The Chair of the National Election Security Task Force (NESTF), Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has reaffirmed the Task Force’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful and lawful conclusion to the protracted Ablekuma North parliamentary collation dispute. Speaking at a high-level meeting on Thursday between officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) and security agencies, […] The post NESTF

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A 32-year-old Nigerian commercial sex worker, Patience Gideon, also known as Gold, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for human trafficking and related offences. The sentence, which covers four counts, will run concurrently. The prosecution, led by Detective Chief Superintendent Adams Mumuni and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) […] The post Sex

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Deputy Minister for the Interior,  Ebenezer Okletey Terlarbi has emphasised the government’s commitment to combating organized crime and ensuring the safety and security of citizens. He highlighted the importance of collaboration and partnerships in achieving this goal. He said this when he addressed multi-stakeholders at the opening ceremony of a consultation workshop aimed at finalising […] The post Government

Ghana’s flag is flying high on one of the greatest entertainment platforms in the world thanks to Black Sherif, the hitmaker of “Kwaku the Traveller,” who has received a coveted nomination for Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards. The nomination places him alongside some of the world’s most celebrated names, including Ayra Starr […] The post Black

The traditional media landscape has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, seamlessly integrating into the new trend of social media. This shift has been both subtle and profound, often escaping the notice of the common eye. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that traditional media outlets such as TV, newspapers and radios have […] The post The Media Shift appeared first on The

On May 9, 2001, tragedy struck at the Accra Sports Stadium during a high-stakes Ghana Premier League clash between arch-rivals Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko. What began as a heated football match ended in disaster when disgruntled fans, enraged by the result, began tearing up seats and hurling them onto the running […] The post May 9th remembered: 24 years on first appeared on

 President John Dramani Mahama has declared that his 120-day social contract with the Ghanaian people prior to the 2024 general election has been fulfilled. Launching the National Demo­cratic Congress’ electioneering manifesto in Win­neba on August 24, 2024, then candidate Mahama itemised 26 things he intended to do within the first 120 days in office if … The post We‘ve delivered …Pres Mahama

The Bishop of the Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church, Rt. Rev. Dr Samuel Nii Onmai Ollennu has called for an equal distribution of resources to Day and Boarding Senior High Schools by the government as it reviews the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. He explained that allocation of more resources to boarding schools … The post ‘Distribute resources equally to Day, Boarding schools’

 The Metropolitan Chief Executive for the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA), George Justice Arthur, has expressed his commitment to work towards the development of the metropolis in line with the framework of the National Development Planning Com­mission (NDPC). He has, therefore, called on residents and stakeholders to support the assembly as it rolls out several … The post Cape Coast

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Ghana, Sultan Abdul­rahman Al-Dhakel, on Wednes­day paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Kings­ford Sumani Alban Bagbin. The purpose of the visit was to congratulate the Speaker for his re-election as the Speaker of the 9th Parliament and to explore possible ways of strengthening diplomatic relations … The post Saudi Arabia Ambassador

 Major Gen­eral Richard Addo Gyane was yester­day officially pulled out the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, ending his tenure as Commandant of the centre. He made history in 2022 when he was appointed as the Commandant of the Centre, becoming the first non-infantry army officer to hold the position. In his … The post  Maj. Gen. Gyane pulled out of KAIPTC

 The Driver and Vehi­cle Licensing Authority (DVLA) inaugurated its new office in the Adentan Munic­ipality of the Greater Accra Re­gion to enhance service delivery to customers. The facility will serve as a centre of excellence, providing a full range of DVLA services, including vehicle registration, licensing, renewals, compliance and enforcement, driver testing, and vehicle inspections. … The post DVLA

 The Minority Leader, Osa­hen Alexander Kwamena Afen­yo-Markin, has commissioned a court complex house in his constituency, Effutu, with a re­newed commitment to champi­on an independent judiciary. According to Mr Afen­yo-Markin, “without a strong, independent judiciary, the very fabric of our democracy begins to erode. A strong, independent judiciary is crucial.” At the inauguration of the … The post Minority

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has made a number of proposals to the Constitutional Review Committee. He made the proposal when the Committee consulted him as part of the ongoing nationwide consultations. The consultations aimed at reforming Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. The Speaker highlighted the importance of developing a Constitution that reflects Ghana’s […] The post Constitutional

 AngloGold Ashanti plc has agreed to sell its interests in two gold proj­ects in Côte d’Ivoire to Resolute Mining Limited (“Resolute”) as it continues to sharpen its focus on its operating assets and devel­opment projects in the United States. The company will sell Centamin West Africa Hold­ings Limited (“CWAH”), which owns the Doropo Project and … The post AngloGold agrees

 The World Bank’s food price index is projected to fall by 7.0 per cent in 2025 year-on-year and edge down in 2026. All three components of the index are expected to decline in 2025, grains by 11 per cent and oils and meals, and other foods, by 7 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively. … The post Prices of grains, oils and other food to fall this year – World Bank

 The President, John Drama­ni Mahama, has officially designated Ms Elizabeth Ofo­su-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, to represent him and lead Ghana’s high-level delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Con­gress (GEC) 2025, taking place in Indiana, USA from June 2–5, 2025. The 2025 GEC is hosted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) under the aus­pices … The post Minister