assorted emergency relief items to the victims of flooding in some communities in the Upper East and West regions. The items include student size mattresses; bundles of clothes; chlorine; bags of maize, sugar and rice; boxes of cooking oil; soap; blankets; plastic buckets, […]

Voting begins in controversial Maldives poll

The Maldives has started to vote in a heavily-criticised election that will be closely watched by India and China. The Indian Ocean archipelago is best-known overseas for its clear waters and high-end resorts but its government stands accused of crushing dissent. President Abdulla Yameen has embraced China, while his opponent, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, is seen […]

Education Ministry & USAID Celebrate Dagbani Language Prototype Programme

One of the key partnerships between Ghana and the United States of America is focused on promoting quality education for Ghanaian children. The collaboration between Ghana’s Ministry of Education and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has advanced early grade reading for school children through the Ministry’s “Dagbani Language Prototype” program. The Ministry of […]

Over 98 street children withdrawn from the streets by Afrikids Ghana

It is not uncommon to see some very young children walking on the busy streets in towns and cities, hawking during school time, begging for alms and assisting persons with disability to beg for alms without any adult protection or guidance. Many children spend time on the streets during periods that should be spent in […]

Prof.  Alabi takes campaign to Upper East Region

A flag bearer hopeful of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Prof. Joshua Alabi, has assured NDC faithful in the Upper East Region that the grass roots of the party will not be neglected under his watch as leader. They were glad that Prof. Alabi’s message touched on their immediate and long-standing concerns. Prof. Josshua Alabi […]

Ghana marks Nkrumah Day

Today is “Founder’s Day”, a day set aside to celebrate the birthday of Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah the founding father of Ghana. This holiday is also known as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. There has been an argument to celebrate August 4 as Founders’ (plural) Day instead of or in addition to 21 […]

UE/R Nadmo Holds Emergency Stakeholder Forum to Assess Flood Situation 

The Spillage of the Bagre Dam coupled with torrential rains between the period of August and early September this year, has brought a devastating effect in the entire region leading to loss of lives and properties running in to millions of Ghana cedis. The torrential rains which the region and Burkina has experienced over the period necessitated […]

U/W NPP Suspends Nadowli-Kaleo Chairman amidst protest

The Upper West Regional Executive Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in accordance with Article 3(7) (1) of the party’s constitution has suspended the Nadowli-Kaleo Constituency Chairman Martin Andonye. The Suspension follows a petition by some members of the Party in the Nadowli-Kaleo Constituency submitted to the Regional Disciplinary Committee against their Chairman. In […]

Change existing labour laws to reflect importance of workers- TUC Secretary General

The Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress, TUC, Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah has called for a collaborative effort of the tripartite committee to review the country’s labour laws to ensure that workers are more protected. Advancing his argument to the media at a Trade Union Leadership Forum in Accra, Dr. Yaw Baah said, ” […]

Somalia ‘vulnerable but making progress’-UN Official

The troubled Horn of Africa country, Somalia, is still vulnerable but is making progress towards a more stable future, according to the UN’s most senior official in the country. The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Michael Keating, says the situation in Somalia, politically, economically and from a security perspective is improving; but he adds […]

Lands Minister Warns Mining Companies To Respect Country's Laws

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Kwaku Asumah-Cheremeh has warned mining companies operating in the country to respect the country’s laws on mining. He said the Auditor General’s report 2014 indicate that most of the mining companies in Ghana failed to pay dividends to government. Speaking in Accra when Chirano Gold presented a cheque of […]

Freshly painted plane features big typo

A Hong Kong-based airline said a freshly-painted plane is being taken out of service for repainting due to a missing “f” in the word Pacific. Cathay Pacific shared photos on Twitter showing the plane with a fresh paint job touting the airline’s name as “Cathay Paciic.” “Oops this special livery won’t last long! She’s going […]

Report Accuses South Sudan Troops of Rapes, Killings

Children and elderly burned alive. Women gang-raped. Civilians shot, run over with armored vehicles, or hanged from trees and rafters. A new report by the rights group Amnesty International alleges that South Sudan’s government committed such atrocities earlier this year in a military campaign targeting the northern area once known as Unity state. The area, […]

Uganda: Police ban rallies for pop star politician Bobi Wine

Ugandan police said on Thursday that “unlawful rallies, processions, and assemblies” would not be allowed upon the return to the country of Kyagulanyi Ssentamu — also known as Bobi Wine. Police said they would escort Ssentamu from the airport to his home to maintain order. Ssentamu is returning to Uganda facing a charge of treason over his alleged […]

Danish company to set up biodegradable plant for coconut husk

A Danish company EcoXpac has expressed interest to establish a state of the art manufacturing company in the country which will employ advanced technology to use coconut husk and pineapple to produce biodegradable packaging products. The project which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2019, will in the long run help […]

Fuel price increase will not impact transport fares -GPRTU Boss

The National Chairman of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) Kwame Kuma has disclosed that the 0.2 percent increment on fuel prices will not cause an upward adjustment in transport fares. According to Mr. Kuma, the recent increase is nowhere near the agreed-on 10 percent threshold to warrant an increase in transport fares. Speaking […]

NPP appoints deputy national officers

The New Patriotic Party, (NPP) has, at a joint National Council and National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held Wednesday, September 19, 2018, appointed persons to head the various directorates of the party as well as deputy national officers. This was in a statement issued by the Party’s General Secretary John Boadu. Read below the list […]

Alumni of two KNUST halls petition president over hall gender conversation

Alumni of Unity and University halls of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has  petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over the conversion of the halls into mix sex. The Alumni is seeking to persuade the President to intervene in the decision to convert the all-male halls into mixed halls. The petition […]

UN chief welcomes meeting between leaders of Djibouti and Eritrea

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed the meeting between the Presidents of Djibouti and Eritrea, held on Monday in Saudi Arabia, as “yet another step in the consolidation of recent peace and security gains in the Horn of Africa region”. Mr. Guterres said in a statement from his Spokesperson that he hopes the encounter in Jeddah […]

Somewhere, every five seconds, a child under 15 dies – new UN report

Around 6.3 million children under the age of 15, died from mostly preventable causes last year, the equivalent to one child dying every five seconds, according to a new report compiled by a group of United Nations agencies. Newborn babies account for half of the deaths. The new mortality estimates study, was released on Monday by the UN Children’s Fund, […]

Man uses toddler to steal prizes from arcade machine

Police in New Hampshire released witness video of a man using a toddler to steal valuable prizes from an arcade machine at a mall. The Salem Police Department posted a video to Facebook that was recorded by a witness at the Mall at Rockingham Park when the man had the young girl climb inside the […]

Snake rescued from mousetrap in London

Animal rescuers in London said a corn snake is recovering from minor injuries after being found stuck in a mousetrap. The RSPCA said an animal collection officer was dispatched earlier this month when a snake was spotted stuck in a mousetrap in London’s Station Square. “The poor snake could barely move and was well and […]

Gov't to support private individuals and entities to implement '1D1F'-Trade Minister

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen has been explaining how government intends to implement the One District One Factory initiative. He indicated that government does not intend to establish companies in the districts rather, it will support private individuals and entities who have expressed interest with the needed financing and other incentives. Mr. […]

Ghana and Burkina Faso Enter Agreement on Bagre Dam Spillage

Ghana and Burkina Faso have entered into agreement that will  find a lasting solution to the annual spillage of the Bagre Dam. The two countries are also in talks to deal with the Fulani menace and transport electricity from Ghana to Burkina Faso. Speaking to the media after bilateral talks  with  his Burkinabe Counterpart, President […]

House of chiefs to go digital with its work- Torgbui Afede

The National House of Chiefs is set to go digital with its work in a bid to reduce the number of Chieftaincy disputes in the country. The Chieftaincy institution is collating and digitizing all cases handled by the courts as well as the House of Chiefs. The President of the National House Of Chiefs, Torgbui […]

Interior Ministry declares Friday, Sept. Public Holiday

In commemoration of Founder’s Day, a day set aside to honour Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has been declared a public holiday. The Ministry of Interior in a statement said Friday, September 21, 2018, which marks the birthday of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, be observed as such throughout the country. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, […]

‘Government’s Industrialization Drive is on Track” –Dr. Bawumia

The Government of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is committed to the implementation of its industrialisation plan, designed to transform the Ghanaian economy, and will therefore continue to offer similar incentives to local industries as those offered to foreign companies wishing to set up shop in Ghana, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has assured. Ghana’s Vice […]

Behavioral change is key to malaria free society- ADRO

The Project Officer of the Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organisation, (ADRO), Upper West Region, Mr. Chrysostom Pwayirane has said behavioral change is the key to a malaria free society. He expressed optimism that if community members across the Upper West Region adjusted their attitudes and tuned their minds to strictly follow the guidelines in […]

Vigilant Global donates computers to Mfantsipim 

Canadian company Vigilant Global, has donated 15 computers to Mfantsipim School. At a short ceremony at the school’s premises on Friday, a representative of the company, Mohammed Baakoe, who is a member of Mfantsipim Class of 1989 and originally hails from Cape Coast, said the donation was an initiative by the company to support educational […]

High energy demand due to economic growth – Sector Minister

The Minister of Energy, John Peter Amewu, says there is high demand for energy as a result of the growth in the country’s economy. This he noted, has necessitated alternative energy source such as solar energy. Ghana has over the years relied predominantly on hydropower which the sector minister noted is susceptible to drought. Speaking […]

Kumasi Education Service to start reading contest in public basic schools

The Kumasi Metropolitan directorate of the Ghana Education Service is set to start a Reading competition among public basic schools in the metropolis this academic term.  The initiative seeks to improve the literacy skills among the pupils and also engender reading in them. The Kumasi Metro Director of Education, Mrs. Martha Owusu Agyemang, disclosed this […]

Uganda Protests Alleged 'Foreign Interference'

The Ugandan government says the European parliament is trying to interfere in the country’s politics. Last week, the EU parliament passed a resolution condemning acts by Ugandan security forces, including the arrests of members of parliament, the violent repression of protests, and alleged acts of torture. The Ugandan government says the move by the European […]

South and North Korean leaders meet amid denuclearization doubts

South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Pyongyang for his third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, with denuclearization and ending the Korean War high on the docket. The two leaders exchanged smiles and a warm embrace at the start of the summit, in the first visit by a South Korean leader […]

AMA marks ‘My First Day at School’

The Metro Chief Executive, (MCE) of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Mohammed Adjei Sowah together with the Presiding Member of AMA,  Alfred Adjei, Metro Director of Education, Margaret Frimpong-Kore and some officials from AMA on Monday, visited some basic schools, to mark ‘My First Day at School’. The visit was to interact and welcome fresh […]

Gov't accepts International Economic Ratings as affirmation of prudent economic policies

Government has welcomed the sovereign ratings of Ghana from B minus to B by International Rating Agency, standards and Poor’s Global. Speaking at the launch of the 4th National Policy Summit in Accra, the Minister Designate for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said the rating is accurate and an affirmation of interventions being under taken by […]

"Promote the spirit of reconciliation" – President Akufo-Addo to new UEW VC

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Very Reverend Father Professor Anthony Afful-Broni, to “use his full gifts” to promote the spirit of reconciliation in the University during his tenure of office, so as to help put the its immediate University behind all. According […]

"Double Track system brilliant and innovative" – Mankessim Paramount Chief

The Paramount Chief of Mankessim Traditional Area, Nana Amanfo Edu VI, has described the Double-Track system, which has ensured that some 450,000 students have gained admission into Senior High Schools, (SHS), across the country this year, as a brilliant and innovative policy, which must be lauded by all Ghanaians. According to Nana Amanfo Edu VI, […]

Ghana Bar Association Elects New President

A Renowned Private legal practitioner, Tony Forson has been elected new President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA). Mr. Forson beat Efua Ghartey and Charles Zwennes in a stiff contest on Thursday, September 13 2018, at the GBA’s 2018/19 Annual General Conference in Koforidua in the Eastern Region. He takes over from Benson Nutsukpui, whose […]

About four (4) thousand lives lost in accidents in 2018 first quarter

Available data from the Ghana Road Safety Commission shows that, about three thousand 623 people have so far lost their lives through road carnage in the first quarter of the year. A Road Safety Ambassador, Patience Sarbah, who dropped the hint when launching a project dubbed: “Light the Streets” in Koforidua noted that the phenomenon […]

Wa Poly Launches New Engineering Research Centre

The School of Engineering at the Wa Polytechnic has launched its Engineering Research Centre for Social Intervention ERCSI. The ERSCI is expected to transform real societal and industrial problems into research topics while coming up with innovative ways of solving them with engineering principles. It will also help ready engineering students to adequately fit into […]

"I'm worried about negative media reports about Wa Poly"- Acting Rector

The Acting Rector of the Wa Polytechnic Mohammed Iddrisu Ngmenipuo has said although the School has been bedeviled with a lot of negativity, authorities were working hard to restore the glorious image of the school. He said that some reportage by the media have been inaccurate and did not necessarily reflect the true nature of […]

Newlyweds taking wedding photos soaked by rogue wave

A Pennsylvania couple taking their wedding photos on a Hawaiian beach ended up soaked by a huge wave and the moment was caught on video. Jayden Barrientos said he was visiting the China Walls, located east of Honolulu, when he noticed the brides having their wedding photos taken in white gowns on a nearby cliff. […]

Consider Wa Poly for 'One-Region-One-ICT Park' Project- Lecturer appeals to Gov't

A Senior Lecturer with the Department of General and Liberal Studies at the Wa Polytechnic Dr. Solomon Dansieh has appealed to government to consider the Wa Polytechnic as a viable location for the rollout of what he termed the ‘One-Region-One-Information Communication Technology Park’. He said the school recognizing the need for a technological hub, made […]

Use festivals for development and tourism – Volta Regional Minister

The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Letsa commended the chiefs and people of Anfoeta for their unity and commitment towards lifting the socio-economic livelihood of the people through self-help projects. He noted that the lack of potable water in some community is a major threat to the health needs of the people in the country. […]

Torgbui Afede calls for compromise in 'new regions' referendum

President of the National House of Chiefs, Ghana and the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State Torgbui Afede, XIV has urged stakeholders in the upcoming referendum for the creation of new regions across the country to come to a compromise in order to avoid threats to the peaceful coexistence of people in the affected regions. He stated […]

Lack of vehicles causing deaths of pregnant women and their babies

The Upper East Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Winfred Ofosu, has disclosed that a pregnant woman and a new born baby died at separate health facilities in the region for lack of vehicles to transport the expectant mothers to referred facilities on time for save delivery. He recalled that “About three weeks ago we […]

Gov't provides support to over 250 Northern Sector Businesses

Government has provided financial support to over 250 businesses selected from the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions under the Presidential Business Support Programme (PBSP). The Presidential Business Support Programme is designed to provide funding, technical support, training, mentorship and business advisory services to Ghanaian start-ups, as well as small and medium size businesses […]

GNUTS urges government to address concerns of TUTAG

The Ghana National Union of Technical Students (GNUTS) has urged the Government to as a matter of urgency address the concerns of Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG). A statement signed jointly by GNUTS Coordinating Secretary and Public Relations Officer Sandra Agoli Iddrisu and Addae Michael Nyametease, respectively, urged the Government through the Ministry […]

Nigeria edge Ghana to book U-17 AFCON spot

The Black Starlets of Ghana succumbed to painful defeat against their continential rivals, Nigeria, as they missed out on the 2019 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), slated for Tanzania. The Black Starlets lost 3-1 on penalties after regulation time ended in a 1-1 stalemate as Nigeria, were crowned Champions of the West Africa Football […]

OmniBank and Sahel Sahara Bank to merge  

The merging process between Omnibank and Sahel Sahara Bank are almost complete following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding which will govern the process to meet all requirements for final approval by the Bank of Ghana. In a yet to be released statement cited by Radio Ghana, the Banks confirmed the merger which has been […]

HWPL hosts 2018 Peace Summit in South Korea

A UN-affiliated NGO based in South Korea Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light, HWPL is hosting the 2018 Peace Summit. The Summit is held annually to discuss comprehensive development of peace-building through institutionalization of policies and deliberate on inter-Korean reconciliation initiatives. The Peace Summit under the theme: “Collaboration for Peace Development- Building a Peace […]

OccupyGhana Seeks Clarification On 'Galamsey' Road Map

A social and political non-partisan pressure group, OccupyGhana says it has taken note of the recent announcement by the Inter Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) on the road map to lifting the ban placed on artisanal and small scale mining. OccupyGhana request clarification on concerns raised by Monday, September, 24, 2018. In the statement, […]

President Akufo-Addo commissions 20 MW Solar Plant, 1D1F project in Gomoa

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Saturday, September 15, 2018, commissioned a 20-megawatt solar plant, and inspected ongoing works at the Casa de-Ropa Ltd, a “1-district-1-factory” initiative, all in the Gomoa West constituency. Speaking at the commissioning of the 20-megawatt solar plant at Gomoa Onyaadze, President Akufo-Addo noted that the facility, constructed and operated by […]

Anlo launches 2018 Hogbetsotso festival in Accra

The Hogbe Institute and Thirty-six (36) States of Anlo in the Volta region jointly launched this year’s Hogbetsotso Festival under the theme “Shoring up our Cultural Capital: Uniting in Commonwealth and Resolve”. The event brought together Chiefs, Queens, and elders from Ghana and beyond to ‘Torgbuikope’ (Banana-Inn), a suburb of Accra, on Saturday, September 15, […]

Central region Chiefs applaud President Akufo-Addo for solid performance

Two Paramount Chiefs in the Central Region have applauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the strong performance his government. They said barely two-years into its first term of office, the achievements of his administration had been remarkable. Nana Kojo Kondua XI, Omanhen of Edina, and Nana Kojo Kru II, Omanhen of Komenda Traditional Areas, […]

MoneyGram, Zeepay unveils money transfer service to all mobile wallets 

Management of MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services and Zeepay, a mobile financial services company, have launched MoneyGram to Mobile transfer service directly to all major mobile wallets in Ghana. The platform enables customers to receive their remittances in cash, directly to the mobile money wallet in Africa’s fifth largest remittance recipient market. […]

Deputy Education Minister dismisses negative perceptions over Double Track System

Deputy Education Minister in charge of Basic & Secondary Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has dismissed suggestions that the implementation of the double-track system will negatively affect quality of Senior High School (SHS) education in the country. According to him, the country already has a “terrible” school system and the introduction of the Double-Track System […]

Company unveils Champagne designed for space drinking

A French winery took a zero-gravity flight to test out its latest product — a Champagne-style beverage designed to be enjoyed in space. Mumm said the sparkling beverage, dubbed Cordon Stellar, is designed to be enjoyed in zero gravity and the company expects it to make it into orbit within the next five years. The […]

Philippines counts cost of deadly Typhoons

The Philippines is counting the human and economic cost of Typhoon Mangkhut, which ripped through its main island with deadly consequences on Saturday. At least 25 people are known to have died but blocked roads and downed communications lines mean the true impact on rural areas is not yet clear. Extensive crop damage is feared […]

Gov't Fully Backs GRA’s New Initiative To Prosecute Tax Defaulters & Evaders – Finance Minister

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has introduced “the Ghana Revenue Enhancement and Transformation (GREAT) project” to improve on professionalism through change in tax management processes. The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta,  addressing a GRA forum for top 100 taxpayers in Accra said government was fully behind the Authority’s initiative to prosecute tax defaulters and evaders. […]

President Akufo-Addo breaks ground for Heritage Bay Project

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has performed a ground breaking ceremony to mark the official start of construction works on the Elmina Heritage Bay Tourism Project. The project is designed to improve the immediate surroundings of the Elmina Castle to enhance visitor experience. It comes with a reception facility, a reverential garden, improved parking space, […]

AGI applauds decision to implement CTN without charges

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has applauded the government’s decision to implement the Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) without any charges to the importer or shipper.   A statement signed by the Association’s President, Dr. Yaw Adu Gyamfi, said the “AGI will quickly seek  further consultation of all relevant parties to find a workable solution […]

"Persons responsible for banking crisis will face the law" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured the Ghanaian people that “those responsible for the sequence of activities that led to the ‘banking crisis’ will face the full brunt of the law if they are found to have broken the law”. According to President Akufo-Addo, “It is not right that the overwhelming majority of ordinary […]

Renowned Broadcaster Authored Book in Honor of Some Distinguished Ghanaian Women

A renowned broadcaster, Cornelia Amoah has authored a book in honor of 50 Ghanaian women for their exclusive pioneering and excellent role in Ghana’s development. Madam Cornelia Amoah, a retired newscaster with the state broadcaster, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, (GBC) authored the 390 page book, title “Women of Distinction Ghana; Journey to the Top.” The book […]

Tackling economic and political inequalities strengthens democracy – UN Sec Gen

Tackling economic and political inequality is at the root of strengthening democratic institutions at a time when they are under huge strain, said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday, marking the official International Day of Democracy. “It means making our democracies more inclusive, by bringing the young and marginalized into the political system,” he continued. “It […]

"Strategic Investor being sought for Komenda Sugar Factory" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that Government is in the process of finding a strategic investor to revive the “debt-ridden and idle” Komenda Sugar Factory. According to President Akufo-Addo, the search for a strategic investor has become necessary because his administration, upon assuming office on January 7, 2017, inherited a non-operational Komenda Sugar […]

UN Steps up community-based efforts to tackle Ebola disease in DR Congo

In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN has stepped up community-based efforts to tackle Ebola disease, following confirmation that the virus has reached the city of Butembo, near the Ugandan border, where it has claimed three lives. On Friday, WHO, the World Health Organization, said that there were 137 confirmed and probable cases and […]

Warnings of 'catastrophic' flash flooding as Hurricane Florence grind on

Weather forecasters warn of the risk of life-threatening flash flooding in parts of North and South Carolina, and Virginia, from storm Florence. It has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm but continues to soak the East Coast area with rain, downing trees and damaging homes. It is slowly grinding over the eastern […]

Black Volta River Bridge to be closed for maintenance

The Black Volta River Bridge on the Wenchi-Bamboi road in the Northern Region would be closed to motorists from September 20 to 27, at 0600 hours. This is to enable the Bridge Maintenance Unit of the Ghana Highway Authority to carry out repair works. In a statement signed by the Minister of Roads and Highways, […]

UE/R Use Indigenous Methods of Monitoring and Evaluation M&E- GMEF

Monitoring and Evaluation M&E is a practice not because of school projects but a natural phenomenon in every human being such that if you do not look back at what you have done, you cannot tell whether you are moving forward. Everybody living in his or her normal life does some monitoring and evaluation of […]

Carpool lane scofflaw tried to trick police with skeleton

Police in Washington state shared three photos of creative carpool lane cheats — including one who used a Halloween skeleton as a passenger. The Washington State Patrol shared three photos this week showing the faux-passengers that high-occupancy vehicle lane users used in unsuccessful attempts to ward off scrutiny from police. One of the photos featured […]

Wa West District Still Recording Under Child Malnutrition

The Poyetanga sub-district in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region is still recording high cases of acute malnutrition among children. The communities in the sub-district, according to the Poyetanga Health Centre have already recorded twenty-five cases of what is termed as ‘severe acute malnutrition’ among children in the first half of the […]

B5 Plus To Construct Ghana's Biggest Metal Factory

Steel and Iron manufacturing giant, B5 Plus Limited, has commenced the construction of what is to be the biggest ever metal manufacturing factory in Ghana. The over $80 million project for which sod was cut on Wednesday September 12, 2018, is part of the Akufo-Addo administration’s One- District-One-Factory (1D1F) programme. The factory, located within Ningo-Prampram […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia launches Schools Entrepreneurship Initiative

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has challenged Ghanaian youth to cultivate the spirit of entrepreneurship in order to create jobs and reduce the incidence of graduate unemployment. Government, for its part, will create the necessary environment and incentive for Ghana’s young men and women to challenge the status quo and think outside the box in […]

"Kofi Annan was a great and extraordinary man"- Anglican Archbishop

A former Anglican Archbishop of West Africa and Bishop of Accra, The Most Reverend Dr. Justice Offei Akrofi, on Thursday described Kofi Annan as a person who looked ordinary but was a great and extraordinary man. Preaching the sermon at the funeral service of Mr. Annan at the International Conference Centre in Accra, Most Rev. […]

UN Boss Guterres describes Kofi Annan as ‘exceptional global leader’

Like few Thursday, September 13, 2018, former United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, could “bring people together, put them at ease, and unite them towards a common goal”, said the current UN chief, António Guterres on Thursday, speaking at his predecessor’s funeral in Ghana. “Since the shock of Kofi’s death, I have been reflecting on what made […]

Gas-related explosions set fire to homes near Boston

At least one person has been killed and others injured after a series of suspected gas explosions rocked towns north of Boston in Massachusetts on Thursday evening. Local police reported “fires and explosions” at dozens of properties. Hundreds of people have been evacuated, with gas and electricity services cut to try and prevent further incidents. […]

Ghana's Iconic Poet Prof Atukwei Okai Joins Ancestors Today

A renowned Iconic Ghanaian poet, cultural activist and academic Professor Atukwei John Okai will be buried today at the new Military Cemetery, Burma Camp. The state burial will be preceded by a state funeral service at the forecourt of the State House, in Accra. Prof. Atukwei Okai who was a  Secretary-General of the Pan African […]

Global Community Joins Ghana To Bid Kofi Annan Farewell

The funeral rites of the late former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan indeed brought people from all walks of life, putting Ghana in spotlight on the global stage. Tributes from the highest to the least person at funeral paid glowing tribute to the global icon who many believed led a meaningful life. The solemn ceremony […]

Kofi Annan Pave The Way For Africans In United Nations

The rise of Kofi Annan, the former United Nations Secretary General to the high office in 1997 was the moment the glass ceiling was smashed for all Africans in the United Nations. A Ghanaian serving officer in the United Nations told the Ghana News Agency in a telephone interview on Tuesday that, prior to his […]

Mourners disappointed over closed casket as they pay last respect to Kofi Annan

Mourners who went to the Accra International Conference Centre, (AICC), to pay their last respects to the former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, were disappointed over the closed casket. The casket containing the body of the international icon was closed and covered with the Ghana flag on Tuesday as mourners filed past to pay […]

Energy Ministry Reviews Sanctions On Illegal Electricity Connection

The Energy Ministry is currently reviewing sanctions on illegal electricity connection to make it more punitive. Sector Minister John Peter Amewu who made this known said Ghana is lossing millions of cedis monthly through the illegal act. At meeting with officials of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company, (NEDCO), in Tamale, Mr. Amewu called on management […]

Jailed Lula pulls out of Brazilian polls

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pulled out of next month’s presidential election, allowing his running mate to stand in his place. Workers’ Party leader Gleisi Hoffman announced the decision outside the police headquarters where the 72-year-old is serving a 12-year sentence. Brazil’s top electoral court barred Lula’s candidacy less than two […]

Afghanistan: UN condemns latest school bombings as ‘repulsive acts of terrorism’

Amidst mounting concern over what appears to be a pattern of attacks targeting civilians and schools, a series of bombs on Tuesday morning in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province left more than 21 dead and some 60 others injured, drawing  condemnation from the United Nations Assistance Mission in the country (UNAMA). Within a 15-minute period on Tuesday […]

Oklahoma woman wakes to find coyote in bedroom

An Oklahoma woman wakened by animal sounds in her home turned on a light to find a coyote chasing her cat in her bedroom. The Bixby woman said she thought her cat and dog were fighting around 4 a.m. Sunday, but when she turned on the light she discovered her cat was being chased by […]

"Let us invest into promoting exclusive breastfeeding" – Ghana's First Lady

Ghana’s first lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has admonished corporate entities and major stakeholders to invest into the promotion and campaign towards exclusive breastfeeding. According to the First Lady, it is important for “us to create the systems to offer the right kinds of support for breastfeeding to happen successfully and for as long as necessary […]

Second Lady Samira donates books on Int’l Literacy Day

The Second Lady Samira Bawumia has donated books to schools in the Wenchi and Techiman Municipalities in the Bono-Ahafo region. Ten schools benefited from her benevolence under the auspices of her not-for-profit organization – the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP). Announcing the package to the schools during the celebration of International Literacy Day, Mrs. […]

GES solution centres resolving challenges with school placement

Hundreds of parents with their wards have gathered at the Independence Square since the first week of September to solve challenges associated with the school placement. The challenges include lack of track system, wrong placement, network issues and no placement. While some came from within the Greater Accra Region, others travelled from the Brong Ahafo, […]

Spio-Garbrah Calls for National Dialogue on Free SHS Double-Track System  

A Presidential Aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ekwow Spio-Garbrah on Tuesday called for a national dialogue on Free Senior High School double-track system involving experts to make contributions to enable it to work better. While acknowledging, that the system was good, he noted that government ought to have had an adequate planning and […]

Rawlings has not endorsed any candidate- JJ's Office

The office of former President Jerry John Rawlings, has refuted publications in the media claiming the Founder of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), has endorsed certain personalities who are campaigning for the roles of party flagbearer and national executive officers. A statement issued by its Communications Directorate, Kobina Andoh Amoakwa, wishes to make it clear […]

GBA Annual Conference Opens in Koforidua

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Gloria Akuffo, says the use of technology will provide efficient and competitive edge adding that guidelines, rules and regulations should be put in place to deal promptly and decisively with any misconduct that may occur in the use of ICT. Ms. Gloria Akuffo was addressing the opening session […]

Hajj Pligrims express satisfaction with Hajj Board

A section of the 2018 hajj pilgrims, who touched down in Accra on Monday, expressed some level of satisfaction, with the work of the Hajj Board this year. Addressing the pilgrims, Deputy Minister of Interior Henry Quartey welcome them with a prayer and wish them travel mercies to their various destination. The first of the […]

Three Ghanaian boxers for Juma International Tournament In Turkey

Three of Ghana’s finest amateur boxers have left for Turkey to participate in the Ahmed Juma International Boxing Tournament. The boxers; Jessie Lartey (69kg) Welterweight, who won Ghana’s only bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia, Wahid Omar (64kg) Light Welterweight and Suleman Tetteh, (56) Bantamweight. According to the President of the Ghana […]

Kofi Annan's Body Returns Home to Ghana

The body of former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been flown back to his native Ghana for a state funeral. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo received Annan’s widow, Nane Annan, and family at Accra’s Kotoka International Airport Monday. Six Ghanaian soldiers carried the casket draped with the U.N. flag off the plane. The U.N. […]

UN condemns ‘cowardly’ attack on Libya’s national oil corporation headquarters

The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has strongly condemned Monday’s attack on the National Oil Company (NOC) headquarters in Tripoli. An armed group reportedly stormed the building, which is in the centre of the city, and witnesses say they heard blasts and gunfire. According to a security official at the site, at least two […]

Teacher licensure examination: candidates stranded at OLA College of Education

Hundreds of teachers who trooped to the OLA College of Education Centre in Cape Coast on Monday morning for the teachers licensure examination were left stranded and frustrated because as at 1100hrs the exams had not began. The first-ever teacher licensure examination is taking place in the colleges of education throughout the country from September […]

Anglican bishop of Accra leads service to welcome Kofi Annan's body

The Anglican Bishop of Accra Reverend Dr. Daniel Slyvanus Mensah Torto,  on Monday evening led a solemn service to receive the body of former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Kofi Atta Annan at the Accra International Conference Centre.     It was preceded by pouring of libation by Nana Brewuo III, Otumfuo’s Tudwono Krokrohene of Konongo […]

Busumuru Kofi Annan Final Journey Home

The body of Kofi Annan, a former United Nations Secretary General and Nobel Peace Laureate, arrived in Accra, on Monday, ahead of a three-day state burial. The aircraft carrying the statesman taxied to the tarmac at the Jubilee Lounge of the Kotoka International Airport, at 1728 hours, where President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and First […]

Ghana is set for three-day State Funeral for Kofi Annan

Ghana is ready for the three-day State Funeral of its illustrious son, Busumuru Kofi Annan, a former UN Boss.       President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo was at the Kotoka International Airport today to receive the body for a State Funeral, which would begin on Tuesday, September 11 and end with a private burial on […]

"Collapse of banks the result of acts of lawlessness" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has indicated that many of the problems that plague the country have something to do with the mal-functioning of the law, including the banking crisis that has led to the collapse of some indigenous banks. According to President Akufo-Addo, “the story of every bank that has had problems, be they […]

WHO says 800,000 people commit suicide every year

Every year, close to 800,000 people commit suicide, the second leading cause of death amongst people aged 15-29 in 2016. Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday, September 10, a toolkit to help communities to prevent suicides has been released by the World Health Organization, WHO, and the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Suicides happen in all countries and regions, […]

Experts to weave strategy for financing industrialization in Central Africa

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Chad are convening government representatives and experts in various development fields from across Central Africa and around the world, to debate and propose a harmonized strategy of unlocking finances for industrializing the economies of Central Africa. The actors will be meeting from  September 18-21, […]

Forum on China-Africa Cooperation charts 3-year cooperation plan

The 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was held September 3-4, 2018 under the theme “China and Africa: Toward an Even Stronger Community with Shared Future through Win-Win Cooperation”. The summit was attended by the Heads of State, Government and Delegations of the People’s Republic of China and 53 African countries, the […]

Police raid criminal hideouts in Cape Coast

A combined team of armed police personnel from the Central Regional Police Headquarters and Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly Task-force on Friday demolished some hideouts of criminals at Anaafo, a suburb of Cape Coast. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ken Kuntogli, the Metropolitan Crime Officer, who led the […]

"Roads in Ada will soon be rehabilitated"- Feeder Roads Director  

The Greater Accra Regional Director of Feeder Roads, Joseph Miazer, has assured the people of Ada that roads in the area would soon be rehabilitated to alleviate their transportation difficulties. Mr. Miazer gave the assurance when he led a fact-finding team of technocrats from the Department of Feeder Roads to inspect road networks in the […]

Star-Ghana, CDA engage stakeholders on SHS Double-Track System

The Community Development Alliance (CDA), in collaboration with STAR-Ghana, has organised a stakeholder forum on the Free Senior High School (SHS) Double-Track System of education and matters arising in  Wa. The forum, which is the sixth in a series of regional and national level dialogue on the Education Policy, aimed at stimulating discussions on challenges […]

Falling crane splits roof of Florida home in half

A security camera at a Florida home captured the moment a crane tipped over and split the roof of another house in half. The video shows the crane tumbling over about 1 p.m. Tuesday and landing in the middle of the Baldwin Park home’s roof, splitting it in half. Ivan Fogarty, corporate safety director for […]

Cameroon Separatists Attack Buses in English-Speaking Region

Cameroon says it has deployed additional troops to Bamenda several hours after armed separatists blocked access into and out of the northwestern English-speaking town, attacking buses and passengers. At least 20 passenger buses are still lined up at Akum, a village 10 Kilometers from Bamenda, the capital of the Cameroon’s English speaking northwest region. Some […]

Double track system flexible for extra curricular activities -Education Director

Students enrolled on each track of the double track system could participate in competitive sporting and other extra curricula activities, which are held during the school academic year. Responding to a question at an educational forum on whether or not that aspect of the educational calendar was not going to suffer with the implementation of […]

Body of Former UN Boss Kofi Annan arrives in Ghana Today

The mortal remains of Former UN Secretary Busumuru Kofi Atta Annan will arrive at the Kotoka International Airport, Monday, September 10, 2018, at 1600 hours and will be received by Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at a brief military ceremony. This was in a statement issued by the Deputy Information Minister, Pius Enam Hadzide […]

Upper East Region Records 15,500 Learners- NFED

The Non-Formal Education Division NFED in the Upper East Region had a total number of five hundred 500 classes, made up of Batch 7, 300 classes and Batch 21, 200 classes. This brought a total number of 15,500 learners consisting of Batch 7 males 2,700, females 6,300 and Batch 21, males 2,600, females 3,900 learners. […]

Swedish deadlock as nationalists gain

The Swedish general election has left the two main political blocs almost tied, with the anti-immigration party making gains on its previous results. With nearly all ballots counted, the governing centre-left coalition is marginally ahead of its centre-right Alliance rivals, with around 40% each. The nationalist Sweden Democrats (SD) have won about 18% of the […]

Home-Base Carrier May Be Listed On Stock Market-Aviation Minister

The Minister of Aviation, Kofi Adda, says the Ministry will explore the possibility of floating shares in the soon to be established home-based carrier on the Ghana Stock Exchange. He said while government had not decided its percentage of shares in the carrier, it was looking at between 10 and 15 percent, in line with […]

Axim Chief grateful for Free SHS

The Chief of Axim, Awulae Attibrukusu III, has expressed the appreciation of the Chiefs and people of Axim to the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the introduction and implementation of the Free Senior High School Policy. According to Awulae Attibrukusu III, some one thousand two hundred students (1,200) have been beneficiaries of the Free […]

University of Ghana pays tribute to Late Kofi Annan

The University of Ghana, amidst a soulful dirge and appellations, on Friday evening paid emotional tribute to the memory of late Kofi Annan, who served as Chancellor of the University for a decade; 2008 to 2018. At a Remembrance Service held in his honour, past and present officials of the University recounted the tremendous contributions […]

Metal pipe crashes through Texas woman's windshield

A Houston driver evaded injury when an airborne metal pipe crashed through her windshield and nearly impaled her passenger seat. Ashley Laudermilk said she was driving Wednesday on the North Freeway when the car in front of her struck a metal pipe in the road, sending the object flying through the air. “It flew. It […]

KAIPTC celebrates Former UN Boss, Kofi Annan

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has organized a symposium to celebrate the life of the late former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan. Mr. Annan, a “world class statesman” died at the age of 80 in Switzerland. Air Vice-Marshall Griffiths S. Evans, the Commandant, said the Centre was privileged to bear […]

37 Military Hospital urged to consider rendering other specialised services

A former Director of Nursing of the Ghana Armed Forces Medical Services, has appealed to Management of the 37 Military Hospital to expand the facility to render other specialised services to its increasing clients. Colonel Vida Otoo (Rtd) proposed that the Hospital considers rendering services such as mental, oncology and cardio. She tasked the Hospital […]

Ghana edge Togo to qualify for Semis

The Black Starlets of Ghana, defeated their Togolese counterparts 2-1 to progress to the semi finals of this year’s West Africa Football Union (WAFU) competition  in Niger. With this victory, the Starlets have set a possible clash against their arch-rivals Nigeria. Ghana topped Group A with four points after drawing with Niger in the opening […]

Somali Regional States Suspend Ties With Federal Government 

The leaders of Somalia’s federal member states on Saturday say they have suspended all ties with the central government in what was likely to be another setback for the Horn of Africa nation as it emerges from two decades of conflict. At the end of a crucial four-day conference in the southern coastal city of […]

President Trump Officials Deny Anonymous Attack From "The Quiet Resistance"

Top officials within the Trump administration, from Vice President Mike Pence to several key Cabinet members, have denied that they authored an anonymous opinion piece in the New York Times critical of President Donald Trump’s leadership. Publication of the column has set off a furious debate in Washington about the Trump presidency and a high-stakes […]

US Government "Not for Sale" says Former President Obama

Former U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday told attendees at a Democratic rally that the United States government “is a government for everybody. It’s not for sale.” Obama has maintained a low public profile since leaving office, but with midterm elections coming in November, he spoke at an Anaheim, California, rally in support of Democratic […]

First batch of Hajj pligrims arrived in Tamale

The first batch of 437 pilgrims from this year’s Hajj  in Mecca, on Saturday  arrived at the Tamale Airport.. The plane carrying the pilgrims made up of 264 females and 173 males  landed at exactly 4:00am  with a Saudi Airline. They were met on arrival by family and friends as well as some members of […]

ECG concerned over illegal connection in Tema region

The Tema General Manager of the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited, Joseph Mensah Forson, has expressed concern over the impunity with which the public engage in illegal electricity connection in the Tema region, particularly Ashaiman and Tema Manhean. According to him, ECG will not hesitate to descend heavily on those engaging in illegal electricity connection. […]

Education Minister Re-emphasizes Gov't Commitment to Adequately Equip Technical Universities

The Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has reiterated government’s commitment at ensuring technical universities are adequately tooled in providing necessary skills for the youth. Speaking at the commissioning of an Electromechanical Laboratory at the Koforidua Technical University, he said, the government will continue to invest in streamlining technical and vocational education, by making […]

Alibaba's Jack Ma 'to step down and focus on philanthropy'

One of China’s richest men, Jack Ma, is to step down as executive chairman of the Alibaba e-commerce empire on Monday, the New York Times reported. He will remain on Alibaba’s board of directors but focus on philanthropy in education, the newspaper said. Mr. Ma co-founded Alibaba in 1999 and has seen it become one […]

Train strike destroys semi trailer on Virginia road

A Virginia driver captured video of the moment a train struck a semi-trailer, smashing the vehicle in half. The video shows a tractor-trailer stopped on the tracks Thursday on a Chester road with the crossing arm down and the railroad warning lights flashing. The truck driver and a passenger flee from the apparently stuck vehicle […]

Black Bombers begin building new team for Tokyo 2020

The Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), has begun a three-day national individual boxing championship, to select members into the national amateur team, the Black Bombers. The programme, would be held at the D.G. Hathiramani Hall of the Accra Sports Stadium and would attract over 100 amateur boxers across the country. The President of the GBF, George […]

UCI President to visit Ghana 

The Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF), would host the 1st Vice President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), Dr. Mohamed Wagih Azzam, who will be on a three day visit to the country. Dr. Azzam, will be in Ghana from September 11-14, 2018, to supervise the growth of the sport. A statement from the GCF said, […]

CODEO mourns Justice V.C.R.A.C Crabbe

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has expressed their condolences to the family of Justice V.C.R.A.C. Crabbe who died in the early hours of Friday after a short illness. The CODEO expressed its deepest condolences to the late Justice family, saying “indeed, the entire people of Ghana have lost an illustrious son.” CODEO in […]

Ghana's President & His Vice Eulogise Justice V.C.R.A.C Crabbe

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr, Mahamudu Bawumia on behalf of the government and the people of Ghana, have paid a glowing tribute to His Lordship Justice. Vincent Cyril Richard Arthur Charles Crabbe, popularly known as V.C.R.A.C. Justice V.C.R.A.C Crabbe died in Accra on Friday, September 7, at age 95, after a […]

V.C.R.A.C. Crabbe dies at age 95

A former Supreme Court Judge of Ghana, Justice V.C.R.A.C. Crabbe is reported dead at age 95. He is said to have died Friday morning at a hospital in Accra after a short illness, a close source has confirmed to Graphic Online. Justice Crabbe was born on October 29, 1923 at Ussher town in Accra and had his early education […]

Consolidated Bank plans to close down 98 branches

The Consolidated Bank Ghana, is set to close down 98 of its branches. The bank was created to take over the liabilities and assets of the five collapsed indigenous financial institutions namely uniBank, Royal , Beige, Sovereign and Construction Bank. Altogether, the defunct banks had 191 branches, but after an initial assessment, management of the […]

NCCE condemns re-emergence of political party vigilante groups

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has expressed concern over the endorsement of vigilante groups especially in the quarters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), giving impetus to entrenching political party vigilantism. The NCCE in a statement copied to gbconline.com is once again reminding all political parties of their responsibility towards the preservation of […]

A concerned citizen drags gov't to court over "illegal" educational institutions

A concerned citizen, Elikplim Agbemava has dragged the government to court over the creation of three new institutions in the educational sector.   These are the National Teaching Council, the National Inspectorate Board and the National Council for Curriculum Assessment. Mr Agbemava who is an aspiring flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), filed the writ  […]

Brazil Poll Front-runner Stabbed at Rally

A front-runner in Brazil’s presidential election, Jair Bolsonaro, has been stabbed during a campaign rally. The far-right politician was attacked in the midst of a crowd in the south-eastern state of Minas Gerais. He underwent surgery for injuries to his intestines and is expected to recover, hospital officials said. The controversial politician, who has outraged […]

AMA boss endorses "Fist of Fury" Boxing League & Pro Fight Championships    

The Chief Executive Officer of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Mohammed Adjei Sowah, has endorsed the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) for its decision  to bring back the boxing League. Mr. Adjei Sowah, promised to give the league the necessary support and later donated boxing equipment to some selected boxing gyms. He said this, when the […]

Millennium Challenge Corporation Approves $190 Million for Ghana

The Millennium Challenge Corporation, (MCC), has approved a second allocation of One Hundred and Ninety million dollars as compact funds from the MCC. This comes on the back of Ghana meeting all the required conditions to access the funds. The MCC submitting a letter acknowledging Ghana’s achievement of this milestone to the President, Nana Addo […]

Kumasi High Court hands over confiscated weapons to Interior Ministry

The Kumasi High Court has officially handed over a large quantity of weapons to the Ministry for the Interior for distribution among some of the state security agencies in crime combat. This followed the finality to a trial of some persons including a 72-year old Burkinabe, Omar Sata, for unlawful possession of the weapons. The […]

Health tips for longer life

PRICELESS PRESCRIPTIONS FROM YOUR FAVOURITE DOCTORS (1) By Dr. Kojo Cobba Essel I do not need any further and better particulars to draw the conclusion that knowledge about health improves the quality of one’s life. Every authentic information you can lay hands on is priceless and unlike the waters of the “Pierien Spring where shallow […]

Chinese I.T Giant, Inspur Group, to establish West Africa HQ in Ghana

China’s leading cloud computing company, which also happens to be the no. 2 company in China’s Information Technology industry, Inspur Group Co. Ltd, has chosen Ghana as its preferred destination in West Africa for the establishment of its regional headquarters.   According to Mr. Peter Sun, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inspur Group, the […]

KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, CBG Officials meet Parliament's Finance Committee

Officials of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers have started appearing before Parliament’s Finance Committee as a probe into the collapse of seven banks enters day two. Officials of PricewaterhouseCoopers have already appeared before the committee with KPMG currently before the committee. Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) is the next after KPMG. Issues relating to […]

Team Alabi calls for branch executives involvement in flagbearer elections

The Campaign Coordinator of Professor Joshua Alabi, The NDC Flagbearer Aspirant, Lawyer Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu has called for involvement of the Branch Executives in the Flagbearer Elections in accordance with Article 42 (i) (g) of the Party’s constitution. According to him, “one of the ways of addressing some of the concerns is allowing the branches […]

Ho regional library in bad shape, loses attraction

The Ho regional library is gradually becoming unattractive to the general public due to the bad shape the facility is currently in. Aside being sandwiched between a school and a public toilet thus making it undesirable for patronage for any serious library services, the facility is also grappling with logistical and infrastructure challenges that militates […]

UN Chief commends Mauritania for peaceful election process

UN Secretary-General Antonió Gutteres has welcomed the “peaceful conduct” of the Mauritanian elections that took place on 1 September. Voting took place at a parliamentary, regional and municipal level, with some 98 political parties contesting seats, significantly more than in the last ballot, held five years ago. When that poll was held, in 2013, it was boycotted by […]

Inactivity puts physical and mental health of more than 1.4 billion adults at risk, says WHO

Insufficient physical activity is a leading risk factor for non-communicable disease, negatively impacting mental health and overall quality of life, according to a newly released United Nations health agency study. Published in The Lancet Global Health journal on Wednesday, the study highlights the well-established benefits of being physically active, including a lower risk of cardiovascular […]

London Underground train ran with doors open

A passenger on a subway train in London captured video of their dangerous ride in a train car that had its doors wide open.  The video shows a train on the London Underground’s Jubilee Line traveling at normal speed with its doors wide open, creating a potentially dangerous situation.  The filmer said the doors failed […]

Japan hit by deadly earthquake and mudslides

Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido has been hit by a powerful earthquake, triggering landslides that engulfed houses. At least eight people have been killed and about 40 are missing, say local media reports. The magnitude 6.7 quake cut power to around three million homes after a thermal power plant was damaged. The earthquake comes on […]

Historic India ruling legalises gay sex

In a historic verdict, India’s Supreme Court ruled that gay sex is no longer a criminal offence in the country. The ruling overturns a 2013 judgement that upheld a colonial-era law, known as section 377, under which gay sex is categorised as an “unnatural offence”. It is one of the world’s oldest laws criminalising gay […]

Dr. Nduom supports six companies to establish rice mills under 1D1F

A Business Consultant and Politician, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom has offered to partner government under the One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) initiative to establish rice mills across all regions in the country. Sharing experiences from his rice project with six companies, he said Groupe Nduom got into the rice milling industry almost by mistake but had been able […]

Prices of vegetables witness sharp increase in Sunyani

There is sharp increase in prices of vegetables and rice in Sunyani, the Bono-Ahafo Regional capital, a Ghana News Agency market survey has revealed. When the GNA visited the Nana Bosoma Central Market on Wednesday, many retailers engaged in tomatoes, garden eggs and onions complained about the increase, but could not assign reasons for the […]

Ghana Mineworkers Union launches 75th Anniversary

The Ghana Mineworkers Union (GMWU) has launched its 75th Anniversary in Accra with a call on members to work hard to improve productivity. The General Secretary of the Union, Prince William Ankrah, said it represented about 12,000 members from 43 companies; 11 Operating Mines and 32 Service companies. He said the decline in membership was […]

Unemployed nurses hit Kumasi streets over financial clearance       

Hundreds of unemployed nurses from the Bono-Ahafo and Ashanti Regions on Wednesday hit the streets of Kumasi to protest government’s delay in posting them.       The protestors who were all wearing red head and arm bands, held placards with various inscriptions, which depicted their frustrations, converged at the Jubilee Park from where they marched through […]

Plan International, Ghana Shippers Authority donate towards GJA Awards

Plan International Ghana, a child centered non-governmental organization and the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) on Wednesday donated various sums of money, totaling GH¢20,000.00 towards the 23rd Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards.   The Public Relations Officer of the GSA, Kojo Frimpong, presented a cheque for GH¢5,000.00 to  the GJA President, Roland Affail Monney, for the […]

U/E: Significant strides Achieved in Health Delivery- GHS Regional Director

Significant stride has been chalked up in health delivery in Upper East Region in the areas of pregnancy and delivery. Antaean care coverage stood at 30 percent; skill delivery increased from 33.5 percent in 2017 to 34.5 percent in 2018 with a total live birth of 16.080. Ninety-eight point five percent of these newborns were […]

SynoHydro arrangement is innovative outside the box thinking- Veep Dr. Bawumia

The decision by the Nana Akufo-Addo government to enter into a $2 billion Bauxite for Infrastructure barter arrangement with the SynoHydro Corporation of China is an example of the innovative, out-of-the-box thinking influencing the government’s approach to national development, the Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has indicated. This arrangement seeks to leverage […]

ECG to commission new primary sub-station in Tema

The Tema Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will on September 6th commission its newly constructed primary sub-station at Tema Meridian.   The five million US Dollars sub-station would receive 33kilovolts of power from the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and convert it into 11kv to feed the sub-station D and A at the […]

"Your investments are safe and protected in Ghana" – President Akufo-Addo to China's Business Community

President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has told the business community in China that their preferred investment destination in Africa should be Ghana, because the country “is a haven of peace, security and stability, and because she protects legitimate investments.” Speaking at the Ghana-China Investment Forum, on Wednesday, 5th September, 2018, in Shangdong Province, President Akufo-Addo […]

Senior Minister solicits recommendations to improve policy implementation

The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo,  has tasked participants at the Ghana Economic Forum (GEF) to critically assess government policies and offer workable recommendations. He said government needed to be guided, critiqued and pushed to do the right things at some points during their governance. Citing an Akan proverb, which stresses the need for external critique […]

Student's fake poster hangs at McDonald's for months

A Texas student who noticed a blank wall at his local McDonald’s made a fake advertisement and hung it in the eatery — where it went unnoticed for months.  The University of Houston student, identified only as Jevh M., said he wanted to boost Asian representation in the advertisement posters hanging at the McDonald’s in […]

Former President Rawlings Congratulates NDC Members For Successful Congress

The Founder of National Democratic Congress Party and former President of  Ghana Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, has congratulated all members of the party for a generally incident-free conduct of the of Regional elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at various centres across the country. He also asked members not to rest on their oars after the successful conclusion […]

OccupyGhana kicked against secret hearing of banking crises

Pressure group, OccupyGhana, has kicked against the decision by Parliament’s Finance Committee to probe the recent banking crises in secret. In a letter to The Chairman, Finance Committee of Parliament the group maintained that, the approach wouldn’t ‘assuage the public hunger for truth in respect of the matters raised in the reports of Messrs. KPMG […]

Japan Typhoon leaves trail of destruction

At least 10 people have been killed by Typhoon Jebi, the worst storm to hit Japan in 25 years. Jebi left a trail of destruction across the west of the country, hitting major cities like Kyoto and Osaka. Flights, trains and ferries were cancelled but thousands of passengers stranded at Osaka’s international airport have since […]

Jehovah Witness Member Supports Church Tax

Government’s intention to tax churches is in the right direction since the proceeds can be used to build more development project and consequently reduce unemployment rate in the country. A member of the Dangme congregation of the Jehovah witness, Samuel Quarshie, made this assertion at their regional convention held at Nyamekrom, a suburb of Koforidua […]

Remaining Four Police Shooting Victims To Be Buried Thursday

The remaining four (4) Muslim youth who were reportedly gunned down by the SWAT unit of the Ashanti regional police command at Poano in the Amensie West district  of the Ashanti  would be buried on Thursday, September  6, 2018. The Chairman of the Zongo Committee Alhaji Musah Sherriff who announced this indicated that, the two […]

AG  Dept. Begins National Payroll and verification Audit in Volta Region

The Auditor General’s Department has begun its National Payroll and Verification Audit in the Volta Region. In all 46 thousand government employees are expected to be audited in the exercise which will end September 14, 2018. The Volta Region is the third to go through the process after the Department embarked on a similar exercise […]

Frist Lady Mrs. Akufo-Addo Donates to Children in Basic Schools

The First Lady of Ghana, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo –Addo has donated assorted school items to thousands of school children in Basic schools across the country. The timely presentation is to support school going children as they prepare for the resumption of a fresh academic year beginning Tuesday September 11, throughout Ghana. In all, 11 districts […]

Over 900 NDC Delegates Attend Eastern Regional Conference

More than 900 delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from all the 33 constituency in the Eastern Region attended the just ended Regional Conference and Executive elections held at Apegusu in the Asuogyaman District. The conference was used to present the regional reports to the delegates to know its financial stand, achievements, challenges and […]

UN Boss urges China, Africa for a win-win collaboration

Highlighting the economic and development progress made in China and Africa, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged them to unite their combined potential for peaceful, sustainable and equitable progress to the benefit of all humankind. Speaking at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, in Beijing, Secretary-General Guterres underscored that it is vital that current and future development cooperation […]

Brazil seeks funds to rebuild museum

Brazilian President Michel Temer says the government is seeking funding from companies and banks to help rebuild the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro after it was destroyed by fire. Education Minister Rossieli Soares said international help was also being sought and talks with the UN’s cultural body, Unesco, were under way. Museum officials say […]

Founder of Haqqani militant network dies

The founder of the Haqqani militant network has died after several years of illness, the Afghan Taliban has announced. Jalaluddin Haqqani was a significant militant figure in Afghanistan and had close ties to both the Taliban and al-Qaeda. The Haqqani network has been behind many of the co-ordinated attacks on Afghan and Nato forces in […]

Gbledi Officially Elevated To Traditional Area Status

Gbledi a community in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region has officially been recognised as a traditional area by the National and the Volta Region House of Chiefs. In view of the that, the traditional area has been inducted as a paramountcy into the Akpini Traditional Council, an amalgamation of some traditional areas in […]

NGO holds "Child Justice Project" in Kumasi

As part of efforts to bridge the gap between legislation and practice within the Ghanaian Child Justice system, Legal Resources Centre, a non-governmental human rights organization has organized a stakeholders’ workshop in Kumasi dubbed, “Child Justice Project”. The “Child Justice Project” was launched in April this year to create an enabling environment for the protection of […]

NDC General Secretary cautions party members against "antagonism and bickering"

The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has cautioned members, particularly leaders of the party against antagonism and bickering amongst themselves, especially in the Ashanti region. According to him, one other dangerous tendency that should be avoided at any cost must be discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, tribalism […]

Kotoko wins “Super 2” Cup

Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Accra Hearts of Oak 2-0 in the second leg of the special “Super 2” Cup match at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi. The 2-0 victory gives the porcupine warriors a back-to-back victory over the phobias within one week. Kotoko won the first leg by the same margin, after Songne Yacouba […]

Woman finds bear swinging in backyard hammock

A North Carolina woman shared video of the unexpected sight she came upon in her back yard — a black bear swinging in her hammock. Michelle Baber posted a video to YouTube showing the bear she discovered swaying back and forth while lounging in the hammock behind her Asheville home. Baber filmed the video from […]

“We’ve discovered talented footballers”- Stephen Appiah

A former captain of the senior national team, the Black Stars, Stephen “Tornado” Appiah, says they have discovered a lot of talents in the just ended “Betway Talent Hunt” exercise. He said Ghana can boast of lots of talented footballers, but the major challenge, has been how to unearth them. Appiah said this at the […]

Fire Ravages 200-year-old Brazil Musuem

A huge fire has engulfed the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, the oldest scientific institution in the country. Firefighters are tackling the blaze at the building, which contains more than 20 million items in its collection. There have so far been no reports of any injuries in Sunday’s fire. The museum, which […]

The National Cathedral Debate Must Not Divide Us – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says he is worried about the unfortunate effort by some to deliberately pitch Christians against Muslims in the on going debate on building a national cathedral. Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa in a statement issued in Accra on Monday, September 9, 2018, said those engaged in what […]

Fire guts Akwatia supermarket

Fire last night, razed a supermarket at Akwatia in the Denkyem-buor District of the Eastern region, destroying goods running into millions of cedis. The fire according to residents started with a thick smoke billowing from the shop. Some items destroyed include assorted cooking oil, biscuits, drinks, milk, chocolates, rice, canned and powdered products Eye witnesses […]

First Lady Mrs. Akufo-Addo Unveils Sports Kit for Exchange Programme

Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, on September 2, 2018, visited Star Times Corporation in Beijing, to witness the unveiling of a football kit designed to be used by Ghanaian children in a sports exchange programme. The First Lady on a trip to China last year signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) between her foundation, […]

Somalia's capital Mogadishu hit by huge explosion

A suicide bomber has attacked a government office in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, causing a nearby school to collapse, police say. The car bomb in Howlwadag district killed three soldiers and injured 14 people, including six children, local officials told BBC Somali. The blast also damaged nearby houses and blew the roof off a mosque. […]

Vice President Bawumia challenges stakeholders in Tourism sector

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has challenged stakeholders in the tourism industry to do more to increase the contribution of the sector to national development. Tourism is the main income earner for a number of countries, who are leveraging on natural resources such as beaches, wildlife and naturally occurring landforms, as well as man-made attractions […]

Ghana, China Signed Agreement for Construction of Tema LNG Terminal Project

Tema LNG Terminal Company Ltd., an entity controlled by Helios Investments, the world’s largest Africa-focused private equity fund, on Sunday, 2nd September, 2018, signed an agreement with China Harbour Engineering Company, for the construction of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal to be sited in Tema. The LNG Terminal is being constructed on the back […]

Ghana, China sign 8 MoUs and Co-operation Agreements

Ghana and China have signed eight (8) Co-operation Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding, in different sectors of their respective economies, aimed at deepening the ties of co-operation and the bonds of friendship that exist between the two countries. The agreements were signed on Saturday, 1st September, 2018, after the President of the Republic, Nana Addo […]

"New Payment Adjustment Framework for Mine Workers’ positive"

The Ghana Mine Workers’ Union has described as positive the New Adjustment Framework between the Union and Newmont Ghana Gold Limited and AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited. The model, which was developed through a bipartite framework between the Union and the two companies, is intended to make negotiations more scientific-based and cut down on resources expended […]

Deputy Agric Minister Acknowledges Contributions of Women In Agriculture Value-Chain

A Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Charge of Crops, Dr. Sagre Bambangi, has acknowledged the immense contribution by women in the agriculture value chain. He said, “We cannot quantify the immense role women play and keep playing to improve on the sector.” Dr. Bambangi was speaking at the launch of Women in Food and Agriculture […]

New adb Board to pursue aggressive loan recovery plan

The newly inaugurated Board of the Agricultural Development Bank (adb) has promised to undertake aggressive and extensive recovery of the Bank’s outstanding loans in order to meet the new minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank.   At the inauguration of the new Board in Accra, the Board Chairman, Alex Bernasko, said the board […]

NDC Delegates in Ashanti Elect Old and New Regional Executives; Reject Yamin

Delegates at Saturday’s Ashanti Regional Congress of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)  opted for a hybrid of old and new executives to run affairs of the party in the next four years. At the end of the polls that ran till midnight, the one thousand, 338 delegates promoted the former Regional Vice Chairman of the […]

Greater Accra NDC retains Ade Coker for third consecutive time

Joseph Kobina Ade Coker, the incumbent Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been retained for the third consecutive time at the Party’s Ninth Regional Delegates Congress in Accra. 0ut of the 1,009 valid votes cast, Mr. Ade Coker polled 319 votes representing 31.62 per cent to beat his closest challenger,  […]

China, Ghana to further enrich relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday held talks with Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and the two leaders agreed to inject new vitality into and further enrich the bilateral relations. President Akufo-Addo is on a state visit to China. He is also to attend the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation […]

US military to cancel $300m Pakistan aid

The US military says it is cancelling $300m (£230m) in aid to Pakistan over what it calls Islamabad’s failure to take action against militant groups. President Donald Trump has previously accused Pakistan of deceiving the US while receiving billions of dollars. Pentagon spokesman Lt Col Koné Faulkner said the US military would aim to spend […]

"Ghana-China Relations must take the lead in Africa" – President Xi Jinping

The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, has stressed that, his is prepared to work with his Ghanaian counterpart, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to ensure that relations between Ghana and China take the lead on the African continent. According to President Xi, the “deep historic bond” between China and Ghana, nurtured […]

John Gyapong defeats Dzifa Ativor to retain position as NDC Volta Chair

The Volta Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Kwadzo Gyapong has retained his position after defeating a former Minister of Transport, Dzifa Ativor in a keenly contested regional elections. Mr. Gyapong polled 491 out of 884 votes leaving Mrs. Atsivor with 374 votes. The regional delegates conference saw two incumbent regional executives […]

Northern NDC Delegates Elect Mobilla as Chairman

Voting ended successfully in the Northern Regional Executives elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tamale. In all, 986 out of 1,150 delegates turned out for the elections. The Chairmanship position was a two horse race between the incumbent regional organiser, Godfred Wumbie and Alhaji Ibrahim Mobilla. Mr. Mobilla pulled 493 from the total […]

Senior Citizens Neglected – Chief of Agomeda

A Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, and a former Member of Parliament of Shai-Osudoku in The Greater Accra Region, Michael Afedi Gizo, now Chief of Agomeda, Nene Nagai Kassa VIII has said Senior Citizens like him have been neglected by The State. He said, The Senior Citizens made up of persons with different background and […]

Business Man Elected Upper West Regional NDC Chairman

A business man Abdul Nasir Saani has been elected the new Upper West regional Chairman of the NDC at the party Regional delegates conference at Wa. He polled 307 to beat his only contender and incumbent Chairman Mathew Sung-aabo who polled 81 votes. A lawyer, Charles Lwaonga Puozuing also polled 179 to beat three other contestants. […]

Police warns NDC supporters to be tolerant

The Bono- Ahafo Regional Police Command has advised delegates and supporters attending the Bono-Ahafo Regional Congress of the opposotion National Democratic Congress, (NDC)  to be tolerant and comport themselves well. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at the Jubilee Park in Sunyani, venue of the event, Chief Inspector Augustine Kingsley Oppong, the […]

Greater Accra NDC Regional election underway

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ninth, (9th) Greater Accra Regional Delegates Conference is underway at the Central Cafeteria of the University of Ghana, Legon, Accra. Over one thousand delegates have converged at the venue to elect regional officers, who would steer affairs of the Party for the next four years. In all, 76 candidates are […]

All set for Bono-Ahafo Regional NDC congress

All is set for the Bono-Ahafo Regional Congress of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to elect new executives for the party for Election 2020. The party has already elected new executives for the various 29 constituencies in the region. According to the Ghana News Agency, (GNA), the Jubilee Park in Sunyani, venue for the event, […]

Respect other peoples religion- Eric Gyan Ansa

The Upper East Regional Director of the National Youth Authority, Eric Gyan Ansah, has cautioned the youth to remember that they are future leaders of the country, hence the need for them to contribute their quota in rebuilding of the country through active participation in National activities. Speaking at the 39th Annual Convention of the Majlis […]

NDC is coming back to rule – Koko Anyidoho declared in Ho

The National Deputy Secretary of opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC) Koko Anyidoho said NDC shall win the 2020 presidential election. According to him, the performance of the New Patriotic Party, (NPP), in government has made it easy for the NDC party to win power to correct the wrongs. The National organizer NDC, Kofi Adams, was […]

Burglar suspect found wedged between wall, garage

Los Angeles police said a burglary suspect was arrested after needing to be rescued from his position between a wall and a building. The Los Angeles Police Department said a homeowner checking their security camera footage about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night saw a person wandering the property. The homeowner decided to check the property Thursday […]

Chiefs and People of Oguaa Celebrate Afahye Today

The week long Fetu Afahye of the chiefs and people of Oguaa also known as Cape Coast will be climaxed today with a grand durbar which the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is expected to attend. A street carnival dubbed: “Orange Friday” was held on Friday, August 31, 2018. This carnival is said to be […]

Unions and CSOs Warn Against Commercialization of Education

Three Education Unions including Civil Society Groups in Education affiliated to Education International, a global education advocacy organisation have called for government’s immediate action to stem the tide of increased privatisation and commercialisation of education in Ghana. At the end of a three day validation workshop in Accra, the teacher unions comprising GNAT, NAGRAT and […]

National Service Secretariat blocks 600 impersonators

The National Service Secretariat has blocked some six hundred people who tried to impersonate and register for this year’s national service. Executive Director of the National Service scheme Mustapha Ussif said but for the rebust system they have put in place this six hundred people would have gotten onto their database and be receiving allowances […]

Ghana's Chief of Staff Calls For Inter – Africa Countries Collaboration

The Maiden African Tourism Leadership forum opened in Accra with a call from the Chief of Staff, Frema Osei- Opare for collaboration between African countries to enable them fully maximise the economic potential of the tourism sector. Speaking at the Leadership Forum , Mrs. Osei-Opare, Akosua Frema said with the sector’s contribution of 33 percent […]

Food, security and peace desperately needed in Mali – UN Relief Chief

A Senior United Nations relief official has called for greater international attention to the plight of millions in Africa’s Mali, where worsening intercommunal violence and armed group attacks are complicating an already complex humanitarian emergency. UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ursula Mueller – who just wrapped up a four-day mission to Mali – underscored that food, security, […]

Brazil Court Bars Lula From Election

Brazil’s top electoral court has ruled that jailed former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva cannot run as a candidate in the presidential election because of his corruption conviction. Judges voted against his running in October’s ballot by a majority of six votes to one in the seven-member court. Lula, 72, was leading in polls […]

US ends aid to Palestinian refugee agency

The United States is ending all funding for the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, the US State Department says. It described the organisation, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (Unrwa), as “irredeemably flawed”. The US administration has “carefully reviewed” the issue and “will not make additional contributions to Unrwa,” spokeswoman Heather Nauert said. A spokesman […]

Trump Notably Absent From McCain Tributes

As Washington prepares for John McCain’s funeral Saturday at the National Cathedral, those looking at the arrangements can’t help but read into the apparent politics behind the late senator’s choice of speakers and pallbearers. Most obviously, two former presidents are slated to give eulogies while one sitting president will be noticeably absent. McCain’s choice—and it […]

Refugees overcrowded to "boiling point" on Greek island, warns UN agency

The Government of Greece has been urged by the United Nations to do more to help thousands of asylum-seekers and migrants who have been “crammed” into island reception centres, amid reports that children have tried to take their own lives there. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which issued the appeal on Friday, described the […]

NDC Elects Regional Executives Today

The Greater Accra branch of National Democratic Congress, (NDC) will vote on Saturday, September 1 at the Central Cafeteria, University of Ghana, Legon, to elect its executives to steer the affairs of the party for the next four years. Delegates from all 275 constituencies will assemble at various designated centres to perform a very important […]

Over 800 NDC Delegates Arrive In Ho To Elect Regional Executives

All is set for the NDC Volta Regional Executives Conference as close to one thousand delegates made up 25 Members of Parliament and former Government appointees have arrived at The Volta Regional Capital, Ho to vote. The Regional Conference slated for Saturday, September 1, 2018 under the theme: mobilization for victory 2020 to elect Regional […]

All Is Set for NDC Northern Regional Executives Elections

All is set for the smooth take off of the Northern Regional Executives’ elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) slated for tomorrow Saturday September 1 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale. About 1,100 delegates from the thirty-one constituencies in the region are expected to cast their votes.  A total of 71 candidates will […]

Legon opens book of condolence for the late Kofi Annan

The University of Ghana (UG) on Thursday opened a week long book of condolence for the late former United Nations (UN) Secretary General,  Kofi Annan for the University Community. Busumuru Kofi Annan was also the Immediate past Chancellor of the University from 2008 to 2018. The UG will also hold an evening of remembrance at […]

UN food relief agency airlifts aid to DR Congo province hit by Ebola outbreak

Emergency food aid is being delivered to people affected by the Ebola virus in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the World Food Programme (WFP) reported on Thursday. The UN agency is airlifting high energy biscuits from its warehouse in Dubai to Goma, capital of North Kivu province, where an […]

Impressive African health gains at risk from changing trends- WHO report

Life expectancy across Africa has improved significantly, says a new United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) report released on Thursday, but national health systems must be improved to ensure that services get to the people who need them most. The study, launched during the 68th session of the WHO Regional Committee in Dakar, provides a snapshot […]

Britain's May Seeks to Boost Trade Ties on Africa Trip

British Prime Minister Theresa May wrapped up a three-country tour of Africa with a visit Thursday to Kenya. May’s trip is aimed at improving Britain’s economic ties to the continent before her country’s departure from the European Union next year. Theresa May is the first British leader to set foot in Kenya, a former British […]

Akufo-Addo welcomes VW’s decision to set-up assembly plant in Ghana

  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has welcomed the decision by German car manufacturing giant, Volkswagen, to establish a vehicle assembly plant in Ghana. According to the President, an agreement between Volkswagen, the Government of Ghana, and a local Ghanaian company for the assembly, and, ultimately, the production of automobiles in Ghana has been reached, […]

President Donald Trump threatens to withdraw US from WTO

President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw the US from the World Trade Organization (WTO) if the body fails to change the way it treats America. “If they don’t shape up, I would withdraw from the WTO,” Mr. Trump said in an interview with Bloomberg News. The WTO was established to provide rules for global […]

Funeral Arrangements For Busumuru Kofi Annan

The Funeral and interment rites of Mr. Kofi Annan is as follows:   Monday September 10, 2018 arrival of Mr Annan’s remains at the Accra International Airport at 4pm.   The remains will be accompanied by his widow, children and some UN officials.   The remains will be received with a brief ceremony led by […]

President Akufo-Addo Leaves for China

President  Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is on a state visit to the People’s Republic of China. The visit, is at the invitation of President Xi Jinping is to deepen further the already strong relations that exist between the two countries, as well as explore other areas of co-operation to their mutual benefit. Whilst in China, […]

Elect Committed Executives – Rawlings tells NDC Delegates

Former President and Founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings has sent a message of goodwill to candidates and delegates participating in the National Democratic Congress Regional elections this weekend. Below is the full text of his message: “Delegates from all 275 constituencies will assemble at various designated centers to […]

US and Ghana Host Regional Border Security Seminar  

On Wednesday August 29, representatives from the governments of the United States of America, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, and Togo participated in a regional border security strategic partners seminar held at the West African Regional Training Center (RTC) in Accra, which is operated by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International […]

Tamale ManCapital customers up in arms against management

Some disgruntled customers of ManCapital Partners, Tamale branch are up in arms against management of the bank for failing on its promises to pay customers their savings, investments and other entitlements due them without explanation. They say, complaints have already been lodged to the Bank of Ghana, Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) and the Economic […]

Assembly Pledges Commitment To Boost Industrialization Drive

The Sagnarigu Municipal Assembly has pledged its readiness and commitment to boost the industrial drive of the municipality towards governments One-District-One-Factory flagship program. To this end, the assembly in partnership with Avnash Industrial Ghana Limited has presented a proposal to the Ministry of Trade and Industry to establish an Integrated Agro Processing complex on a […]

Germany Pledges To Assist Ghana In Its Industrialization Agenda

Germany has pledged to assist Ghana in its industrialization agenda thus a Memorandum Of Understanding, (MOU) has been signed between the two countries to that effect. The visiting German Chancellor, Angela Dorothea Merkel has also supported Ghana’s “Beyond Aid agenda” and has pledged to assist Ghana to achieve these feat.  Chancellor Merkel has touted Ghana’s democratic credentials […]

Assemblies Internally Generated Funds Inadequate For Devt -Deputy Minister

For decentralization to be truly effective and efficient, MMDAs have to generate more of their revenue internally and take control of their financial fortune. The internally generated funds (IGFs) of Assemblies are inadequate to be used for developmental activities. The Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, Amidu Chinnia Issahaku who made the observation was emphatic that […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia Woos Germans To Invest In Ghana

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has extended a call to German investors to take advantage of the reforms being implemented by government and invest in Ghana. He said government recognizing that businesses need a conducive and buoyant environment to thrive has taken steps to digitize the economy to make doing business in Ghana more attractive. Addressing […]

Ghana records low Infant Mortality in 2017- GHS Deputy Director General

Deputy Director General at The Ghana health Service, Dr. Gloria Quansah Asare has said that Ghana has made some gains in the reduction of newborn death in the year 2017. Speaking at a news conference organized by Advocacy and Communication Strategy of The Ghana Health Service in connection with the dissemination of the National Newborn and Child […]

Senior Gov't Officials and Experts to discuss Blue Economy, Inclusive Industrialization and Economic Development in Southern Africa

The ECA office for Southern Africa will organize the Twenty-Fourth Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) of Southern Africa on the theme “Blue Economy, Inclusive Industrialization and Economic Development in Southern Africa” from the 18th – 21st September 2018 at the Le Méridien Hotel, Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius. The 24th ICE of Southern Africa will […]

Nuclear test ban treaty critical to global collective security – UN Chief

Every effort should be made to bring a global treaty into force that prevents more countries from developing nuclear weapons, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said. His appeal came in a message for the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, observed annually on 29 August. “The history of nuclear testing is one of suffering, with the victims of more […]

Half the world’s refugee children not in school, UN agency finds

With more and more children forced to leave their homes, over half of the world’s school-aged refugees are now out of education, the United Nations refugee agency said in a new report released on Wednesday. The agency’s annual report on refugee children’s education, this year called Turn the Tide: Refugee Education in Crisis, warned that without […]

Six weeks vacation classes end in Odododiodooo

A six week vacation classes for primary and JHS children in the Odododiodooo constituency has ended in Accra. The programme an initiative of the Odododiadoo community Focus, an NGO, is aimed at keeping the children off the streets, during the vacation through remedial classes. Speaking to Radio Ghana Pastor Vincent Davies, one of the ten […]

No social media access for government workers in Tanzania

The Tanzanian government has banned all its workers from social media during working hours. In a circular by the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President, in charge of Public Service Management, Dr Florian Ndumbaro said that government offices with internet connectivity should not be used to access social media platforms. Dr. Ndumbaro said […]

NHIS Needs More Funding For Sustainability – Stakeholders

Management of the National Health Insurance Scheme NHIS as at the beginning of 2018, through its regional and district offices in consultation with organized labor and other stakeholders, proposed a one percent increment in the National Health Insurance Levy NHIL from 2.5% to 3.5%, one percent direct contribution from employees salary and 2% from employers. […]

Congo war crimes suspect rejects 'Terminator' label at trial

The lawyer for a Congolese ex-warlord accused of recruiting child soldiers told judges Wednesday his client was like a father to his troops and that his nickname “Terminator” was undeserved. Bosco Ntaganda is accused of overseeing massacres of civilians by his rebel army in the Ituri region of northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo in 2002 […]

Malema tells South Africa to quit Commonwealth

South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters party leader Julius Malema has called on South Africa to pull out of the Commonwealth. He said the 53-member body is “presided over by the coloniser” and to respect the Commonwealth “perpetuates white supremacy”. British Queen Elizabeth II is the head of the body founded in 1931. Her son, Prince […]

DR Congo's Bemba to face ICC sentencing for bribery

International judges will sentence former Congolese vice-president Jean-Pierre Bemba next month for bribing witnesses during his war crimes trial, the Hague-based tribunal said on Wednesday. “Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court scheduled a hearing on 17 September to deliver its decision (on the) re-sentencing (of) Mr Jean-Pierre Bemba,” and two others, the ICC said […]

Signs of Renewed Tension in Bawku West

There is a renewed tension between the locals and land owners at the Zangbeyire area in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region and a mining company called the “Rich Power Mining Ghana Limited” over a mining concession. It would be recalled that in the year 2014 the locals and landowners accused the […]

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Arrives In Ghana Today

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, will arrive in Ghana Today, August 30, for a day’s visit. The visit forms part of her West African tour, with Berlin hoping that development of the continent will help stem migration and boost the fight against “jihadism”. The push for closer economic ties is part of a wider bid to […]

"E-waste recycling facility to be constructed in Agbogbloshie" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has revealed that the construction of an integrated e-waste recycling facility, at Agbogbloshie, a suburb of Accra, will commence in October this year. Speaking at the launch of national integrated e-waste management programme, on Wednesday, 29th August, 2018, President Akufo-Addo noted that the down-side of the ICT revolution has meant […]

"Dr Busia was a far-sighted political thinker" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says Ghana, and, indeed, Africa, has not seen a more far-sighted political thinker than Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia.   Speaking at the 40th anniversary of the death of Ghana’s Prime Minister of the 2nd Republic, on Tuesday, 28th August, 2018, at the Accra International Conference Centre,President Akufo-Addo noted that the […]

Survey Reveals Problems Encountered by Smallholder Women Farmers in Tampola

A survey conducted in the Kassena-Nanakana Municipality of the Upper East Region has revealed that the lack of adequate knowledge of the national and international laws pertaining to gender equal access to land accounts for the difficulties often encountered by women smallholder farmers when it comes to accessing land. The survey  funded by the Business […]

PWDs to enjoy limitless opportunities under Bagbin’s ‘Presidency’

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer aspirant, Alban Kingsford Sumani Bagbin, has assured persons living with disabilities (PWDs) of limitless opportunities under his ‘presidency’. He said should he be elected the NDC’s flagbearer and eventually the President of the nation, he would ensure that the needed reforms in Ghana’s […]

President Akufo-Addo pays tribute to Prof Kofi Abrefa Busia

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has paid glowing tribute to Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia, one of the founding fathers of United Party (UP) which the New Patriotic Party, (NPP)  traced its tradition to describing him as one of the far-sighted political thinkers in Africa. He said his overthrow deprived Ghana the full impact of his […]

White House Re-lowers Flag For McCain

US President Donald Trump has announced that the White House flag will be returned to half-staff, after critics attacked his response to the death of Republican senator John McCain. Flags at some federal buildings were fully raised on Monday, far earlier than would normally be expected after such an event. Mr. Trump tweeted his condolences […]

Curious Giraffe Appears In Couple's Wedding Photos

A curious giraffe made an unexpected appearance in a couple’s wedding photos at a reserve in South Africa. Photographer Stephanie Norman posted a photo to Facebook showing the giraffe stooping for a closer look at newlyweds Luke and Tristan Karshagen. Norman said the giraffe wandered over while she was snapping photos of the happy couple […]

KAIPTC Commandant underscores political advisors’ role in missions

The Commandant of Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Griffiths S. Evans, has underscored the critical roles political advisors play in missions. He said the role of the political advisor in a mission was critical for providing the mission leadership with proper analysis of political developments, trends and emerging issues […]

US President Donald Trump Welcomes President of Kenya to White House

President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed the president of Kenya to the White House, where the two leaders talked trade, security — and Trump’s accomplishments. Trump hosted President Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya is emerging from a period of election turmoil. He’s the second African leader to meet with Trump at the White House, following a […]

International tourism arrivals hit record high in 2017, UN agency reports

The number of people travelling abroad has hit its highest level since 2010, according to data from the Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. The latest edition of its Tourism Highlights, published on Monday, shows international arrivals reached 1.323 million last year. The figure represents an 84 million increase over 2016, and […]

Confidence and Consensus Required in DR Congo Polls- UN Envoy

Confidence and consensus around key issues are still required ahead of this year’s presidential and legislative elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Security Council heard on Monday. Leila Zerrougui, head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the country, known by its French acronym, MONUSCO, briefed ambassadors on the latest developments related to […]

Lack of access to clean water, toilets puts children’s education at risk, says UN

Millions of children are going to school without basic hygiene facilities, and the goal of universal access to basic water, sanitation and hygiene remains “a huge challenge,” the United Nations warned on Monday A new joint UN agency study, Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools: 2018 Global Baseline Report, says that good hygiene facilities in schools […]

Myanmar military leaders must face genocide charges – UN report

Top military commanders in Myanmar should be investigated and prosecuted for the “gravest” crimes against civilians under international law, including genocide, United Nations-appointed investigatorssaid on Monday. The development follows the release of a report into the circumstances surrounding the mass exodus of more than 700,000 Rohingya people from Myanmar, beginning in mid-August last year – events […]

Upper West security council sets probe committee on Nandom clashes

Upper West Regional Security Council has inaugurated a committee to investigate the circumstances that led to clashes between two factions at Nandom in the Nandom District. The five-member Committee is chaired by a Magistrate Court Judge Sidney Braimah.  Other institutions represented on the committee are the Peace Council, the Traditional Council, Nandom District Assembly and […]

Justices and Judicial Staff Relocated for National Cathedral Project

Nine (9) Justices of the Court of Appeal as well as other judicial staff occupying bungalows around the site earmarked for the construction of a National Cathedral, have been asked to vacate to pave the way for the construction of the 5,000-seater capacity facility. Several other buildings including the Scholarship Secretariat and Passport Office at […]

Freight Forwarders and Importers Demand Suspension of Cargo Tracking Note

More than 200 freight forwarders and importers on Monday, besieged the long room of the Tema Port  to press home their demand for the suspension of the Cargo Tracking Note. According to them, they’ll strike for the next three days expecting the government to heed to their call. When Radio Ghana got to the scene, […]

Prime Suspect of Dess FM Killer Arrested

The prime suspect in the murder of a newscaster of a Bekwai-based private radio station, DESS FM Portia Agyeiwaa Kodie has been arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command. The suspect, Philip Akumaning aged 36, also known as Atta Panin was arrested at Juansa near Konongo in Ashanti over the weekend where he was attending […]

Dilapidated La General Hospital to be pulled down soon – Health Minister announces

The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu has revealed in an exclusive interview with gbcghanaonline.com that, the dilapidated La General Hospital will be pulled down by 2019 to avert disaster. According him, exanimations conducted on the structure has shown that, the buildings have developed some serious crucks and it risks collapsing if nothing is done immediately. The Sector […]

Organisation keeps Odododiodoo kids off the streets

A community support specialist , Educator and Biblical Psychologist based in the US, Venerable Nathaniel Nartey, has founded Odododiodoo Community Focus, a Think Tank and non-profit organisation to help children, women and the youth find happiness in their own homes. According to Mr. Nartey, his ‘profoundest desire is to bring together experienced men and women […]

Ghana needs honest people like Nadowli-Kaleo MP – "Nkosuohene"

“Nkosuohene” (Development Chief) of the Kwahu Traditional Area Nana Asiedu Kweku Donkor, has defended Second Deputy of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for his comments on the appointment of Person with Disability to the Chieftaincy Ministry. According to the Nkosuohene, the NDC falgbearer hopeful had been spot on with his observation and that, that appointment to […]

Pope Francis Keeps Silent On Abuse Claim Letter

Pope Francis has refused to respond to claims by a former Vatican diplomat, who has called for him to resign. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano also accused him of covering up allegations of sexual abuse by a US cardinal. The Pope was asked about the accusations by reporters on his flight back to Rome after this […]

Former Presidents lead McCain tributes

Tributes from former US presidents and across the political spectrum have poured in for Republican Senator John McCain, who has died aged 81. Barack Obama, who beat him to the White House in 2008, said they had shared a “fidelity to something higher”. George W Bush described him as “a patriot of the highest order”. […]

Several killed in Florida mass shooting

Several people have been killed in a mass shooting at an entertainment complex in Jacksonville, Florida, police say. The sheriff’s office said on Twitter that many people had been wounded and urged people to avoid the area. They said a suspect was dead at the scene. Reports suggest the shooting happened during a video game […]

Kotoko defeat Hearts in first leg of Special Super Two Clash

Kumasi Asante Kotoko handed Accra Hearts of Oak a 2-0 defeat in the first leg of the off season clash dubbed “Super Two”, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. The match, aimed at keeping the two sides busy, following the indefinite break in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) as well as raise funds, […]

Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa Takes Oath of Office

Emmerson Mnangagwa is calling for unity in Zimbabwe after being sworn in Sunday to start his five-year term. Mnangagwa, whose victory in the July 30 polls was challenged by the main opposition, pledged to “protect and promote the rights of Zimbabweans” at an inauguration ceremony attended by thousands of supporters at a stadium in Harare. […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia Back From Mecca

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has returned from Mecca, Saudi Arabia, after joining millions of Muslim faithful across the world including Ghanaians who embarked on the journey to perform this years Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj. The Vice President and his wife Samira arrived in the company of the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, […]

Gov’t is committed to TVET says President Akufo-Addo

President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says government is committed to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana. President Akufo-Addo made the committment  on Saturday, 25th August, 2018, when he delivered a speech at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Ho Technical University, Ho. Speaking on the theme of the of the celebration, “Consolidating […]

All is set for President Mnangagwa's inauguration Today

All is set for the inauguration of Emmerson Mnangagwa as president of Zimbabwe on Sunday. after the constitutional court upheld his election win. The ceremony which will take place at the National Sports Stadium at 10 a.m. will be attended by the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa. That’s according to reports. Ramaphosa will be accompanied […]

Alligator uses crosswalk to cross South Carolina road

A South Carolina man captured video of a safety-minded alligator crossing a road by using the designated crosswalk. Pawleys Island resident Jimmy Card posted a video to Facebook showing the alligator crossing a road at Huntington State Park. The gator obeys the rules of the road by using the crosswalk. The video shows the reptile […]

Zimbabwe Opposition Rejects Ruling and 'False' Inauguration

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader said Saturday he respectfully rejects the court ruling upholding President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s narrow election win and he called the inauguration set for Sunday “false.” Nelson Chamisa spoke a day after the Constitutional Court unanimously rejected the opposition’s claims of vote-rigging and said it did not bring “sufficient and credible evidence.” Chamisa […]

South Sudan Peace Deal To Resume in Khartoum, August 27 -September 3

Negotiations on the implementation of the South Sudan peace deal will resume in Khartoum from August 27 and run to September 3 after a break on August 19 for the Eid al Adha celebrations. Among the pending issues are the number of states the country should have; judicial reforms and the creation of the Constitutional […]

Gov't Endorses Plans To Rename Ho Technical University After Musicologist, Ephraim Amu

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has endorsed a decision by the governing council of the Ho Technical University in the Volta Region, to rename the institution after the late Ghanaian Musicologist, Ephraim Amu. Touting some achievements of Mr. Amu especially his contribution towards Ghanaian Music, the President said his legacy and contribution towards the […]

RwandAir, Uganda order the Airbus A330 Neos

Airbus A330 Neos are becoming more popular in East Africa, with RwandAir and Uganda Airlines operating the aircraft. Rwanda’s national carrier will be taking delivery of two A330-900 Neos next year for flights to the US and Asia. Uganda has signed a deal for the delivery of two of the planes. RwandAir currently operates two […]

Conserveria Africana Donates to Muslim Community in Kumasi

Conserveria Africana, distributors of the Gino brand of food products in Ghana has donated several quantities of food products to the Muslim community at the central mosque in Kumasi in the Ashanti region to coincide with the celebration by Muslims worldwide of Eid Al-Adha, the holiest festival in the Islamic calendar. Eid Al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice […]

Isaac Dogboe Demolishes Hidenori Otake in One Round

World Boxing Organization super bantamweight champion, Isaac “Royal Storm” Dogboe made the first defense with a first round demolition of Japanese challenger Hidenori Otake. Isaac Dogboe’s first title defense couldn’t have really gone any better, retaining the WBO super bantamweight title. Otake went down twice before the contest was waved off in the first round. […]

US Senator John McCain dies aged 81

Senator John McCain, the Vietnam war hero turned senator and presidential candidate, has died aged 81. Mr McCain died on Saturday surrounded by his family, according to a short statement released by his office. He was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in July 2017 and had been undergoing medical treatment. His family announced Mr. […]

Ghanaian novelist, Cameron Douduo eulogises Kofi Annan

Kofi Annan made Ghana and Africa proud    IT’S true that in the early 1960s, Ghana played a very prominent role at the United Nations. Although Ethiopia and Liberia–among the black African UN members–had been members of the organisation before Ghana joined it, Ghana was the African country that was the first to offer troops […]

President Akufo-Addo Joins Hundreds To Celebrate Annual Chala Wote Festival

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday, August 25,  joined hundreds of people to celebrate the annual Chala Wote festival. The CHALE WOTE Street Art Festival is an alternative platform that brings art, music, design, dance and performance out into the streets. The community-based festival which takes place in James Town – one of Accra’s […]

Beneath The Veneer of Ghana's Cultural Magnificence

Kudos, Kofi Darko Asante! you’ve burst through the culture of indifference. Authored By CAMERON DUODU IT would have been easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer grandeur of the durbar held at Kyebi on  August 23, 2018 by the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, at which the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu The Second, was the […]

Increasing bunker prices narrowing profitability in container trade – GSA

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority, (GSA), has revealed that the rising bunker prices has narrowed the profitability in the container market despite the growth in economic outlook and world merchandise trade in the first half of the year.   According to the GSA, the average bunker prices from January-June increased by 25 per cent compared to […]

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital screens new-borns for sickle cell disease

The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has as at July 2018, screened 4, 514 new-borns for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), under the first phase of a pilot programme launched in June 2017. The President of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Ghana, Professor Kwaku Ohene-Frimpong, explained that out of those screened, 74 were found to be positive […]

AngloGold Ashanti CEO Pays Farewell Call On Asantehene

The outgoing CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, Srinivasan Venkatrikrishnan (Venkat) has paid a farewell visit on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at his Palace, Manhyia. The visit was to officially inform the Asantehene of his departure from the company after 18 years with the Company of which five years was as the CEO of the […]

Don’t allow political consideration on decisions – Amegatcher

Nene Ofoe Amegatcher, a nominee for the position of the Justice of the Supreme Court has stated that any judge who would allow political consideration to influence his decisions is not worth his calling. “If you know deep down within yourself that you cannot administer your judicial oat without fear or favour, you must not […]

Let’s develop Paga District together – DCE appeals to indegenes

The District Chief Executive for Paga in the Upper East Region, Gerard Ataogye, has appealed to stakeholders, opinion leaders, religious leaders and traditional rulers for a united front to be able to bring the needed development to the people in the area. According to him, the area can only benefit from the transformational agenda of […]

Liberian President honours Former President Kufuor with highest National Award

Former President John Kufuor was on Friday August 24, 2018 conferred with the highest national award of the Republic of Liberia, The Collar of State – Most Venerable Order of the Pioneers, by the president of that country, George Manneh Weah on the occasion of the observance of the 171st National Flag Day. The occasion […]

DR Congo: Ebola outbreak spreads to eastern ‘no-go’ zone surrounded by rebels

Rebel violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is escalating inside the vast country’s Ebola-hit North Kivu province, putting millions at risk, the United Nations refugee agency warned on Friday. “Thousands of civilians have fled their burned-out villages, bringing reports of brutal attacks,” Andrej Mahecic, spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for […]

UN Security Council welcomes results of Mali's presidential elections

The members of the Security Council on Friday welcomed the publication of the final results of the presidential polls in Mali, which saw the re-election of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, and insisted on the urgent need to accelerate the implementation of the peace agreement. The Constitutional Court of Mali validated a few days ago the […]

Venezuela nears 'Mediterranean crisis point'

The UN’s migration agency says Venezuela is heading for the same refugee “crisis moment” seen in the Mediterranean in 2015. The warning comes as its neighbours try to halt the movement of people fleeing Venezuela’s economic crisis. Peru brings in stricter border regulations on Saturday – a day after a court overturned Ecuador’s attempt to […]

State Burial for Busumuru Kofi Annan on September 13

Former United Nations Secretary General, Busumuru Kofi Annan will be given a full state burial on September 13, 2018 in Accra, Ghana. That’s according to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He also suggested the date, which falls on a Thursday, and was readily accepted by the family. This was when a seven member delegation of […]

WAEC releases provisional results of 2018 BECE

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results for 2018 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) candidates. However, the council has withheld the results of 2,061 candiates for allegedly indulging in examination malpractices until conclusion of investigations. The Council said the withheld results will either be released or cancelled as soon as it concluded […]

Co-exist and ensure a successful Osu Homowo – Greater Accra Regional Minister

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ishmael Ashietey, has called on the chiefs and people of Osu Traditional Council to co-exist and ensure a peaceful Homowo festival is held this year. He said Government would continue in its efforts to eliminate misunderstandings about the rites preceding the celebration of the Homowo festival of the indigenes of […]

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II calls on the Rawlings'

Former President Jerry John Rawlings and his wife, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings have praised the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II for their show of statesmanship at the durbar of chiefs held in Kyebi on Thursday. The two said the atmosphere of unity and reciprocity exhibited by the eminent […]

Senator John McCain halts cancer treatment

US Republican Senator John McCain will no longer be continuing treatment for his brain cancer, his family has announced. His family said he had “surpassed expectations for his survival” and made the choice to end his treatment. Mr. McCain, 81, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain tumour last summer and had been undergoing […]

NADMO sensitises residents along White Volta on Bagre Dam spillage

The National Disaster Management Organization, NADMO, has begun sensitizing farmers and residents along the White Volta to take precautionary measures following plans by authorities in Burkina Faso to spill excess water from the Bagre Dam in the next few days. NADMO is therefore warning of possible flooding in areas along the White Volta in the […]

President Akufo-Addo nominates deputy Eastern Regional Minister Designate

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has nominated Mr. Samuel Nuertey Ayertey as Deputy Minister-designate for the Eastern Region. This follows the resignation from office, on Friday, 24th August, 2018, of Joseph Tetteh, Member of Parliament for Upper Manya Krobo, a decision which has been accepted, with regret, by President Akufo-Addo. Mr. […]

Nangodi Paramount Chief commends government on Double track system

The Paramount chief of the Nangodi Traditional Area in the Upper East Region, Nangonab Pariyeong Kosom Asaga Yelzoya, has commended government for the move to make the educational sector attractive. He however, expressed fear that the move will drastically reduce the number of months spent in school in an academic year. The private schools according […]

Make Holy Rosary Recital A Routine Prayer – Catholic Bishop

The Bishop of the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese, Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, has challenged all Christians especially Catholics to make it a routine of praying the Holy Rosary daily. He said praying the Holy Rosary is the only communication channel the mother of Jesus understands. He was of the view that many Catholics have had their breakthroughs […]

Some health workers in Upper West Region to be trained on maternal mental health issues

About nine hundred Community Mental Health Officers, (CHMOs), along with four hundred midwives and one hundred Traditional Birth Assistants in the Upper West Region, are to be trained on maternal mental health issues within the next three years. The training forms part of the enhancing maternal mental health of 29,520 pregnant women, mothers and children […]

Arsene Wenger gets hero's welcome in Liberia

Arsenal’s former manager Arsène Wenger has arrived in Liberia ahead of an award ceremony on Friday when he is due to receive the country’s highest honour. Wenger was President George Weah’s first European football coach and brought him to Monaco in 1988. The president is the only African to have won the Fifa World Player […]

South Sudan conflicting parties to sign final peace deal in Khartoum next week

South Sudan’s conflicting parties have reached consensus on a final peace deal draft expected to be signed in Khartoum on August 27, South Sudan’s Information Minister said Wednesday. “We are expected to sign with initial letters on a comprehensive peace agreement next Monday,” South Sudan’s Information Minister and government spokesman Michael Makuei told Xinhua Wednesday. “The parties […]

Australian gets PM in "brutal party coup"

Scott Morrison is to be Australia’s new prime minister after Malcolm Turnbull was forced out by party rivals in a bruising leadership contest. Mr. Turnbull had been under pressure from poor polling and what he described as an “insurgency” by conservative MPs. Mr. Morrison, the treasurer, won an internal ballot 45-40 over former Home Affairs […]

Historic durber held @Kyebi in memory of late Okyehene Nana Sir Ofori Atta

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Thursday, August 23, 2018, paid a historic visit to Kyebi as the special guest of honour at the 75th anniversary of the death Okyehene Nana Sir Ofori Atta who is recognized for the transformation of Akyem Abuakwa in the Eastern region. Nana Sir Ofori Atta I, KBE was the […]

Two (2) Of President’s Nominees To The Supreme Court Vetted

The Appointments Committee of Parliament on Thursday vetted two of the President’s nominees, a Law Lecturer, Prof. Ashie Kotey, and Appeal Court Samuel Marful-Sau,  for the position of Justices of the Supreme Court. The President on July 3 wrote to parliament to announce the nominations to the Supreme Court bench. Appearing before the committee, Prof Nii […]

Ghana Rugby President, Herbert Mensah Donates Two Bullocks For Muslim Feast

Renowned businessman and President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Herbert Mensah on Tuesday donated several quantities of products and two bullocks to the Muslim community at the central mosque in Kumasi in the Ashanti region to coincide with the celebration by Muslims worldwide of Eid Al-Adha, the holiest festival in the Islamic calendar. Eid […]

Ninety-four (94) MPs' reaffirm support for John Mahama's candidature

A list of some 94 Members of Parliament on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress who endorsed the candidature of former President John Dramani Mahama is out. Ninety-four (94) MPs’ out of 106 NDC MPs’ in July encouraged John Dramani Mahama to lead the party in the 2020 elections. A statement issued and signed […]

Government Urged To Ensure Equal Distribution Of National Resources

A Senior Research Fellow at IDEG Professor Kwesi Jonah has challenged government to ensure equality in the distribution of national resources.  He called for the promotion of inclusive development saying, the State will be doing itself a deservice if all citizens are not included in the national development agenda.  Professor Jonah was speaking at a […]

CHRAJ hails Ghana’s performance at UN Universal Periodic Review

The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Joseph Akanjolenur Whittal, has hailed Ghana’s performance at the United Nations (UN) Universal Peer Review on human rights. He said Ghana’s report was so well received by the UN Human Rights Council; and that the nation had been highly commended for the steps […]

Give due recognition to non-teaching staff-TEWU

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union, (TEWU) of the Trade Union Congress has called on government to give due recognition to the role of non-teaching staff towards the successful implementation of the double track system. The Union said for the system to have smooth and continuous implementation, the roles of both the teaching and non-teaching […]

US Team, Compass 21, Offers Hydroponics Training In Sankana

The Sankana community in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region is hosting a four-member team from the US under the banner of an NGO known as Compass 21. The team will train selected residents of the Sankana in managing business finances and hydroponics, which is a method of cultivating plants without soil, in […]

Asantehene pays historic visit to Akyem Abuakwa Today

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will on Thursday, August 24,2018 pay a historic visit to Akyem Abuakwa state in the Eastern region of Ghana. Otumfuor Osei Tutu 11 will be a special guest at a durbar being hosted by Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin to climax the 75th Anniversary of the late King of […]

GBA wishes Dogboe, Lawson and Ashie well

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has sent a goodwill message to  World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Super Bantamweight Champion Isaac ”Royal Storm” Dogboe,  as he makes his first title defence on  Saturday, August 25, in Glendale, Arizona, United States of America (USA). The youngest Ghanaian world champion would be looking to maintain his unbeaten record on Saturday, especially after […]

Former President Mahama calls on Rawlings

Former President John Dramani Mahama Wednesday called on the founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Jerry John Rawlings at his office in Accra. The two former presidents centred their discussions on the re-organisation of the NDC, the upcoming regional and national executive elections as well as the presidential primaries for the party. President Mahama […]

Nigerian Economist, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Lauds Government's Double Track System

A Nigerian economist, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has commended Ghana for adopting the double track system for some selected Senior High Schools in the country. Reacting to an article wrtten by Viva Obi Professor Chukwuka Okonjo, (Hippolyt A S Pul, PhD), titled – “Double Intake Has Resurrected And Is Alive” published in Modern Ghana’s July 30, edition, […]

President Akufo-Addo Commiserates With Kofi Annan's family

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Sunday, August 19, 2018, visited the family of the late former United Nations Secretary General, Busumuru Kofi Annan, to sign a book of condolence and also to commiserate with them. In signing the book, President Akufo-Addo noted that late Kofi Annan served Ghana, Africa and humanity with dignity and […]

Ghana committed to peace and security of Africa – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana is committed to regional and international efforts to maintain peace and security on the African Continent. Thus, the country stood ready to support strategies and plans aimed at addressing the issues of drugs and human trafficking, cross-boarder crimes, and terrorism, and would spare no efforts to make the […]

Foreign Ministry Opens Book Of Condolence For Kofi Annan Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration will open a book of condolence in honour of the former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, from Wednesday August 22 to Tuesday August 28 at the Accra International Conference Centre. Mr. Kofi Annan passed on in Switzerland, Saturday, August 18, after a short illness. An official statement […]

PIAC calls on government to pump more funds into agriculture

The Vice Chairman of Public Interest and Accountability Committee, PIAC, Dr. Thomas Kojo Stephens, has said the Committee has concerns in the area of road construction in the country. He said there have been cost overruns in terms of project execution, especially road construction, mainly because successive governments have failed to pay constructors on time […]

Kenyan editors condemn attacks on Uganda journalists

Kenyan editors have condemned the attacks on journalists covering the ongoing protests in Uganda. The Kenya Editors Guild on Tuesday said it was “gravely concerned about the developments affecting media freedom” in the country. “The action of security agencies in Uganda is a blatant attempt to silence journalists and deny Ugandans and the world the […]

Trump directed hush money, says his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen

US President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, has pleaded guilty in a New York court to violating campaign finance laws. He said he had done so at the direction of “the candidate”, for the “principal purpose of influencing (the) election”. The admission was related to hush money paid to Mr. Trump’s alleged mistresses. Mr. […]

Ghanaian Community in Chicago Pay Tribute To Kofi Annan

The Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago, (GNC), and its affiliates and the Ghanaian Community in Chicago, have express their sorrow and condolences on the death of the former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, Kofi Annan. The Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, from […]

Contractor outlines measures to curb traffic congestion on Motorway

As part of efforts to ease motor traffic congestion at the Tema Motorway Roundabout due to the ongoing construction works, Shimizu-Dai Nippon Joint Ventures, contractors of the project, has instituted a traffic management plan to deal with the situation. The contractors had constructed detour roads and created emergency alternative routes within and around the project […]

Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha in Aowin

A large number of Muslims in the Aowin Municipality of the Western Region, on Tuesday converged at the Nuru Islam mosque in Enchi to offer special prayers to Allah in commemoration of the Eid-ul-Adha festival. Leading the Muslims to pray, Alhaji Suleman Suala, Imam in-charge of the mosque asked them to use the occasion to […]

A disciplined nation has better chance to succeed-Ameer

The Ameer and Missionary in charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Ghana, Alhaji Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, has called for discipline in all spheres of life , saying “a disciplined nation have a much better chance of getting success than the indiscipline ones.” The Ameer said citizens of a disciplined nation are fortified enough to […]

Pe Dennis Balinia Adda enskinned as Navro-Pio

The outgoing Upper East Regional Minister, Rockson Bukari, has appealed to stakeholders and opinion leaders in the Navrongo Traditional area to lend the needed support to the Newly enkinned Navro-Pio. He said the traditional system of governance remains the best bet for accelerating development and that is why it is deeply fixed in the National […]

Ewe Queen Mother of Chicago Mama Awushie Adjaho Kuevi Outdoored

The Queen mother for Ewe community of Chicago Mama Awushie Adjaho Kuevi was outdoored at this year’s GhanaFest held in Chicago in North America last fist week in August. This, to the Ewe community, was a landmark event as the community has been without a queen for a long time. The event, held at the […]

Current Constituency Chairpersons are potential DCEs in My Government: Bagbin Gives Hopes to NDC Delegates

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament and MP for Nadowli/Kaleo Constituency, in the Upper West Region, and NDC flagbearer hopeful Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin has given an assurance that his administration shall make sure all active party persons play a key role in government come 2021. Interacting with hundreds of NDC Constituency Executives, Founding fathers, Zongo Caucus, Chiefs […]

JJ Rawlings Honoured With Marcus Garvey Award

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has once again called for a concerted national effort to protect the country’s trees and forests, taking a swipe at some world leaders who are dismissive of the threat of global warming.  He called for an urgent effort to address re-afforestation stating it used to be a part of our […]

"Continue works of Adu Boahen and his proteges" – President Akufo-Addo to young historians

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the new generation of Ghanaian historians and writers have a special responsibility to continue with the work of the late, great historian, Prof. Albert Adu Boahen and his epigones. President Akufo-Addo was speaking at the re-launch of Prof. Robert Addo-Fening’s book, titled “Akyem Abuakwa, 1700-1943, from Ofori Panin […]

"Gov't committed to buiding a society of inclusion" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated the commitment of his government to pursuing goals and policies that ensure the inclusion of all segments of Ghanaians, irrespective of where they live. According to President Akufo-Addo, he sought the Presidency in order specifically to make the sacrifices that are required to ensure the economic and social […]

Gwollu Ready For Grain Processing Factory

All is set for the construction of a grain processing factory at Gwollu, the Sissala West District Capital. The factory is expected to create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs for residents in thecommunity as well as help improve on their nutrition. The winner of the maiden edition of the Presidential Pitch, Vanessa Aisha Limann […]

Former Gender Minister Declines Ambassador Job, Retires From Active Politics

The Immediate Past Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, says she is bowing out of active politics. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Graphic in Accra on Monday, she said she will take a long break, after 13 years of active politics so that she could enjoy life with her children. […]

UN mission welcomes Afghan gov't’s announcement of Eid holiday ceasefire

After a surge in hostilities in Afghanistan over the past weeks, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomed on Monday the Government’s announcement of a conditional ceasefire for the Eid al-Adha holiday and called on warring parties to use this “momentum” to put an end to the conflict. “A mutual ceasefire would further the […]

Microsoft halts 'Russian political hack'

Russian attempts to launch cyber-attacks against US conservative groups have been thwarted, Microsoft says. The software company said Russian hackers had tried to steal data from political organisations, including the International Republican Institute and the Hudson Institute think tanks. But they had been thwarted when its security staff had won control of six net domains mimicking their […]

Accra appreciates your efforts –AMA Boss tells Drains Desilting Team

The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Accra, Mohammed Adjei Sowah has assured the Drains Maintenance Team of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) of government’s recognition of their continuous efforts to ensure that drains in the city are desilted.   According to him, government would continue to provide the necessary funds and logistics to enable them to discharge their duties effectively. […]

Jekora Procures New Compactor Trucks to Improve Sanitation in Accra

A Waste Management Company based in Accra, Jekora Ventures Limited,  has procured two new  garbage compactor trucks to improve waste collection  in the Osu Klotey sub metro of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly as parts of efforts to keep Accra Clean. The double axial trucks has a capacity on compactor volume of 20 cubic metres which translates […]

ADB Approves 50,000 USD to Northern Development Authority

The African Development Bank has approved a total of 50 thousand dollars to the Northern Development Authority (NDA) to conceptualize the ideas of the Northern Development Bank. Speaking at the Launch of Northern Ghana Human Development Report 2018, in Tamale, the CEO of Northern Development Authority, Dr. Alhaji Abdel-Majeed Haroun said by December this year […]

Ghana Joins Millions of Muslims Across The World To Mark Eid al-Adha

Muslims in Ghana will this morning join Millions of Muslims across the world to mark Eid al-Adha, the second and most important of the Eid holidays, on the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha follows Eid al-Fitr which is marked at the end of Ramadan and occurred in May and June of this year. In Ghana the […]

Child victims of DRC Ebola outbreak need "special attention and care" -UNICEF

An ongoing deadly Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has particularly affected children, the UN’s children agency, UNICEF, said on Friday. The outbreak in North Kivu Province was declared on 1 August and UNICEF reported that so far, two children have died, while six others – who […]

UN renews calls for better protection for persons everywhere on World Humanitarian Day

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock  on Friday, renewed calls for civilians and aid workers everywhere to be better protected as the world remembered all the humanitarians killed in the line of duty. Each year on 19 August, the world pays tribute to the humanitarians who deliver aid to vulnerable communities in some of the most dangerous […]

Fire kills SDA pastor's wife, 3 children and mother-in-law at Dansoman

The wife of the Dansoman SDA District pastor, mother-in-law and three children were Sunday burnt to death in a fire outbreak at their home, at Dansoman Akokofoto in Accra. Graphic Online gathered that the incident happened between 5 and 6am on Sunday August 19, 2018. Pastor Ato Kessie, the Dansoman District pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church was not in […]

White House Lawyer Co-operating With Russia Election Meddling Probe

The top lawyer in the White House is “co-operating extensively” with the Russia inquiry into election meddling, the New York Times reports. Donald McGahn has spent 30 hours sharing detailed accounts of episodes at the heart of the probe, it says. President Donald Trump later said he had authorised Mr McGahn’s co-operation with special counsel […]

Ghana is capable of running free SHS with proceeds from natural resources

Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee, Dr. Steve Manteaw, over the weekend said compared to other African countries, Ghana is more capable of funding the free senior high school programme. He said for instance when Uganda started a similar programme in 2007, its GDP was 12 billion dollars with a population of 29.9million […]

Africa World Airlines ready for Ho-Accra flights

Togbe Afede XIV, Co-Chairman of Africa World Airlines (AWA), a domestic airline with operations in West Africa has stated the readiness of the company to run Ho-Accra-Ho flights at the new Ho Airport. “AWA is ready to start with Ho-Accra-Ho flights. May be three flights in a week for the start. We are only waiting […]

Child passive smoking 'increases chronic lung risk'

Non-smoking adults have a higher risk of dying from serious lung disease if they grew up with parents who smoked, according to US research. The researchers said childhood passive smoking was “likely to add seven deaths to every 100,000 non-smoking adults dying annually”. The study of 70,900 non-smoking men and women was led by the […]

CODE endorses double-track SHS system

The Conference of Directors of Education (CODE) has endorsed the double-track system of education for students at Senior High School (SHS) level, which begins in September, this year. This was contained in a communiqué issued by CODE at the end of its 25th annual conference in Tamale on Saturday. The communiqué was signed by Mrs […]

Annan’s death, a big blow to Ghana – CPP

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) on Saturday said the death of Mr Kofi Annan, former United Nations Secretary-General, is a big blow to Ghana, Africa and global peace. Professor Edmund N. Delle, the party’s chairman and leader, said “globally we have lost a great, wonderful man of peace and principles, whose works transformed and contributed […]

University of Ghana saddened by the death of Kofi Annan

The University of Ghana says it is deeply saddened by the death of former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General and its immediate past Chancellor, Kofi Annan. A statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Stella A Amoa, said the Principal Officers – the Chancellor, Mrs. Mary Chinery-Hesse, Chairman of the University Council, Professor Yaw Twumasi, […]

ECA Executive Secretary calls on leaders to protect Africa's intellectual property rights

The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Vera Songwe addressed the 38th SADC heads of states summit today in Windhoek, Namibia. Speaking on the theme of the summit, ” Promoting Infrastructure Development and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development”, she highlighted the need for countries to look within for resources to finance infrastructural development; […]

ECA Executive Secretary Vera Songwe mourns Kofi Annan

The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA), Vera Songwe has joined the UN family in mourning the passing  today, of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan. “It is with the deepest regret that I learned about the passing of Kofi Annan. His tireless work and devotion to Africa up to the very last day, […]

Some memorable photographs of the late Kofi Annan

Former President Jerry John Rawlings in a tribute, described the late Kofi Annan as a fine gentleman who committed most of his professional life to world peace and made Ghana and Africa proud. pic.twitter.com/Q3WJOdVPFk — Jerry John Rawlings (@officeofJJR) August 18, 2018 Compiled by Ruth Abla Adjorlolo

UN mourns death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan

The United Nations is mourning the death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who passed away peacefully after a short illness, according to a statement published on his official Twitter account on Saturday. The renowned Ghanaian diplomat was 80 years old. Mr. Annan was the seventh man to take the helm of the global organization and the […]

Kofi Annan was a guiding force for good- UN Boss António Guterres

The UN Secretary General António Guterres says late Kofi Annan was a guiding force for good who led the UN into the new millennium with matchless dignity and determination. “Kofi Annan was a guiding force for good. It is with profound sadness that I learned of his passing. In many ways, Kofi Annan was the […]

Kofi Annan’s Tribute To Late JH Mensah

Former United Nation’s Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, passed away today, Saturday, August 2018 after a short illness. Before his passing, Kofi Annan had written a letter dated July 15, 2018, to express his condolence to the family of late statesman and stalwart of the governing New Patriotic Party, J.H. Mensah. Late Annan in the letter addressed to […]

World Leaders & Diplomats Pay Tribute To Kofi Annan

Tributes have been pouring in from world leaders and diplomats. Current UN chief Antonio Guterres has been leading the tributes to his predecessor, describing Mr Annan as “a guiding force for good”. “In many ways, Kofi Annan was the United Nations. He rose through the ranks to lead the organisation into the new millennium with […]

Former UN Boss Kofi Annan Is dead

A Former United Nations (UN) Secretary General, Kofi Annan is dead. He died at a hospital in Switzerland, Saturday morning at age 80. A close source in Switzerland who confirmed his death to gbcghanaonline’s Ruth Abla Adjorlolo said Kofi Annan died Saturday morning August 18, 2018,  at a hospital in Switzerland,  after short illness. The Ghanaian […]

PAC directs Energy Ministry to retrieve GH¢53, 045.07 paid to former staff

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament on Friday, directed the Ministry of Energy to take immediate steps to retrieve GH¢53, 045.07 unearned salaries it paid to nine former staff members of the ministry in 2014 and 2015. The former employees of the then Ministry of Power are said to have received the said amount […]

Thousands Stranded In South India flood

India’s army is stepping up efforts to rescue thousands of people stranded by flooding across India’s southern Kerala state that has killed 324 people. Hundreds of troops, and dozens of boats and helicopters are helping to evacuate people from what officials say is the worst flooding there in a century. Many people are still believed […]

Vice President Dr. Bawumia Leaves For Hajj

Ghana’s Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, departed Accra for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, August 17, 2018 to perform the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj. Vice President Bawumia, accompanied by his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, will join thousands of Ghanaians and millions of Muslims around the world in performing this year’s Hajj. This was in […]

Ministry of Finance Holds Pre-Budget Stakeholders Forum

The Tax Policy Unit of the Ministry of Finance has held a pre-budget forum to collect input from various stakeholders on the implementation of tax measures and other issues about the economy to inform decision-making. Organized with the support of the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), the forum brought together representatives from tax firms, industry associations, […]

President Akufo-Addo Bids J.H. Adieu

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday joined scores of Ghanaians to bid farewell to Ghana’s iconic illustrious elder Statesman, Joseph Henry Mensah, who died on July 12, 2018. In a glowing tribute at a solemn burial service at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra, the President described the late economist and astute politician, […]

Free Education; A Constitutional Requirement- USD Pro Vice Chancellor

The PRO Vice Chancellor of the University for Development Studies, Professor Seidu Al-Hassan, has indicated that since free education is a constitutional requirement, the process for attaining free quality pre-tertiary education should be initiated, accomplished and owned by Ghanaians themselves. He said it is only Ghanaians who can shape, and implement the policy for the […]

US Promotes Agricultural Sector Improvements in Ghana

The United States of America is partnering with the Republic of Ghana to promote agricultural sector growth in support of its vision of “Ghana beyond Aid.” Through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Feed the Future Initiative, the U.S. hosted a knowledge sharing and lessons learned forum on August 15, 2018 at the Swiss Spirit Alisa Suites & Hotel in Accra.  The forum discussed USAID’s results, experiences, and […]

President Trump Planned Veterans Day Military Parade Postponed

President Trump’s plans for a Veterans Day military parade through the streets of Washington DC have been delayed until at least 2019. Mr. Trump was impressed by France’s Bastille Day parade on a visit in 2017 and said the US could “top it”. But figures released on Thursday suggested the event could cost about $90 […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia Lauds AFC for promoting intra-African peace

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has lauded the Ghana Armed Forces High Command and the Control Board of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College for their crucial contribution to promoting peace and security on the African continent. This contribution, which is reflected in the courses offered at the College to middle and […]

JH Mensah To Be Buried Today

A Ghanaian politician and economist, Joseph Henry Mensah, who died on July 12, 2018, will be buried Today, Friday, August 17, 2018. A state funeral will be held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. A pre- burial Church Service was last night held at the Christ the King Parish, in Accra. His […]

Kofi Amoabeng Breaks Silence On UT Bank Collapse

President of UT Holdings, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has finally broken his silence over the collapse of UT bank in a statement issued on Thursday, August 17, 2018 and copied to gbcghanaonline. Mr. Amoabeng in the statement said, he personally is deeply disturbed by events that preceded the collapse of UT bank and more so, some […]

JJ Rawlings join other world leaders to eulogise Aretha Franklin

Fromer President Jerry John Rawlings has Joined other world leaders to ulogise Aretha Franklin, the US singer known as the Queen of Soul, who has died at 76. She carried our love and sweet romance to greater heights. @ArethaFranklin opened the doors to good music and rhythm. There wasn’t a single corner of the world […]

FDA condemns use of unapproved pills for brightening lips

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has expressed utter shock about circulation of unwholesome pills in the local markets used by people to lighten up their lips. The Authority has described the situation as unacceptable and diabolic for certain individuals to be selling cosmetic products with grave chemical reactions to the unsuspecting public with its […]

Nigerian Journalist Detained Over Report On Parliament Siege

Nigerian police have detained a journalist for refusing to disclose the source of a story about last week’s takeover of parliament by security agents, his employers said on Wednesday. Samuel Ogundipe, a reporter with the independent online newspaper Premium Times was arrested with two colleagues on Tuesday and detained at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) […]

All eligible pilgrims to be airlifted to Mecca- Hajj Board Chair

The Chairman of Hajj Board Shiekh I.C Quaye says, all eligible pilgrims will be airlifted to Hajj, without any left over. Addressing the media in Accra, Shiekh I.C Quaye said the board has accomplish it task this year following a successful hajj arrangement here in Ghana and Saudi Arabia. He added that the Board has […]

Nigeria’s State Oil Firm Partners Private Investors

Grappling with four moribund refineries, Nigerian state oil company has partnered with private investors to set up processing plants in Port Harcourt and Warri in the oil-rich South South states. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said Tuesday that the brownfield refineries are expected to process upto 100,000 barrels of oil per day. NNPC managing […]

Visa-free Travel For Angola, Zambia Citizens Begin Today

Angolan and Zambian citizens no longer need visas to travel between the two countries after the visa waiver came to effect on Thursday, August 16 2018. “We have abolished visa requirements for diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders in the two countries,” Angola’s ambassador to Zambia, Balbina da Silva, told journalists in Lusaka. Citizens of […]

US Media Attack Trump's "Dirty war"

More than 300 news outlets are launching a campaign on Thursday to counter President Donald Trump’s attacks and promote a free press. The Boston Globe made the call last week for a nationwide denouncement of the president’s “dirty war” against the media, using the hashtag #EnemyOfNone. Mr. Trump has derided media reports as “fake news” […]

July 2018 inflation rate down by 0.4 per cent

The year-on-year inflation rate for July was 9.6 per cent down from 10.0 per cent recorded in June 2018. The Acting Government Statistician, Baah Wadieh, on Wednesday, presenting the CPI for July 2018 noted that, the monthly change rate in July 2018 was 0.4 per cent, compared with the rate of one per cent recorded […]

Asogli Traditional Council Declares Freddie Blay Unwelcome In VR

The Asogli Traditional Council, made up of 33 traditional areas in the Volta region on Wednesday declared the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman, Freddie Blay, “unwanted” in the Region, especially in the Traditional Council. This follows Mr. Blay’s alleged failure to apologise after he reportedly slighted Togbe Afede XIV, President of the Asogli Traditional Council […]

FIFA invites government delegation

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), has extended an invitation to the Government of Ghana, to deliberate on the current impasse in Ghana football. The meeting would be held on Thursday, August 16, at the headquarters of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland. A letter signed by Fatma Samoura, Secretary General of FIFA, the request for […]

Private Sector & CSOs' Pledge To Partner Gov’t In The Implementation Of CPESDP

Representatives from the Private Sector and Civil Society Organisations, CSOs in the Upper East Region says they recognises the strategic importance of the Coordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies, CPESDP, and would to that effect leverage on its capacity to marshal the needed financial resources and technical expertise to ensure its successful implementation.  Speaking […]

Forestry Commission Launches Greening and Alternative Livelihood Programme

The Forestry Commission has launched the Owirenkyiman Greening and alternative Livelihood programme at Kushea, a farming Community in the Central region. The Project is part of the Commission’s Greening Ghana initiative which seeks to improve the livelihoods of the people restore the Country’s forest Cover as well as address the timber deficit in the country. […]

Gender Ministry Repays judgement debt

The Ministry of Gender and Social Protection says it has repaid its judgement debt of GH236,000 owed to PC Doors Company following a court action by the company against the Ministry. The judgement debt came about as a result of delay payment by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to PC Doors Company, which had supplied […]

Ghana risks losing $40m land in Pakistan

Ghana risks losing a parcel of land worth $40 million located in the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad. The land which was allocated to the country for construction of its embassy has currently been encroached upon by Malaysia. According to the 2016 auditor general report, both France and Canada have expressed interest in the land prompting […]

PAC Recommends Budget For Stranded Ghanaians' Abroad

Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee is recommending that specific budgetary allocation be made to take care of Ghanaians’ stranded abroad. This follows revelations by the Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey at the Committee’s sitting Tuesday, that work is becoming difficult for staff in the country’s embassies abroad. In a response to how issues of stranded […]

Police probe video of man spanking zoo hippo

Police are investigating a viral video showing a man hopping a Los Angeles Zoo barricade to slap a hippopotamus on the rear. The video, which went viral on social media, shows a man climbing over a barricade to reach the hippo enclosure and slapping an animal named Rosie on the butt. The hippo does not […]

Fears For Food Security & Future Of Farming Families, As Fall Armyworm Spreads To Asia

An “invasive pest” that devours more than 80 different plant species, including many staple crops, could threaten the food security and livelihoods of millions of small-scale farmers in Asia, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Tuesday. The UN agency is offering its expertise to farmers and Governments in the region to help them manage Fall Armyworm. […]

UN Boss Appeals For Calm As Mali Presidential Election Draws To A Close

Following the conclusion of the second round of presidential elections in Mali, political leaders in the West African country are being encouraged by the UN Secretary-General to promote a peaceful atmosphere and avoid incendiary rhetoric. António Guterres’s request came in a statement congratulating the people and Government for the vote, which was held on Sunday. Malians initially […]

OccupyGhana Calls For Firm Action To Deal With "Rot" Emanating From Ghana's Financial Sector

A Pressure Group, OccupyGhana says it has followed closely, reports on the state of our financial sector, particularly with respect to some private, indigenous banks and horrified at the several, repeated and blatant breaches of the law and rules of banking and corporate governance, plain theft, obvious fraud, naked bribery, undisguised money laundering and criminal […]

Italy Bridge Rescuers Continue Search For Survivors In Genoa

Rescuers in the northwest Italian city of Genoa continue to search for possible survivors after the dramatic collapse of a motorway bridge. Police say at least 26 people were killed and 15 badly hurt, when dozens of vehicles fell 45m (148ft). Reports say cries can be heard from people trapped in the debris. Twelve people […]

Police Investigate Forceful Removal Of Hospital CEO

The Northern Regional Police Command has commenced investigations into the unfortunate event that took place Monday morning at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, when a group of irate youth stormed the office of the CEO, Dr. David Akolbila, chased him out and locked his office. This follows some allegations levelled against the CEO including gross incompetence, […]

IGP Warns Illegal Siren Users To Stop

The Inspector General of Police, (IGP) David Asante Apeatu has asked unauthorized persons who illegally use sirens and horns to desist from the practice or face the full rigorous of the law. He noted that any person found culpable could face a jail term of 30 days. He issued this warning during a press briefing […]

President Akufo-Addo Determined To Get Every Child To School

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he is determined to ensure that  every Ghanaian child of school age is able to attain formal education  to 2nd cycle school as the basic exit point. To this end, the double track system which is a smart measure to address congestion at the senior high schools at the […]

Auditor General Proposes Payroll Decentralisation To Stop Ghost Names

The Auditor-General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo says decentralizing Ghana’s payroll system is key to ensuring total eradication of ghost names from the government payroll in Ghana. He said winning  the fight will therefore require that heads of management units at the regional and district levels are empowered by central administration to quickly eliminate names of those […]

Pennsylvania priests 'abused thousands of children'

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has released a grand jury report detailing sex abuse in the Catholic Church, naming over 300 accused clergymen. The landmark grand jury investigation found more than 1,000 children had been abused by members of six dioceses in the state for the last 70 years. Officials say the probe found systematic cover-ups […]

Italy Bridge Rescuers Search Into The Night

Rescuers in the northwest Italian city of Genoa are searching into the night for possible survivors after the dramatic collapse of a motorway bridge. Police say at least 26 people were killed and 15 badly hurt, when dozens of vehicles fell 45m (148ft). Reports say cries can be heard from people trapped in the debris. […]

President Akufo-Addo Breaks Ground For The Start Of Kufuor Estates @ Oyoko Akrofuom

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has broken the ground for commencement of work on a 125-apartment Estate at Oyoko Akrofuom in the Atwima Nwabiagya North district of the Ashanti region. Addressing the chiefs and people of Oyoko Akrofuom, President Akufo-Akufo-Addo described the christening of the Estate after former President John Agyekum Kufuor, as a befitting […]

Embattled Tamale Hospital CEO Re-instated

The embattled CEO of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Dr. David Zaawumya Akolbila, who was chased out of his office on Monday morning, August 13, 2018, by some irate youth has been re-instated. This follows the intervention of the Regional Security Council REGSEC led by the Regional Minister, Salifu Sa-eed, when he visited the facility this […]

Health Workers @ Tamale Hospital Withdraw Services

Reports reaching gbcghanaonline indicate that nurses and midwives at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, have withdrawn their services following the invasion, mishandling and locking up of the office of the Acting CEO, Dr. David Akolbila Monday, August 13, 2018. They have condemned the act of lawlessness that have bedeviled over the years stressing that many nurses, […]

"Lets give more attention to Physical Education" – Education Minister

The Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku- Prempeh, has entreated directors of education, heads of institutions and teachers to ensure that Physical Education (P.E), is given the needed attention in the curriculum. He said, the freedom to develop physically, intellectually and moral power through physical education and sports must be guaranteed both within the education […]

JA Kufour Cup to be launched on August 20

The John Agyekum Foundation, would on Monday, August 20, launch the first ever “J.A Kufour Cup Match” at the residence of the former president, in Accra. The launch, which would commence at 4:00pm, will be graced by members of the foundation, former and present ministers, members of parliament and stakeholders in football. It would be […]

Dozens feared dead in Italy Bridge Collapse

A motorway bridge has collapsed in the northwest Italian city of Genoa and fire brigade sources say 35 people were believed killed as vehicles plummeted to the ground. Dramatic video footage captured the moment of the disaster when one of the huge supporting towers crashed down during torrential rain. Vehicles and debris fell 45m (148ft) […]

Ten Years of Politics of Intellectualism; The Journey So Far

Today marks exactly 10 years of Vice President Dr. Bawumia’s journey in the politics of Ghana. This piece is therefore an overview of his politics thus far. The contention on who would partner the then NPP Presidential candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo for the 2008 General Elections had reached the rooftop. Prominent NPP politicians from the North […]

Upper East Farmers Appeal For Desilting Of Vea Dam Banks

Farmers in the Upper East region have appealed to Government, to as a matter of urgency, de-silt the left and right banks canals of the Vea Irrigation Dam, as a stop-gap measure to enable the farmers crop for this coming dry season farming which begins this August. They made the appeal when Radio Ghana undertook […]

Planning Minister Calls For Public Private Ties For President's Development Policies

The Minister for Planning Professor, George Gyan Baffour has called for a didactic relationship between government and the private sector to help leverage all the resources available to ensure successful implementation of the President’s Coordinated Program of Economic and Social Development Policies (CPESDP) 2017-2024. To this end, he called on academia, youth groups, traditional authorities, […]

Tamale Teaching Hospital CEO Chased Out of His Office

The CEO of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Dr. David Akolbila, was on Monday, August 13, 2018, chased out of his office by a group of young men in Tamale. He was chased out for allegedly exhibiting gross incompetence, misuse of hospital funds and some corruption allegations. The group numbering about ten besieged the hospital, chased […]

Vice President Bawumia Cuts Sod for Police Housing Project

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut sod for work to begin on the construction of 320 Housing units for the Ghana Police Service. The Police Housing project, which will be made up of 112 two bedroom apartments, and 208 three bedroom apartments, will be constructed as part of Government’s plan to provide decent […]

Information Ministry Organises Investment Meeting @ Anfoega

The Ministry of Information in collaboration with the North Dayi District Assembly has organized a day’s sensitization town hall meeting for investment stakeholders at Anfoega Adame in the Volta Region. The meeting attracted members of the public including civil society groups, small scale business operators, District Assembly Staff, market women, Traditional Leaders, and Heads of […]

Anas and his BBC crew mistaken for ritual killers in Malawi

Ghanaian undercover investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas together with his BBC crew narrowly escaped death in Malawi in their latest investigative work titled “Malawi’s Human Harvest”. The team are investigating series of mysterious murders in rural Malawi said to be linked to ritual magic. At a secret meeting, the team, led by a Ghanian investigative journalist, Anas […]

Former President Rawlings visits accident victims in Kumasi

Former President Jerry John Rawlings on Saturday visited eight-year-old Peter Mensah who had both legs amputated in 2017 after a vehicle run over him on his way home from school. Peter who had multiple surgeries, including the amputation, graft and plastic surgery, responded positively to treatment and has since been discharged from the Komfo Anokye […]

JJ Rawlings mourns with former NDC executive's family in Kumasi

Former President Jerry John Rawlings on Saturday joined hundreds of mourners to bid farewell to Alhaji Gado Sulemana, a leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at a ceremony in Asawase, Kumasi. Alhaji Gado Sulemana who until his demise on July 23 played various roles in the NDC including being Asawase Constituency Chairman, member […]

Zanu-PF to defend Mnangagwa's election

Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party is expected to file a response in court Monday to the opposition MDC Alliance petition against the election of Emmerson Mnangagwa as president. Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa filed a petition challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s July 30 election victory. The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader alleges electoral fraud and […]

Ethiopian rebels declare ceasefire amid government reforms

An Ethiopian rebel group declared a unilateral ceasefire on Sunday, the latest dissident movement to aim for an end to hostilities in the wake of reforms. The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) launched its bid for secession of the Somali Region, also known as Ogaden, in eastern Ethiopia in 1984. In 2007, Ethiopian forces waged […]

Government to roll out free SHS legislation soon

Government will soon enact a legislation to back the free senior high education policy. The law will seek also to compel parents and guardians to enrol all their school going age in school with the ultimate aim of addressing the problem of school drop out. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo disclosed this at Beposo in […]

North Tongu MP donates ambulance to mark birthday

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has donated an ambulance and hospital consumables to the District to mark his 38th birthday. The items, including wheelchairs estimated at GHC 100, 000 are expected to serve the people of Dorfor, Volo, Fodzoku and Torgorme communities. Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa said the ambulance, the first […]

Suspected Robbers Shot Four (4) Police officers

Four (4) policemen who were on normal patrol duties were shot on Saturday night by suspected armed robbers at Sukura-Zabrama Line, a suburb of Accra. The policemen sustained various degrees of injury with one of them in critical condition. According to the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) George Alex Mensah, […]

Black Princesses end World Cup campaign with Victory over New Zealand

Ghana’s under-20 female national team, Black Princesses, ended their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over New Zealand,  at the Stade Guy-Piriou in this year’s Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) U-20 Women’s World Cup in France. A solitary late strike from Ruth Anima, ensured victory for the Black Princesses in their last group […]

Satellites qualify for 2019 Youth Championship

The national U-20 male football the Black Satellites have qualified for the African Youth Championship (AYC) scheduled for Niger next year, after holding the Young Squirrels of Benin one all, in the second leg of the qualifiers at Stade Rene Pleven, Cotonou, Benin. A goal from Prosper Ahiabu ensured that the Black Satellites finished the […]

Arms depot blast in Syria's Idlib province kills 39 – monitor

At least 39 people – including 12 children – have been killed in a blast that brought down a building in Syria’s mainly rebel-held north-western province of Idlib, reports say. The building in the Sarmada town is said to have contained munitions belonging to an arms trafficker. Dozens of people are still missing, a monitor […]

"GHc500 million for Ashanti Roads in 2018" -President Akufo-Addo reveals

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has revealed that his administration has set aside, for 2018 alone, an amount of GH¢500 million to construct new roads, as well as give a facelift to some existing roads in the Ashanti Region. Speaking at the Akwasidae celebrations, on Sunday, 12th August, 2018, at the Manhyia Palace, President Akufo-Addo […]

"Double track system will be a success" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated the commitment of his government to ensuring that the double-track school calendar, which will be implemented in September 2018 for some Senior High Schools in the country, is a success. According to President Akufo-Addo, “we are going to make sure it is a success. So, I am pleading […]

"We are fulfilling our promises" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the period of stay of his administration in office has witnessed the fulfillment of many of the promises he made to the Ghanaian people in the run-up to the December 2016 elections. According to President Akufo-Addo, “the work that we promised to do, the promises I made during the […]

Landslide at Asukawkaw Mountain blocked Highways at Wurawura Dambaye

  A landslide has moved the top layer of Asukawkaw mountain downwards near Asukawkaw bridge on Wurawura Dambaye Highways in the Krachi East District of The Volta Region. The landslide which was caused by an underground water has covered the two lanes of the road leading to Asukawkaw and Katanga townships. A former Assemblyman of […]

UN chief welcomes DR Congo President’s promise to stand down

The United Nations Secretary-General has commended the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila’s decision on Thursday, not to stand in elections scheduled to take place on 23 December. In line with constitutional rules, Mr. Kabila was due to end his mandate as leader of the Central African nation, in 2016. […]

Stolen plane closes Seattle-Tacoma airport before crashing

An airline employee who stole an empty passenger plane from Seattle airport has crashed on a nearby island. Authorities said the man had made “an unauthorised take-off” late on Friday local time, forcing Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to close. Two F15 fighter jets pursued the plane. It is unclear if the man survived the crash in […]

President Akufo-Addo cuts sod for Kumasi Roads Facelift Project

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, August 10, 2018, at the start of his 5-day tour of the Ashanti Region, cut the sod for the commencement of the Kumasi roads facelift project. The project, funded by the Government of Ghana, Road Fund and the French Development Agency, will ensure that 260 kilometres of roads […]

I will operate an open door policy – Paga DCE

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s nominee as the District Chief Executive for Paga in the Upper East Region, Gerard Ataogye, has been confirmed by the Assembly with 90.48 per cent yes votes. Mr. Ataogye garnered 57 votes out of the expected 68 but two assembly members were absent and five voted against. Mr. Ataogye said […]

President Akufo-Addo begins five day tour of the Ashanti region

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has begun a five (5)-day tour of the Ashanti Region. The visit to the Ashanti Region forms part of the President’s ongoing nationwide tour which has already taken him to the Bono-Ahafo, Western, Volta, Northern, Upper East and Upper West. President Akufo-Addo will visit the Manhyia South, Asokwa, Nhyiaeso, Bosomtwe, […]

Lands Ministry clamps down on defaulting mining companies

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says several quarries, stones, sand, salt, limestone and clay mining companies operating in the country have evaded taxes and royalties payment including other similar obligations due the state for years. The outgoing Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, John-Peter Amewu has said: “when you take the list of […]

President Akufo-Addo expresses confidence in Special Prosecutor

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Thursday expressed absolute confidence in the Special Prosecutor and said any attempt by persons cited for corruption to influence his work would be fruitless. “To those who are sending chiefs and men of God to the Special Prosecutor to intervene on their behalf, to try and dissuade Mr Martin […]

We won’t change laws on same-sex marriage – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the nation that his government is never going to legalize same sex marriage. His Administration had no intention to invalidate the culture and beliefs of the people of Ghana. “Let me assure you that this government has no plans to change the law on same sex marriage. We […]

Lavish lifestyle of men of God behind call for church tax – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the seemingly  lavish lifestyle of some Men of God in the country has generated a rather controversial public discourse on the need to impose tax on Church income. In the country’s quest to build a modern and prosperous nation, President Akufo-Addo said, it can not be lost on any […]

AMA Endorses Alfred Asiedu As PM

Assembly Members of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, (AMA) at its special meeting last Tuesday, overwhelmingly endorsed  Alfred Asiedu Adjei as Presiding Member (PM) for the Assembly. The newly elected PM, who is the Assembly Member for the Avenor Electoral Area secured 52 votes, representing 96% of the 54 votes cast by Assembly Members present during […]

Perry Okudjeto is the new Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports

Mr. Perry Curtis Kwabla Okudjeto, has been appointed as the new Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports (MOYS), following a ministerial reshuffle on Thursday, August 9. Mr. Okudjeto, was the Deputy Minister for Information has now swapped with Pious Enam Hadzide, who was the former Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports, according to a press […]

Government Urged To Fast Track Fertiliser Coupon Distribution

Government and for that matter the Ministry of  Food and Agricultural, MoFA, have been urged to fast track the release of fertilizer coupons for farmers for them to purchase fertilizers on time for their farming activities. The Chairman of the Northern Region Farmers Association, Mohammed Adam Nashiru, who made these remarks, said the raining season is […]

Lift Ban On Curfew – Bimbilla Residents Appeal To Government

Participants at a Town hall meeting at Bimbilla, the capital of the Nanumba North Municipality have appealed to government to lift the curfew in the area to pave the way for development. According to them, the six (6) to six (6) hour curfews which is being imposed on them has not only affected their business […]

President Akufo-Addo makes changes to his Government

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reassigned some government appointees in his first reshuffle. John Peter Amewu, former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and acting Minister for Energy, is now Minister for Energy, whilst Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, former Bono-Ahafo Regional Minister, is now Minister for Lands and Natural Resources. Kofi Adda, Member of Parliament for […]

"Govt committed to decongesting prisons" – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated the commitment of his Government to decongesting the prisons across the country. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Officer Cadet Course Intake 25 of the Ghana Prisons Service, at the Prisons Officers Training School, on Friday, 9th August, 2018, President Akufo-Addo noted that the country’s prisons, built to […]

La General Hospital lacks essential equipment at its NICU

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the La General Hospital, located at South La Estate of the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region is under serious pressure as many of its equipment are either outmoded or babies born per day are more than the equipment needed to support them. The Unit, […]

Gov't subsidized fertilizer valued about GH¢600, 000.00 stolen – Bono-Ahafo Minister

The Bono-Ahafo Regional Minister, Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, has disclosed that a quantity of government subsidized fertilizer valued at about GH¢600, 000.00 has been stolen from the Sunyani Municipal Warehouse. The fertiliser is part of a consignment sent to the region for prospective farmers under the “Planting for Food and Jobs” program. The case has been reported […]

First DCE for Newly Created Tempane District confirmed

In accordance with section 20 sub section (1) of the Local Governance Act of 2016, Assembly Members of the newly created Tempane District in the Upper East Region have approved the President’s nominee for the position of a District Chief Executive. At a special meeting held at Tempane, the nominee, Paul Abugri Azumah received an […]

Government Policies and programmes aimed at long term benefits – Veep Dr. Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says policies and programmes being implemented by government are geared towards addressing the age-long issues of geographical exclusion from national development. He noted that policies, such as the Free Senior High School, National Roll-Out of the Ghana Card, Digital Property Addressing System and the establishment of the three Development Authorities […]

Industrialization Of Economy Requires Synergy- Building-CIMG

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana, (CIMG), says the industrialisation of the country’s economy and it’s movement devoid of aid requires a vigorous approach to the mobilisation of talents, energies, experiences and resources of Ghanaians both home and abroad. This the Institute believes is the surest way of resolving the myriad of economic challenges facing […]

Council of State Presents One – Year Report To President Akufo-Addo

The Council of State has presented a report cataloguing its activities since it was inaugurated a year ago to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo. At a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House, the Chairman of the Council of State, Nana Otuo Siriboe said the Council of State will not be a rubber stamp but […]

Volta Youth Coalition Calls For Broader Consultations On New Regions

The Coalition of Volta Youth has reechoed its call on government to reconsider the creation of a new region out of the Volta Region. The group urged government to solicit for the views of the Ewe speaking citizens of the region before the Electoral Commission proceeds with the impending referendum. Addressing Chiefs and Queen mothers […]

"Insecurity in Sawla- Tuna-Kalba" on ascendancy

Robbery, murder and other related violence are allegedly on the ascendancy in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Northern Region since 2016 and there is no sign of them reducing. The Birifor Youth Association, (BYA) which made the observation at a news conference in Wa indicated that the Ghana Police Service which is “constitutionally mandated” to […]

"Oldest" Living MOBA Old Boy, Albion Mends is 100 years

A Veteran Soldier of the Second World War  Albion Mends, is 100 years . A 100th birthday celebration for Albion Mends Sr. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Warrensburg Manor Care Center, 400 Care Center Drive. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mr. Mends who is now regarded as the oldest living […]

Upper West police confiscates 75 guns

The Upper West Regional Police Command has impounded 75 locally made and foreign guns that are suspected to be used by criminals to carry out robbery attacks in the region. Three suspects have been nabbed in connection with the confiscation of the firearms and a local manufacturing spot also discovered around Charia community in the […]

Extensive deterioration cause of Accra, Tema, Kumasi railway halt

The Minister of Railways Development, Joe Ghartey has told Parliament that The Accra-Tema to Kumasi Railway not operational due to extensive deterioration of the line.He said the Eastern Rail Line from Accra-Tema to Kumasi with its narrow gauge line, (1067mm with a minimum radius of 250m) is not operational due to extensive deterioration of the […]

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