Africa must leverage herbal medicine as 80% of modern drugs have natural origins – Olusegun Obasanjo
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has revealed that 80% of drugs sold in pharmacies have their origins in herbs. Speaking at the African Health Sovereignty Summit, he emphasised the importance of integrating traditional medicine into Africa’s healthcare systems. “Eighty percent of the drugs we buy in […]
Tourism Ministry warns public against false claims targeting sector minister
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid engaging with social media personalities who spread false information for attention. In a statement released over the weekend, the Ministry strongly refuted recent claims made by a social media figure accusing the Minister of […]
Moroccan ambassador calls for Africa-led agricultural trade
By Belinda Nketia The Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Imane Ouaadil, has called for a bold rethink of trade flows between African countries, urging Ghana and Morocco to reduce their dependence on distant markets and strengthen regional agricultural trade. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on August 4, 2025, the envoy questioned why Morocco continues […]
Substance abuse driving youth crime – George Opare-Addo
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, has linked the rising cases of violent crimes, including murder and suicide among the youth, to substance abuse. According to the Minister, many young people are turning to crime as a result of drug use. “We believe strongly that the law must […]
Fire at Accra Tourist Information Centre: Water supply issues hampered response – GNFS
By Magdalene Andoh Head of Public Relations for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), DO II Desmond Ackah, has revealed that inadequate water supply from fire hydrants hampered firefighting efforts during the recent fire at the Accra Tourist Information Centre. Speaking via phone on the GTV Breakfast Show, Mr. Ackah stated that the fire had […]
Mahama commissions new Air Navigation Services Building at KIA
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday commissioned the new Air Navigation Services (ANS) Building at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra. He also launched Ghana’s Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) Systems, which are housed within the new building. The facility is expected to serve as the central operational hub for […]
Soulja Boy arrested on suspicion of weapons charges
US rapper Soulja Boy was arrested on suspicion of weapons charges in Los Angeles early Sunday morning, according to US reports. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed to CBS News that the star, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested at around 2:35 am local time in the Melrose neighbourhood of the […]
Fire guts boys’ dormitory at Oyoko Methodist SHS
Firefighters are battling a fierce blaze that has engulfed the House 3 boys’ dormitory at Oyoko Methodist Senior High School (OMESS) in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region. The fire, which started about an hour ago, is believed to have begun in the master’s bungalow, part of the same structure as the […]
CID reports progress on INTERPOL Ghana’s crackdown on transnational vehicle theft
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has intensified efforts to combat vehicle-related crimes through collaboration with key national and international partners. These include the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), INTERPOL, Digitpol, and the FBI. The partnerships have facilitated the sharing of intelligence on vehicles stolen abroad and smuggled […]
CID Boss assures public of progress in Kusasi chief murder investigation
The Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), COP Lydia Donkor, has revealed that the police are pursuing “very concrete leads” in connection with the murder of the Kusasi Chief, Naa Abdul-Malik Azenbe, in Asawase, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Speaking at a media briefing on ongoing investigations into high-profile cases, […]
Daniel McKorley crowned Most Influential Entrepreneur of All Time at 2025 EFG Awards
Business magnate and philanthropist Dr. Daniel McKorley was honoured with the title “Most Influential Entrepreneur of All Time” at the 15th Anniversary and Awards Ceremony of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG), held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on Friday, 1st August 2025. The prestigious award recognizes decades of entrepreneurial excellence, job creation, industry transformation, […]
‘I’m not very satisfied’- Moroccan ambassador on Ghana’s scholarship beneficiary numbers
By Belinda Nketia Morocco has doubled the number of scholarships for Ghanaian students this year from 70 to 140, following a recent diplomatic mission led by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. However, Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, Imane Ouaadil, says the increase is still not sufficient. Speaking on the GTV […]
Ghana debates state honours for music legend Daddy Lumba
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The death of highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, better known as Daddy Lumba, has triggered a profound national discussion that is much more than a debate over funeral rites. It is a moment of cultural introspection for Ghana, forcing the nation to confront how it honours its non-political […]
Ghana leads push to reshape Africa’s role in global healthcare
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration of Ghana, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama is spearheading a global initiative to redefine Africa’s place in the global healthcare landscape. Known as the Accra Initiative, the effort seeks to increase domestic investment in health and ensure Africans are central […]
