Doctors warn of rise in birth asphyxia cases in Ghana
By Ruth Serwaa Asare “Every baby deserves that first strong cry. It’s not just a sound of life, it’s a sign of survival.” Those were the words of Dr Hilda Mantebea Boye, paediatrician at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana, when she appeared on the GTV Breakfast Show […]
Chief Justice has lost everything, including 22 years of pension – Yaw Anokye Frimpong
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Legal practitioner and historian Yaw Anokye Frimpong has said that Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has lost everything, including 22 years of pension benefits, as a result of her decision to fight removal rather than resign. “She doesn’t even get what she was entitled to from a lower rank for her 22 […]
President should not appoint Chief Justice- Martin Kpebu
By Ashiadey Dotse Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says the authority to appoint Ghana’s Chief Justice should no longer rest with the President under the country’s new constitution. Mr Kpebu argued that Article 144 of the 1992 Constitution, which empowers the president to make such an appointment, undermines judicial independence. He believes excluding the president […]
Mob burns Nigerian woman to death for alleged blasphemy
A woman has been burnt to death by a mob in northern Nigeria’s Niger state after she was accused of blaspheming the Prophet Muhammad, police have said. Police condemned the killing of the woman – identified in local media as a food vendor named Amaye – as “jungle justice”, saying that an investigation was underway […]
Akwatia by-election: Police arrest one after scuffle at NDC party office
Police have arrested one individual accused of tearing down a candidate’s posters at the NDC party office in Akwatia, where a by-election is underway. Security officers stepped in quickly, allowing the voting process to continue smoothly. Authorities have cautioned that any attempts to disrupt the polls, whether through intimidation, destruction of materials, or violence, will […]
NACOC warns public against unauthorised cannabis licence facilitators
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has cautioned the public against individuals or groups claiming to facilitate the acquisition of cannabis licences. In a press statement signed by the Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations, Francis Opoku Amoah, NACOC stressed that it has not authorised any entity to broker or […]
Consistency and passion drive success in content creation – Fahim Dumba
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Ghanaian content creator Fahim Dumba has highlighted consistency as one of the biggest challenges in the content creation space. Speaking in an interview on a breakfast show, Fahim said creating content alone is not enough; staying consistent is what helps creators grow and achieve their goals online. “I think consistency has […]
Government lifts curfew on Nalerigu and neighbouring communities
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The government has lifted the curfew imposed on Nalerigu township and surrounding communities in the North East Region, citing improved security conditions and the commitment of local stakeholders to sustain peace. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak (MP), who explained […]
Akwatia by-election: NDC and NPP battle for bragging rights
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh All is set for the Akwatia by-election scheduled for tomorrow in the Eastern Region, according to Ghana’s electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC). With memories of the violent incidents that marred the Ablekuma North Constituency’s 19 polling station rerun still fresh, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohono, […]
Ghana ranks 5th in Africa with outstanding debt to IMF
Ghana has been ranked the fifth most indebted African country to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as of August 2025, with its position unchanged from the previous month. Data from the IMF shows that Ghana’s outstanding credit stands at Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 2.70 billion. Egypt tops the list with SDR 7.18 billion, although this […]
Nukunu FC appoints Christian Chibueze as new Head Coach
By Tilda Acorlor Nukunu FC has officially announced the appointment of Christian Chibueze as the club’s new Head Coach. The experienced tactician joins the Division Two Club on a two-year renewable deal. In a Facebook post by the Club President, Eric Edem Agbana, Coach Chibueze boasts an impressive track record, having played a key role […]
Para Athletics association scouts new talent in Ho
By Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh The National Para Athletics Association, in collaboration with the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Ghana, has continued its nationwide talent identification initiative aimed at discovering and nurturing new para athletes across the country. The second edition of the Zone 2 Talent Identification Programme took place at the Ho Sports Stadium […]
Sports Minister Kofi Adams pledges support for cycling growth at PruRide 2025
By Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, joined cyclists, dignitaries and corporate stakeholders on Sunday, 31 August 2025, at the Black Star Square for the sixth edition of the PruRide cycling event. The international competition, organised by the Ghana Cycling Federation in collaboration with Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, drew […]
NCCE Ga South holds town hall meeting on rule of law and fight against corruption
By Raphael Agbanu The Ga South Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has held a town hall meeting at Hobor in the Domeabra Obom constituency to educate residents on the importance of upholding the rule of law and tackling corruption. The event, held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, was led by the […]
