No Government can fix corruption rooted in dishonesty – Kamal-Deen Abdulai
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kamal-Deen Abdulai, has stated that no government, regardless of political affiliation, can fully solve Ghana’s corruption problem, arguing that it is deeply rooted in dishonesty and greed among the citizenry. Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda on Saturday, July 26, 2025, during a […]
Government cannot function without taxes – Dr. Eric Oduro Osae
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Governance expert Dr. Eric Oduro Osae has emphasised that the government cannot operate without taxes, stressing that taxation is vital for the sustainability of governance and public services. Speaking on Current Agenda, a programme on GBC, Dr. Osae acknowledged that although the recent removal of certain taxes might reduce the cascading […]
Missing ammunition: Defence minister created unnecessary panic – Dr Zato
By Ashiadey Dotse Political scientist Dr Joshua Zato has criticised the Minister for Defence for being overly dramatic in his comments about the alleged missing ammunition from the Ghana Armed Forces, saying the remarks have created unnecessary fear and panic among the public. Dr Zato believes the situation has been exaggerated and does not amount […]
Highlife legend Daddy Lumba dead
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian Highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has died at the age of 60. The music icon passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness, according to a statement from his family. In a statement, the Fosu family said: “With profound sorrow and deep grief, […]
27 arrested for illegal mining at Ankaase Gyadam; weapons and equipment seized
By Brain Akutei – Azu Mateko The Ghana Police Service has arrested twenty-seven (27) men for engaging in illegal mining activities at Ankaase Gyadam, near Asamang Tamfoe in the Eastern Region. The arrests were made on Friday, July 25, 2025, during a well-planned operation based on police intelligence. According to the police, the suspects were […]
Gbese Mantse Homowo Cup tours Volta Region
By Tilda Acorlor As part of its trophy tour, the Gbese Mantse Homowo Cup has arrived in the Volta Regional Capital, Ho. Accompanying the prestigious cup were organizers of the event led by Mr. Anim Addo on behalf of the Chief of Gbese, in the Greater Accra Region, His Royal Majesty Nii Ayi-Bonte II. The […]
2024 WAFCON: Black Queens beat South Africa 4-3 on penalties to secure bronze medal
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Queens secured a memorable third-place finish at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout win against South Africa. This victory marks their first WAFCON medal since 2016, recalling their previous bronze success when they also overcame the Banyana Banyana in a continental showdown […]
A/R: Another man shot dead at Asawase
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu A middle-aged man was murdered in broad daylight at Asawase, in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on Friday, July 26, 2025. Eyewitnesses allege that the man was shot multiple times by unknown assailants on a motorbike. The incident has left residents in fear and raised concerns […]
Ashanti REGSEC bans smock-wearing motor riders, restricts motorcycle use after 7pm in Asawase
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has, with immediate effect, banned the use of motorcycles within Asawase in the Asokore Mampong Municipality after 7:00 p.m. until further notice. Additionally, REGSEC has imposed an outright ban on the use of unlicensed motorcycles in the community. A statement signed and issued by the Chairman […]
Finance Minister says economic turnaround ‘in sight’ in mid-year budget review
By: Belinda Nketia Finance Minister, Casiel Ato Forson, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, presented the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament, outlining what he describes as clear signs of economic recovery. The Minister, speaking on the floor of Parliament, detailed how the administration of President John Mahama is managing the economy, what progress has been […]
No more foreign currency for state contracts – Finance Minister
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced a ban on the use of foreign currencies in all government contracts, warning the practice threatens the stability of the national currency. Presenting the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Ato Forson said that, starting immediately, no government contract—regardless of its […]
Wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan, dies aged 71
By: Kwame Bediako Legendary WWE icon Hulk Hogan, who helped bring professional wrestling into mainstream pop culture, has passed away at age 71 on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died of cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, according to TMZ. Emergency services were dispatched to his […]
Finance Minister flags more than 14,000 unverified names on government payroll
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says more than 14,000 names on the public payroll cannot be verified, raising fresh concerns over ghost workers as the country battles youth unemployment. Presenting the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review on Thursday, 24 July, Dr Forson said the Ghana Audit Service had completed 91% of […]
Cocoa sector was debt-riddled with liabilities of GH₵ 32 billion – Finance Minister
By: Kwame Bediako Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday, July 23, 2025, presented the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, detailing the significant economic challenges inherited by the current NDC administration from the previous NPP government. Dr. Forson highlighted the precarious state of the economy, emphasising the derailment of the IMF program […]
