Former President John Mahama has called on the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to shed its perceived partisan leanings and consistently advocate for national interest, regardless of the political party in power. During a meeting with organized labour representatives in Kumasi, Mahama criticized the GBA’s apparent silence on certain critical issues under the current New Patriotic […] The post Be

Celebrated Ghanaian Singer and songwriter Wiyaala is set to rock the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra on January 27, 2024. Wiyaala who has been praised around the world for her dynamic voice and fascinating stage act will be joined on stage by The Yaga Yagas, a group of four classically-trained Jazz fusion musicians […] The post Wiyaala and The Yaga Yagas to rock +233 on Jan

Former President John Dramani Mahama has said the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will roll out a comprehensive National Apprenticeship Program that will focus on providing jobs to young people and enhancing their skills. He explained that the initiative will be implemented by the local Assemblies, where artisans will be supported to engage and […] The post I’ll

President Akufo-Addo has emphasized that Africa should never face poverty given the abundance of natural resources on the continent. Speaking at the second edition of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues in Peduase, Eastern region, on Thursday, January 25, 2024, President Akufo-Addo highlighted Africa’s extensive resources, including oil, gas, minerals, ample sunlight, and 65% of arable land […] The post Africa

The National House of Chiefs has reiterated its call for the government to take far-reaching measures to comprehensively clamp down on the menace of illegal mining. The House has also stressed the need for all stakeholders to be involved in the fight against illegal mining, devoid of politics. The President of the National House of […] The post National House

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has raised concerns over a rapid rise in cesarean section (C-section) deliveries. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), one in five births now happen through C-section, with the national rate exceeding the WHO’s recommended 15% benchmark. This statistic, translating to a 21% C-section prevalence, raises concerns […] The post GHS

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has warned persons who violate rules governing the Parliamentary Primaries scheduled for Saturday, January 27, will be dealt with ruthlessly. According to the party, the Ghana Police Service has been mandated to ensure peace and order during the polls. General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Koduah said the party will […] The post NPP

Famous Nigerian gospel singer, Moses Bliss and his Ghanaian fiancée, Marie Wiseborn, have announced the date for their wedding. The couple will have a traditional marriage ceremony on Thursday, February 29, and a white wedding on March 2, 2024, both to be held in Accra. Marie shared a video of herself dancing to one of […] The post Moses Bliss and Ghanaian fiancée announce wedding date appeared first on

The Office of the Special Prosecutor says the outcome of KPMG’s audit on the transaction between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) will play a major role in its investigation. The OSP has disclosed that it has commenced a preliminary investigation into the contractual arrangements between the two entities. The […] The post GRA/SML

The UN’s top court is to decide whether to issue emergency measures ordering Israel to halt its operations in Gaza. The session of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday is part of a case brought by South Africa alleging that Israel is committing genocide. Both countries testified when the case opened two weeks […] The post Gaza war: ICJ to rule

Donald Trump has testified in the defamation trial brought by writer E Jean Carroll, but his much-anticipated time on the stand was kept brief. The civil trial focuses on defamatory comments Mr Trump made about Ms Carroll in 2019 while in the White House. He was found to have sexually assaulted Ms Carroll in the […] The post Defiant Trump takes legal risk

The controversy over South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee allegedly accepting a luxury bag gift has thrown its ruling People Power Party (PPP) into disarray. Spy camera footage released late last year appeared to show a pastor presenting a Dior bag to her. Some analysts say the scandal threatens the prospects of President Yoon […] The post South Korea: First Lady’s

Pope Francis, acknowledging that he was the victim of a deepfake photo, on Wednesday warned against the “perverse” dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), renewing a call for its worldwide regulation to harness it for the common good. Francis spoke of his fears and hopes for AI in his message for the Roman Catholic Church’s World […] The post Pope Francis warns against

Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are making a strong call for the government to take serious measures to address various migration challenges in Ghana. With climate change identified as one of the key factors causing disruptions and influencing migration-related issues, there is an urgent call for relevant authorities to […] The post Address

Dr. Ivor Agyemang-Duah, Ghanaian historian and advisor to the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has highlighted the constraints the Manhyia Palace faced in its attempts to permanently recover stolen regalia from the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. He enumerated the strict British laws governing the two museums that do not […] The post Strict

Joshua Makubu, the Oti Regional Minister, has expressed concern over the frequent illegal exportation of cocoa beans from the region to neighbouring countries. He noted that this contributes to the underdevelopment of major roads. He voiced these concerns at a community sensitization program in Likpe on Thursday, which focused on boundary reaffirmation between Ghana and […] The post Oti

The auditorium of the Church of Pentecost at Ejisu was filled to the rafters on Wednesday as Chiefs and constituents gathered at an acclamation ceremony for the Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Ampontuah Kumah. The Ejisu MP went unopposed in the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary primaries, and by the party’s constitution, he had to […] The post NPP

The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) is cautioning delegates and candidates to refrain from vote-buying during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries on Saturday, January 27. The CEO of the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, is under investigation over allegations of vote-buying during the vetting of nominees for the primaries. Speaking […] The post NPP

The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) is cautioning delegates and candidates to refrain from vote-buying during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries on Saturday, January 27. The CEO of the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, is under investigation over allegations of vote-buying during the vetting of nominees for the primaries. Speaking […] The post NPP

The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Akuapem South has welcomed the decision of the national executive of the party to postpone the parliamentary primary in the area to make way to hear a petition received from the Municipal Chief Executive for Akuapem South, Frank Aidoo. NPP’s national leadership, in a statement on […] The post Akuapem