Be a man of your word, repeal LI 2462 – Dr. Osae-Kwapong tells President Mahama
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh A Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and Project Director of The Democracy Project, Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, has added his voice to the growing calls on President John Dramani Mahama to repeal Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, which regulates aspects of Ghana’s mining and forestry sectors. Dr. Osae-Kwapong, speaking on JoyNews’ […]
My first time on screen was right here at GBC – Anita Erskine
By Seli Baisie Celebrated Ghanaian media personality and broadcaster Anita Erskine has disclosed that her first appearance on television was at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). Speaking to Kafui Dey on the GTV Breakfast Show on Friday, 20 June 2025, Anita shared memories of her early days in the media industry, which began almost 30 […]
CARE-Ghana, Cargill support women rice farmers with modern equipment
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has established that empowering women in the agricultural production value chain is not just a moral imperative, but also a smart economic strategy. According to the Ministry, evidence in Ghana shows that when women have access to productive resources and marketing, household incomes increase, children are […]
Teenage pregnancy declines in Akatsi North: Health Director credits community-led interventions aligned with SDGs
By Jones Anlimah The Akatsi North District in the Volta region has recorded a significant decline in teenage pregnancies over the past three years, a development that aligns with global efforts under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), […]
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir approved by FDA as twice-yearly injection
A drug currently used to treat certain HIV infections has also, on Wednesday, received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to be used to prevent HIV. Gilead Sciences, maker of the drug, announced that a twice-a-year injection of lenacapavir has been approved in the United States for HIV prevention under the brand name […]
TrekGh: The Western Experience kicks off with excitement and heritage exploration
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo The much-anticipated three-day trip named TrekGh: The Western Experience, organized by Lifestyle TV, has officially commenced, with participants expressing great enthusiasm as they prepare to explore the captivating tourist attractions of Ghana’s Western Region. The journey, which aims to promote domestic tourism and spotlight hidden areas within the region, has attracted […]
Dikan launches ‘HerPress’ to train, mentor and amplify 20 women journalists in Ghana
By Seli Baisie and Hannah Dadzie The Dikan Center has launched HerPress, a groundbreaking three-month fellowship programme designed to equip and empower 20 women journalists in Ghana. Launched today, June 20, 2025, the maiden edition of HerPress aims to tackle some of the most pressing challenges faced by women in the media, including gender bias, […]
Bibiani Goldstars set new precedent, awards full squad locker room bonus after Premier League triumph
By Kwame Bediako Newly crowned Ghana Premier League champions Bibiani Goldstars have set a new precedent by awarding their entire 42-player squad the coveted Locker Room Bonus, a financial reward traditionally reserved only for players in the matchday lineup. This groundbreaking gesture, unveiled during their coronation match against Medeama SC, celebrates the spirit of teamwork […]
Ghana, Ivory Coast cocoa supply shortage makes chocolate prices soar in UK
Chocolate prices in the UK rose at the fastest pace on record in May as the overall cost of food continued to climb, official figures suggest. The main rate of inflation remained at 3.4% in the year to May, the highest for more than a year. However, food prices grew for the third month in […]
Police arrest school proprietor for preventing BECE candidates from writing exam
By Felix Cofie The proprietor of the Big Six Educational Complex in Meduma, Mr. Afoakwa Sarpong, has been arrested for allegedly detaining two Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates, preventing them from writing their Mathematics paper. The arrest was carried out on Monday, 17th June 2025, at 2:00 p.m., by the Kwabre East Municipal Education […]
Burna Boy announces new album ‘No Sign of Weakness’, out July 11 with tour to follow
By Seli Baisie Nigerian Afro-fusion superstar and Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has officially announced the release of his highly anticipated eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness, due out on Friday, July 11, 2025. The upcoming project will feature 16 tracks, offering what promises to be a dynamic mix of high-energy beats, emotional storytelling, and […]
Ghana, U.S. work together to freeze accounts of embassy fraud suspect – Ablakwa
By Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana is working closely with U.S. authorities to freeze the bank accounts of Fredrick Kwarteng, the main suspect in a visa and passport fraud scandal at Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C. Foreign Affairs Minister and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, made this known when he […]
‘No-bra, no-exam’ rule at Nigerian university sparks outrage
A university in Nigeria has sparked outrage after a video went viral showing female students being touched to see if they were wearing bras before taking part in an exam. In the footage, female staff at Olabisi Onabanjo University in south-western Ogun State are seen touching some students’ chests as they queue to enter an […]
Michael Blackson and fiancée Rada Darling welcome son ‘Lil Mikey’
Ghanaian-American comedian Michael Blackson and his fiancée, Rada Darling, have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy affectionately named “Lil Mikey.” The comedian shared a heartwarming video from the hospital delivery room on Instagram, capturing the emotional moment he saw his son for the first time. In the clip, Blackson is heard whispering in […]
