The family of the late Mr. Andrews Kwame Amankwah, father-in-law of Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has expressed appreciation to friends, sympathisers and well-wishers who supported them during the one-week observance of his passing. In a statement issued by the family, they conveyed profound gratitude to all who joined […] The post Family Of Sammy

Tensions briefly flared on the floor of Parliament over the weekend as the Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, demanded the immediate return of the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, to address pressing concerns about the country’s public finances. Speaking during proceedings in the House, the Minority Chief Whip insisted […] The post Minority

Introduction Over the past couple of years and following the rise of political instability and military takeovers, the security dynamics of the Sahel have become a crucible of global geopolitical competition and rivalry. While Western powers such as the United States and France have historically been in the forefront of countering terrorism and insurgency in […] The post Assessing

When President John Dramani Mahama delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last week, he spoke of plans to introduce 300 new buses for Intercity STC, Metro Mass Transit and private operators. What value does this bring to the millions trapped daily in overcrowded, unsafe and slow-moving public transport? Cities like Accra, Kumasi, and Sekondi-Takoradi are gridlocked not because there […] The post Editorial:

Kumasi North branch of the Deeper Life Bible Church, has donated food items, Second hand Clothes and assorted drinks to the inmates of Kumasi Children Home. The donation aims to help the inmates become responsible adults and citizens, contributing to the country’s economic development. The church’s gesture is part of its efforts to care for […] The post Deeper Life

The newly built Bonwire Market has been officially opened under the auspices of Nana Bobie Ansah II, Chief of Bonwire in the Ashanti Region. The commissioning ceremony marked a significant milestone for market women, who have endured harsh weather conditions for over 40 years. Nana Bobie Ansah II expressed his relief and gratitude to the […] The post From Ernest Best Anane, Bonwire appeared first on The

The celebration of Ghana’s Independence Day reflects the country’s collective heritage and pride, Mr. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, Mayor of Kumasi has said. Speaking at the 69th Independence Day celebration under the theme: “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope,” the Mayor of Kumasi recognised the sacrifices of Ghana’s forebears who secured freedom and sovereignty in 1957. He […] The post Kumasi

The United Nations has strongly condemned the recent attack on Ghanaian troops stationed in Southern Lebanon. In a statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, the organisation expressed deep concern over the incident, describing the assault as “ferocious” and reaffirming its commitment to the safety of UN peacekeepers. The statement highlighted the UN’s […] The post UN

The Government of Ghana has formally lodged a protest with the United Nations following an attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers seriously injured. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on March 7, 2026, […] The post Ghana Lodges Protest

A Ghanaian peacekeeping position serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has come under missile attack in southern Lebanon, leaving two Ghanaian soldiers critically injured and another traumatised amid intensifying hostilities between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. According to a statement issued by the Ghana Armed […] The post Two

The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team under the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has arrested a 23-year-old student, Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford, for allegedly publishing obscene material online, contrary to Section 280 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). According to the Police, the team came across intimate videos involving the suspect […] The post 23-Year-Old

President John Dramani Mahama today used Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations to position the country at the forefront of Africa’s economic future, emphasizing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), digital connectivity, and youth empowerment. Speaking to past and present statesmen, parliamentarians, and the diplomatic corps at a ceremony marked by military drills and poetry […] The post AfCFTA,

President John Dramani Mahama has renewed his call for discipline in national life while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to intensifying the fight against corruption. Speaking at Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration held under the theme “Building Prosperity, Inspiring Hope,” the President warned that corruption continues to deprive the country of critical resources needed for development. […] The post Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised the importance of continuity in governance, stating that every administration since independence has played a critical role in shaping modern Ghana. Speaking at the country’s 69th Independence Day celebration on March 6, the President said Ghana’s development is the cumulative result of successive governments that have contributed to building […] The post Continuity

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected notorious land guard believed to have been terrorising residents of Abokobi and its surrounding communities. The suspect, identified as Saviour Kojo Ekpe, 45, was arrested on March 5, 2026, following intelligence gathered by the National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit indicating that he had been operating as […] The post Police

The Member of Parliament for Offinso South, Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku, who also serves as the Ranking Member on the Parliamentary Committee for Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for failing to acknowledge Ghana’s rising food insecurity rate of 38.1% in his State of the Nation Address delivered to Parliament […] The post Mahama Ignored Ghana’s

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North Constituency in the Eastern Region , Sammi Awuku, has questioned claims by John Dramani Mahama that his government has created one million jobs, arguing that official data shows youth unemployment remains alarmingly high. Contributing to the debate on the President’s State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament […] The post ‘1 in 2 Youth Jobless

Four condemned lifers at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison have petitioned the Human Rights Court, alleging unconstitutional conduct by the Ghana Prisons Service after they were unable to attend a scheduled court hearing. The inmates — Felix Dzifa Abusa, Donglik Konkouk, Kweku Awuku and Richard Annan Asmah — filed Suit No. HR 0038/2026 at the […] The post Four condemned lifers sue Ghana Prison

John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver his much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament today, February 27, where he will account for his administration’s performance over the past year and outline plans for the months ahead. The constitutionally mandated address will provide an overview of the country’s condition, with attention to key […] The post Mahama to address the nation Today

Minority Spokesperson on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, set the tone for debate in Parliament yesterday, questioning what he described as the repackaging of an existing gold-backed reserve strategy first championed by former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. This was when the lawmakers considered and approved the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy […] The post KON