GES releases funds for SHS perishable food supply
By Godwin Aklika The Ghana Education Service has announced the release of outstanding funds for the procurement of perishable food items for senior high and technical schools across the country. In a statement issued on April 20, 2026, and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the Service confirmed that the funds have […]
Ho West receives 10,000 day-old chicks under Mahama’s ‘Nkukor Nkitinkiti’ project
By Godwin Aklika The Ho West Constituency in the Volta Region has received a boost in its agricultural sector following the delivery of 10,000 day-old chicks under the government’s “Nkukor Nkitinkiti” poultry initiative. The Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, confirmed that the chicks arrived in the early hours of yesterday, around […]
Ghana, Norway deepen blue economy ties with new Ocean Development Programme
By: Sarah Baafi Ghana has taken a significant step toward building a sustainable Blue Economy following high-level discussions with the Royal Norwegian Embassy on a proposed Ocean for Development Programme. The Norwegian delegation, led by Ambassador His Excellency Dr. John Mikal Kvistad, met with the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, along with […]
France Ambassador to Ghana holds maiden media engagement
By Rachel Kakraba and Grace Serwaah Mensah France Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dimé Labille, has pledged her commitment to strengthening ties between the two countries during her tenure. She stated that under her leadership, tangible progress will be achieved in key areas including health, trade, cultural exchange, education and security cooperation. She was speaking at […]
KNUST RAIL project harnesses AI to tackle challenges in Ghana
By Rachel Kakraba The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, through its Responsible Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (RAIL), is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to address real-world challenges in Ghana. The project applies innovative approaches across sectors including agriculture, health, energy, water and education. It also promotes disability inclusion through initiatives such as “SignTalk”, a tool […]
US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
US musician D4vd has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder in the death of a teenage girl who vanished last year. The star, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposing remains were found in September in a Tesla registered to his Texas address. […]
New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple has named John Ternus as its new chief executive to replace Tim Cook who is stepping down after 15 years of leading the technology giant. Ternus, the current head of hardware engineering who has been at Apple for 25 years, will take over on 1 September and Cook will become executive chairman. Cook has […]
Iranian businesswoman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent United States federal agents arrested Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old California resident, at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night. Authorities allege Mafi operated as a central figure in an illicit network helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, a nation now in its fourth year of a bloody civil […]
D4vd charged with first-degree murder over death of teenage girl
David Burke, a 21‑year‑old musician known professionally as D4vd, has been charged with the murder of 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas, Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said on Monday. Hochman said the remains of Rivas were found last year in the front trunk of a car registered to D4vd. She had been missing for nearly a […]
NSA cuts payroll from GH¢1.6bn to GH¢700m after tightening verification
By Amoako Kwame The National Service Authority (NSA) has cut its annual payroll from roughly GH¢1.6 billion to GH¢700 million after implementing stricter verification measures. Deputy Director-General, Lieutenant Colonel Moses Dok Nach Kpeungu, stated that the Authority has reinforced its payment systems to ensure that only properly validated personnel receive allowances. In an Interview on […]
There are civil laws that address misdemeanours; bail conditions should not be used as punishment – Samuel Abu Jinapor
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has raised concerns over what he describes as a growing threat to freedom of speech in Ghana, warning against the emergence of a “culture of silence” driven by the abuse of state power. Speaking […]
Ghana pushes skills drive at TVET awards 2026
By Godwin Aklika The Ministry of Education Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to skills development as a key driver of national transformation at the Ghana TVET Excellence Awards 2026, held at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, the Deputy Minister, Clement Apaak, said Technical and Vocational […]
Accra: Court gives Wontumi final chance to file his witness statement
By: Barbara Kumah The Criminal Court Division of the High Court in Accra has granted Bernard Antwi Bosiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi and Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, an additional opportunity to file his witness statements in one of the two cases against him, the Samreboi illegal mining case, should he […]
Ashanti Regional Minister chides public officials, organizations for repeating financial infractions reported by Auditor General
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has assured the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament of commitment of the Regional Coordinating council to ensure compliance of all cited individuals and organizations with the Committee’s recommendations and report after its consideration of the Auditor General’s Report. The Committee is in Kumasi, the Ashanti […]
