Former Presidential staffer, Mr Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bis­sue, has been dragged to the Accra High Court, Criminal Division, by the Office of the Special Prose­cutor (OSP) for various criminal offences related to illegal mining. Mr Bissue, also the secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), established by former President, Nana Addo Dankwa … The post OSP

 Former league-phase foes renew hostilities in the final four, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain engage in a blockbuster battle in today’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emir­ates, both dreaming of finally ending their excruciating waits for European stardom. Mikel Arteta’s men outwitted, outfought and out-classed Real Madrid in the quarter-finals to earn a … The post Arsenal

The government remains committed to harnessing technol­ogy to advance workplace safety and health, to protect workers in the country, the Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has assured. He highlighted the importance of ensuring that every worker in the country worked in a safe and secure environment. Dr Pelpuo, who … The post Govt remains

 The  newly elected president of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr Richard Akpo­kavie, has identified the introduction of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system in Ghana’s sports administration as one of the ways to forge ahead in unity in the sports development agenda. According to him, when this comes to fruition, misunderstand­ings would be handled within … The post New

 President John Dramani Ma­hama has rolled out the Adwu­mawura programme, another of his campaign promises, to create sustainable jobs for the Ghanaian youth. The initiative is expected to incubate 10,000 new businesses and accelerate existing ones for the youth and is estimated to create 20,000 jobs annually. It seeks to stimulate youth employment, en­trepreneurship, and … The post Pres

The government in the next few months will develop an indige­nous framework to manage nat­ural resources exploration in the country, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. This comes on the back of government’s deci­sion not to renew Goldfields’ Damang mines deal following the expiration of its 30-year lease. Speaking at a four-day ministerial retreat in … The post Localising

After the fu­neral Mass, Pope Francis’ mortal remains were carried through Rome to the Ba­silica of Saint Mary Major, where he was laid to rest near the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani. After a solemn but beautiful Requiem Mass, Pope Francis’ mor­tal remains made their way across the Eternal City to his final resting … The post Pope Francis’ remains buried in Santa Maria Maggiore

 Calm has been restored at the Tamale Teaching Hospi­tal (TTH) following days of disruption caused by an industrial action by the Doctors’ Associa­tion of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH). The doctors withdrew their ser­vices on April 23, 2025, in protest against perceived disrespect, poor working conditions, and logistical challenges, following a confronta­tion between a senior doctor … The post Crisis

 A new chip-em­bedded polycar­bonate passport with unique se­curity features to enhance broader security, reduce identity fraud, and streamline international travels for Ghanaians is being rolled out today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The security features of the chip-embedded passport include a nanotechnology and micro radio frequency identification (RFID) chips and a state-of-the-art multi-layer compressed … The post Foreign

 Ghana’s U-15 girls’ team etched their name into the history books on Saturday by capturing the 2025 African Schools Football Championship (ASFC) title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Uganda at the University of Ghana Stadium. Belinda Kpentey and Daniella Abass were the heroines of the day, each finding the net to cap off a … The post Ghana U-15 girls

 Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Aduana Stars 1-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium yester­day to close the gap on leaders, Bibiani Gold Stars. The 26th minute strike from Kwame Poku handed newly ap­pointed coach, Abdul Karim Zito, his first win as he returned the Por­cupine Warriors to winning ways. The forward shot from close range to … The post Karim Zito chalks first win for Kotoko appeared first on

A Consulting Part­ner at Deloitte Ghana, Serwa Atiase Dzogbe­nuku has stated that the 10 per cent tariff imposed by the US government presents an op­portunity for Ghana to emerge stronger and bigger. According to her, the tariff would not have a significant im­pact on the Ghanaian economy since the US was not a major trading … The post US 10% tarrif presents opportunity

 The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has held a high-level meeting with the Managing Director of the In­ternational Finance Corporation (IFC), Mr Makhtar Diop, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana’s partnership with the global development finance institution. During the meeting held at the just ended World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington … The post Finance

 The Ashanti Regional Police Command has apprehended a 34-year-old man in connection with the murder of a woman at Domi­nase in Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Robert Kwabena Boamah was arrested at his hideout in Namong, near Offinso, on Wednesday, following investiga­tions into the death of 23-year-old Dorothy Owusu Annor, also known as Maa … The post Man arrested over murder

The Management of Woodfields Company Limited, a real estate com­pany, has denied engaging land guards and police to terrorise the Boteyfio family of Borteyman in the Adentan Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The company has given the assurance that as a law abiding entity, it would not harass resi­dents of any community. The Director … The post Woodfields coy denies terrorising Boteyfio

In the heart of Ghana’s traditional culinary prac­tices lies a little-known but nutritionally potent delica­cy – Akokono, the larvae of the African palm weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis). While it has long featured in the diets of rural communities and certain ethnic groups, its wider acceptance has been limited due to stigmas as­sociated with insect consumption. Yet, … The post Akokono:

 A Former General Secretary of the Ghana Olympic Com­mittee (GOC), Mr Richard Kofi Akakpovi, returned to mainstream administration when he was voted into office as President at the Committee’s Elective Congress held on Saturday at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). After an intense campaign peri­od, Akpokavie emerged a convinc­ing winner of a two-horse race … The post Akpokavie gets nod

After weeks of agita­tion and tension, calm has at last returned to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), following the timely and measured intervention of stakeholders, mainly the Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty, Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II. To begin with, the unrest stemmed from a confronta­tion between the hospital staff and the Minister of Health, … The post Resolution of

Ghana’s high malaria burden, the country has the potential to elim­inate malaria, Professor Fred Binka, a renowned professor of clinical epidemiology, has said. He said that with the right resources and commitment, Ghana could join the ranks of countries that have successfully eliminated the disease. “The main challenge facing Ghana’s malaria elimination efforts is the … The post Observing

 The govern­ment says it has reached an ami­cable agreement with Goldfields Ghana Limited for a transitional plan for the Damang Mine. A statement, signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, explained that the operational modalities of the transition involved issuing a new 12-month mining lease to Goldfields’ subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited, pending … The post Gov’t,