Africa World Airlines (AWA) has confirmed that Flight AW255, en route from Abuja, Nigeria, made an unscheduled stop at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on 12th March 2025, due to a medical emergency involving a passenger onboard. Upon recognising the situation, AWA’s trained crew immediately initiated emergency protocols and coordinated with aviation authorities to prioritize […] The post Africa

President John Mahama has appointed renowned sports journalist Yaw Ampofo Ankrah as the new Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA).It is a first in Ghanaian sport due to Ankrah's extensive experience and robust interest in developing sport.Successful journalist with global recognition, Ankrah is equally renowned for taking Beach Soccer in Ghana to the international scene.He has contributed greatly to the country's sporting sector over the years, emerging

A joint operation by the Rapid Response and District Monitoring Teams of the Forestry Commission (FC) in the Enchi Forest District has led to the arrest of 12 illegal miners including Chinese Nationals. The operation also led to the seizure of an excavator, two gold detector machines in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve of the […] The post 12 illegal miners arrested in Tano Anwia Forest Reserve

Earth’s shadow will block most of the light that illuminates the lunar surface, creating what is known as a blood moon.

The African Development Bank(AfDB)  and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission have signed a Protocol of Agreement for a grant of $11.78 million to strengthen regional rice production, to help ensure food security, and reduce West Africa’s dependence on costly rice imports. The grant was approved by the Bank Group’s Board of […] The post AfDB

Franklin Cudjoe warns Mahama against politically-motivated removal of Dampare

 Teenager, Lamine Yamal, was once again the star of the show as Barcelona beat Benfica to progress to the quar­ter-finals of the Champions League. The 17-year-old provided a brilliant assist for Raphinha to open the scoring before topping that with a stunning strike to put Barca 2-1 ahead on the night and 3-1 on aggregate. … The post Yamal, Raphinha star as Barca breeze into last eight

Paris St Germain beat Liverpool 4-1 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals after winning a rip-roaring last-16 second-leg match at Anfield 1-0 on Tuesday thanks to a goal from livewire Ousmane Dembele. After the tie had finished 1-1 on aggregate, PSG goalkeeper, Gianlu­igi Donnarumma, saved spot kicks from Darwin Nunez … The post Champions

 Global Media Alli­ance, the organisers of the Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA), has officially closed nominations for this year’s edition, having received more than 700 submissions from players and enthusiasts within the beverage industry throughout Ghana. The overwhelming response, which is about a 20 per cent increase from the previous year, reflects the growing interest and … The post Over

Wayoosi applauds Mahama as government scraps 'nuisance' taxes in 2025 budget

Absa Group earnings has been increased by 10 per cent in 2024, under­pinned by a ma­terial improvement in the second half, demonstrating meaningful progress after a disappointing first half. Earnings were driven by both a more supportive operating envi­ronment as well as deliberate steps taken to support performance. “Our organisation rallied in the second half, … The post Absa

 The Chairman of the Par­liamentary Select Commit­tee on Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs, Dr Godfrey Jasaw, has called for stronger support for African women in ag­riculture and entrepreneurship to address structural and institutional challenges hampering their growth. He stressed that since women on continent form 63 per cent of actors in the agricultural value chain, … The post Dr

 The Bishop of the Northern Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana, Right Reverend Andrew Mbeah-Baiden, has called on christians to give freely towards the furtherance of the work of God at all times. With that, he said, the reward for such kind gestures were multiple blessings of God and life fulfillments experienced only by … The post Methodist Church

According to the General Manager, “illegal connection also affects the distribution system by overloading transformers which eventually leads to the breakdown of transformers and outages”. “The company has the author­ity to prosecute persons en­gaged in such illegal acts within ECG network by an Executive Instrument (EI) 38 of the Ap­pointment of Public Prosecution Instrument (2010)”, … The post MD

 The Ashanti West Regional office of the Electricity Company of Gha­na (ECG) intends to spend nearly GH¢29.7 million on projects to improve system reliability and enhance operational efficiency. Among the projects would be the creation of a new 11 kv (kilovolts) feeder from the Kumasi Asekyem Primary Substation to relieve the 11kv Kokoben and Ampabame … The post ECG Ashanti West to spend

The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.

A Businessman and a farmer appeared before the Amasaman Circuit Court in the Greater Accra Region, over alleged GH¢120,000 land fraud. Nii Korley Sai Boni IV, 53, and Kingsley Oblitey Quan­sah Commey, 44, were granted GH¢150,000.00 bail with two sureties each. They were accused of granting 20 plots of land without titles to Mr Raymond … The post Businessman, farmer in trouble over alleged

5 things every Ghanaians should consider before they ‘japa’

 The Ahafo Regional Commander of Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Deputy Commissioner of Immi­gration (DCOI) Francis Palmdeti, has urged District and Sector Commanders in the Ahafo Region to be proactive and strategic in the discharge of their duties. He said the evolving nature of immigration management and en­forcement required that personnel of the GIS explored innovative … The post Immigration

Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo has been appointed a member of the Finance Committee of Parliament. Mr Tsekpo holds an HND in Entrepreneurship and Finance, a Degree in Entrepreneurship and a Masters in Industrial Finance and Investment. “I’m happy as a member of Parliament for the good people of Hohoe serving my motherland,” […] The post Efo