Yvonne Chaka Chaka arrives in Ghana ahead of ‘The African Festival’
By Sharon Zoe Williams Legendary South African musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka, affectionately known as the “Princess of Africa”, arrived in Ghana on Sunday, December 28, amid anticipation ahead of her performance at this year’s African Festival. The festival, which began on December 28 and runs until December 30, is expected to be a vibrant celebration […]
56% of Ghanaians say living standards have improved – Global InfoAnalytics Poll
By Ashiadey Dotse A survey by Global InfoAnalytics suggests that a majority of Ghanaians believe their standard of living has improved compared with last year, according to its latest national tracking poll. The survey indicates that 56% of respondents said their living conditions are better than they were a year ago. About 27% said their […]
ECG resolves MMS meter credit purchase challenges
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it has successfully resolved a technical challenge that temporarily disrupted the purchase of electricity credits for customers using MMS-compliant meters on Sunday, December 28. In a follow-up statement issued on Monday, December 29, ECG said the fault had been fully fixed. The […]
Galamsey operator sentenced for slashing student with blade
A galamsey operator at Bompieso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality has been sentenced to one year imprisonment with hard labour by the Tarkwa District Court One for slashing a student twice on the back with a blade. The convict, Bismark Owusu, was charged with causing unlawful harm and pleaded guilty to the offence. Prosecuting, Inspector […]
Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ actor seeking $77 million
Tyler Perry was sued for sexual assault by an actor who appeared in “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” marking the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances. Mario Rodriguez filed the lawsuit Thursday in California, alleging Perry subjected him to repeated unwanted […]
72 arrested as NACOC storms drug hotspots in Christmas operation ‘White Ember’
By Sarah Baafi The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has launched a festive-season anti-drug crackdown dubbed Operation White Ember, carrying out coordinated, intelligence-led raids on drug dens across the Eastern and Greater Accra regions to safeguard lives during the Christmas period. The operation forms part of a broader effort to keep communities safe over the holidays, […]
Mr Eazi pledges $2m to build indoor and outdoor event centre in Ghana
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Nigerian musician and entrepreneur, Mr. Eazi has promised to provide the Ghana Tourism Authority a sum of $2M to establish a proper venue for events in Accra. He is offering to build a state-of-the-art event center in Accra, complete with indoor and outdoor venues, if the authority is willing to provide […]
GES bars teachers without index numbers as nationwide promotion exams start Monday
By Sarah Baafi The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that this year’s nationwide promotion examinations for teachers will proceed as scheduled on Monday, 29 December, and Tuesday, 30 December 2025, with a strict directive that only candidates with official index numbers will be allowed into the examination halls. In a statement dated 26 December […]
Nana Ama McBrown shares resilience message at women’s conference in Accra
By Sharon Zoe Williams The Emerge New Woman Conference, held in Accra on December 27, 2025, brought together women from diverse backgrounds to share experiences, inspire one another and promote personal development. The event, held under the theme “Recharge”, featured a keynote address by Ghanaian actress and media personality Nana Ama McBrown, who reflected on […]
Kingdom Family International Church hosts annual Christmas cooking competition
By Grace Serwaah Mensah Kingdom Family International Church at Race Course in Accra has held its annual cooking competition as part of activities marking the Christmas festivities. The event, held on December 26, is a tradition that brings together members of the church and sister churches to fellowship and socialise. Speaking to GBCGhanaOnline, the Head […]
Tony Umez arrives in Ghana ahead of African Festival 2025
By Sharon Zoe Williams Veteran Nigerian actor Tony Umez arrived in Ghana on Saturday, December 27, 2025, ahead of the highly anticipated African Festival organised by Globe Productions. The renowned actor, known for his roles in Nollywood films, was received at the Kotoka International Airport by a team led by playwright Abubakar Latif, Chief Executive […]
Krowor MP disburses cash and equipment to 400 small business owners
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Member of Parliament for Krowor and Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has disbursed cash and essential working tools to about 400 beneficiaries under the third batch of the Krowor MP’s Business Support Programme for 2025. The disbursement exercise took place on Wednesday, […]
Ablakwa commissions smart classrooms for STEM in North Tongu
By Sarah Baafi Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the MP for North Tongu, commissioned two smart classroom projects on December 26, 2025, to boost STEM education in his constituency, thanking Chinese Ambassador H.E. Tong Defa for the key partnership. The facilities feature full internet connectivity, smart boards, solar panels, tablets, and tailored educational content. This initiative […]
141 arrested in major Cybercrime crackdown in Tabora and Lashibi– Sam George
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, says security agencies have arrested 141 people in a major operation against organised cybercrime in Tabora and Lashibi in the Greater Accra Region. According to the Minister, the Cyber Security Authority, working with the Ghana Police Service, National Security and the […]
