Trump makes English official language of US
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States. It means government agencies and organisations that receive federal funding can choose whether they want to offer documents and services in languages other than English. It rescinds a policy that required such bodies to provide language assistance to […]
Fire outbreak at NEDCo in Tamale destroys transformers, other equipment
A fire outbreak at the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) in Tamale has caused significant damage to transformers, insulators, and other essential equipment. The Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly, deploying fire tenders from both the metropolitan station and the hospital to contain the blaze. Public Relations Officer of the Fire Service, Baba Hudu, stated […]
Muslims to get two-day Eid holiday as Mahama proposes Public Holidays Act amendment
Muslims in Ghana will soon have two public holidays for the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, as the government moves to amend the Public Holidays Act. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement on Friday, February 28, 2025, during the sod-cutting ceremony for a permanent Hajj Village in Accra. Mr Mahama said he has directed the […]
North Korea to edit out South Korean players, LGBTQ+ symbols from EPL broadcasts – President Kim Jong-un confirms
By Kwame Bediako North Korean President Kim Jong-un has agreed to broadcast English Premier League matches in his country. This decision, while significant, comes with stringent restrictions that reflect the country’s cautious approach to international culture. The matches will not be aired live, as North Korea deems the window too Westernised. Instead, they will be […]
Girl, 15, rescued from child marriage
The ambition of the family of a 15-year-old girl to marry her off has been foiled through a coordinated effort by the Human Rights Development Services (HURDS), an NGO and some key government agencies. At the time of the rescue mission involving a combine team from the NGO, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection […]
R&B hitmaker Angie Stone dies in car crash
Grammy-nominated R&B artist Angie Stone has died after a car crash, aged 63, her daughter says. “My mommy is gone,” her daughter, Diamond Stone, wrote in a Facebook post. Stone was fatally injured when a van she was travelling in overturned in Alabama early on Saturday following a performance, according to media reports. The artist, […]
Special Prosecutor calls for bold reforms to combat corruption
Mr Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, has called for significant constitutional reforms and a shift in national mindset to strengthen the fight against corruption and state capture. He said these measures were crucial to ensuring the country’s development. Speaking at the 5th Annual Constitution Day Public Lecture in Accra, Mr Agyebeng proposed embedding the Office […]
May Ramadan strengthen our resolve for peace and unity – Akufo-Addo
Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the Muslim community in Ghana, Africa, and beyond as they begin the sacred month of Ramadan. In a message to the Muslim Ummah, Akufo-Addo expressed his hope that the period of fasting and prayer would deepen both personal and collective dedication to peace […]
President Mahama cuts sod for ultra-modern Hajj village
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of a new Hajj Village, a landmark project aimed at improving facilities for Ghanaian pilgrims embarking on the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. This initiative continues the commitment of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to enhancing the welfare of Muslim pilgrims, a […]
TCDA poised to reclaim 910 acres of encroached land at Wenchi
By George Antwi The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has expressed deep concern over the encroachment of 910 acres of government land at the Wenchi Agricultural Station in the Bono Region, a critical research center supporting Ghana’s cashew industry. The land, originally designated for cashew seedling production and agricultural research, has been taken over by […]
UK-Ghana Healthcare Roadshow launched to strengthen bilateral health partnerships
By Hannah Dadzie and Vanessa Acheampong The British High Commission has launched the UK-Ghana Healthcare Roadshow in Accra. The week-long trade mission, scheduled for March 17 to 22, aims to foster partnerships to support Ghana’s healthcare transformation. The event will provide an opportunity for healthcare stakeholders from the UK and Ghana to explore collaboration in […]
Mfantsipim crowned Central Regional Super Zonals champions for the fourth consecutive time
By Kwame Bediako The 33rd Central Region Schools & Colleges Sports Association Athletics Super-Zonal event concluded with a thrilling victory for Mfantsipim School, who claimed the boys’ championship title for the fourth consecutive year with an impressive score of 116 points. This triumph not only cemented their status as dominate forces in the competition but […]
World leaders react to Zelenskiy-Trump Oval Office clash
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump clashed at a White House meeting that ended in disaster on Friday, prompting an outpouring of reaction from across the globe. ZELENSKIY ON X “Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you @POTUS, Congress, and the American people. Ukraine needs just […]
Actor Hackman and wife likely died 10 days before bodies found, sheriff says
US investigators are trying to establish how Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, died after the discovery of their bodies at their home in the US state of New Mexico. Officials said on Friday that evidence points to Hackman having been dead since 17 February – 10 days before the […]
