Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, and a candidate for the position of Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has unveiled a bold vision for the future of the Commonwealth, including a proposal for a comprehensive free trade agreement within the organization of 56 countries. Delivering a lecture at the 5th Anniversary of the Council […] The post Ayorkor

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has sacked 24 District Chief Executives with immediate effect. In a letter dated Friday, February 2, the President noted that his decision is in accordance with Article 243 (3) b of the Constitution and section 20 (3) (b) of the Local Government Act, 2014, (Act 936). The DCEs who […] The post Akufo-Addo sacks 24 DCEs with immediate effect

Renowned Spanish-Nigerian artistw Amal Fashanu takes listeners on a soul-stirring journey of love and faith with her latest single, ‘God Knows.’ The heartfelt track explores love, resilience, and the unwavering belief in a higher power. Amal Fashanu’s emotive vocals and poignant lyrics deliver a powerful message that resonates with the soul. ‘God Knows’ delves into […] The post Spanish-Nigerian

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has advised both e-commerce businesses and event organizers to only permit FDA-licensed food vendors to advertise and sell their food on their platforms. The FDA also entreated event organizers to only admit FDA-licensed food vendors to participate in their events. The move, the FDA said, is to ensure that […] The post Permit

The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has attributed the loss of some female incumbent Members of Parliament to the low participation of women in the district-level elections. The Association believes that the prejudice of many Ghanaians against women as incapable of handling political positions has been a crippling factor in the frequent […] The post NALAG

A free health screening exercise within Accra Central has been organized to mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2024. The health screening, organized by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (A.M.A.), was to commemorate the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day set aside by the World Health Organization […] The post NMIMR

The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has disclosed that 1,393 people have benefited from the National Rent Assistance Scheme as of December 31, 2023. The system was launched by the Vice President of Ghana and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in January 2023. The scheme is designed to provide […] The post Over

Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities say. The attackers stormed the palace of Segun Aremu – a retired army general and monarch whose official title is the Olukoro of Koro – on Thursday night. It is not clear who the gunmen […] The post Segun Aremu: Nigerian

The Member of Parliament for the Bantama constituency, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has expressed dismay at the results of the just-ended New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Primary in Bantama, stating that he was not expecting such a close contest. Asenso-Boakye contested with Ralph Agyapong, a brother of the MP for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, in the Bantama […] The post NPP

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to prioritize efforts toward resolving the protracted Bawku conflict if granted another term in office. The Bawku conflict, characterized by ethno-political rivalries between the Kusasis and Mamprusis, has persisted for decades, claiming numerous lives and stifling socio-economic progress in the region. It is […] The post John

Former President John Dramani Mahama has commented on the current economic challenges facing Ghana, asserting that the country’s economic crisis results from mismanagement by the Akufo-Addo-led government. The former president expressed concern over the state of the economy, laying blame on what he perceives as inadequate fiscal policies and governance decisions. “I have always said […] The post Ghana’s

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticized the Interior Ministry for inefficient monitoring of private security companies in the country. The 2022 Auditor General’s report reveals that more than 440 companies failed to renew their licenses, leading to a revenue loss of over GH¢800,000. The Chairman of PAC, James Klutse Avedzi, believes that the lives […] The post PAC