LIVE : Ghana Tonight || 17-12-2025

Missed diagnoses of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a significant concern in Africa, including Ghana. There are also concerns about missed diagnoses. This results in delayed treatment, leading to increased morbidity and mortality, Continued transmission of the diseases and increased healthcare costs and burden on communities. In Ghana, a study found that 5% of healthcare […]

The Programme Manager of the Neglected Tropical Disease Programme, Dr. Joseph Opare says 80% of their activities in the country have been affected by the withdrawal of donor support. Ghana has made significant gains against the five Preventive-Chemotherapy Neglected Tropical Diseases including: river blindness, elephantiasis, bilharzia, intestinal worms, and trachoma. However, sustaining these gains is […]

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has held successful talks with the chiefs and people of Ewoyaa and adjoining communities on government’s lithium agreement. In an extensive community engagement on Tuesday, December 16, representatives from the Ministry interacted with opinion leaders and other stakeholders on government’s new vision for lithium exploration in the area. […]

Ghana’s efforts to refine and scale up its Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP) have received strong commendation from the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), with the organisation’s Secretary General, Mohamed Nasheed, praising the country’s leadership in shaping a new model of climate-aligned economic growth for vulnerable nations. The remarks were made at a national stakeholder workshop in […]

Patrons of Ghana and Africa’s Music Maestro, Kojo Antwi, across the country and the continent are expected to have enough of love songs and fun in the 2025 December Christmas. The Music Man is expected to entertain fans in parts of the country, apart from his annual December 24th experience which has been running for […]

A member of the campaign team of Ken Agyapong, Ernest Owusu-Bempah, has said that the flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) promises more jobs, greater opportunities, and a government that works for the people, not for a privileged few. Owusu-Bempah says Ken Agyapong has an unwavering stance, which has earned him both admirers […]

The National Premix Fuel Secretariat (NPFS) has warned that former Landing Beach Committee (LBC) members from the period 2017-2024 who dishonored its accountability summons risk penalties for failing to render accounts to their communities. The Administrator for the Secretariat, Ebo Mensah, stated that it is unacceptable for former LBCs not to account for the 53 […]

More students from the Savelugu Constituency are gaining access to tertiary education following the expansion of a locally funded student support scheme aimed at reducing financial barriers to schooling. Under the latest phase of the initiative, over 80 students have received financial assistance amounting to GH?129,000, to help cover tuition and other academic-related expenses. Speaking […]

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Parliament has approved a concession agreement between government and the Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited as the Concessionaire for the construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, a flagship project under the Big Push. The Accra-Kumasi Expressway Project is a proposed multi-lane, access-controlled expressway linking Accra in the Greater Accra Region to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The existing […]

President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) Richard Akpokavie Esq., has arrived in Luanda, Angola’s capital for the ongoing African Youth Games which begun on December 10, 2025. The President was accompanied by Mr Mohammed Muniru Kassim, Secretary General of the GOC together with other Board members of the Olympic Committee. The delegation paid a […]

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Ghana’s 5th Programme Review following meetings held in Washington, D.C., on December 17, 2025. The decision comes after assessments showed progress in meeting key targets and reforms under the IMF-backed programme. The approval paves the way for a disbursement of about $380 million to […]

Media Relations Officer for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf has described the demand by the Minority in Parliament for the Minister to resign over the suspension of the lithium agreement as “logically defective”. He explained that in any governance process and system, it requires that government will take decisions in […]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Aseidu Nketia, has lauded the North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, as a dedicated and hardworking member of the Mahama administration during the 7th-day Adua for the Minister’s late mother, Hajia Ayeshetu. Mr Aseidu Nketia, praised Mr Ibrahim Tia, for his commitment and hard work within the NDC […]

LIVE : News 360 || 17-12-2025

Lawyers of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid have filed an application at the Accra High Court seeking for the charges against him to be struck out. The former NPA boss together with nine others have been charged with 54 counts of offenses including extortion, abuse of public office and […]

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in the Western Region is set to intensify its support for young people next year. The Western Region Director Abdul Hakeem Mahama announced a key initiative: extending services directly to underserved communities, including ghettos. Speaking exclusively on Connect FM’s Asem Yi Dzi Ka show, Mr. Mahama said the Skills Training […]

The government is committed to prioritising the oil and gas sector despite the country’s transition into green energy, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Dr Yusif Sulemana has said. He explained that the sector remained a central pillar of Ghana’s economic and industrial development as such, the government had been transparent […]

Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has praised Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, for his unprecedented payment of road contractors and service providers. According to Mr Agbodza, Dr Forson has, within the last few months, disbursed more funds to contractors than any other finance minister in Ghana’s history. Speaking in an […]