The events that unfolded in Ghana’s Parliament on Tuesday following the declaration of the Kpandai seat vacant were troubling, unnecessary, and deeply disappointing. What should have been addressed through calm, legal, and parliamentary processes instead descended into disorder, chants, and open disruption of proceedings. This is not the democracy Ghanaians voted for, and it is … The post Let cool heads

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has emphasized that decentralisation must remain at the centre of national development. She made the call while opening the first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation in Accra. Professor Opoku-Agyemang described the meeting as an important moment of renewal and action, noting that Ghana’s decentralisation … The post Decentralisation

The Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) has organised a training workshop for officers of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) from the Greater Accra Region on air-quality monitoring and disaster preparedness. Held yesterday in Accra, the workshop is part of a national effort to integrate real-time environmental data into disaster … The post GAYO

Benjamin Disraeli once said: “Beware of endeavouring to become a great man in a hurry. One such attempt in 10,000 may succeed. These are fearful odds.” Persistence is self-discipline in action. Your ability to persist in the face of all setbacks and temporary failures is essential to success in life. Napoleon Hill believes that “Persistence … The post Self-discipline and persistence appeared first

Less than six months after the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) removed hundreds of migrant beggars from the streets of Accra in a major operation to restore order, many of have returned to base in large numbers, raising fresh concerns among residents about the city’s ability to address the recurring situation. A visit by The Ghanaian … The post Nauseating!

The Second Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has defended the conduct of the Minority in Parliament during Tuesday’s chaotic sitting, insisting their actions were to protect what they believe is a violation of parliamentary procedure. Explaining the incident, he said the Minority was reacting to developments surrounding a letter which allegedly directed that a … The post Jerry

President John Mahama has stated that it is too early for anyone to call for the scrapping of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) despite recent controversies surrounding the institution. He argued that the office remains an important part of Ghana’s fight against corruption. He explained that government is strengthening anti-corruption bodies such as … The post Prez

Government has officially abolished the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy after President John Dramani Mahama signed the repeal legislation into law at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The decision removes the 1% charge previously placed on goods, services and imports. The levy was introduced on March 31, 2021 during the pandemic to help … The post COVID-19 levy abolished

Bolgatanga has joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2025 edition of World AIDS Day marked across the world. The event is observed on December 1 every year to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS, combat stigma, and reflect on the progress and challenges in the global AIDS response. In his address at the occasion … The post At world AIDS

The Government of Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals after what it described as the ill-treatment and unjustified removal of three Ghanaians by Israeli authorities. The action was taken after the Ghanaians were reportedly deported upon arrival in Israel. According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chargé d’Affaires of the … The post Ghana

The Ghana Education Service has condemned an attack on a teacher of Kade Senior High Technical School and assured that those involved will face full disciplinary action. The incident, captured in a video circulating on social media, showed past students physically assaulting the teacher identified as Mr. Michael Quayson. According to a preliminary report submitted … The post GES condemns assault on

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has held a meeting with MTN Ghana to discuss progress on an ICT hub project ongoing at the Accra Digital Center. The engagement took place on December 9 and brought together a team from MTN Ghana led by Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer. … The post Sam George meets MTN Ghana over

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpandai constituency, Matthew Nyindam, has urged the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to stay away from the upcoming Kpandi elections and avoid bringing their entire machinery to support their candidate. According to him, such an action would rob him and put him at a disadvantage. Speaking at … The post Nyindam

The CEO’s Hub, in partnership with Big Joe’s Place, will on January 9, 2026, host this year’s edition of the CEO and Corporate Leaders Hangout at Big Joe’s Gardens in Tema Community 7, opposite GTP Textiles.The event, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., is expected to bring together chief executives, entrepreneurs and senior corporate … The post CEO’s, Corporate Leaders hangout

Firefighters from the Hohoe Command in the Volta Region, led by Municipal Commander DO III Bismark Hosu Porbley, swiftly responded on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, to a petrol tanker (GT-1140-18) that had veered off the road, damaging a high-tension electricity pole and a container shop. Before firefighting operations began, electrical power to the fallen lines … The post GNFS prevents petrol tanker explosion

The Government of the Republic of Ghana has expressed its strong protest and deplored the recent ill-treatment meted out to Ghanaian nationals travelling to Israel at the entry port of Ben Gurion International Airport. According to the government in a statement, it has observed with great concern that since Sunday, December 7, 2025, Ghanaian travellers … The post Ghana

President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has paid a one-day working visit to Destination DC as part of efforts to explore areas of mutual interest and strategic collaboration ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be staged in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The visit comes on the heels of the Final Draw for the … The post President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku

The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has held a press conference in Accra to brief the media on its achievements for the year and update the public on ongoing projects. The engagement brought together journalists, management and stakeholders to discuss progress made within the tourism sector. The event formed part of the company’s commitment to … The post GTDC engages

Forty-one people involved in illegal foreign exchange trading (Blackmarket) have been busted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, in a joint operation with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in various parts of Accra. The exercise formed part of a nationwide clampdown aimed at sanitising the forex market, safeguarding economic stability … The post 41 illegal

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso faces mounting pressure ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League group-stage meeting against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, but the Spaniard was confident the team could turn their poor form around.Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo, in which Real were reduced to nine players after defenders Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras were sent … The post Pressure