The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament says the Mahama government cannot claim credit for the commercial viability of oil that have been discovered by Eni’s Eban-Akoma at Cape Three Points in the Western region. In a statement issued in Accra yesterday, the Caucus said it has been compelled to go public to […] The post Mahama Can’t Claim Credit For Eni’s Eban-Akoma Oil Discoveries -Minority appeared

My time in Accra, Ghana is only beginning. I’ve been here for a little over a week, and have spent that time exploring Accra, along with visiting Cape Coast. Coming from the University of Oregon in the United States, with a cohort of students who will be interning at different companies, I’ve been pleasantly surprised […] The post First Week in Ghana: Humidity and Humblings appeared first on

Ghana recorded 15,290 new HIV infections with 12,614 AIDS-related deaths in 2024, according to data from the National and Sub-National HIV and AIDS Estimates and Projections. In a graphiconline report, they revealed that, of the total infections 10,303 -representing 67.4 per cent were females while 4,987 representing 32.6 per cent were males. The report further added […] The post Editorial:

The rich Ahanta culture and tradition was at display over the weekend during the launch of the Ahanta language renaissance project. An initiative of the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Kukua Bissue Boateng, the launch brought dignitaries to Ahantaland. Apart from traditional chiefs from all corners of Ahanta, who were at the launch, […] The post MP Kukua Bissue launches Ahanta

A sod cutting ceremony has been performed for the start of construction of the road linking Budu-City to the Bogoso Junction in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality. The 2.5km road is being sponsored by Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) at the cost of GHC11.6M. The Contractor of the project, Woodbine Ventures, is expected to use 24 months […] The post Goldfields Foundation

Amid growing fears of implosion in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, a Chieftain of the party and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Dr Babachir David Lawal has formally bowed out of the party. However, contrary to speculation, the renowned technocrat and politician said he has not aligned with any political […] The post Babachir Lawal formally

The Sokoto State Government has called on notorious bandit leader Bello Turji to prove he truly wants peace by stopping attacks on villages and releasing all kidnapped victims still in his custody. This follows Turji’s recent audio message where he expressed interest in peace and urged other armed groups to do the same. Reacting to […] The post Peace talks not enough,

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of the 2025/2026 Technical Teachers Training Programme (TTTP), a tuition-free one-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) aimed at upgrading the skills of secondary school teachers handling technical and vocational subjects across Nigeria. The initiative, unveiled through the ministry’s Department of Technology and Science Education in Abuja, […] The post Govt

Nigeria’s ‘struggling’ economy is likely to take a fresh downturn if the United States President, Donald Trump, follows through with his threat to impose an extra trade tariff on countries aligning with BRICS. The word BRICS was coined from the names of the pioneer nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, which came […] The post Nigeria at risk over Trump’s

Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a flagship subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) is intensifying its continental expansion efforts with a renewed focus on Kenya, as part of its broader Africa Expansion Project. As a demonstration of this commitment, the Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, led a high-level delegation to Mombasa […] The post African

The Minerals Commission has ordered Heath Goldfields Limited to immediately suspend all operations at the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, citing multiple regulatory violations that could result in the revocation of its mining license. The directive was issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines on June 24, 2025 under Regulation 22 of the Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety […] The post Heath Goldfields

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has firmly rejected recent allegations of misconduct and abuse of office, labelling them a “calculated and sponsored media attack” aimed at damaging his reputation and discrediting his leadership. In a detailed statement issued over the weekend, Prof. Ransford Gyampo called on the […] The post Gyampo

The Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 43-year-old Agricultural Engineer, Abraham Asudam, to 36 months imprisonment after he was found guilty of defrauding a relative under false pretences. The conviction, delivered by His Honour Judge Isaac Addo on Tuesday, follows a full criminal trial, which commenced in 2024. Asudam was charged under Section 131(1) […] The post Agriculture

The Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, has begun hearing a narcotics case involving three accused persons arrested during a major bust by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) at Palladium, Accra, last month. The accused -Osuman Ali alias Gaza (40), Mizpah Abena Boadi (27), and AyikuShamsudeen alias Showdem (24) – […] The post NACOC

Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former National Security official, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has fiercely criticized the decision to proceed with a day-by-day trial in the ongoing GH¢49.1 million cybersecurity software procurement scandal, describing the process as unjust and politically charged. Speaking to journalists outside the courtroom following a recent hearing, the seasoned lawyer expressed deep […] The post Alleged

In July 2022, Mr. Justin Frimpong Kodua (JFK) was entrusted with the high office of General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) based on an inspiring vision and a series of compelling campaign promises. His message resonated with delegates hungry for reform, progress, and above all, unity. However, after two years in office, it […] The post Why JFK Does Not Deserve A Second

The Fire Festival is celebrated across the Northern, North East, Savannah and Upper East Regions and it is one of the country’s most vibrant traditional events. It features processions with fire torches, drumming, dancing and communal festivities. However, in recent years, concerns have grown over the increasing use of small arms, including AK-47s and locally […] The post Fire Festival And

Alhaji Yussif Sulemana, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has commended His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, for his guidance in transforming the Manhyia Land Secretariat into an automated setup. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Ashanti Regional Lands Commission Board, Alhaji Sulemana praised the Asantehene’s efforts in promoting efficient […] The post Minister

The Ashanti Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has held a special ceremony to honour retired personnel and outstanding officers still in active service. The event recognised the dedicated service of retired officers, including Assistant Chief Fire Officer -ACFO Francis Darko-Kono(Rtd), former Operations Officer and ACFO Gladys Denteh(Rtd.), former Officer-in-Charge of Communications. […] The post Ashanti

Residents of Kebbi State have been urged to disregard the recent coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and instead continue to support Governor Nasir Idris for sustained development and results. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, made this appeal while addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. […] The post ADC-Led Coalition