Kwahuhene meets NSA Boss over stalled Nkawkaw stadium project
By Helga Gokah In a bid to resolve the prolonged dispute over the construction of the Nkawkaw Stadium, Kwahuhene Daasebre Akuamuah Boateng III has paid a courtesy call on the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. The meeting aimed to mediate between the Authority and businessman Bryan Acheampong to ensure the […]
Beyond the Classroom: How mentorship is empowering girls to lead
By Kantam Juicy Patriarchy remains deeply entrenched in many rural communities in northern Ghana, where cultural norms often assign men greater power and relegate women to subordinate roles. This imbalance significantly affects girls’ education, as traditional practices prioritise boys’ schooling over girls’ due to perceptions of domestic roles and limited resources. These cultural barriers create […]
Interior Minister launches free eye and breast cancer screening programme
By Adams Perpetual Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has launched the 2025 edition of his Annual Free Eye and Breast Cancer Screening programme, aimed at promoting early detection and preventive healthcare in the constituency. The initiative, which runs from Thursday, 9 October to Tuesday, 14 October 2025, is being held across all major electoral […]
Parliamentary Committee visits Ghana Digital Centres to explore expansion opportunities
By Valentia Tetteh Members of Parliament from the Select Committee on Information and Communications have paid a working visit to the Ghana Digital Centres Limited (GDCL) to assess its operations and explore ways to enhance its impact on Ghana’s digital ecosystem. The visit, which took place on Friday, 3 October 2025, was led by the […]
Kwesi Pratt urges Ghanaians to join renewed Pan-African movement ahead of Anniversary
By Joycelyn Tseyiboe Ama Veteran journalist and member of the organising committee of the Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF), Kwesi Pratt Jr., has called on Ghanaians to actively participate in the renewed Pan-African movement as the country prepares to host the 80th anniversary of the historic 5th Pan-African Congress. Speaking at a press briefing at the […]
ECOWAS supports Nigeria in developing new national drug control master plan
The ECOWAS Commission has commenced a four-day stakeholders’ workshop to support Nigeria in developing a new National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP). Taking place from 6–9 October 2025, the workshop brings together 30 key national stakeholders, including representatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Federal Ministry of Health, and civil society organisations […]
GoldBod Taskforce arrests American, Moroccan and four Ghanaians for illegal gold trade
By Magdalene Andoh The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Taskforce has arrested six individuals, an American, a Moroccan and four Ghanaians, for engaging in illegal gold trading activities in Accra on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The suspects, identified as Smart Philander (American), Nina Elfseky (Moroccan), and Ghanaians Nana Yaw Sarpong Boateng, Sowa Elisha, Evans Arhin and […]
AfroFuture announces Rising Star 2025 Challenge for emerging artists
By Seli Baisie Applications are now open for the AfroFuture Rising Star 2025 Challenge, an initiative designed to discover and spotlight emerging music talents across Africa. Submissions will remain open until October 25, 2025, offering aspiring artists a platform to showcase their creativity and gain international exposure. AfroFuture, a global cultural entertainment platform, is renowned […]
TikTok searches pushed 13-year-olds toward pornographic content, report says
A new report has found that TikTok has directed young users toward sexually explicit content through its suggested search terms, according to an investigation by UK not-for-profit watchdog Global Witness, as tech companies face mounting pressure to crack down on age verification. As part of the investigation published on Oct. 3, Global Witness said it had set up […]
Richie Mensah becomes voting member of Grammy Recording Academy
Ghanaian music executive Richie Mensah has been appointed a voting member of the Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammy Awards. The accomplished music producer, singer, songwriter and Chief Executive Officer of Lynx Group of Companies announced the news by sharing an artwork from the Recording Academy confirming his appointment. In a Facebook post, Richie captioned […]
Eswatini accepts 10 US deportees despite legal challenge
The US has deported 10 people to Eswatini despite rights groups in the southern African state mounting legal action to block the plan. This is the second batch of deportees that the Trump administration has sent to Eswatini as part of its hard-line approach towards immigration. The 10 have been “securely accommodated”, and posed no […]
Sudan militia leader convicted of war crimes during Darfur war
A Sudanese militia leader has been found guilty of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Darfur region more than 20 years ago. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, was one of the leaders of the Janjaweed, a government-backed group that terrorised Darfur, killing hundreds of thousands of people. Kushayb […]
Parliamentary meeting postponed indefinitely
By Ashiadey Dotse The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced the postponement of the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. In a statement issued from his office on Monday, October 6, 2025, the Speaker said the decision to defer the meeting was due to […]
Wontumi granted GH¢1m bail over illegal mining probe, to face new charges on Tuesday
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has been granted bail in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal mining activities. Wontumi was granted bail to the tune of GH¢1 million with two sureties, which he has since fulfilled. He is expected to face three […]
