The Paramount Queen Mother of Cape Coast, Nana Ekua Abookye VI, has called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of a student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. The Queen Mother, in a statement issued on Tuesday, expressed shock and […] The post Cape Coast Queen Mother Demands

The Mayor of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA), Frederick Faustinous Faidoo, has strongly defended his administration’s handling of waste management challenges in the metropolis, rejecting suggestions that he should take responsibility for the deteriorating sanitation conditions that have attracted criticism from government officials. Addressing a news conference in Sekondi on Wednesday, Mr. Faidoo spent more […] The post Sekondi-Takoradi

The Federal Ministry of Education has denied reports that the Nigeria Education Management Information System was hacked, describing the report as “inaccurate and misleading.” In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, the ministry insisted that the platform remains secure and that no cyberattack occurred. […] The post Government

The Director of Communications of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has rejected suggestions that the party has failed to produce former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta to face prosecution by state authorities on alleged corruption charges.

Efforts to harmonise engineering standards and strengthen professional integration across West Africa are set to gain renewed momentum, as stakeholders intensify calls for closer collaboration to support the region’s development agenda. The move is expected to enhance cooperation among engineering institutions and promote common standards needed to drive infrastructure development, energy expansion, digital transformation and … The post Stakeholders

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

The Secretary to the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mrs Lucille Hewlett Annan, has assured Ghanaians that the NCCE would continue to educate the vulnerable in society on issues that promote growth. Mrs Annan said the issues of vulnerability were no longer limited to women, girls and children but also included men and boys, … The post NCCE to intensify education for

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has firmly denied claims that convicted former MASLOC Chief Executive, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, is serving her sentence under house arrest, insisting that she remains in the lawful custody of the Ghana Prison Service.

She stressed that the assessment was not intended to intimidate assemblies but to promote transparency, accountability and compliance with government guidelines on the use of public funds.

Artificial Intelligence and the New Leadership Imperative THE rise of artificial intelligence has intensified the urgency of this discussion. AI is already influencing education, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, governance, finance, media, and labour markets. It offers extraordinary opportunities, but also raises significant concerns regarding bias, ethics, surveillance, labour displacement, and digital dependency. African youth cannot afford … The post Why

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She warned that demographic changes will have widespread social and economic implications

The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a truck carrying a large quantity of plant material suspected to be Indian hemp and arrested two persons in connection with the operation. According to a press release signed by ASP Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs at the Tema Regional Police Command, the operation was carried out … The post Police intercepts truckload of Indian hemp at

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called reports of a leaked memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran “false” and said the U.S. would not be giving Iran any money as part of the ceasefire framework. Asked by Fox News’ Peter Doocy about reports of a $300 billion investment and reconstruction fund funded by Gulf […] The post Trump

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has promised to proceed uninterrupted with the absolute ban on single-use styrofoam food packaging, popularly known as ‘take away’. The environmental regulator therefore urged industry to view the ban as an opportunity for green innovation. Speaking at the Environmental Sustainability Summit (ESS 2026) organised by Business […] The post EPA

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Gold Fields Ghana has secured approximately US$107million in environmental reclamation bonds to guarantee the restoration of mined lands, reinforcing its commitment to responsible mining and environmental stewardship. The company said the bond, submitted in line with regulatory requirements, serves as a financial assurance mechanism to ensure adequate funding is available for […] The post Gold

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised his sideâ??s composure and intelligence after they edged Panama 1-0 in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener in Toronto.The Black Stars endured a difficult evening at BMO Field on Wednesday, struggling to impose themselves as Panama controlled long spells of the match and limited Ghanaâ??s attacking rhythm.However, the game turned dramatically in stoppage time when Caleb Yirenkyi struck the decisive goal to seal all three points

Black Stars winger Antoine Semenyo has called for calm and focus despite Ghanaâ??s dramatic late victory over Panama in their opening Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win at BMO Field in Toronto, where Caleb Yirenkyi struck in stoppage time to secure all three points after a tightly contested encounter that appeared destined for a goalless draw.The result gave Carlos Queirozâ??s side a winning start, but Semenyo insisted

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew credited patience and perseverance after the Black Stars secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Caleb Yirenkyi emerged as the hero for Ghana, scoring deep into stoppage time after Brandon Thomas-Asante surged forward and delivered a low cross into the six-yard area.The result rewarded a disciplined Ghana performance in which the four-time African champions spent long periods defending against an energetic

Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has revealed that the match-winning move which secured victory over Panama was the result of meticulous preparation on the training pitch.The FC Nordsjaelland player struck late to hand the Black Stars a 1-0 win in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener at BMO Field in Toronto, ensuring a perfect start to Carlos Queirozâ??s campaign.In a tightly contested encounter, Ghana struggled to find rhythm against a well-organised Panamanian side, with