I will not deliberately frustrate government business – Afenyo-Markin
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, says his experience as a former Majority Leader has given him a clear understanding of the challenges involved in managing government business on the floor of the House, and for that reason, he will not deliberately obstruct government work. Speaking at a media […]
PURC investigates Sunyani blackout after GRIDCo transformer fault
By Daniel Donkor The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has begun a detailed incident monitoring exercise at the Sunyani operational areas of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), following a major power outage that plunged the Sunyani Municipality and surrounding communities into darkness. The blackout occurred on Tuesday, […]
Fire outbreak destroys School Feeding facilities at Ninting
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Pre-school department of the Ninting R/C Primary School in the Mampong Municipality of Ashanti has been closed down temporarily following a fire outbreak that has completely destroyed the School Feeding structure. The decision to close down the Pre-school department is part of precautionary measures taken by the authorities of the school […]
TDC secures PPA clearance for Affordable Housing Project
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Managing Director of TDC Ghana Limited, Courage Kafui Nunekpeku, says the Company has received clearance from the Ministry of Finance and the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) for its affordable housing expansion project, with the project currently at the award stage. Mr. Nunekpeku made the announcement at the 5th Annual General […]
2026 WAFCON: Kurt Okraku confident Black Queens are poised for strong title push
By: Belinda Nketia The Ghana Football Association President and CAF Second Vice President Kurt Okraku, has expressed strong confidence in the Black Queens’ readiness ahead of the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Speaking during an exclusive interview on GTV Sports Plus with Kwabena Yeboah on 2nd February 2026, Kurt Okraku said the Football Association has […]
CAF Vice Presidency restores Ghana to African Football Governance – Kurt Okraku
By Belinda Nketia Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku says his appointment as Second Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) marks an important step for Ghana’s return to top-level football leadership in Africa. During his appearance on GTV Sports Plus on February 2, 2026, Kurt Okraku told host Kwabena Yeboah that he felt humbled by the appointment and proud to represent […]
TMPC shuts down unlicensed herbal centres in Ashaiman and Madina
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has shut down several unlicensed herbal medicine facilities in parts of Ashaiman and Madina as part of an enforcement exercise aimed at protecting public health. The operation, led by the Council’s Compliance and Enforcement Unit with support from the police, targeted herbal centres operating without […]
Ghana ranks third in sub-Saharan Africa for illicit financial flows
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Illicit financial flows (IFF) represent a formidable barrier to Africa’s inclusive growth and economic sovereignty. A new report released by Washington-based think-tank Global Financial Integrity (GFI), titled Trade-Related Illicit Financial Flows in Africa, 2013–2022, estimates trade-related value gaps for all Sub-Saharan African nations from 2013 – 2022. This report highlights how, over […]
Ghana’s crude oil receipts slide 46% in second half of 2025
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s crude oil lifting receipts fell sharply to US$198.25 million in the second half of 2025, down from US$369.25 million recorded over the same period in 2024, according to data from the Bank of Ghana’s Semi-Annual Petroleum Funds Report. The decline has been attributed to fewer crude oil liftings as […]
Police arrest two for impersonating Sharaf Mahama on TikTok
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Police Service in Yendi has arrested two individuals for allegedly impersonating Sharaf Mahama, the son of former President John Dramani Mahama, on the social media platform TikTok. According to the Police, the suspects—a male and a female—created and operated a fake TikTok account under the name “Sheriff Mahama,” […]
President Mahama calls for new global alliances built on solidarity and shared progress
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Mahama has called for a fundamental reimagining of global alliances, urging world leaders to move beyond outdated blocs and rivalries toward partnerships grounded in solidarity, shared responsibility, and collective progress. Speaking at the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai, President Mahama entreated heads of state, international organisation […]
Government plans to rename Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport – Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Mjority Leader, Mahama Ayariga has disclosed plans to revert Kotoka International Airport in Accra back to its original name, Accra International Airport, a move that would mark a significant change to one of Ghana’s most recognisable national landmarks. He made the announcement on Tuesday, February 3, while addressing the media […]
Publish names of loan defaulters to improve recovery – Nelson Kuagbedzi
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Finance and tax analyst Nelson Cudjoe Kuagbedzi has called on banks and other financial institutions to publish the names of loan defaulters as a way of strengthening loan recovery and improving discipline within Ghana’s banking sector. His comments follow the release of new data from the Bank of Ghana showing […]
Foreign Minister in Latvia to probe death of Ghanaian student
By Diana Adjei The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has begun a two-day official visit to Latvia as part of efforts by Government of Ghana to seek answers and justice for the late Nana Agyei Ahyia, a Ghanaian student who died while studying at Riga Technical University. The visit comes amid public concern […]
