Nuong Faalong warns against Ghana becoming market for stolen vehicles amid Shatta Wale probe
By Belinda Nketia National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications member Nuong Faalong has cautioned against Ghana turning into a destination for stolen vehicles. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on Friday, August 22, 2025, she referenced documentaries that trace stolen cars from the United States and Canada to Ghana. According to her, the ongoing Economic and […]
Sports Minister pays courtesy call on KNUST Vice-Chancellor ahead of Sports Medicine Conference
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has paid a courtesy call on Professor Rita Akosua Dickson, Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), on 22 August 2025 ahead of the Sports Medicine Association–Ghana Sports Medicine Conference. During the meeting at the Council Chamber, the Vice-Chancellor called for increased investment […]
Health Ministry postpones Nursing and Midwifery Licensing Exams to Sept 4
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Ministry of Health has postponed the Centralised Nursing and Midwifery Licensing Examinations to 4 September 2025. The decision follows a consultative meeting with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Conference of Heads of Health Training Institutions (COHHETI). In a press release signed by Tony Goodman, Deputy Director and […]
Female journalists highlight challenges in telling women’s stories
By Belinda Nketia Female journalists say women bring empathy and credibility to reporting on sensitive issues such as sexual harassment and gender-based violence, but they also face unique challenges in the digital space. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on August 21, 2025, during a discussion themed “Women in Media: Stories Only She Can Tell,” […]
Energy Minister John Jinapor says Ghana’s power sector stabilised
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says the country’s power sector has been stabilised following months of reforms and targeted interventions. According to him, when he took office, the sector was facing a major shortfall of about 700 megawatts in December 2024, leading to persistent load […]
President Mahama urges African leaders not to overregulate, says youth need space for creativity
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to ease excessive regulations and create more opportunities for young people to explore their creativity and contribute to economic growth. Speaking at the Private-Public Business Dialogue during TICAD-9 in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday, 21 August 2025, President Mahama said overregulation stifles innovation and prevents […]
Zoomlion leads national drive to eliminate malaria at source
In a significant escalation of Ghana’s fight against malaria, waste management giant Zoomlion Ghana Limited is spearheading a nationwide Larval Source Management (LSM) programme, targeting the disease at its root: mosquito breeding grounds. This initiative, under the directive of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS), marks a strategic shift from […]
Afenyo-Markin demands urgent action on water crisis in Effutu
By Valentia Tetteh The Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency and Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for urgent government intervention to address a severe water crisis affecting the Effutu Municipality. In a statement addressed to the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources and copied to the Managing Director of Ghana Water […]
Lawyer Theophilus Dzimega urges investment in health facilities to improve patient experience
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Lawyer Theophilus Dzimega Jnr has called for greater attention to the environment and support systems within Ghana’s healthcare facilities, stressing that the way patients are treated is as important as the medicine they receive. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, he argued that many Ghanaians shy away from public hospitals […]
NLA, Genius Loci launch third edition of luckiest lottery
By Belinda Nketia The National Lottery Authority (NLA), in partnership with Genius Loci and Caritas, has launched the third edition of the Luckiest Lottery. The launch took place on 20th August 2025 at the NLA headquarters in Accra. This year’s grand prize offers up to GHS 2.5 million for the Luckiest Ticket winner in December […]
Concerned nurses condemn GRNMA secretary’s remarks against Health Minister
By Magdalene Andoh The Concerned Nurses and Midwifery Association of Ghana has issued a strong statement condemning recent comments made by the General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Dr David Tenkorang-Twum, against the Minister of Health. In a press release, the association described Dr Tenkorang-Twum’s remarks as “highly unacceptable and […]
GJA assures journalists’ safety ahead of Akwatia by-election
By Rebecca Ampah The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has assured its members of enhanced safety measures ahead of the upcoming Akwatia by-election. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, the General Secretary of the Association, Dominic Hlordzi, said the GJA has been engaging media house leaders as well as the Ghana Police Service to ensure journalists […]
Education Minister launches Ghana Teacher Prize 2025, pledges stronger support for teachers
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has officially launched the 2025 Ghana Teacher Prize, describing the annual event as a celebration of “dedication, sacrifice and continuous service” by Ghanaian teachers. Speaking at the launch in Accra, the minister stressed that the quality of education is inseparable from the quality of […]
Cybersecurity expert warns against online attacks in the name of free speech
By Rebecca Ampah Cybersecurity expert David Gyedu has cautioned Ghanaians against hiding behind freedom of speech to attack others online, warning that such actions amount to cyberbullying and can lead to arrest. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, Gyedu explained that while the constitution guarantees freedom of expression, it does not give anyone the right to […]
