Two rocks, believed to have been carved in the 500 BC by Ndewura Sumaila Jakpa, the founder of Gonjaland, and feature what appear to be Kufic/ Arabic inscriptions had been discovered in the Akamade area of the Klor Traditional Area located within the East Gonja Municipality. It was discovered on August 26, 2025, by the … The post 2 rocks carved in 500 BC by Jakpa discovered appeared first
POLICYMAKERS, academics, and civil society leaders have issued an urgent call for African governments to pursue deep democratic reforms to ensure economic justice and restore public trust. They argued that while democracy remains popular across the continent, its failure to deliver tangible economic opportunities has fuelled widespread frustration, particularly among a youth population that feels … The post Africa
MTN Ghana has launched a new promotion to reward loyal customers of its Mobile Money (MoMo) service. The initiative, dubbed “Still Me Nsa Aka”, which runs from September 15, 2025, until December 15, 2025, is being organised under the supervision of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) through its Caritas Lottery Platform. The campaign will see … The post MTN launches promo to reward
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has reaffirmed the BoG’s commitment to maintaining price stability, safeguarding financial stability and creating the conditions for inclusive and sustainable growth. “Our commitment remains firm: maintain price stability, safeguard financial stability, and create the conditions for inclusive sustainable growth,” he assured at the … The post BoG
Five people lost their lives in a fatal road accident at Wakrom Junction near Briwa on the Cape Coast–Winneba highway on Monday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. Four victims were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, while another died shortly after receiving treatment. The accident, involved a DAF truck loaded with 700 bags of rice, … The post 5 dead in Wakrom Junction road crash appeared
POLICE in Tamale, the Northern Regional capital, on Tuesday fired warning shots to disperse protesting students of the Tamale Technical University (TaTU). The action, according to the police, was to prevent the demonstrators from destroying university property. The students were protesting what they described as unfair fee hikes and mismanagement by the university authorities. President … The post Police
The police have arrested one suspect in connection with landguard activities in New Legon, following a sting operation in the area on Monday. The suspect, Aaron Laryea Otoo, who is alleged to be one of the masterminds behind activities of Vandam and his group in the area was arrested on site while leading a group … The post New Legon landguard rampage …police arrest key suspect appeared
The government has reaffirmed its determination to entrench ethics, transparency, and accountability at the centre of Ghana’s development, as stakeholder consultations on the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP) opened in Accra. The initiative aims to provide a practical framework to strengthen integrity in both public and private institutions. Speaking at the event yesterday, … The post Ethics,
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama performed a significant ceremony to actualise and give true meaning to his ‘Big Push Agenda’. The ceremony, which took place in the Greater Accra and Volta regions, witnessed sod-cutting for the reconstruction of the Dawhenya–Afienya–Dodowa road and the Atimpoku-Asikuma-Anyrawase-Ho-Denu-Aflao stretch respectively. The initiative, which seeks to … The post ‘Big
Every day across Ghana’s cities, particularly in traffic-heavy zones, a disturbing spectacle unfolds as persons with disabilities are paraded in the streets to beg for money, often under the guise of needing urgent medical care. What may appear as a humanitarian appeal is, in reality, a calculated and exploitative scheme. Investigations and public observation reveal … The post Paraded
President John Dramani Mahama has broken ground to mark the commencement of the $10 billion ‘Big Push’ infrastructure initiative across the country. The initiative is intended to accelerate infrastructural development to drive job creation and prioritise the completion of uncompleted and abandoned critical infrastructural projects across all sectors. For the symbolic take-off of the ambitious … The post $10bn
The University for Development Studies (UDS) will this month roll out academic courses on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to deepen knowledge and build expertise on the continent-wide trade initiative. This makes UDS the second higher learning institution in Ghana, after All Nations University to adopt the AfCFTA curriculum. The initiative is being … The post UDS rolls out AfCFTA
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and Shell are renegotiating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreements to enable the delivery of imported LNG into Ghana within the next 18 months. The President explained that the move will help end the country’s reliance on expensive liquid fuels … The post GNPC,
The National Identification Authority (NIA) is urging institutions, especially banks, to stop relying on photocopies of Ghana Cards for identity verification, describing the practice as unsafe and prone to fraud. This was revealed by the Executive Secretary of the Authority, Mr. Yayra Koku, at a press conference to mark Identity Day at the NIA head … The post NIA cautions banks
The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has warned that persistent examination malpractices risk undermining the credibility of certificates issued by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on the global stage. He expressed concern that such practices, if not checked, could erode trust in Ghana’s educational qualifications and tarnish the country’s image. Dr. … The post Deputy
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) has announced the opening of tender applications for several educational infrastructure projects in the Volta Region, funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). VRCC said the projects are aimed at improving facilities in selected senior high schools, including dormitories, an administration and library block, a technical block, a … The post VRCC
Flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2028 general elections, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has appointed Mr. Yaw Opoku Mensah as his official spokesperson. Announcing the appointment, Dr. Adutwum described Mr. Opoku Mensah as a passionate communicator with eloquence and a commanding presence, qualities he believes will help in effectively conveying his … The post Dr.
The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has cut sod for the commencement of the Government’s Big Push Agenda for massive infrastructural development, starting with the construction of major road projects in the Greater Accra Region. The ceremony took place on Tuesday September 15 at Afienya to mark the beginning of the … The post Prez Mahama cuts sod for Big Push
The Ghana Gold Board has announced a GH¢1 million bounty on each of four fugitives believed to be behind a major gold smuggling syndicate. Chief Executive of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, told journalists in Accra that the syndicate is the most elaborate uncovered since the Gold Board was established. He said the suspects identified as … The post Gold Board places GH¢1 million
All set for the much-awaited premiere of the award-winning comedy film The Fisherman in Ghana on Friday, September 19, at the Silverbird Cinemas. Atta Oko is a retired traditional fisherman from Ghana. His life takes a whimsical turn when he is forced into retirement and partnered with a modern, bougie talking fish, leading him on … The post The Fisherman premieres in Ghana
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