Attorney-General outlines alleged fraud and money-laundering scheme involving LPG leader Akpaloo
By Sarah Baafi The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has detailed an alleged fraud and money‑laundering scheme involving Percival Kofi Akpaloo, leader and presidential candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG). Speaking at a Government Accountability Series briefing in Accra, he said the case followed a suspicious transaction report filed by […]
Chamber of Construction Industry urges gov’t to clear outstanding contractor payments
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The President of the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GCCI), Emmanuel Cherry, has appealed to the government to take urgent action to settle outstanding payments owed to contractors. Meanwhile, Mr Cherry commended the government for steps taken to sanitise Ghana’s road construction sector. Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV, the GCCI President […]
Domestic Violence Secretariat holds national meeting to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Domestic Violence Secretariat, under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has held a national stakeholders’ meeting to engage key actors on coordinated strategies for addressing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (D/SGBV) in Ghana. The meeting brought together stakeholders from government agencies, non-governmental organisations and other relevant institutions whose […]
Hands-on skills must be central to technical university education- Haruna Iddrisu
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged management and administrators of technical universities to ensure that hands-on skills are central to their academic delivery, to better prepare graduates for the job market. He explained that while the government is committing additional resources to reform Ghana’s education system, institutions of higher learning […]
Sarkodie reveals he struggled with his health during every Rapperholic concert
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has opened up about how he balances his health and music during the festive season, admitting that while his passion for music keeps him energised on stage, he needs to pay more attention to his health. Speaking during a discussion on Hitz FM, the award-winning artiste said his […]
Beauty standards are destroying the skin- Dr Brifo warns
By Prinscilla Bulu Founder of Skin Foundation Africa, Dr Kofi Ansah Brifo, has raised the alarm over skin bleaching, describing it as a growing public health crisis, particularly in Black communities, because of its serious health effects. Speaking in an interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show on December 22, 2025, Dr Brifo said skin bleaching is […]
Skin bleaching is fuelled by colourism and misinformation – Dr. Brifo
By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney Skin bleaching in Ghana is no longer just a cosmetic choice but a growing public health concern driven by deep-seated social attitudes and widespread misinformation, Dr. Kofi Ansah Brifo, Founder of Skin Foundation Africa, has warned. According to Dr. Brifo, the practice, which is projected to become a multi-billion-dollar global industry […]
I am looking for wife in Nigeria – American rapper Busta Rhymes
American hip-hop legend Trevor Smith Jr, aka Busta Rhymes, has hinted at relocating to Nigeria and finding a Nigerian wife. The 53-year-old rapper made the remarks midway into his performance at the Detty December Fest in Lagos over the weekend. He explained that he plans to relocate to Nigeria after he retires and builds a […]
Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say
A Russian general has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow, officials have said. Russia’s Investigative Committee said Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov died on Monday morning after an explosive device planted under a car detonated. Sarvarov, 56, was the head of the armed forces’ operational training department, the committee added. It said one theory […]
New e-visa policy and Ghana Airways revival aim to reclaim diaspora capital
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The potential return of Ghana Airways represents a shift from nostalgia to hard-nosed economic strategy. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s update at the 2025 Diaspora Summit suggests the government is ready to stop the flight of capital. For decades, Ghana has watched billions in ticket revenue migrate […]
Calls grow for permanent police taskforce in Tamale to sustain crime fight
By Murtala Issah A lecturer at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Dr Mahama Seth Sayibu, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to establish a permanent special police taskforce base in Tamale, warning that recent gains made in the fight against crime in the Northern Region could be short-lived if a sustained security […]
Ghana Airways revival key to economic independence as technical team nears completion – Ablakwa
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says the restoration of Ghana Airways will play a critical role in strengthening Ghana’s economy while reinforcing national pride. Speaking at the closing of the Diaspora Summit 2025, Mr. Ablakwa noted that millions of dollars spent by diaspora travellers on foreign airlines could be redirected into the Ghanaian […]
Ghana’s reparations push not a declaration of war- Foreign Minister Ablakwa
By Hannah Dadzie Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has assured the international community that Ghana’s call for reparative justice is not a hostile act and will not undermine the country’s diplomatic relations. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Diaspora Summit 2025 in Accra, the Minister said Ghana remains committed to friendly and cordial […]
Jospong Group donates ultra-modern worship centre to Church of Pentecost
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Church of Pentecost has received a major infrastructural boost with the donation of an ultra-modern worship centre at Trassacco in Accra by the Jospong Group of Companies, led by its Executive Chairman, Elder Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and his wife, Dr. Mrs. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong. The facility, officially dedicated […]
