The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has announced that Ghana has formally submitted a request to the United States authorities for the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta and his former TechnicalAdvisor , Ernest Darko Akore, to face 78 corruption related charges. The announcement was made at the … The post Attorney-General

The Former Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has insisted that he is not against Accra-Kumasi Expressway project. On the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, December 17,2025, the Bantama MP, took the opportunity to state his position on the proposed Accra- Kumasi Expressway. “No serious policymaker would oppose a modern expressway linking Ghana’s two […]

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has announced that Ghana has formally submitted a request to the United States authorities for the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta and his former TechnicalAdvisor , Ernest Darko Akore, to face 78 corruption related charges. The announcement was made at the … The post Attorney-General

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has announced that the Economic and Organized Crime Office has successfully used Ghana’s local laws to freeze and recover virtual assets hidden in foreign jurisdictions, amounting to US$15,191,730.13. Dr Ayine made this known at the Government Accountability Series, where he briefed the media on … The post Attorney-General

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun investigations into the reported killing of a Ghanaian student, Nana Adjei, in Latvia. In a brief statement, the minister of foreign affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa indicated that his attention had been drawn to a disturbing video circulating online which reported the death of the Ghanaian national. According to … The post Foreign

Between the first and third quarters of 2025, employment in Ghana increased by over 330,000 people, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has said. Dr Iddrisu said that more people are working, and the labour force remains strong. Dr Alhassan Iddrisu said this when he released the Labour Forces Statistics 2025 Quarters 1 to 3, […]

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The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced that while over half of workers say their skills are fully used, about one in five feel underutilised and nearly half would consider shift-based work. He further announced that between the first and third quarters of 2025, employment in Ghana increased by over 330,000 people. More people […]

The defining focus of newly opened Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Accra will be the consistent delivery of comfort and exceptional service, rather than the physical appeal of the property alone, Mr Michael Cobblah a member of the Hotel’s Board of Directors has disclosed. Speaking at a brief ceremony in Accra to introduce the hotel, […] The post Four

By Saliem FAKIR With the world barreling toward increasingly urgent climate deadlines, African policymakers must move beyond the comforting illusion that simply producing more renewable electricity will satisfy global emissions-reduction targets. In reality, a climate strategy that focuses on green energy but neglects development risks delivering climate gains without yielding development dividends. While Africa’s greenhouse-gas […] The post How

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to kick off on Sunday, African footballâ??s biggest stage once again turns to a tournament rich in history. As 24 teams prepare to compete, the following records stand as enduring benchmarks of excellence at the AFCON finals.Most AFCON appearances (8 tournaments)Rigobert Song (Cameroon)Ahmed Hassan (Egypt)Andre Ayew (Ghana)Youssef Msakni (Tunisia)Most matches played at AFCON finals (36 matches)Rigobert Song (Cameroon)Andre Ayew

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced that unemployment among young people aged 15 to 24 years was high at 34.4% in 3rd Quarter of 2025. He also said that about 1.34 million of youth in this age group were not in employment, education or training. Youth labour underutilisation remains high, he said. Dr […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a record 20 media rights partnerships covering more than 30 European territories for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), significantly expanding the tournamentâ??s reach across the continent.The tournament will kick off on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Morocco, and the new broadcast agreements will ensure the competition is accessible to millions of viewers across Europe. CAF says the record number of partnerships

Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine has rejected claims of contradictions in the prosecution of former SSNIT Director-General Edu Boahen, insisting that the state’s case is clear, evidence-based, and unaffected by public debate over figures and exchange rates. Addressing questions on the matter, Dr. Ayine said the central issue before the court is not whether the […] The post Evidence Against

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has disclosed that former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has retained leading legal practitioners in the United States to challenge efforts to extradite him to Ghana. Dr Ayine made this known on Thursday, December 18, 2025, during the government’s Accountability Series, shortly after Ghana submitted a formal extradition […] The post Ofori-Atta

The Africa Cup of Nations has always been more than just a football tournament. It is a stage where careers are defined, narratives are rewritten, and personal battles often matter just as much as tactical ones. As AFCON 2025 in Morocco approaches, one of the most compelling storylines is not just about title contenders, but […]

Anyone who spends time on the streets of Accra knows how demanding the life of a street hawker is. On a normal day, it means long hours on their feet, constant movement, navigating traffic, heat, and people, all while selling and handling cash from morning to evening. In December, that pace increases significantly. There is […] The post A small Christmas gesture goes a long way appeared first

Former Ghana international, Derek Boateng, beleives England is afraid of playing against the Black Stars in the upcoming 2026 World Cup.The West African country will come up against the Three Lions in their second Group L game in Boston after facing Panama in their opener, before concluding their group game against Croatia.Speaking in an interview, Boateng, who played at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, beleives Thomas Tuchel and his side are afraid of playing against Ghana."England

By Paulette WATSON (MBE) Ghana’s fintech winners won’t just be the fastest, they’ll be the most trusted. With AI profiling, cross-border cloud and rising breach costs, privacy is becoming a growth lever, not a legal tax. Accra’s fintech story has always been a story of speed: faster onboarding, faster payments, faster credit decisions. But the […] The post Data

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has said that the government has made meaningful progress in the energy sector. He said the country has not experienced load shedding for several months, and the power sector has attained a level of stability characterised by consistent and reliable electricity supply. Dr Jinapor was […]