The Executive Director of the Ghana Chapter of the Interna­tional Federation of Women Law­yers (FIDA), Mrs Susan Aryeetey, has called on government to ensure that survivors of domestic violence are provided with essen­tial services as stipulated under the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732). Speaking at a policy dialogue on domestic violence in Accra on … The post Provide survivors

Hearts of Oak have officially completed the signing of former Nations FC midfielder Abdul Karim, adding further depth and energy to their midfield ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League season.The 22-year-old arrives as a free agent after parting ways with Nations FC at the end of last season. He has signed a two-year contract.He had been linked with a move to several clubs but expressed strong interest in joining the Phobians, who were also keen to bolster their midfield options.Karim

Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has narrated that his lack of flair for academics is the reason he did not attend university. Otedola, who is the chairman of First Bank Holding, disclosed this in his 286-page memoir released on Monday. He said he stopped school after the Lower Sixth examination and did not return for […] The post Why I didn’t go to university -Femi Otedola appeared

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has summoned Ibom Air cabin crew member, Juliana Edward and the embattled passenger, Comfort Emmanson, for further investigations. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this during a question and answer session at the Emergency National Civil Aviation Security Committee and Stakeholders Meeting […] The post Government

A former presidential aspirant, Mathias Tsado, has urged associates of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to prevail on him to run for the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the former Bayelsa governor possesses the qualities needed to reposition the country. Tsado, a former presidential aspirant of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), made the call on Tuesday’s edition of […] The post Goodluck

John Mahama has declared the Ghana cedi the world’s best-performing currency in 2025, urging Japanese businesses at TICAD IX to invest in Ghana’s booming economy.

 Sunderland are ex­ploring whether a move for Leicester winger, Abdul Fatawu, is viable as the newly promoted side look to continue their spending spree. The 21-year-old Ghana interna­tional is one of the Foxes’ most valuable assets, reportedly valued at about £30m. The Black Cats have held pre­liminary talks to formalise their interest but no bid … The post Sunderland explore move

Eemeli Peltonen, a 30-year-old Finnish MP from the Social Democratic Party, has died in an apparent suicide inside parliament.

As the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Develop­ment (TICAD9) convenes in Yokohama, the world turns its attention once again to Africa—a continent rich in diversity, resil­ience, and promise. This year’s conference arrives at a critical juncture. Global challenges such as climate change, geopolitical frag­mentation, and economic inequal­ity are intensifying. In this context, TICAD9 offers … The post Africa

 The Western Nzema Traditional Council (WNTC) has held audi­ence with President John Drama­ni Mahama to address the government’s proposed redesign of the land desig­nated for the Petroleum Hub project in Jomoro of the Western Region. In an efforts to secure a dialogue with the President, the council stated that it has dispatched two formal letters … The post WNTC holds dialogue

 About 43 journalists are attending capacity building workshop to deepen their understanding of Auditor-General’s Report to be able to communicate accurately to their audience. A workshop organised in Accra on Thursday by the Ghana An­ti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) in collaboration with the Ghana Audit Service also seeks to equip journalists with practical skills for follow-up investigative … The post Journalists

Uganda and Honduras have agreed to accept migrants of other nationalities who have been deported from the US, CBS reports.

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Despite cedi-appreciation against the US dollar in first-half 2025, cement prices have remained stubbornly high even as costs of other key building materials have declined significantly. Market checks show that iron rods, for instance, have dropped from about GH¢9,600 at beginning of the year to between GH¢6,000 and GH¢7,000. Security doors […] The post What will

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE With an estimated Africa cotton market size reaching US$6billion in 2024, Ghana’s cotton sector remains stagnant – contrasting with the progress seen in other West African countries. Mordor Intelligence, a global market research company, has projected that the value of Africa’s cotton industry will reach US$7.7billion by 2029. Despite promising prospects the […] The post Cotton

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Treasury on Tuesday disbursed GH¢9.7 billion in coupon payments to holders of bonds issued under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, the fifth such payout since the 2023 restructuring. The settlement has been closely tracked by investors as a gauge of the government’s commitment to post-exchange […] The post GH¢9.7bn

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a call to action for consumers of water and electricity in Ashanti Region, reminding them of their obligations to settle bills promptly and adhere to rules governing these essential services. This will allow utility providers to maintain and improve service quality for consumers. The appeal is part […] The post PURC

Ghanaian midfielder Samuel Gidi has joined Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati in the summer transfer window from Slovakian outfit MSK Zilina. The 22-year-old inked a three-year deal with the option of a further 12 months to join Cincinnati via the U22 Initiative Player rule.Gidi arrives with huge experience from Europe, having made over 100 appearances for Zilina across all competitions. His arrival is expected to boost the midfield of the Orange and Blue, who could benefit

The Chiefs and people of the Agotime Traditional Area in the Agotime-Ziope District, joined by sister communities from Togo, have celebrated the 30th Kente Festival with renewed calls for unity, cultural preservation and accelerated development. This year’s festival, held on Saturday at Kpetoe, was themed: “Woven Together: Kente, Agortime’s Creative Gift to the World.” The […] The post Chiefs

Ewulu Nii Adjei Klu, Senior Manager of Radio, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has urged Ga natives to fully participate in the celebration of festivals of their native towns, especially the annual Homowo festival. Ewulu Nii Klu, who is also a Ga Historian and author of the Ga book “Kusum Gboo”, indicated that the celebration of […] The post Ga natives encouraged to participate

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has expanded its flagship training on report writing and presentation skills to meet growing demand from institutions across the subregion, stressing that effective communication is critical to governance and economic management. At the opening of the 2025 regional course in Accra, WAIFEM’s Director General, Dr. […] The post WAIFEM