The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has declared that Ghana has finally put an end to the long-standing confusion and fragmentation in the gold purchasing sector. He made this assertion during the official inauguration of the Governing Board of the newly established Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), a state entity tasked with streamlining gold trade […] The post Mahama’s
According to Judicial Service records made available to the media, Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo and 49 other justices of the superior and lower courts in the country, received an ineligible payment for housing (rent allowance), but when the anomaly was discovered, the affected judges refunded the payments to the judiciary. Chief Justice […] The post Torkornoo,
The Minority in Parliament has sounded the alarm over Ghana’s worsening power crisis, known as “dumsor,” warning that persistent outages are crippling businesses and derailing economic growth. In a press conference held on Monday, 19th May, 2025 members of the Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Energy Committee said the ongoing electricity challenges are undermining the government’s touted […] The post Dumsor
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Prestea Hunni-Valley, Dr. Matthew Ayeh, has cautioned the Blue Water Guards against using their positions to extort money from miners. He indicated that the Assembly and the Police Commander would monitor their operations closely and would not hesitate to order the arrest of any Guard who defies their code […] The post Prestea-Bogoso MCE,
Women engaged in Small-Scale businesses in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, on Monday called for government’s intervention to reduce the high interest rates for them to access credit facilities to expand their activities. The Bank of Ghana raised its benchmark monetary policy rate by 100 basis points to 28 per cent on March 28, […] The post High interest
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Prudential Bank, Leopold Armah, is calling on technology engineers in Africa and across the developing world to initiate steps toward domesticating Artificial intelligence (AI) technology by gradually developing local use cases considering linguistics and peculiar practices. He noted that AI, evidently, has moved from experimental to essential, and permeating […] The post Prudential
Mrs Janet Adu-Poku, the Chief Executive Officer of Wiseup Consult, a guidance and counselling centre targeted at dealing with addictions, struggles and challenges of the youth, has lamented over the spate of indiscipline in the various SHSs, which development requires national effort to address. Her concerns come at the heels of recent reports of firearms at the […] The post Counselor
Members of the Atwima Mponua District Assembly have proposed Madam Sakina Oforiwaa for the consideration of the President, John Dramani Mahama, for the position of the District Chief Executive. The position of the Concerned Assembly members is explained in the fact that the 37-year-old is preferred to the other two candidates shortlisted by the party for […] The post Atwima Mponua
Ghana is poised to unlock the full potential of its fertile land and vibrant entrepreneurial spirit with the launch of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025, scheduled for June 11–13, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Center. This national showcase, under the theme “Unpacking its Role in Agricultural Transformation, Industrialization, and a 24-Hour Economy”, marks a […] The post Ghana
Margins ID Group, a leading secure identity provider in Africa, made a significant impact as an exhibitor at the ID4Africa Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024. The ID4Africa AGM, held from May 21st to 24th, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa, served as a platform for key stakeholders in identity solutions to connect and collaborate. With […] The post Margins ID Group Makes Ghana proud in South Africa
A new book titled ‘The Landmines of Destiny,’ authored by Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye, seeks to contribute meaningfully to shaping minds and influencing society. The book explores themes such as discipline, purpose, and personal responsibility, with the aim of instilling strong moral foundations in readers—particularly the youth. At the official launch of the book in […] The post Dr.
Renowned Ghanaian comedian and filmmaker, Kwaku Sintim Misa (KSM), has revealed that his biggest breakthrough as an actor was landing a role in the acclaimed US television series, Law & Order. Though it stands out as a career-defining moment, KSM says his appearance in Law and Order was the result of a journey that began […] The post Acting in US Law and Order series was my biggest
The late Ghanaian Highlife legend, Dada Kwaku Duah, popularly known as Dada KD was doing well financially before his demise, King Pee, the manager has revealed. “Dada KD was not broke. He was doing very well,” King Pee emphasised. “He was supposed to submit his UK visa application today for a show next Saturday. He […] The post Dada KD was not broke before his demise – Manager appeared
In politics, there is this theory of ‘Attack but Defend’ which goes like this, “Condemn everything your opponents does, however when it gets to your turn, do the same things and come out to defend yourself.” This happens in Ghana. In 2008, Hon. Adamu Daramani Sakande of the NPP MP, filed to contest the Bawku […] The post Cecilia and Sammy, in the ‘Politics of Attack But
The Lagos State Government has said it will begin the full enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics on July 1. The Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on X on Monday. He explained that the state government had been intentional and strategic with 18 months of dialogue, engagement and transition. […] The post Lagos begins enforcement of ban on single-use
Gunmen believed to be members of the notorious Lakurawa gang stormed Zagami village in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sunday, abducting several Christian worshippers during a church service. DAILY POST gathered that the attackers, who arrived on motorcycles, invaded the church during morning worship, shooting sporadically and causing panic before whisking away […] The post Gunmen
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in the solid minerals sector, through the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) factories and increased industrial collaboration. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, at the weekend, Ambassador Dunhai emphasised […] The post China
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday led residents in a voluntary day of prayer and fasting aimed at strengthening unity and resilience in the face of persistent security challenges. The Governor arrived in Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area, before sunset on Sunday, where he spent the night overseeing security […] The post Borno State
A Lufthansa flight with 205 people on board went without a pilot for 10 minutes last year after the copilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit, according to a new report from Spain’s accident investigation authority. The captain had briefly left the cockpit to use the lavatory when the copilot fainted during a […] The post Lufthansa flight flew without a pilot
Tanzania’s main opposition leader Tundu Lissu told his supporters to have no fear as he appeared in court on Monday for the first time since his arrest on charges that include treason. Lissu refused to participate in a hearing on April 24 because authorities conducted a virtual, rather than an in-person trial, with him appearing via video link from prison. […] The post Tanzanian
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