When Francisca Asiedu first walked into the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture years ago as a budding journalist to cover a group of young agriculture graduates staging a sit-in protest for jobs, little did she know that assignment would change her life forever. During the interviews with the picketing graduates, she realised how much … The post How

The ongoing economic stabilisation is beginning to restore confidence among businesses and investors, creating renewed space for small and medium-sized enterprises to plan, expand and create jobs, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has said. Speaking at 2026 edition of an annual appreciation dinner organised by Yadaba Communications in Accra, Ms … The post Improved

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a syndicate that allegedly used taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting passengers. The suspects were identified as Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor. They were arrested on January 12, … The post 3-member cab stealing syndicate arrested

A total of eight foreign nationals, who were arrested in August 2025 for engaging in illegal QNET-related activities and subsequently convicted, have completed their six-month sentences at the Nsawam Prisons. The ex-convicts have, therefore, been transferred to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Holding Centre in Accra where they would remain in lawful custody pending repatriation … The post Immigration

A Circuit Court at Sogakope in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region, has sentenced a 40 year old man, Gideon Doe Adifu, to 15 years imprisonment for defilement and incest. The court, presided over by Mr Joseph Nadaado, sentenced Adifu to 10 years in hard labour for defilement and five years for having … The post Sogakope Court jails man 15 years for defilement, incest appeared

The government has established a 12-member Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, bringing together seasoned experts from academia, public service, and the private sector to provide strategic guidance on national economic issues. Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is a member of the group, which also includes respected economist and private sector leader Mr Kwame … The post Govt

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mrs Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, has called for continuous collaboration with the media to educate operators, protect consumers and promote Ghana’s tourism offerings as the sector prepares for key activities scheduled for 2026. She said the tourism industry was entering a critical phase, with higher expectations, … The post GTA

INTRODUCTION Ghanaian football clubs once shone brightly on the African stage, with legendary teams like Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko enjoying success in continental competitions. However, in recent years, the narrative has changed dramatically. Ghanaian clubs have struggled to make an impact in African competitions, with poor performances, early exits, and lackluster results becoming … The post From

Ghana is set to have a national clean air policy by the end of 2026 to guide efforts at tackling air pollution, the Country Lead for the Clean Air Fund, Mr Desmond Appiah, has revealed. He further disclosed that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has agreed to play a guiding role in the policy development … The post National air pollution policy in the offing – Desmond Appiah

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has stressed the need for accountability and transparency in the use of public funds. She underscored that prudent management of public resources was critical to building trust, improving service delivery and achieving national development goals. Prof Opoku-Agyemang (head of table) addressing officials of the ministry She made the … The post Veep

Preparations for the Pan African AI and Innovation Summit 2026 are intensifying, with a sharpened focus on jobs, enterprise ownership and investment pipelines to position Africa’s youth at the centre of the continent’s AI-driven growth. Building on the outcomes of the inaugural PAAIS 2025 hosted in Accra, the 2026 summit is being repositioned as a … The post PAAIS

President John Dramani Mahama has set up and will personally chair a new Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE) to help guide Ghana’s economic recovery and growth. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the government said the move is part of its commitment to restore macroeconomic stability, strengthen … The post President

Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has praised the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs for its key role in bringing governance closer to the people through decentralisation. She made this known after she visited the Ministry to engage with its leadership and staff. According to her, the … The post Vice

Policy analyst and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has questioned former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, over his description of the New Patriotic Party NPP as fake. Dr Zaato raised concerns about when Professor Frimpong Boateng formed the view that the party was fake … The post Dr. Zaato questions

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications GIFEC and Deputy Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress NDC Rashid Tanko Computer has argued that the New Patriotic Party NPP began losing its core values in 2007. He traced the decline to the party’s decision to elect Nana Addo Dankwa … The post NPP began

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested six people believed to be part of a robbery and gang rape group operating in Juaso in the Ashanti Region, the Ghana Police Service has disclosed. The suspects, identified by police as David Adusah, also known as Vibes; Samuel Amantor, known as Road; Andrew Odei, also called … The post Police arrest six suspects in Juaso robbery

The Minority in Parliament, led by the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has dismissed claims that the 2024 teachers manual introduced sexual identity or related concepts. Addressing a press conference, Mr Assafuah explained that the 2024 core teacher manual focused strictly on physical health and general wellbeing. He outlined that the … The post No

The Adentan Circuit Court has granted bail to Ebo Noah in the sum of GHC 100,000 with two sureties, one of whom must provide a landed property or a car to justify the bail. The court adjourned the case to March 18 for further proceedings. Ebo Noah had earlier been remanded into police custody for … The post Adentan Circuit Court grants Ebo Noah GHC 100,000 bail with two

Ghanaians continue to face delays in getting faster transportation to their homes before and after work due to the limited number of functional public buses in the country, especially during peak hours. This has resulted in long queues at bus terminals, overcrowding, and increased waiting time for commuters in major cities and towns. On the … The post Shortage of functional buses

Former Deputy Education Minister John Ntim Fordjour has hit back at Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, accusing the government of what he described as arrogance of power over alleged LGBT content in school materials. His response followed comments by Mr Kwakye Ofosu, who described Mr Fordjour as overzealous and prone to getting carried … The post Ntim