Gov’t to implement waste segregation as it reintroduces National Sanitation Day
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, says plans are underway to ensure that Ghanaians adopt waste segregation and proper waste disposal practices in their daily lives. This, he said, is to help prevent the outbreak of communicable diseases such as cholera, which continue to affect parts […]
Peru’s ex-president and first lady sentenced to 15 years in jail
Peru’s former president, Ollanta Humala, has been found guilty of money laundering and sentenced to 15 years in prison. A court in the capital, Lima, said he had accepted illegal funds from the Venezuelan president at the time, Hugo Chávez, and from the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht to bankroll his election campaigns in 2006 and […]
OR Foundation announces electrification plan for Kantamanto market
By Gilbert Ankrah The OR Foundation, an Accra-based public charity, has announced a major initiative to install electricity in every stall of Kantamanto Market, following the devastating fire that affected the market earlier this year. At a town hall meeting with traders, upcyclers, and other stakeholders, from the Katamanton market held at the forecourt of […]
Use $370m IMF funds cautiously to avoid economic setback – Dr. Klutse warns Gov’t
By Belinda Nketia Dr. Senanu Kwasi Klutse, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Finance Department at NIBS University, has advised the Government of Ghana to spend the upcoming $370 million IMF disbursement with caution, warning that mismanagement could undermine the country’s fragile economic recovery. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show with host Thelma Tackie on […]
German doctor charged with murder of 15 patients
A German palliative care doctor has been charged with murdering 15 of his patients using a cocktail of lethal drugs. Prosecutors in Berlin have accused the 40-year-old of setting fire to the homes of some of his suspected victims to cover his tracks. He allegedly killed 12 women and three men between September 2021 and […]
New Damongowura Kelly Boresa I appeals for support to restore Damongo paramountcy to prominence
By Ashiadey Dotse The newly recognised Paramount Chief of Damongo, Damongowura Seidu Kelly Boresa I, is calling on all residents and stakeholders to unite and support him in restoring the dignity and development of the Damongo Paramountcy.His appeal comes after he was officially gazetted by the National House of Chiefs, giving him full national recognition […]
Terabuuriyele International donates medical equipment to Bolgatanga regional hospital
By Peter Agengre Terabuuriyele International – Diaspora Branch, representing natives of Bolgatanga and its surrounding areas living abroad, has made a significant donation of essential medical equipment to the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga. The items, including 22 blood pressure monitoring apparatus and 22 infrared thermometer guns, were donated with the aim of improving […]
President Mahama’s first 100 days: A closer look at appointments and government setup
By Ephraim Ofori Numosuor The first 100 days of any presidency are not merely ceremonial but foundational. They set the tone, reveal the vision, and give citizens a sense of the direction their leader intends to take the country. For Ghana’s new president, John Dramani Mahama, these initial days have been marked by swift and […]
Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator
Adverts from six companies selling liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) have been banned in the UK for trivialising the risks and exploiting women’s insecurities around body image. All of them appeared on Facebook or Instagram and used time-limited deals to “irresponsibly pressurise” customers into booking, says the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). One ad, for example, […]
Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink
The tussle between Starlink boss Elon Musk and South Africa over the company’s failure to launch in the country stems from the nation’s black empowerment laws, and could be one factor behind the diplomatic row between the US and Africa’s most industrialised nation. To his more than 219 million followers on his social media platform […]
Upper East Region gets first FIFA-standard pitch with $742,000 support from FIFA
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Upper East Region has finally received its first FIFA-standard football pitch, thanks to a $742,000 investment from FIFA. The pitch, which hosts the first-ever GFA Elite Football Academy, was unveiled on Tuesday, April 15, at a ceremony where Nissan 4×4 pickups were also presented to various Regional Football Associations. Ghana Football […]
Kusaug Traditional Council in Bawku calls for police officers to return to duty
By Peter Agengre The Kusaug Traditional Council, led by the Bawku Naba, Zug-Raan Asigri Abugrago Azoka lI says it sincerely appreciates the visit of the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, acknowledging his commitment to investigating the incident that led to one fatality and several injuries. The gesture, according to Zugrana, demonstrates the IGP’s […]
Ghana Olympic Committee election heat up: Akpokavie submits nomination
By Issac Mortey Former Secretary-General of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr. Richard Akpokavie, has officially submitted his nomination form for a key executive position within the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC). The submission took place at the GOC headquarters and is considered a crucial step in the lead-up to the upcoming elections. Mr. Akpokavie, who […]
Volta Regional Minister visits injured PE Coordinator following Sokode Tsawenu accident
By Tilda Acorlor The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, on Monday, April 14, 2025, visited the Ho Teaching Hospital to commiserate with the Regional Physical Education (PE) Coordinator, Mr. Roger Kwaku Tay, and other victims in a road accident at Sokode Tsawenu over the weekend. The accident involved a delegation of Senior High School […]
