An astute business consultant, Mr. Kwaku Fosu Frimpong, has called on the Ghana Police Service to conduct a fair and independent investigation into all acts of violence and misconduct during the polling station elections of the New Patriotic (NPP) at Akwasiase in the Ahafo Ano North constituency. He has been accused by party executives of masterminding acts of […] The post Kwaku

The National House of Chiefs (NHC) has called on Parliament to uphold the independence of the Chieftaincy Institution, as provided for in the Constitution. Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi, President of the National House of Chiefs made the request during a meeting with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs at the NHC office […] The post National

According to a story published by Myjoyonline, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana’s double-track system in Senior High Schools will be completely phased out by 2027, through a major educational infrastructure expansion programme under the STARR-J initiative. The website quotes the President as saying that with the backing of a $300 million World […] The post Editorial:

Economist and Finance lecturer, Prof Godfred Bokpin has cautioned Ghana against pursuing an aggressive indigenisation or nationalisation agenda in the mining sector, warning that any attempt to restructure ownership arrangements must be handled with “careful management”, to avoid frightening Investors and destabilising the broader economy. According to Prof. Bokpin, while Ghana has legitimate grounds to […] The post Prof

Eight local and international artists have been honoured as Laureates at the second edition of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards held at the Otumfuo Golden Jubilee Hall within the Manhyia Palace. The awardees included renowned Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to contemporary visual arts in Ghana and internationally. Mahama, founder […] The post Eight

The Manhyia Palace Museum under the direction of Mr. Ivor Agyeman-Duah has announced a series of major international partnerships and heritage initiatives towards preserving Asante history and promoting Ghanaian art in the global community. Mr. Agyeman-Duah while addressing the guests to the second edition of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu Arts Awards in Kumasi last week […] The post Manhyia

The newly appointed Ashanti Sub-Transmission General Manager, Ing. Kofi Apau Ohenese, has visited UNICEM Cement Ghana Limited’s plant along the Bekwai–New Edubiase road to assess voltage quality and power fluctuations at the factory. Ing. Ohenese was joined by Ing. James Mensah Yevunya, Manager of Network Maintenance, and Collins Manu, Communications Officer for Ashanti Sub-Transmission during […] The post ECG

Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has strongly condemned the arrest and prosecution of Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, describing it as “state-sponsored political persecution” aimed at silencing opposition voices in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Sunday, May 18, […] The post The

The Government of Ghana has officially announced the successful conclusion of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund, marking what it describes as the end of the country’s financial bailout relationship with the Fund. In a statement issued by the Jubilee House and shared by Cassiel Ato Forson, the government said […] The post GHANA EXITS IMF BAILOUT PROGRAMME appeared

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged the government to reject plans to extend the mining lease of Gold Fields Ghana for the Tarkwa Mine, insisting that Ghana must take strategic control of one of its most valuable mineral assets, when the current lease expires in April 2027. At a news conference addressed by […] The post IEA Talks Tough: Ghana

CLEVELAND – Two brothers from Ghana and a woman from the U.S. have been indicted for allegedly being a part of a criminal network that devised romance fraud schemes to obtain money from victims by mostly targeting the elderly in the United States. An indictment was recently unsealed in United States v. Jamal Abubakari, et […] The post Ghanaians indicted in the US over alleged romance fraud

A Tema-based rental company, SLYDONCEE VENTURES LTD. has donated a quantity of designer breast-cover clothes and a portable water pump to the Chief Priest of the Manya Krobo Traditional Area, Nene Madjanor Otrieku Okumo III, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The donation is intended to support efforts to gradually transform the ‘Dipo’ puberty […] The post ”Dipo’

The National House of Chiefs has strongly opposed recommendations by the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) seeking to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) with the Lands Commission. According to the House, the OASL should remain an independent constitutional body under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, arguing that its establishment […] The post Chiefs

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a car dealer for failing to supply a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Mercedes Benz G-Wagon to a colleague car dealer, after allegedly taking GHC450,900.00 and USD45,000 from him. Peter Kusi Boateng denied conspiring with Kofi Osei Boateng, at large, to defraud Mr Francis Tetteh. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) […] The post Court remands car dealer

Tension is brewing in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Suame constituency, after the Women’s Wing accused Mr. Owusu Ansah, the Municipal Chief Executive of Suame Assembly of side-lining them, since assuming office and thus weakening the party structure in the constituency. At a press conference held at the constituency party office, the Suame Constituency Women’s […] The post Suame

I recently visited Khartoum for the first time since the war started. It quickly became clear to me that the world still doesn’t fully comprehend what has happened there. In the streets of Sudan’s capital, the destruction was apocalyptic. A city that used to have a population of 7 million seemed almost empty as we […] The post The crisis in Sudan is much worse than what is acknowledged

Chapter 12 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana places a solemn responsibility on the media to educate the public by upholding the principles and objectives of the Constitution, promoting democratic accountability and maintaining high professional standards. Over the years, Ghana has witnessed remarkable media pluralism, marked by a vibrant and diverse media landscape, comprising hundreds […] The post Editorial:

The newly enstooled Nkosuohene of the Kyidom Divisional Council of Agona Kwanyarko, Nana Asiedu Keteke I, has expressed gratitude to all who supported his colourful coronation. In an appreciation message, Nana Asiedu Keteke I expressed great gratitude to paramount chiefs, divisional chiefs, sub-chiefs, queen mothers, government officials and party faithful who graced the occasion. He […] The post Nana

It is often described as Africa’s biggest night in film and fashion. Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Nigeria with dramatic trains, sculptural gowns, shimmering fabrics and heavily theatrical designs that once again transformed the event from an awards show into a spectacle […] The post Dress

The 2027 Grammy Awards are set to air live on ABC from Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and stream on Disney+ and Hulu. The news was revealed Tuesday (May 12) during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York City. Nominations will be announced on Monday, Nov. 16. The news was […] The post Grammy announces date for 2027 nominations awards appeared first on