‘World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war’
US President Donald Trump says the opportunity for Russia to play at the 2026 World Cup could be an “incentive” to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian national football team has been banned from international competition by FIFA and UEFA since the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Trump campaigned on ending the war in Ukraine […]
Parliament’s Roads Committee visits Transport Ministry to monitor projects, strengthen ties
By Peterlyn Mensah The Parliamentary Committee on Roads and Transport has visited the Ministry of Transport and its agencies to learn more about their work, monitor progress on ongoing projects, and build stronger collaboration between Parliament and the Ministry. The 17-member delegation was led by the Committee Chairman, Hon. Isaac Adjei Mensah, who is also […]
Government to train 500,000 youth in vocational skills – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed plans to train 500,000 youth in vocational skills over the next four years. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, Ofosu said the initiative aims to empower youth to acquire skills and set up their own businesses. “We thought it necessary to have a […]
Afenyo-Markin commissions Effutu Court to boost access to justice
By Valentia Tetteh In a significant step toward strengthening the rule of law in the Central Region, the Minority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Osahene Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has commissioned a newly constructed Court Complex at Gyangyanadze in the Effutu Municipality. The newly completed edifice, initiated by the MP, features a High […]
KIA Swissport cocaine bust: Four suspects granted GHC52m bail
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Four alleged cocaine pushers currently standing trial for their involvement in the recent cocaine bust at the Swissport Terminal of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) have each been granted bail to the tune of GHC13 million, with four sureties to meet. The suspects, Gariba Soli, an artefact dealer at the Arts Centre, […]
Charles Asare chairs 10-member taskforce to establish new national airline
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A former Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, Charles Asare, has been appointed chairman of a 10-member taskforce inaugurated by the Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, to develop a business model and operational framework for Ghana’s proposed new national airline. Other members include Twumasi Ankrah Selby (Vice Chairman), Yvonne Nana […]
Ghana’s food inflation in April declined marginally- GSS
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, has revealed that the country’s inflation rate for April 2025 declined to 21.2%, down from the 22.4% recorded in March. According to him, food inflation also saw a marginal dip over the past month, from 26.5% in March to 25% in April, while non-food inflation eased to […]
Mob Violence: DR Congo referee lynched and burned alive in Bukavu
By: Kwame Bediako A tragic act of mob violence has resulted in the death of Patrick Ngalamulume, a respected football referee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, in the city of Bukavu. Ngalamulume, known locally as “Ngalas,” was lynched and set on fire by an enraged crowd in the early hours of May 6, 2025, […]
Ellah Esinam Nongo confirmed as Adentan MCE with overwhelming support
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Assembly Members of the Adentan Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region have approved President John Dramani Mahama’s nominee, Ms. Ellah Esinam Nongo, for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). As enshrined in the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), Assembly Members of the Adentan Municipal Assembly (AdMA) held a Special […]
Ghana partners with GAVI to boost immunization, expand access to vaccines nationwide
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Ministry of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), has held a media briefing to highlight ongoing efforts to strengthen immunization programs and ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines across the country. The Ministry and GAVI, together with the World Health Organization […]
Government steps up fight against galamsey with new measures
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has highlighted the government’s efforts to combat illegal mining, also known as galamsey, in forest reserves. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Muslim emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable livelihoods. “The specific provisions in LI-2462 that gave […]
International gang sentenced for smuggling thousands of ants in Kenya
A Kenyan court has sentenced four men to one year in prison or pay a fine of $7,700 (£5,800) for trying to smuggle thousands of live ants out of the country. The four suspects – two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan – were arrested last month with 5,000 ants at a guest house in […]
Chip-embedded passport programme was fully executed by Akufo-Addo before leaving office – Abu Jinapor
By Josephine Kekeli The Ranking member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel A. Jinapor, has challenged claims surrounding the nationwide rollout of Ghana’s new chip-embedded passports, stating that the initiative was fully developed and executed under the Akufo-Addo administration. In a detailed statement released on Monday, May 6, 2025, Jinapor highlighted that the project, launched […]
Government committed to accountability, not political vindictiveness- Shamima Muslim
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has assured Ghanaians that the government will not tread the same path of political vindictiveness in addressing past governance issues. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Shamima Muslim emphasized the government’s commitment to accountability and due process. “We want a marked departure […]
