The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana, (UTAG-KNUST), has backed the call for the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor and his deputy to resign. It is recalled that the University of Ghana branch of the University Teachers Association (UTAG-UG) […]
The Management of Media General has condemned the assault on its North East Regional Correspondent, Solomon Kanaluwe, by soldiers in Walewale. This is contained in a press release issued on January 27. “Media General has received with deep concern reports of the brutal assault of its North East Regional Correspondent, Mr. Solomon Kwame Kanaluwe, by […]
The Director of the Port of Takoradi at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Capt. James Richmond Quayson, has called for an end to the road haulage of manganese ore, urging strategic investment in rail transportation instead. He emphasized that such investment should connect mining regions to the port in a way that optimizes […]
Ambassador-designate Mona Quartey and some of the Senior Staff of the Ghana Embassy to Italy, toured northern Italy from January 23rd to 25 th,2026. The team included Deputy Head of Mission and Chancery, Kwesi Amuzu-Kpene; Investment and Tourism Officer, Kofi Bonsu; and Political and Economic Affairs Officer, Chris Ankrah. They began the tour from the […]
The debate over Ghana’s petroleum price floor has brought fuel pricing into public focus, but it has also exposed deeper structural and regulatory weaknesses in the downstream petroleum sector. Weak regulation, uneven licensing, and gaps in enforcement are the factors that continue to challenge the downstream petroleum sector. The petroleum price floor was introduced by […]
The World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, Prof. Janabi, has reaffirmed his outfit’s strong support for the Ghana’s health sovereignty agenda and ongoing national reforms. Prof Janabi gave the assurance when he met with President John Mahama during a high-level visit to Ghana. During the meeting, Prof. Janabi commended the President’s vision for health […]
Member of Parliament and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced on Facebook that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to international internet personality IShowSpeed. In a message directed to Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya, Ablakwa said: “Following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable […]
Governance, Religion and Policy Think Tank, IGER Africa, has projected a victory for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the flagbearer elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Founder & President of IGER Africa, Paul Abrokwa, described Dr Bawumia as an experienced politician and an economist. However, he noted the religious factor is likely […]
Vice President of the Republic, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s unwavering support for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, stressing that the sustainable management of Ghana’s lands and natural resources remains central to national development and survival. She gave the assurance during a formal working visit to the Ministry on Tuesday, January […]
The African Regional Director of the World Health Organisation, Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi, has called for stronger collaboration between Ghana and other African countries to ensure effective health care delivery across the continent. Speaking during a meeting with Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Dr Janabi applauded Ghana’s Accra […]
President John Dramani Mahama on January 27 granted audience to the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa. The President lauded Mr Tong for strengthening the existing relations between Ghana and China during his tenure. “You haven’t just been an ambassador or diplomat, you have been a friend, and I’m sad to see […]
The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment (MYDE) has officially handed over sixteen pickup vehicles to the National Youth Authority (NYA) to support the effective implementation of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) across the country. The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, who led the handing-over ceremony, stated that the vehicles are […]
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has ranked Nigeria as the worst African country American streamer and YouTuber, IShowSpeed visited on his tour. In a post on his Instagram story on Monday, January 26, 2026, Kunle Remi claimed Lagos, the capital of Nigeria, has lost its cultural essence, also claiming that all Nigeria can now boast of […]
Didi Dramani, currently the head coach of Hearts of Oak and a former assistant coach of the Black Stars, has outlined Ghana’s target ahead of the World Cup. Speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM after the draw, Dramani was confident about the team’s prospects. “Our primary target for Ghana at the World Cup should be to […]
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal has said his choice to run for the Ayawaso East parliamentary seat is motivated by a strong sense of responsibility and service to his people rather than material or personal gain. Speaking to journalists following the submission of his nomination forms at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Greater […]
Hearts of Oak head coach, Didi Dramani, has expressed confidence in his side’s ability to remain competitive in the Ghana Premier League title race despite trailing league leaders Medeama SC by eight points. Speaking to Akoma FM after their latest league fixture, the Phobians boss described the season as a long journey and urged patience […]
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has begun its first meeting of 2026 to review the country’s policy rate, with analysts projecting cuts of up to 500 basis points. The benchmark rate currently stands at 18 per cent. However, the Governor of the central bank has signaled a cautious approach, despite […]
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