Tensions are reportedly mounting at Ada in the Greater Accra Region after the Ada Traditional Council embarked on a 2-day capacity building workshop at the luxurious Safari Valley Resort in the Okere District of the Eastern Region. The event, which began on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 and ended yesterday, Thursday, June 19, 2025 has sparked […] The post Ada

Former Vice President and 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has received a powerful early endorsement for his 2028 flagbearer bid, as over 60 NPP Members of Parliament called on him at his Accra office to publicly declare their unwavering support. Although the party only recently announced that it […] The post It’s Over: 60 MPs Declare For DMB appeared

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) has issued a passionate and uncompromising call to the Government of Ghana to immediately repeal the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2022 (LI 2462) and to permanently ban all forms of mining in the country’s forest reserves. In a strongly worded petition addressed to both […] The post GAAS to

A Chief Inspector with the Ghana Police Service, Michael Amaning, is among six individuals facing serious criminal charges for their alleged involvement in a robbery ring operating in the Greater Accra Region. The accused appeared before Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit at the Circuit Court in Accra, where the court refused to grant bail to […] The post Chief Inspector in court

Supreme Court nominee Justice Hafisata Amaleboba has explained that judges who also hold traditional leadership titles do so only with the express permission of the Judicial Council in line with constitutional provisions meant to insulate chiefs from partisan politics. She made this known during her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. […] The post Chiefs

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, according to myjoyonline.com report, is livid over the government’s failure to honour its promise to revoke Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, describing the delay as a betrayal of citizen trust and a threat to Ghana’s forest reserves. Speaking at a news conference in […] The post Editorial: Why Is The

A devastating windstorm that struck the community of Podoe-Dorfor in the North Tongu District on Friday, June 14, 2025 has displaced 27 households, causing extensive damage to homes and property. Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister visited the affected community to assess the extent of destruction and coordinate immediate response measures. He was accompanied […] The post Volta Minister assesses

Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, has assured the chiefs of Klikor in the Ketu South Municipality that government is considering the possibility of dividing the municipality due to its vast size and developmental challenges. He noted that when the appropriate time comes for the President to undertake such an administrative exercise, the proposal to […] The post Gunu

The Volta Africa American Chamber (VAAC), in partnership with the Volta Development Forum, has hosted the second U.S. Farmers Delegation Visit Conference to promote sustainable agriculture and agribusiness growth in the Volta and Oti Regions and across Africa. The event brought together local farmers, agricultural experts and stakeholders. The goal was to introduce participants to modern, […] The post VAAC

The Dansoman Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, has granted bail totaling GH¢1.5 million to two traders accused of faking a robbery to cover up the theft of US$60,000. The accused, Mustapha Mohammed, 36, and Dauda Mohammed, 28, both pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including stealing, abetment of crime and […] The post Two traders

Infants, adolescents and adults may be affected in one way or the other by sickness. The effects can be devastating as it may rid them of joy, peace, finances and even relationships. Consequently, they feel hopeless, helpless and sometimes forgotten. Ultimately, they end up needy! Hwang et al. (2013), describes “needy patients” as individuals who […] The post Family Dynamics And Patient

Three years after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, Will Smith says making a mistake so publicly was “brutal”. “The last few years for me have been really deep reflection,” the actor tells 1Xtra’s Remi Burgz. “After the Oscars, I shut it down for a minute and really went into the […] The post Will Smith says Oscars slap fallout was brutal

Award-winning actress and producer Juliet Ibrahim has been appointed as the first President of Women in Film & Television Ghana (WIFT Ghana).This appointment brings a significant moment in history for women in Ghana’s creative sector. In a statement shared via her Instagram page, celebrating her appointment, Juliet Ibrahim highlighted the broader significance of her new […] The post Juliet

Reggae dancehall icon Samini has addressed the buzz around his recent trip to the Ghana Tourism Authority office. On? Prime Time with George Quaye, he dismissed claims that his visit secured him special favours or political perks. Calling out a small but vocal group of critics who insist on unwavering party loyalty, Samini said free speech and […] The post Samini slams

Multiple award-winning gospel musician Diana Hamilton is set to make a striking appearance in the fashion world as she prepares to model her own clothing line, DH by DH, for the very first time. The celebrated gospel artiste, known for chart-topping hits such as Adom (Grace) and Mo Ne Yo, will headline a new fashion […] The post Diana Hamilton to walk the runway in debut fashion showcase

Officials from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached a draft agreement that could end decades of conflict. The breakthrough, mediated by the US and Qatar, provides for the “disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration” of armed groups fighting in eastern DR Congo. It also includes provisions for a joint security mechanism to prevent […] The post Rwanda

Researchers studying the remains of a prehistoric woman who lived around 10,500 years ago in what is now Belgium have produced a reconstruction of her face using ancient DNA. A team led by scientists from Ghent University found that the woman would have had blue eyes and slightly lighter skin than most other people from the […] The post Scientists reconstruct 10,500-year-old woman’s

A controversial South African opposition MP, central to a row over race relations in the country, has been denied entry to the UK. The Home Office said Julius Malema had been deemed “non-conducive to the public good” and that it was “undesirable” to grant him entry. In a letter released by Malema’s party, the Home […] The post South Africa’s firebrand

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have called for de-escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, following a call between the leaders. The presidents showed a united front in their response to the escalating crisis on Thursday, after their shared geopolitical rival, the United States, indicated it had not ruled out joining […] The post Putin,

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey may be on his way out of North London at the expiration of his contract. The 32-year-old Ghanaian international and his representatives have been locked in negotiations with Arsenal for months, ostensibly to agree fresh terms over a new contract. However, Italian football reporter Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the negotiations […] The post Partey’s Arsenal