Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has appealed to the government to grant a state burial to Ghanaian highlife legend, Daddy Lumba. He made the request during a visit to the late musician’s residence to commiserate with the grieving family. Dr. Bawumia also pledged for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) support for funeral arrangements, while […] The post Daddy Lumba Deserves State Burial –Bawumia

Derrick Hope Gidzi, a private resident of Tema Community 25, has filed a civil lawsuit against the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) and its Managing Director, Mr. Courage Makafui Nunekpeku, accusing them of unlawfully seizing his land with the help of armed military personnel. Accordig to court documents filed at the High Court in Tema, Mr. […] The post Land Owner Sues TDC MD Over Alleged

By Kizito CUDJOE The Director-National Metrology Institute of Ghana, Prince Isaac Kingsford Arthur, has called for greater technical preparedness across the continent to support implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the 18th General Assembly of the Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS) in Accra, Mr. Arthur said Africa’s integration agenda must go […] The post Africa

The President of the Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association (GNACOFA), Stephen Anane Boateng, has expressed deep disappointment over the recent cocoa price announcement, stating that farmers were anticipating a producer price not less than GHS 3,500 per bag. Speaking on GhanAkoma on Akoma 87.9 FM on August 5, Mr. Boateng emphasized that expectations among cocoa […]

Chief Executive Officer of Nations FC, Kennedy Boakye Ansah, has thrown his weight behind plans to extend the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential term limit from two to three terms.The proposal comes after the GFA confirmed it had received approval from FIFA to amend its statutes to align with the practice at both FIFA and CAF level.If adopted, the move could pave the way for current GFA President Kurt Okraku â?? who is in his second term â?? to potentially serve

Police have intercepted and recovered a total of 43 high-end luxury vehicles that were stolen from several countries and illicitly shipped into Ghana between January and July this year. The vehicles, which include Rolls Royce, Audi Q8, Porsche, BMW i7, and Mercedes-Benz V-Class were reportedly stolen from countries such as the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Canada, […] The post Police

The country is the latest African nation to agree to take in migrants from the United States.

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of an ex-convict, Abubakari Sadick and Vincent Gbetorglo, in connection with separate high-profile robbery cases across the country. The arrests, described as a major breakthrough by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), were confirmed by COP Lydia Donkor, Director-General of CID, at a press briefing in Accra yesterday. […] The post Police

The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor has revealed that forensic Scientists are conducting a DNA analysis on blood-stained evidence suspected to have been used in the murder of Assistant Inspector of Immigration, Stephen King Amoah. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, COP Donkor […] The post Alleged

El-Fasher, encircled by RSF paramilitary fighters, has not had food deliveries for over a year.

Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Julius Debrah, has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to consider the creation of a football museum to preserve the industry’s rich football heritage and immortalise legendary personalities. He argued that a Ghana Football Hall of Fame or Museum to showcase iconic moments and memorabilia would be more attractive […] The post Chief

For decades, the Ghana Prisons Service has operated under an outdated, punitive model marked by overcrowded cells, poor infrastructure and minimal inmate support. With feeding grants as low as GH¢1.80 per prisoner per day, conditions are dire and reform minimal. Globally, correctional institutions are shifting toward rehabilitation and productivity, with countries like Norway, South Africa […] The post Editorial:

From forests around the world such as the Amazon, to the rainforests in West Africa, animals are disappearing at alarming rates. Human activity is found at the core of this matter; primates experiencing habitat loss, climate change, hunting and illegal trade. In Ghana, efforts are being made to combat the loss. Approximately 64% of all […] The post Protecting Primates: Ghana’s Conservation Efforts

The Minority in Parliament has warned that the new cocoa producer price announced by government could push farmers to smuggle their cocoa across Ghana’s borders in search of better prices. The Minority indicated that the GH¢3,228.75 per 64kg bag offered for the 2025/2026 cocoa season was too low and did not match the current market … The post New cocoa

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Daniel Kodie has been named the club's assistant welfare manager. The 31-year-old will work with Henry Martey, the welfare manager, joining the the technical bench of the Ghanaian giants.Kodie, who spent most of his career with the Phobians, worked with the club's youth team, Auroras, before his promotion to the senior side.Hearts released a statement confirming his appointment, posting: "Accra Hearts of Oak have confirmed the promotion

As part of the ongoing Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025, selected journalists from television, radio, print and online platforms across the country paid an industrial visit to China State Hualong Construction Ghana Ltd (CSHCL) on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The visit, held at the company’s office in GS Plaza Hotel, Accra, was led by Paul Frimpong, […] The post Ghana-China

By Lady-Ann ESSUMAN & Verissa ODAME-KORANTENG Ghana is six months into the term of a new President elected by the Ghanaian people, and the country continues to navigate its governance landscape. We are also in the season of Board appointments for State-Owned Entities, and there is a need for a reminder of good corporate governance […] The post Overview

The Ashanti Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has intensified its outreach programmes to sensitise the public, especially market women, on the need to ensure food safety and discourage the use of additives in food preservation. Mr. John Laryea Odai-Tettey, Ashanti Regional Head of the FDA, who led the outreach programmes, pointed […] The post FDA intensifies food safety

Prices of vegetables and other consumables have experienced a significant rise in the Takoradi Central market. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) observed during a market survey that prices of some vegetables and plantain among others, had shot up within the past months. Madam Esi Mansa, an onion seller, in an interview with the GNA said the […] The post Prices of vegetables hit the roof in Takoradi

Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Clement Apaak has cautioned teaching and non-teaching staff to uphold the credibility and integrity of the examination process as the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) commences today, August 5. A statement issued by the Deputy Education Minister on August 5 said the Ministry is working in close collaboration […]