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

Liverpool win Premier League title, equal Manchester United’s record

Asante Kotoko bounced back to winning ways under interim coach Karim Zito after going four games without a victory, while their main title challengers GoldStars and Nations suffered defeat.  3Sports takes a look at the weekend’s talking points.   Zito’s Kotoko off to a flyer A new interim coach, and a new beginning. Kotoko needed […] The post Five talking

 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

Houthi-run media report that the bodies of 68 people have been recovered from the centre, which was holding African migrants.

Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will be launching three key initiatives this week. These initiatives include ‘Adwumawura’, which targets 10,000 young business owners expected to be launched today, Monday, April 28. In a post on his Facebook page, Kwakye Ofosu said, “It is going to be […] The post President

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:

President of the Heritage Club, Kofi Tsikata, has said that approximately 350 Ghanaian staff are currently working within the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington alone. Globally, he said, that number exceeds 700. He makes the point that this underscores the growing influence and presence of Ghanaian professionals in global economic institutions. […] The post 350

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, Mr. Diop expressed the IFC’s keen interest in focusing its investments […] The post Finance

 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

Asantehene resumes mediation talks to settle protracted Bawku crisis today

The Katanga District

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

Revenue performance seeing downward trends concerns mount over non-compliance with presidential directives A News Desk Report Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is once again in the spotlight—not for its operational struggles or long-standing debt burdens, but for concerns surrounding governance and compliance under its new leadership. At the heart of the issue is Dr. Yussif Sulemana, […] The post Is

The Ghanaian delegation, led by Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, held a high-level engagement with global investors on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. The event, hosted by the international law firm Hogan Lovells, brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on Ghana’s economic recovery strategy, progress under […] The post Fin

By Ebenezer NJOKU & Juliet ETEFE Inadequate technology expertise and a critical lack of professional certification have emerged as the chief causes of rising staff-related fraud in the banking sector, industry experts revealed following the release of alarming statistics from the Bank of Ghana (BOG). As staff involvement in fraudulent activities surged by 33 percent […] The post Technology,

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has directed all exporters of unprocessed rubber, cashew and shea to obtain permits in order to export the commodities. This directive, according to the TCDA, will begin on May 2, 2025 and applies also to individuals who trade in the commodities. A statement by the Authority […] The post No