In a bid to address persistent blood shortages, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Blood Bank has intensified its efforts to increase blood reserves by organizing donation exercises in senior high schools. The initiative, held in commemoration of World Blood Donor Day, aims to mobilize the youth to contribute to the critical blood supply needed […]

President Mahama has said Ghana must prioritise the intellectual capital of citizens as the nation’s biggest asset. Speaking at the launch of the ‘No Fees Stress’ policy on Friday, July 4 in Koforidua, the President noted that this policy ensures that geographical location, gender, disability, or socio-economic background will no longer determine who can sit […]

Thomas Partey denies all rape and sexual assault charges brought by the UK CPS. His lawyer says he looks forward to clearing his name in court.

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his call for swift justice over the violence recorded during the 2024 general elections, directing the Inspector General of Police to urgently conclude investigations and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Post-2024 Elections Evaluation Dialogue organised by the National Peace Council in Koforidua, President […]

Mr. Chairman, Ministers of State, Honourable Members of Parliament, Vice-Chancellors and Rectors of our Tertiary Institutions, Development Partners, Leaders of our Student Movements, Distinguished Guests, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, All Protocols Observed, A Moment of Promise and Purpose It gives me immense joy to join you today in Koforidua—a city steeped in […]

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is pleased to announce a significant milestone in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector: the formal submission of the Declaration of Commerciality (DoC) for the Eban-Akoma discoveries located within the Cape Three Points Block 4 (CTP-B4). This is contained in a press release signed by Head of Communication at the […]

President John Mahama has reiterated his commitment to implementing recommendations that will be made by the National Constitution Review Committee. According to him, the country must continuously improve its democratic architecture, not just through elections, but through deliberate reforms that reflect the aspirations of our people. The President said this when he addressed participants in the […]

Thank you, very much and good afternoon. The Most Reverend Emmanuel Kofi Fianu Chairman, National Peace Council, members of the Peace Council, ministers of state and other senior government officials, stakeholders and participants of the post-2024 elections evaluation dialogue, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. It is a distinct honor for me to address this closing ceremony of […]

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge Black Stars and former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charge with rape after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives. “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives. […]

Ghana Black Stars and former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The offences are reported to have taken place between 2021-2022, the Metropolitan Police said. The charges involve three women with two counts of rape relating to one woman, three counts of rape […]

The Minerals Development Fund (MDF) has dismissed media reports claiming that 33 excavators went missing from police custody in Akomfre, describing the reports as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued on July 3, 2025, the MDF clarified that no excavators were ever in police custody and stated that only seven machines found at the […]

Social media users have reacted to the sentencing of the founder and leader of the Heaven Way Church, Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa. On Thursday, July 3 Nana Agradaa was jailed 15 years with hard labour by the Accra Circuit Court on charges of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretences. Since […]

The highly anticipated Africa AirBadminton Championships has kicked off at Laboma Beach, Accra, with approximately 108 athletes from 11 countries and regions participating. The tournament, scheduled to run from July 3-6, features competitions in Team Relay, Women’s Triples, and Men’s Triples, with the highest-ranked teams in the Team Relay event earning a qualification spot for […]

A Russian oil tycoon has died after falling from a window in his home in Moscow.

The Ashanti Region Regional office of the National Security has instituted a joint investigation into suspected corruption at the Akom Axle Load Station in the Afigya Kwabre North District. This follows protests and growing concerns over alleged embezzlement and misconduct. The probe, initiated by the National Security and the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA), comes in […]

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has launched the 2024 Tourism Report with the theme, “Growth and Sustainability”. The event brought together stakeholders from the tourism industry, government officials, and other key players to discuss the sector’s progress and future plans. The report highlights numerous key achievements, including; increased international arrivals. Ghana’s tourism sector recorded a […]

Ghana’s gold reserves climbed to 32.99 tonnes in June 2025, nearly quadrupling since 2023.

A former Suame Youth Organiser for the New Patriotic Party, Richard Agyemang, has publicly refuted assertions made by ex-Cal Bank MD Frank Adu, accusing him of “whitewashing” failures by focusing criticism solely on President Akufo?Addo and Finance Minister Ken Ofori?Atta. He accused Mr Adu of deliberately ignoring evidence that justified the sector’s overhaul. According to […]

Ghana recorded 1.29 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, led by the U.S., Nigeria, and the U.K. Business travel topped reasons for visits, with tourists spending over $3,700 on average.

U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss “commercial opportunities,” a White House official said on Wednesday. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a discussion and lunch at the White House on July 9, the official said. “President Trump believes that African […]