Minority blames Adum fire on dumsor, calls for urgent action
The Minority in Parliament has attributed the recent devastating fire outbreak at Adum in the Central Business District of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to erratic power supply, commonly known as dumsor. The fire, which ravaged several shops and properties, left nine people injured and caused extensive damage, raising concerns about fire safety and emergency […]
UER: Interior Ministry imposes Curfew on Binduri Township and environs
The Ministry of Interior has imposed a curfew on Binduri Township and its environs in the Upper East Region. This is part of efforts to maintain peace and security in the area. The curfew, which starts from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, takes effect from Monday, March 24, 2025, following an Executive Instrument issued by […]
BoG’s 123rd MPC meeting opens with call for transparency, action on Inflation
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The 123rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) opened today with a bold call for greater transparency and decisive action in tackling the country’s persistent inflation and economic uncertainties. Dr. Johnson Asiama, presiding over his first meeting as Governor of the Bank of Ghana, wasted no time […]
Tack’s Corner: A stronghold of Ewe culture and tradition
By Gloria Anderson In a small but culturally rich town in the Volta Region of Ghana, the people of Tack’s Corner continue to uphold the traditions of their ancestors with unwavering commitment. The town, founded by Torgbui Mileba, a skilled blacksmith and hunter, has become a stronghold of Ewe heritage, where traditional rites, economic activities, […]
Sam George calls for improved water supply in Ningo-Prampram
By Sarah Baafi Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has intensified efforts to address the water supply challenges in his constituency. During a meeting at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) District Office in Prampram on Monday, March 24, 2025, he engaged the Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director, Regional Manager, and District […]
Choreography teacher jailed six years for sexually assaulting seven children in Twifo-Heman
The Twifo Hemang District Court, presided over by Mr Maxwell Ofori Kpodo, has sentenced a 50-year-old man, Eric Adu Amissah, to six years imprisonment for sexually assaulting seven girls at Twifo Heman in the Heman Lower Denkyira District. The victims, all minors between the ages of six and seven, are pupils at a cultural dance […]
I have never received any award after 20 years in music – Mzbel
Ghanaian hiplife artiste Mzbel has spoken about not winning an award after making music for the past twenty years. Mzbel who first shot into the limelight in 2004 with her maiden album ‘Awoso Me’, became the biggest female artiste during her prime. She was also very popular in other African countries including Nigeria, Liberia, Ivory […]
Muslim Councils commend Mahama for declaring Eid public holidays
The Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) has thanked President John Dramani Mahama for declaring March 31 and April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. This appreciation was conveyed in a press statement issued to the Ghana News Agency and signed by Al-Hajj Muhammad Amir Kpakpo Addo, the FMC’s general secretary. […]
Parliament summons Interior Minister over search of Addison’s house
Parliament has summoned the Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, to appear before the House tomorrow, March 25, 2025, to brief members on circumstances leading to the search of the residence of the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, last Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The Deputy Majority Leader […]
Dikan launches Awo Institute and Ahenfie to preserve African heritage
By Seli Baisie The Founder and CEO of Dikan Center, Paul A. Ninson, has launched Awo Institute and Ahenfie, an initiative aimed at preserving Africa’s rich cultural heritage, digitizing archives, and nurturing the next generation of African storytellers. The Dikan Center, a pioneering non-profit organization for media and visual arts education, nurtures the youth through […]
Africa Assemblies of God Alliance ends meeting in Johannesburg, calls for spiritual revival in Africa
The Africa Assemblies of God Alliance (AAGA) has ended its Executive Committee meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa with a call for spiritual revival on the continent. On the sidelines, the Alliance held a crucial meeting with the General Assembly of South Africa Assemblies of God Alliance (SAAGA). The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, […]
Ghana pledges to be “Credible Voice for Global Peace” in Russia meeting
By Hannah Dadzie The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held a productive meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Sergei Berdnikov, to discuss various aspects of the two nations’ bilateral cooperation. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, covered a broad spectrum of issues aimed at strengthening the […]
African Paralympic Committee congratulates newly elected and first female IOC President
By Isaac Tetteh The African Paralympic Committee has extended its warmest congratulations to Kirsty Coventry, the newly elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Coventry, a former Olympic swimming champion from Zimbabwe, made history by becoming the first female and African to hold the prestigious position. In a statement, the African Paralympic Committee praised Coventry’s leadership, […]
AccraYCAFInitiative: Okyeame Kwame rallies youth in Accra to innovate for climate solutions
By Jacob Aggrey Veteran musician and climate change ambassador, Okyeame Kwame, has called on young people in Accra to actively participate in addressing climate change emphasising their crucial role in fostering innovation and sustainable solutions. Speaking at the launch of Phase II of the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) at Accra City Hall on Wednesday, […]
