Rising cases of fire outbreaks in homes, markets and schools across the Tamale Metropolis have compelled the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to intensify public education on fire prevention. As part of efforts to curb the situation, NADMO has organised a fire safety and sensitisation campaign targeting residents, market women and households, with a focus […]
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has intensified its meningitis prevention and public education campaign following the death of two young boys in the Saboba District of the Northern Region. The two victims, aged 6 and 16, reportedly died from suspected meningitis, bringing the total number of meningitis-related deaths recorded nationwide this year to five. The […]
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia has urged party faithful who are yet to be appointed to any public position to be patient. He said per the powers conferred on President John Mahama, only few people can be appointed at a particular time. “I am aware that some of […]
President John Dramani Mahama has left Accra for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. President Mahama, who is leading a number of engagements for the Union including Reparations, Gender and Financial Inclusion will co-host a number of high level side events during the […]
Holders of the Ghanaian passport can now travel to about 50 countries without visa. This number is expected to increase in the coming days as Ghana signs more visa waiver agreements with other countries. This was disclosed by the Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on the sidelines of the ongoing AU summit in Addis […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it has lifted its boycott of all Media General platforms. This is contained in a press release issued by the Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah on February 12. He explained that, “This includes interviews, panel discussions, press conferences, and media briefings involving party executives and representatives.” According […]
On 3rd October 2025, the government increased the cocoa producer price to GH¢3,625 per 64 kg bag (GH¢58,000 per tonne). This sounded disappointing for farmers but good for government to manage its recklessly promised GhC6,000 per bag but here’s the catch. The Ghana cedi has strengthened from around GH¢15/USD (2024/25) to about GH¢11/USD. Since cocoa is […]
Dubai, UAE – 12th February 2026 — Ghana’s rising para athletics star, Hayford Addai, delivered an impressive performance at his first international championship appearance, securing a bronze medal in the men’s T47 400 metres at the 2026 Dubai World Para Athletics (WPA) Grand Prix. The Konongo Senior High School student clocked a remarkable time of […]
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says the Women Development Bank would soon be established. She noted that lots of consultations had to be done with stakeholders before it’s establishment. Professor Naana Jane was addressing market women during the 65th Greater Accra Markets Association gathering, at Kaneshie in Accra on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She […]
The Minority in Parliament has demanded an immediate removal of the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey from his duty for what they have described as a failed reset agenda that has crippled the wellbeing of millions of cocoa farmers. Cocoa farmers have complained about delay in payment since November […]
The Minority in Parliament has demanded an immediate removal of the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey from his duty for what they have described as a failed reset agenda that has crippled the wellbeing of millions of cocoa farmers. Cocoa farmers have complained about delay in payment since November […]
Pressure is gradually mounting on mining firm Heath Goldfields, as a group known as the Catchment Area Community Alliance (CACA) is calling for the immediate revocation of the company’s mining lease. The group is also demanding urgent intervention from the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and all relevant institutions, arguing that Heath Goldfields lacks […]
Raheem Sterling has signed for Dutch side Feyenoord on a contract until the end of the season, bringing an end to his time at Chelsea and marking the first move of his career outside England. The 31-year-old England international left Chelsea by mutual consent in January after agreeing a settlement covering the final 18 months […]
The Minority in Parliament has criticized the government’s directive ordering the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to immediately pay cocoa farmers, describing the move as ineffective and raising concerns about the Board’s financial position. Reacting to the directive at a press conference in Parliament, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah […]
Owners and workers of industrial trawler companies have met with the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Agriculture to deliberate on key challenges affecting their operations. The meeting held on February 12, focused largely on concerns surrounding the implementation of the new fisheries law, particularly the directive requiring industrial […]
As the world marks Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day 2026, Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) has issued a strong call for urgent and sustained action to protect the health and dignity of women and young people. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Dr. Charity Binka, the organization emphasized that this year’s commemoration […]
The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s reduction of cocoa producer prices to GH¢41,392 per tonne, describing the move as unfair to farmers.
Secretary General of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Mr. Charles Osei Asibey has challenged sports journalists at the AIPS Africa Congress in Banjul, Gambia that their mission for the African Sports is to work on revealing the rot within the system while simultaneously protecting the foundation of the house they are trying to […]
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS