The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in col­laboration with the Forestry Commission (FC) will on Friday launch the “Tree for Life Resto­ration initiative” at Nkawie in the Ashanti Region. It forms part of the ministry’s transformational landscape resto­ration efforts to heal and harness the environment. Areas which have been heavily degraded by illegal mining … The post Tree

 The Greater Accra Region recorded a reduction in ma­ternal deaths from 170 in 2023 to 163 per 100,000 live births last year, the Regional Health Director, Dr Akosua Owusu-Sar­pong, has disclosed. Despite the improvement, the region still fell short of the 2024 national target set by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to reduce the maternal … The post Greater Accra records decrease

Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbom­efia of Asogli, led a delegation to Côte d’Ivoire to participate in the Fête de Thron (The Festival of the Throne) held in Bongouanou, Côte d’Ivoire. This annual celebration serves as a New Year festival for the people of Moronou under the esteemed leadership of Sa Majesté Nanan Ehora Tehoa, Roi du … The post Togbe Afede XIV attends Fête de Thron

 Arsenal are set to open formal talks with Bukayo Saka over a new contract as the forward enters the final two years of his current deal. Saka has been unavailable since December after sustaining a serious hamstring tear in the victory over Crystal Palace at Sel­hurst Park an injury that eventual­ly required surgery. But his … The post Arsenal to hold contract talks with Saka appeared first

 The Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akurutinga Ayine, has dropped treason felony charges against Oliver Barker-Vor­mawor. Mr Barker-Vormawor, a private legal practitioner, activist and Democracy Hub convener, was arrested in 2022 for alleged attempt to topple the government. With this decision, he is now a free man as the state would no … The post A-G drops felony

Muslim women have been admonished to wear the hijab as a mark of modesty and obedience to Allah. According to the Ghana Air Force Imam, Flight Lieutenant Moucharoudine- Siddique Maiga, wearing a hijab did not only guard a woman’s modesty and chastity, but also formed part of civilisa­tion in every country. Speaking to the Ghanaian … The post Muslim women must be allowed to

 The Ghana Premier League match day 20 outstanding games would be honoured across all the league centres today. Top on the bill will be the Accra Hearts of Oak versus Bechem United clash at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in Bechem. The Phobians missed the chance to go top of the league log over the … The post Hearts can bounce back in Bechem today  …as GPL

 Sergio Ramos was sent off in the final minutes of Mon­terrey’s victory over Pumas UNAM on Sunday, his first dismiss­al since he moved to Liga MX. Ramos was involved in a nu­mous physical battles during the game. Monterrey were already 3-1 up on 92 minutes when he tackled Guillermo Martínez before kicking   the forward as … The post Sergio Ramos receives 30th career

 The battle for the most powerful job in world sport is hurtling toward its climax as International Olympic Committee members descend on Greece this week to crown a new president. With Thomas Bach’s reign nearing its final curtain, all seven contenders are making their last plays, hoping they’ve done enough to land the ultimate prize. … The post  IOC to elect new president on Thursday

 Newcastle United ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought as they beat holders, Liverpool, 2-1 to win the League Cup with goals in each half by Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sparking a Geordie party at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Fittingly it was local hero Burn who sent his side on the way to a memorable … The post Newcastle end trophy drought with League Cup final win

The Orange Growers Asso­ciation (OGA) has engaged the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in a high-level discussion to address critical chal­lenges in Ghana’s citrus industry, including financing constraints, market inefficiencies, and post-har­vest waste management. The meeting, held in Accra, brought together key industry stakeholders, processors, and gov­ernment representatives to explore solutions aimed at stabilising … The post OGA

 Professor Peter Quartey, the Direc­tor of the Institute of Statistical, So­cial and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has cautioned the government against an immediate return to the capital market for loans. He urged the government to focus on multilateral financing and to be more aggressive in increasing domestic revenue mo­bilisation to support … The post Government

The media has been charged to lead the cam­paign against unsafe abor­tions which continue to claim the lives of women and young girls in the country. According to a Project and Advocacy Officer with the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), Michael Tag­oe, contrary to common beliefs held that abortion was illegal in the country … The post Media urged to lead campaign against unsafe

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, and the National Petroleum Authori­ty made separate donations of food items to the various Muslims sects in Accra last Friday. The ministry donated to the Na­tional Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Os­man Nuhu Sharubutu, the Ameer of the Ahmadyia Muslim Mission, Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, the Supreme … The post Local Govt Minister, NPA

 Rwandan-backed M23 rebels said on Mon­day they would send a delegation to peace talks with Democratic Republic (DR) of Congo’s government, expected to begin on Tuesday in Ango­la’s capital. “The five-member del­egation is expected to leave for Luanda on Monday for dialogue at the request of An­golan authorities,” Lawrence Kanyuka, a spokesperson for the AFC … The post Congo

 A 47-year-old teacher, Ernestina Koranteng, has appeared before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing $11,000. She is also being held for allegedly defrauding a Ghanaian resident in the United States of America (USA), of $33,400. Koranteng is alleged to have collected the various monies to put up a house at Ablekuma-Joma, in Accra, and … The post Teacher in court for alleged fraud,

 Former Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, Kissi Agyebeng, accusing them of unlawfully de­claring him a wanted person. The lawsuit filed at the High Court, Human Rights Division, submitted to the Accra High Court on Thursday, March 13, 2025, seeks compensation … The post Former Finance

 Hungary ruling party submitted a bill to parliament on Monday that would ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities and impose fines on organisers and people attending the event which Budapest has held for three decades. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticised LGBTQ+ people and pledged to crack down on foreign funding of independent media, … The post Hungary’s ruling party submits

At least 2,000 Ghanaian youth are to receive training necessary to enable them to protect the country’s water bodies, particularly rivers, and ensure the restoration of their quality, which has been jeopardised by illegal mining activities. Dubbed the Blue Water River Guard, the initiative launched by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources as a … The post Govt

 A Principal Midwifery Of­ficer, Mrs Leticia Asaaba Atiah, has been elected the new president of the National Association of Registered Mid­wives (NARM) GH. She polled 84 votes to defeat the incumbent, Mary Ofoso, who secured 80 votes at a keenly contested election held during the national delegates’ conference of the association in Kumasi here on … The post Leticia