Concerned NDC Youth of Ahafo-Ano North reject NDC Constituency Executives’ attempt to endorse galamsey-linked MCE aspirant
By Kwame Gyasi Following the announcement of the first batch of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), leading constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ahafo-Ano North Municipality have held a press conference appealing to President John Dramani Mahama to appoint Richmond Aboakye Agyemang as the next Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). […]
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang undergoes medical treatment at UGMC, set to receive further care abroad
By Spendilove Incoom The Vice President of Ghana, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has received medical treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre following a sudden illness on Friday, March 28, 2025. A statement from the Presidency Communications Office, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, confirmed that […]
Musk’s xAI buys his social media platform X
Elon Musk says that his AI venture xAI has acquired his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In an X post Friday, Musk said the all-stock transaction values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion. Musk paid $44 billion for Twitter in 2022. “xAI and X’s futures are intertwined,” Musk wrote […]
Parliament approves GHC293 billion 2025 Appropriation Bill
By Valentia Tetteh Parliament has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, granting the government authorization to spend GHC293 billion from the Consolidated Fund and other public funds for the 2025 financial year under paragraph (a) clause (2) of article 179 of the 1992 constitution. The bill outlines the government’s total estimated expenditure for the year, including […]
Minority stages walkout as Parliament passes Ghana Gold Board Bill
By Valentia Tetteh Parliament has passed the Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025, paving the way for the establishment of the Gold Board to regulate the gold industry. The board will oversee the purchase, sale, and export of gold to improve transparency, enhance traceability, and boost foreign exchange earnings to stabilize the cedi. The bill was […]
Fiscal policies must support growth of Rural and Community Banks- ICU to government
By Bright Kofi Agamah The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU-Ghana), Mr. Morgan Ayawine, has urged the government to prioritize fiscal policies that support the rapid and sustainable growth of Rural and Community Banks. He expressed concern that some fiscal policies hinder the growth and sustainability of these banks. Mr. Ayawine […]
Reactivate Pwalugu Tomato Factory – ICU to government
By Bright Kofi Agamah The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has appealed to the government to reactivate the Pwalugu Tomato Factory in the Upper East Region to create employment opportunities for the teeming youth in the region. The union believes such a move will help save the nation the huge foreign exchange spent on […]
Novak Djokovic dominates Grigor Dimitrov to reach Miami Open final
By Kwame Bediako Novak Djokovic was in top form on Friday, March 28, 2025, dispatching Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to reach his eighth Miami Open men’s singles final. The 24-time Grand Slam champion needed just 70 minutes to secure the 6-2, 6-3 victory at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Djokovic’s dominant performance […]
CLOGSAG suspends strike, directs staff to resume work
By Sarah Baafi The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has announced the suspension of its ongoing strike action following an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) on Friday, March 28, 2025. The strike, which involved staff from the Civil Service and Local Government Service, was called off to allow […]
Eduwatch research reveals educational disparities in Ghanaian districts
By Jacqueline Emefa Ampo A research study conducted by Eduwatch across 14 deprived and endowed districts in six regions of Ghana has revealed significant disparities in education, particularly concerning gender parity and overall enrolment. The findings, presented at a dissemination conference in Accra on March 27, 2025, corroborate earlier data released by the Ghana Statistical […]
Malfunctioning traffic light at Okponglo junction threatens student safety
By Melchizedeck Donkor The University of Ghana, one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the country, has been plagued by a longstanding problem that has claimed the lives of many students—particularly non-resident students, who form a significant portion of the student body—and left several others injured. The malfunctioning traffic light at Okponglo Junction, […]
“Sports development is key” – Hon. James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister
By Tilda Acorlor The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu has recognized the important role sports development plays in empowering young people of the Volta Region. Hon. Gunu believes that investing in sports development can unlock the full potential of local talent, providing a platform for them to be marketed. “Sports development is key. I […]
Government announces renovation of National Theatre
By Franice Tandoh The National Theatre of Ghana is set for a major facelift as the government announces plans for its renovation. The announcement was made by Mr. Divine Owusu Ansah, the representative of the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, during the World Theatre Day celebration at the School of Theatre Arts, University […]
80% of my livelihood comes from theatre – Fred Amugi
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Veteran Ghanaian actor Fred Amugi has credited theatre for his success, revealing that 80% of his livelihood comes from the craft. ‘’I have never regretted being a man of theatre because 80 percent of the food on my table comes from theatre’’, he said. Speaking at the second edition of the […]
