President John Dramani Mahama has condemned the recent assault of a Joy News journalist by military personnel, describing it as “unacceptable” and promising that those responsible will face sanctions. He made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of four newly appointed deputy ministers at the presidency. The journalist was reportedly covering a demolition exercise at … The post President

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to position the Volta Region as a major hub for agribusiness under the government’s flagship Feed Ghana initiative. President Mahama responding to a delegation from the Volta regional house of chiefs noted that the region’s natural advantages including its rich vegetation, fertile land, and water bodies made it … The post *Volta

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Aflao market in the Volta Region will be reconstructed as part of a national plan to upgrade markets across the country. He said the project falls under the Markets Enhancement Programme, which is being spearheaded by the Vice President and aims to improve trade infrastructure in key … The post Aflao market

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy will roll out capacity building workshops to strengthen the leadership of traditional rulers in the Volta Region. The initiative, he said, is part of a bigger plan to enhance the role of chiefs in governance, conflict resolution, and community development particularly … The post Government

Accra, Ghana – July 31, 2025: GCB Bank PLC sustained its strong momentum into the first half of 2025, posting double-digit growth across the major income lines. These results are detailed in the Bank’s first-half financial report covering the period January 1 to June 30, 2025, released on July 29, 2025. Robust revenue growth from … The post GCB Bank PLC Delivers

President John Dramani Mahama says the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) will soon be expanded with new campuses in the Volta Region to boost healthcare training and job creation. The initiative, he explained, is part of efforts to produce more qualified medical professionals while also opening up global employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth. … The post UHAS

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has cautioned Ghanaians to stop blaming only politicians for the country’s problems and instead take personal responsibility, especially in protecting the environment. She gave the caution on the back of the ongoing demolishing exercise being undertaken by the Greater Accra Regional Minister and the … The post Building

The Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle Constituency, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called on the African Union (AU) to continue supporting the Pan-African Parliament and the Parliament of Ghana with the needed resources. Her call came after she took the oath of office as a Member of Ghana’s delegation to the Pan-African Parliament on Tuesday. … The post Dr.

The Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has ordered the immediate eviction of encroachers from public school lands across the city. This comes after he toured several basic schools and discovered that school compounds had been taken over by unauthorized people. The encroachers include traders, squatters, and religious groups who have put up structures … The post Kumasi

President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has revealed that he once worked as an intern at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in 1986, a personal experience that makes him empathetic toward the challenges of the state broadcaster. Speaking in a one-on-one interview during the buildup to the 2024 general elections, the president … The post I

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says the High Court has dismissed an application filed by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta to cancel a warrant for his arrest. According to the OSP, Mr Ofori-Atta asked the court to strike out the arrest warrant and set aside all related steps taken by the OSP, including … The post Court rejects Ofori-Atta’s challenge to arrest warrant

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has held a commemorative lecture at the Broadcasting House to mark its 90th anniversary celebrations. The event, held under the theme “GBC: The First Chapter, the Making of a National Radio”, sought to chart a new path for the national broadcaster while reflecting on its journey and achievements since its … The post GBC

The Ministry of the Interior has officially announced that Monday, August 4, 2025, is not a public holiday. In a statement shared on their facebook pagethe Ministry urged the general public to ignore any misinformation suggesting otherwise. The Ministry of the Interior listed the following statutory public holidays for the year 2025: New Year’s Day … The post Monday,

Multimedia journalist Carlos Calony has expressed gratitude to the general public and the inky fraternity, especially the Multimedia Group Limited, for the overwhelming support and concern shown him. This comes after he was allegedly assaulted and detained by National Security operatives on Wednesday , July 30, 2025, while covering an assignment on the demolition of … The post JoyNews

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North and leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammi Awuku, has called on the people of Akwatia to unite and support Solomon Asumadu, the party’s parliamentary candidate for the upcoming by-election. In a Facebook post, he described the moment the new candidate was selected as both solemn … The post “Let’s

The former Member of Parliament for the Odododiodio Constituency and National Coordinator for the Disaster Resilience Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has called for strict disciplinary action to be taken against the soldier who allegedly assaulted a Joy News journalist during the demolition of a facility around Spintex in Accra on July 30. The … The post Nii

A 40-Year-old man, Alhaji Fareed Amin Yakubu, who allegedly took GH3 million from a businesswoman under the pretext of investing it in an oil business and paying back is being sort after by the police. This is because the accused has jumped bail. The accused stopped attending court proceedings after he was granted bail by … The post Police mount search for man 40, over GH3 million fraud

Sunderland have completed the signing of former Arsenal midfielder, Granit Xhaka, from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. The Switzerland international has signed a three-year deal with the newly promoted Premier League side. The Black Cats will pay an initial £13m fee for the Swiss midfielder, with the potential for an extra £4m in add-ons. Xhaka, who … The post Xhaka joins Sunderland appeared first on Ghanaian

Las Vegas will host the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, multiple sources have told ESPN. Sources told ESPN that Vegas is the chosen city after venues in Canada and Mexico were ruled out for the newly expanded tournament, which will be played across the United States, Canada and Mexico with 48 teams instead … The post Las Vegas to host FIFA World Cup draw appeared first on Ghanaian

Top seeds, Alexander Zverev, of Germany and American Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the Canadian Open on Tuesday after both players were pushed hard by their opponents. World number three, Zverev, playing in his first match since his first-round loss at Wimbledon, was far from his best but emerged with a 7-6(6) … The post Zverev, Gauff advance at Canadian Open appeared first on Ghanaian