Ghana pays tribute to UN Peacekeepers, urges renewed multilateral action
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana has honoured the courage and sacrifice of UN peacekeepers with solemn ceremonies and renewed calls for stronger global partnerships in peacekeeping. At a flag-raising, wreath-laying, and tree-planting ceremony in Accra, Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu emphasized the need for member states must act in a strong and unified manner […]
President Mahama orders reinforced security to curb robbery in Bono East
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has pledged firm action to restore safety in communities across the Bono East Region, particularly those grappling with armed and highway robberies. Speaking at a durbar of chiefs and residents in Kintampo during his three-day “Thank You” Tour, President Mahama stressed that no meaningful development can occur without […]
NDC unfazed by Minority walkout over Wontumi arrest – Tanko-Computer
By Seli Baisie The Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Rashid Tanko-Computer, says the party is unbothered by the Minority’s walkout in Parliament in protest of Chairman Wontumi’s arrest, urging Ghanaians to allow the law to take its course. “We are unfazed by their walkout,” he stated. “This […]
Ibrahim Mahama sues Bright Simons for defamation, demands GHS10m in damages
Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has filed a defamation suit against Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, over alleged claims of “false and malicious” publications. Court documents filed at the Accra High Court on May 28, 2025, show that Mr Mahama and his company, Engineers and Planners (E&P), are demanding GHS10 million in damages. They […]
Victoria’s Secret pulls down website amid security incident
Clothing and lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret suspended most of the functionality of its website and some in-store services to “address a security incident,” according to a statement posted to the company’s website on Wednesday. “We identified and are taking steps to address a security incident,” a Victoria’s Secret spokesperson told Reuters in an email on […]
US banks tiptoe toward crypto, awaiting more green lights from regulators
Big U.S. banks are holding internal discussions about expanding into cryptocurrencies as they get stronger endorsements from regulators, but initial steps will be tentative, centering on pilot programs, partnerships or limited crypto trading, according to four industry executives. Wall Street giants that had been largely blocked from many crypto activities by strict regulations are poised to grow […]
Cassie Ventura needed stitches after Diddy beating, trial hears
Sean “Diddy” Combs once beat ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura so badly she needed stitches on her forehead, the music mogul’s former stylist has testified at his trial. Deonte Nash, who styled both Mr Combs and Ms Ventura, told the court there were times when he witnessed his boss attacking his then-girlfriend and others. He also testified […]
Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies aged 87
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died aged 87, was a titan of modern African literature – a storyteller who refused to be bound by jail, exile and illness. His work spanned roughly six decades, primarily documenting the transformation of his country – Kenya – from a colonial subject to a democracy. Ngũgĩ was tipped to win […]
Cedi appreciation cuts Ghana’s public debt by over GHS150bn – President Mahama
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the recent strengthening of the Ghana cedi has resulted in a significant reduction of the country’s public debt by more than GHS150 billion over the past five months. Speaking at a high-level panel in Abidjan, President Mahama said the decline in the debt burden is […]
Gov’t urged to urgently compensate teachers on the double track system
By Kingsley Nana Buadu An Educational consultant, Samuel Yaw Oduro-Asabere, is advocating an urgent compensation package for teachers on the double-track system, which has run for the past seven (7) years. He has again called on the government and teacher unions to urgently conclude the new conditions of service for teachers to address some disparities […]
Call for probe into Anne Sansa Daly’s medical credentials – Ben Dotsei Malor
By Ashiadey Dotse The former Deputy Editor of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Ben Dotsei Malor, has called for a full investigation into Anne Sansa Daly’s medical qualifications. His call follows the government’s decision to revoke her appointment to the Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). Mr. Malor welcomed the revocation but said […]
President Mahama removes Anne Sansa Daly NHIA Board member over licence concerns
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has removed Anne Sansa Daly from the Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) after concerns were raised about her not having a valid medical licence to practise in Ghana. A statement from the Office of the President announced that Professor Dr (Med) Ernest Yorke has been […]
‘Barred By Blood’ premieres, Govt pledges support for menstrual hygiene
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending menstrual stigma and improving girls’ access to education through the newly launched Free Sanitary Pads Programme. Speaking on behalf of the Vice President, a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Madam Betty Mould-Iddrisu, emphasized that the government is working to make Ghana […]
Girls can get pregnant before first period – Dr. Michael Baah Biney warns
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Medical Doctor, Michael Baah Biney, has emphasized that girls can become pregnant even before experiencing their first menstrual cycle due to the biological makeup of these girls. According to Dr. Biney, the notion that girls cannot get pregnant before their first menses is a misconception. He highlighted while speaking on World […]
