The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s policies are beginning to yield fruits. He stated this during the 4th edition of 2025 ministerial briefing featuring the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Minister […] The post Tinubu’s
Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has called for a fresh approach in combating illegal mining, popularly known as Galamsey. The new strategy, according to him, is non-negotiable, especially looking at the devastating impact of illegal mining on the water bodies in the Western region. To him, the fight against illegal mining is a monumental task and […] The post WR Minister
The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its collaboration with academic Institutions by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). The partnership, will among others, enhance capacity building in geo-science, whilst ensuring that students and professionals receive the necessary expertise to […] The post GGSA,
The minority in parliament says the minister for finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has confirmed their position that the previous government left a robust economy. According to the minority, the economic figures given by the minister to parliament in his presentation of the first budget statement of the sitting government, only corroborated their stance and […] The post Ato
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that the Central Bank – Bank of Ghana- is seeking a bailout of GHS53 billion to address its negative equity challenge. He explained the significant financial difficulties faced by Ghana’s Central Bank and the urgent need for a substantial bailout to stabilise its operations. “The […] The post BoG Seeking GH¢53bn
Teachers rely on high standards of professionalism in knowledge, conduct and in practice to inspire and to challenge students to achieve their potentials in life (National Teachers’ Standards for Ghana Guidelines, 2017, page 6). Teachers are knowledgeable professionals. It is, however, not to say that the teacher is all-knowing or an embodiment of all knowledge. […] The post Is the teacher’s work
The Ashanti regional police command, according to the media reports, is pursuing the owner of the shop where the recent dynamite explosion occurred at Odumasi, near Konogo, in the Ashanti Region. The owner reportedly fled the town immediately the explosion occurred. The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has reportedly confirmed that the police are […] The post Editorial:
The Coalition of District Assembly Members (CODAM) has expressed its profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and his government to allocate funds for Assembly Members’ allowances. The allocation of the funds fulfils a key promise outlined in the electioneering manifesto of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ghana’s 2024 general elections. In a […] The post Assembly
Mr. Eric Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North has assured residents that the recent erratic power supply affecting many communities will soon return to normal. In a press statement copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Mr. Agbana attributed the power fluctuations to the recent tidal […] The post “Erratic power supply in Ketu South will be
The government has allocated GHS51.3 million as seed fund for the establishment of the national Women’s Development Bank, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Minister of Finance has said. The Finance Minister made this announcement during the presentation of the 2025 budget statement and economic policy before Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. “We have allocated […] The post Gov’t allocates
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate in a bid to reduce the cost of doing business at Ghana’s sea ports. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and attractiveness of the ports to both local and transit customers, ultimately fostering socio-economic growth […] The post GPHA,
The Gender Mainstreaming Section of the Ghana Immigration Service, with support from the Spanish Embassy in Ghana, has organised a symposium to mark International Women’s Day 2025. The event was held under the theme: “Accelerate Action: For All Women and Girls; Rights, Equality and Empowerment.” The symposium honoured women in the Ghana Immigration Service who […] The post GIS Pledges Stronger
Actress and entrepreneur Fella Makafui has said she is embracing a new stage of personal development and distancing herself from negativity. In a recent Instagram story, she shared that she has changed her mindset and that she no longer tolerates drama, gossip, or friendships. Fella emphasized her focus on self-improvement, healing, and success, preferring to […] The post I’m avoiding friends with
King of the United Kingdom, King Charles III has revealed his music favorites. The King’s favourite music was shared exclusively by Apple Music Radio’s The King’s Music Room. Based around a Commonwealth theme, the music choices are Charles’ own, and listeners get a sense of his enthusiasm for music. King Charles’ playlist which was published […] The post Daddy Lumba’s
The naira defied the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy interventions as it depreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market to start the week. CBN data showed that the naira fell to N1,530.15 per dollar on Monday, from N1,517.24 last Friday; this means a loss of N12.91 on the official market. Meanwhile, on […] The post Naira defies Central Bank policies,
The Senate has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant seats in Edo Central and Anambra South Senatorial Districts. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this during plenary on Tuesday, officially declaring the vacancies. The upper chamber had declared the Edo Central seat vacant in 2024, following the inauguration […] The post Senate
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said that every decision he has taken so far, including the fuel subsidy removal is all about Nigerian youths and their future. Tinubu spoke during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, Abuja. He assured that the ongoing economic reforms were designed […] The post Fuel Subsidy Removal
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to ensure the blocking of all pornographic sites in the country. The House wants the Commission to compel on all internet service providers to block all such contents with immediate effect. An All Progressives Congress, APC, lawmaker from Katsina State, Dalhatu Tafoki, sponsored […] The post Reps
Armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers and taken a number of hostages, military sources have told the BBC. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fired at the Jaffar Express Train as it travelled from Quetta to Peshawar. A statement from the separatist group said it had bombed the […] The post Pakistan militants attack train
Philippine police have arrested former president Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over his deadly “war on drugs”. The 79-year-old was taken into police custody shortly after his arrival at Manila airport from Hong Kong on Tuesday. Latest reports from local media say he […] The post Philippines
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