Abdul Aziz Issah rejoins Barcelona Atlètic on loan until 2026
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian international Abdul Aziz Issah has secured a fresh loan deal with Barcelona Atlètic, extending his stay at the Spanish club until June 2026. The 19-year-old, who initially joined the Catalan side on loan for the 2024/25 season from Dreams FC, will now remain with the Blaugrana’s B team for another season […]
Absence of corporal punishment blamed for Zuarungu SHS violence – Upper East Regional Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, has attributed the recent violent clash at Zuarungu Senior High School to indiscipline and the absence of corporal punishment in schools. He believes Ghana’s educational policies need reform, citing a decline in student discipline due to restrictions on teachers’ ability to enforce it. Speaking […]
Parliament passes Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Parliament has passed the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill, 2025, also known as MahamaCares, into law. The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, one of the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) 2024 campaign promises under the leadership of John Mahama, is expected to become operational in the coming months, pending presidential assent and the appointment […]
Accra Technical University governing council inaugurated after two-year leadership vacuum
By Juliet Mettle-Edmonds For the past two years, Accra Technical University (ATU) has been without a substantive Vice-Chancellor, a leadership gap that has drawn growing concern among stakeholders. During the inauguration of a newly constituted 19-member governing council, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, charged the board to prioritise the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor, […]
Afenyo-Markin replaced by Patricia Appiagyei on delegation to ECOWAS Parliament
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Parliament has approved a significant reshuffle in Ghana’s delegation to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, replacing Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin with his deputy, Patricia Appiagyei. This move has sparked controversy and debate. The reshuffle has drawn criticism from some MPs, particularly Dominic Nitiwul, Member of Parliament for […]
Kwabena Kwabena reveals true story behind ‘Aso’
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Amidst the controversy surrounding claims that the song “Aso” is based on his personal life, popular Ghanaian musician George Kwabena Adu, known in showbiz as Kwabena Kwabena, has set the record straight. According to the musician, the inspiration behind the song was not drawn from his own experiences but rather from […]
ECOWAS anti-money laundering efforts must be robust and forward-looking – Vice-President
By Dominic Hlordzi The Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged West African leaders to ensure that the region’s architecture for combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and weapons proliferation remains robust, inclusive, and forward-looking. She said the framework must be capable of addressing emerging threats both within stable jurisdictions and […]
Interior Minister tasks IGP to ensure violence-free Akwatia by-election
By Juliet Mettle-Edmonds The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has directed the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to establish a dedicated Electoral Security Monitoring Task Force for the upcoming Akwatia by-election. Speaking at the Ghana Police Service Regional Commanders Conference held at the Police Headquarters in Accra, the Minister emphasized […]
Whole country behind you – Sports Minister applauds Black Queens
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has congratulated the Black Queens for their impressive run to the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In a statement released on July 19, 2025, the minister described reaching the semi-finals as a “proud moment for all […]
There’s political will to fight galamsey – Defence Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has assured the public that the government is determined to tackle illegal mining, also known as galamsey, with renewed focus and political will. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series program on Monday, July 21, 2025, Dr. Omane Boamah emphasized that the fight against galamsey […]
Presidential jet heavily corroded, still grounded in France – Defence Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has revealed that Ghana’s presidential jet is still grounded in France due to severe technical issues, including significant corrosion in its fuel tanks and engine components. “The truth is that the presidential jet is heavily corroded,” he stated. According to the minister, the Dassault […]
Alhaji convicted for possession and sale of restricted opioids in Tamale
By Murtala Issah A 53-year-old man, Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti, has been convicted and fined one hundred and sixty-eight thousand Ghana cedis (GHS 168,000) for unlawful possession of restricted drugs, following an intelligence-led operation in Tamale. The arrest is part of an ongoing crackdown on the illegal opioid trade in the Northern Regional capital. Alhaji Sayuti […]
Northern Ghana conference outlines roadmap for development
By Murtala Issah The inaugural Northern Ghana Development Conference, organized by the Northern Caucus, commenced today in Tamale, bringing together key stakeholders, policymakers, development experts, and community leaders to chart a national agenda for the region’s progress. The conference aims to address the numerous developmental challenges facing Northern Ghana, including inadequate infrastructure, limited access to […]
Bawku Naba statue to be rebuilt – Defence Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has revealed the government’s decision to reconstruct the statue of the Bawku Naba, Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, which was reportedly destroyed on Sunday, July 13, during a military operation in the Kusaug Traditional Area. He highlighted that this will be taken care of […]
