The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for stronger safeguards to protect the pension benefits of university staff, stressing the need for reforms to secure retirement income and improve the investment of pension funds. Mr Iddrisu made the call after a closed-door meeting with Vice-Chancellors Ghana (VCG) in Accra on Friday, where discussions focused … The post Stronger

Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has debunked claims that he is an alien in the party, saying he cannot be said to be a stranger after 17 years of membership. Speaking to delegates of Asawase constituency in Kumasi recently, he emphasised that in five instances in 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024, he had […] The post I’m Not An Alien In NPP –DMB appeared first on The

The Association of Natural Rubber Actors of Ghana (ANRAG) has rejected claims questioning its legitimacy, pricing influence and role in Ghana’s rubber industry, while raising concerns about export valuation practices linked to the ongoing export of raw rubber. In a press statement issued this week, ANRAG described allegations by the Rubber Farmers Association of Ghana […] The post ANRAG

Management of Heath Goldfields Limited has announced the payment of  GH¢136 million to settle outstanding legacy liabilities owed to former workers of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, marking a major step in resolving inherited obligations and stabilising the company’s operational and financial base. The payment, made in line with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed with the […] The post Heath

Ghana, despite being one of the world’s leading gold producers, remains in a state of structural liquidity constraint, according to Professor Yegandi Imhotep Paul Alagidede, Professor of Finance, and Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana. Prof. Alagidede challenged conventional economic thinking, arguing that Ghana’s apparent dependence on foreign […] The post Ghana

The General Jurisdiction Division of the High Court in Accra has refused a bail application filed on behalf of a 79-year-old retired teacher, Alhaji Seidu Abagre, also known as Naa Sheriga Kulga II, who is accused of unlawfully holding himself out as the Bawku Naba. Alhaji Abagre has been charged with four counts; acting as […] The post Naa Sheriga Kulga II denied bail -AG ordered

A 33-year-old student, Reagan Kwesi Egbi Addo, also known as Morgan Addo, has appeared before the Circuit Court at Dansoman for allegedly stealing an ATM card and fraudulently withdrawing GH¢10,115 from the account of a driver in Accra. Reagan Addo has been charged with two counts of stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal […] The post Student charged

Emmanuel Kweku Asante, a driver based at Akim Swedru, has reportedly fallen victim to an alleged ATM card theft scheme involving a 26-year-old student, Reagan Kwesi Egbi Addo, also known as Morgan Addo. The accused is alleged to have used the fraudulent scheme to steal an amount of GH¢14,949.00 from Mr Asante. Morgan Addo has […] The post Driver allegedly loses GH¢14,949 in ATM Card

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has called on the media to exercise accuracy, balance and proper context in economic reporting, warning that poorly explained information during periods of adjustment can undermine public confidence and destabilise markets. Addressing journalists at the Bank of Ghana’s 2026 New Year Media Engagement in Accra […] The post BoG

The Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr Toni Aubynn, has declared 2026 as the year of action for the Petroleum Hub. According to him, 2026 would be the year the hard work invested in the project over the years would translate into tangible results.  Speaking to the media in Accra yesterday, … The post Petroleum Hub declares 2026 year of action

First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Zakari Mumuni, has said that, when central bank losses are reported, context is essential. He explained that central banks across the world can incur losses while taking decisive actions to stabilise their economies during periods of crisis. “These outcomes reflect policy choices made in the public […]

African football’s governing body CAF said on Monday “appropriate action” would be taken against “those found guilty” after chaotic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF though did not attribute blame to either Senegal or Morocco. In Sunday’s final, most of the Senegalese players walked off in protest when referee Jean … The post CAF

First Deputy Governor, Dr Zakari Mumuni, has said that to understand the Bank’s recent actions in the financial market, there is a need to recall the environment in which the actions were taken. He said the economy was emerging from a period of profound stress. Inflation had become entrenched, and confidence had weakened. Market signals […]

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) in Ghana have assumed the character of a national public health crisis. Over the past decade, road crashes, injuries and fatalities have followed a disturbing upward trajectory, despite sustained investments in road infrastructure, traffic enforcement, and public education. The human, social and economic costs of this trend are enormous, yet our … The post Ghana’s

The National Service Authority has released PIN codes for 6,867 nurses and midwives to enrol for the 2026/27 service year. Registration runs from January 19 to 23, 2026.

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed that the greatest pressure he felt while representing Ghana did not come against footballâ??s heavyweights, but rather in matches against lower-ranked opponents where expectations were sky-high.Widely regarded as one of Ghanaâ??s greatest footballers, Gyan rose to international prominence at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, where his goals helped announce him on the global stage.He would go on to carve out a remarkable

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed that he never felt pressured when facing big teams, but always felt the weight of expectation when Ghana played lower-ranked opponents.Gyan, widely regarded as one of Ghanaâ??s greatest ever players, rose to prominence after starring at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.He later became Africaâ??s all-time top scorer at the tournament and holds the record as Ghanaâ??s leading goalscorer.In a recent interview with former England

Armed gangs have abducted more than 160 worshippers from two churches in Nigeria’s Kaduna State, the latest in a series of mass kidnappings by bandits targeting communities for ransom.

Ghanaâ??s Black Stars have started 2026 steady in the latest FIFA Menâ??s World Rankings, holding onto the same positions they finished 2025 with: 72nd in the world and 14th in Africa.The January 19 release confirmed that the West African side remains unchanged in both global and continental standings.Hosts Morocco, despite falling just short in the Africa Cup of Nations final, have risen three spots to eighth, marking their highest-ever ranking.This is also the first time

record gains, narrow foundations in stock market a banner year exposes fault lines in equity market By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The equity market delivered one of its strongest performances in recent history during 2025, capping a year that many investors saw as a turning point after prolonged macroeconomic strain and […] The post Equity rally masks deep concentration