The government of Ghana through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has officially launched the “Feed Ghana Programme (FGP)”, a flagship initiative aimed at revitalizing the agricultural sector, improving food security, and reducing the country’s reliance on food imports. The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, announced the programme’s rollout at a press briefing held on […] The post Agric

Evidences are emerging about how military officers allegedly brutalised a group of young boys at Asafo BB, a suburb of Kumasi, leading to the death of two of them. The military personnel had allegedly accused the boys of stealing a mobile phone – iPhone 15 pro max – from a young lady who has been identified […] The post 7 ‘Abongo

Evidences are emerging about how military officers allegedly brutalised a group of young boys at Asafo BB, a suburb of Kumasi, leading to the death of two of them. The military personnel had allegedly accused the boys of stealing a mobile phone – iPhone 15 pro max – from a young lady who has been identified […] The post 7 ‘Abongo

The minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has stated that his ministry has managed to clear illegal miners from seven forest reserves. Addressing a news conference on Thursday, April 3, 2025 the minister stated that, “the reclaimed reserves include; Jimira & Jimira Extension, Afao Hills, Tano Anwia, Ofin Shelterbelt, Anhwiaso East […] The post Government Names

The World Bank has denied claims of suspending funding for two key projects in Ghana, totalling US$400 million, over the government’s dismissal of some staff. “No World Bank financed portfolio in Ghana are currently suspended,” Mr Kennedy Fosu, the External Affairs Officer, World Bank Ghana, told the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Thursday. The […] The post World Bank

Education has long been heralded as the bedrock of national progress. But in Ghana, where the energy sector is rapidly evolving and the demand for skilled professionals is rising, one private company is helping bridge the often-cited gap between the classroom and the industrial world. Genser Energy, a diversified energy provider, is transforming how technical […] The post Powering

The United States’ decision to impose a 10% tariff on all imports marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. While policymakers in Washington may argue that this move protects domestic industries and reduces dependency on foreign goods, the long-term consequences could be far-reaching. This policy, rather than strengthening U.S. dominance, could signal the beginning […] The post America’s

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has given the government an ultimatum to resolve all outstanding issues affecting teachers by April 30, 2025. Key concerns include the delayed implementation of a Scheme of Service for Ghana Education Service (GES) staff and challenges with the Human Resource Management Information System, which has led to salary […] The post Editorial:

About 10 persons were killed in another attack on five communities in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State. This attack occurred barely six days after similar attack in Ruwi community where 10 persons were shot dead and three others got injured while observing a wake-keep ceremony. Chairman of Bokkos Cultural Development Council, BCDC, Vanguard, […] The post Gunmen kill 10 in Plateau community

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has not met the requirements. In a short statement on Thursday, the electoral commission said the petition to recall Senator Natasha did not meet constitutional requirements. “The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the […] The post INEC

A 33-year-old trader, Milimor Wassah, has denied his involvement in an alleged robbery attack on a trader and resident of Mamprobi, Justice Frimpong, near the Konkomba Yam Market, where assailants made away with 50 assorted mobile phones valued at GH¢24,000, as well as cash amounting to GH¢3,500. He pleaded not guilty to the allegation of […] The post Trader Arraigned over Alleged Robbery

Puopular Nollywood Actor, Segun Arinze has expressed concerns over the current state of the Nigerian film industry, pointing out key differences between today’s Nollywood and its earlier years. In an interview on JoyNews, Arinze noted that while Nollywood is still progressing, its legacy has been somewhat distorted. “Even though it is slightly distorted today, we […] The post “Nollywood

Ghana’s undisputed king of satire and comedy, Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), is making a grand return to the stage with an all-new, rib-cracking performance! This Easter Saturday, April 19, the iconic comedian will take centre stage at the luxurious Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City with his latest show, “Old Age is a B!TC#”—a witty and hilarious […] The post KSM returns

Following the groundbreaking success of his debut album, ‘The Villain I Never Was,’ Ghanaian music sensation Black Sherif returns with Iron Boy, his highly anticipated sophomore album. Set to captivate audiences worldwide, Iron Boy, a moniker which pays homage to his hometown Highlife legend, Amakye Dede, showcases the artist’s signature storytelling, musical versatility, and fearless […] The post Black

A Libyan writer and politician who published documents linking his country’s intelligence service to the Lockerbie bombing has been arrested on national security charges. Samir Shegwara was taken into custody two days after the BBC reported that the files could form evidence against a Libyan who has been accused of making the bomb that brought down Pan […] The post Lockerbie bombing whistleblower

Slovakia on Wednesday approved a plan to cull 350 bears following the latest deadly attack on a human. A 59-year-old man whose body was found in central Slovakia on Sunday appeared to have been mauled, authorities said. Environment minister Tomáš Taraba said bear attacks on humans have been on the rise and reached 1,900 last […] The post Slovakia approves cull of 350 bears after

A jailed Tunisian opposition activist facing state conspiracy charges has launched a hunger strike to protest against being barred from appearing in person at his own trial, according to his defence team. Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, member of the opposition National Salvation Front and Citizens Against the Coup group which oppose President Kais Saied, insists on […] The post Jailed Tunisian opposition

The Trump administration has imposed a steep 50 percent tariff on Lesotho, a small, impoverished African nation of two million people – the highest tariff levied on any country. The measure delivers a severe blow to Lesotho’s economy, which relies heavily on exports for its modest $2bn gross domestic product (GDP). United States President Donald […] The post Trump imposes 50% tariff on Lesotho appeared

Hungary is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), its government has announced. A senior official in Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government confirmed this hours after Israel’s leader Benjamin Netanyahu, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in Hungary for a state visit. Orban had invited Netanyahu as soon as the warrant was […] The post Hungary

A former neurocritical care nurse has revealed the five things you can do to take care of your brain health and prevent a stroke. Siobhan Mclernon, a senior lecturer in adult nursing at London South Bank University, recently shared the simple things you can change in your lifestyle to prevent a stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to […] The post The ‘essential five’