The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has described as premature, the ban on export of grains by government. Government announced an immediate ban on the export of key grains, including maize, rice, and soybean. This is in response to the ongoing dry spell that has devastated agricultural production in eight regions. According to the Minister […] The post Ban on export of grains premature – Peasant

A violent clash between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Asesewa, Upper Manya Krobo District, Eastern Region, has left a number of people injured. Eyewitnesses said the violence erupted after a dispute over the parking spot for the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP) machines, which upset NDC […] The post NDC

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that his constituents who were affected by the spillage of the Akosombo Adam will seek legal redress over government and VRA’s failure to honor compensation packages due them. Over twelve thousand people were displaced due to spillage of the Akosombo and Kpong dams in […] The post Akosombo

The government has said that it is taking concrete measures to safeguard Ghana’s food security.  The Finance Minister Dr Mohammed AminAdan said that the government is looking to raise $500 million (GHS 8 billion) to support our food security interventions. This will be from a combination of funds from the Contingency Fund, Budget Realignment, and […] The post Drought

The nearly sixty-year-old Accra-Tema motorway is set for a major expansion. President Akufo-Addo, speaking at a sod cutting ceremony in Accra on August 24, said the motorway will be transformed into a modern 10-lane highway with full accessibility, easing traffic congestion and improving safety. The Accra-Tema Motorway links the industrial hub of Tema to the […] The post Akufo-Addo cuts

The Deputy Education Minister, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, has said that government is committed to fulfilling all of its obligations towards the West African Examination Council (WAEC). He added that government’s indebtedness to the Council will also be settled. The Deputy Minister, during a visit to one of the WASSCE centers at the Labone Senior High […] The post 2024

The Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has disclosed that it will cost the government some $500 million to mitigate the food crisis that may result from the prevailing drought in northern Ghana. He announced that so far, government has secured $160 million to support farmers and ensure food security in the country. The Minister […] The post Drought in northern

The Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has disclosed that it will cost the government some $500 million to mitigate the food crisis that may result from the prevailing drought in northern Ghana. He announced that so far, government has secured $160 million to support farmers and ensure food security in the country. The Minister […] The post Dry spell in

Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah is determined to achieve a remarkable feat by leading Sudan to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Appiah, who guided Ghana to the 2014 World Cup, views this as a significant breakthrough if he can secure World Cup qualification for the North African nation. Sudan have accumulated three wins and […] The post Kwesi Appiah aims to lead Sudan to 2026 World Cup

The Economic Fighters League (EFL), led by Commander-in-Chief Ernesto Yeboah, has issued a call to action ahead of Ghana’s 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. Speaking at the UDS Guesthouse in Accra on August 26, 2024, Yeboah urged Ghanaians to reclaim their power from the political duopoly of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National […] The post Election

Former Real Madrid and Everton playmaker James Rodriguez has joined La Liga club Rayo Vallecano as a free agent. The Colombian, 33, has been without a club since leaving Brazilian side Sao Paulo this summer. He was named player of the tournament at the Copa America in July after providing six assists in Colombia’s run […] The post James Rodriguez joins Rayo Vallecano in Spain first

Ghana’s agricultural sector is on the brink of a crisis as severe drought conditions endanger the livelihoods of over 928,000 farmers and jeopardize the nation’s food security. In response, the government has launched an emergency relief package that includes a temporary ban on grain exports, cash transfers to affected farmers, and a massive grain import […] The post Drought

‘Son of the soil politics’ has played, and continues to play, a crucial role in the Ghanaian political landscape since independence.   It is a political strategy by which political parties leverage on the indigenous identity, cultural heritage, or the historical ties to their regions or lands of origin for electoral advantage.   In the […] The post Why the North East Region

The funeral of renowned broadcaster, Godwin Avenorgbo, will be held at the Lashibi Funeral Home near Accra, on September 14, 2024, at 1pm prompt. The dress code for the funeral is ‘Black and White’. These were made known Monday by Kanghla Blasu, the head of family of the late Chairman of the GJA 75th Anniversary […] The post Godwin Avenorgbo goes home on September 14 first appeared on

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has commenced investigation into circumstances leading to 110,936 Ghanaians attempting multiple registration for the Ghana Card. Addressing the Assurances Committee of Parliament on Monday, August 26, 2024, the Executive Secretary of the NIA, Prof. Ken Attafuah, noted that the Authority has withheld the cards. “We have a total of 110,936, […] The post Ghana

The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA) has said that his outfit is ready register Ghanaians living in other countries. The exercise is in accordance with the NIA Act, 2008 (Act 750). According to Prof. Ken Attafuah, a 10-member team will travel to Ottawa, Canada to begin the piloting of the exercise and […] The post Ghana Card: NIA

Police in Tamale have arrested one Alhassan Lukman for allegedly transferring voters illegally from polling stations in the town. The suspect, who is a teacher, is alleged to have taken voter ID cards of voters within Tamale South and Sagnarigu constituencies under the pretense of getting them support from some Arabs. The victims went to […] The post Teacher

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) Sulemana Briamah has said Ghana needs an honest and accountable leader. In his view, Ghana’s destiny does not depend on manifestos. Sharing his views on the manifesto of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), on his X platform, he […] The post The

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, spokesperson of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has said the manifesto that was launched on Saturday, August 24 was just the beginning of the process of securing a change to reset Ghana. She invited all Ghanaians to join the NDC to work together to “build the […] The post Join the NDC as we work together to

Over 15 candidates sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at the Osu Presbyterian Senior High School, were nearly excluded from the examination due to their late arrival for the Social Studies paper. This situation came to bare during a visit by a delegation from the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), […] The post Over