Ghana Publishing Company to begin 24-hour shift on March 3- Kwasi Boatey
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Acting Managing Director of the Ghana Publishing Company Limited, Nana Kwasi Boatey has stated its 24-hour shift system implementation to improve efficiency and reduce delays in publishing government documents. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on February 24, 2025, the Acting Managing Director, expressed concerns about the long processing times […]
Ghana partners with GPE to strengthen education Sector with $2.23 Million
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ministry of Education and UNICEF Ghana are pleased to announce the approval of a three-year Systems Capacity Grant (SCG) from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) worth $2.23 million. According to a statement issued by the UNICEF Ghana office on February 21, 2025, the grant will take effect from January 2025 […]
New album will be unexpected, says Rihanna
Singer Rihanna has said her new album will be unexpected and she feels “really optimistic” about it in a rare interview. “I know it’s not going to be anything that anybody expects,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “And it’s not going to be commercial or radio digestible. It’s going to be where my artistry deserves to […]
Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US
Germans are going to the polls after an intense election campaign dominated by their country’s faltering economy and a succession of deadly attacks that have made migration and security a focal issue. Friedrich Merz, the 69-year-old conservative leader, is in pole position to become Germany’s next chancellor, in a vote closely watched in Europe and […]
Nana Pooley to be buried on March 6 – Chairman of Asante Kotoko Circles confirms
By Kwame Bediako The Chairman of Asante Kotoko Circles, Alex Manu, has officially confirmed that the late Francis Yaw Frimpong, affectionately known as Nana Pooley, will be laid to rest on March 6. This announcement follows a period of mourning, during which fans and the broader football community paid their respects at the Baba Yara […]
Parliament summons Ablakwa over deportation of Ghanaians from US
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been summoned to appear before Parliament on Friday, February 28, 2025, to address concerns regarding the recent deportation of Ghanaian nationals from the United States. Members of Parliament are pressing the government to provide assistance to the affected individuals and implement strategies to regulate migration effectively. […]
Policy intervention needed to sustain use of indigenous languages in schools – Tourism Minister
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has underscored the need for a policy intervention to help in the use of native languages as a medium of instruction at the basic education level. Therefore, she urged the Minister of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to provide logistical support […]
Pope Francis remains in ‘critical’ condition after ‘respiratory crisis’
Pope Francis’s condition continues to be “critical” after suffering a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis” earlier on Saturday, the Vatican has said. The pontiff is “more unwell than yesterday” and had received blood transfusions, the statement said. The Vatican said the 88-year-old was alert and in his armchair, but required a “high flow” of oxygen and […]
Fisheries Minister pledges to address premix fuel concerns in Shama
By Sarah Baafi In a recent visit to the Shama Apo and Shama Roundabout communities in the Western Region, The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development engaged with local fishers, addressing their frustrations over premix fuel distribution. The fisherfolk expressed concerns about bureaucratic barriers hindering fair access to subsidized fuel, which is crucial for their […]
Afenyo-Markin denies allegation of 50 military officers following him
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has denied claims that he moves around with a convoy of 50 military officers. Dismissing the allegation as false, he stated, “I have never had 50 military officers following me.” Afenyo-Markin made this remark on The KeyPoints on TV3 on February 22, 2025, in response to […]
10% salary increment is not enough- Prof. Gyampo
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Professor Ransford Gyampo urged appointees of the Mahama administration to live modestly, emphasizing that it would be inappropriate for them to enjoy lavish lifestyles while asking labour unions to tighten their belts. “As labour accepts this small 10% increment, we must also show restraint and acknowledge that times are tough,” he […]
Gregory Afoko’s bail denial was Akufo-Addo’s handiwork – Martin Kpebu
By Ashiadey Dotse Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has alleged that efforts to deny Gregory Afoko bail were influenced by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Speaking on TV3’s Key Points show on February 22, 2025, Kpebu argued that Afoko was consistently denied bail during Akufo-Addo’s tenure, but now that he has left office, the […]
JICA’s infrastructure boost: Tema Motorway Roundabout Phase 2 completed
By Gloria Anderson The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has successfully completed the second phase of the Tema Motorway Roundabout Project, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to improve road transport infrastructure. A three-day JICA media tour, which concluded at the newly completed overhead interchange, highlighted Japan’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s economic development through […]
Dumsor will continue until the end of the year – IES warns
The Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has warned that Ghana’s ongoing power outages, known as dumsor, will persist until the end of the year unless critical issues in the energy sector are addressed. His comments follow reports of widespread intermittent power supply, raising concerns over the stability of […]
