The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has expressed strong confidence that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate will win the upcoming Akwatia by-election. Speaking to journalists, Mr. Baafi said that although the election would be closely contested, he believed the NPP would emerge victorious. According to him, the party had … The post Michael

Former government spokesperson on governance and security, Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has emphasised that the National Peace Council has a critical role to play in ensuring peaceful elections in Ghana. He explained that engaging political actors was important because it reminded citizens that elections were about electing representatives in Parliament through a peaceful and violence-free process. … The post National

More than 45 business leaders have been recognised for excellence at the 5th National Governance & Business Leadership Awards (NGBLA 2025), held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. The awards, themed “Transforming Ghana through Visionary Governance and Enterprise Excellence,” celebrated innovation, transparency, and enterprise growth across banking, insurance, manufacturing, hospitality, and technology. … The post Over

The Ministry of Health has announced a 50 percent reduction in admission fees for students entering Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions, starting from the 2025/2026 academic year. The Ministry explained that the intervention forms part of government’s new “No-Fee-Stress” Policy, which seeks to ease the financial burden on tertiary students across the country. By … The post MoH

The Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed that three people died and four others were injured during violent clashes at this year’s Homowo celebration in Sowutuom and Anyaa. According to the police, the violence broke out on Saturday, August 30, 2025, after a misunderstanding between supporters of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of the … The post Three dead,

 The Chief of Akoefe Tokor in the Volta Region, Gligbafia Togbe Kakle Akoe Dosor IV, has financed the construction of five mechanised water systems to address the perennial water problem facing the community. The project, estimated to cost GH¢631,466.00, became neces­sary to relieve the people from the difficulties that encounter them in search of potable … The post Akoefe

 A 69-minute tap-in goal from newly signed defender, Musah Hamzataa, was all Asante Kotoko needed to claim the Champion of Champions trophy over Bibiani Gold Stars at Duns Park in Bibiani, an icing on their 90th anniversary celebrations yesterday. On the day the club turn 90 years, Porcupine Warriors came into the game as winners … The post Kotoko beat Gold Stars to lift 2025

 Telecel Ghana has reaffirmed its leadership in fostering meaningful supplier relationships at the 2025 Supplier Conference. Held under the theme “Beyond Transactions: Cultivating Pur­poseful Partnerships” it brought together over 60 supplier partners to deepen collaboration, celebrate excellence, and shape a shared vision for resilient, innovative, and impactful growth. Health and safety, an essential part of … The post Telecel

 The vast major­ity of Ghana­ian banks are on track to be capital-compliant once regulato­ry forbearance relating to the treatment of Ghana’s domestic default expires at the end of 2025, Fitch Ratings has said. According to the internation­al rating agency, this is largely due to “strong profits, low risk-weighted asset growth and, in some cases, capital … The post Most universal

 A two-day multi-stake­holder workshop has been held in Aburi of the Eastern Region to strengthen survivor-centred responses to gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment, and to establish safe reporting spaces on university campuses. The programme, organised by the Perfector of Sentiments (POS) Foundation, with support from AmplifyChange, brought together policymakers, univer­sity authorities, student leaders, gender … The post Stakeholders

 The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has issued a directive to ministries, de­partments and agencies to govern Ghana’s participation at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and all associated events in New York later this month. A statement issued in Accra on Saturday by the Minister of Gov­ernment Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said any … The post Govt moves to

The Municipal Chief Exec­utive (MCE) for Bolga­tanga, Mr Roland Atanga Ayoo, says the economic outlook of the municipality is steadily improving under his leadership, despite challenges inherited in revenue mobilisation, sanitation, logistics for security and health services, and poor road networks. Speaking at the First Ordinary Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Assembly … The post  Devt

 In line with Akan tradi­tion, a one-week obser­vation of the passing of highlife music legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu also known as Daddy Lumba, was on Saturday, held at the Black Star Square in Accra. Hundreds of fans, music artistes, dignitaries, and family members from all walks of life thronged the event grounds to pay their … The post High profile personalities attend

Three Ghanaian Entrepreneurs, Nana Kwame, Ben Owusu and Abdullai Osman, will host the Afro Park Festival tomorrow at the Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Over the past 3 years the Afro Park has grown to become the biggest Afro Caribbean Festival in the Midlands, UK and attracts over 4000 visitors and audience including food … The post Afropark Fest takes place in UK tomorrow appeared

Mr Ken Ohene Agyapong a flagbearer hopeful of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was adjudged the Statesman of the Year at the 2025 Sankofa National Prestige Honours held in Accra on Thursday. The award was in recognition of his role in redefining modern statesmanship through bold leadership, fearless advocacy, and unwavering service to the … The post At

The Presidency has announced that contributions to the Children Support Fund, created for the welfare of children who lost their parents in the August 6 helicopter crash, have reached GH?3,576,600 and US$20,000. The update, issued on Friday, August 29, 2025, said the amount represents donations received between August 19 and 28. Major donors include Ghana … The post Donations

A leading member of the Movement for Change, Ebo Buckman, has alleged that some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) believe the party will lose the 2028 general elections if Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia becomes their presidential candidate. Speaking in an interview with TV3, Mr. Buckman said Dr. Bawumia often distanced himself from the failures … The post Some

The W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation hosted a solemn yet inspiring commemoration to mark the 62nd anniversary of the passing of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois. Under the theme “Du Bois Lives On: The Journey Ahead,” the event brought together dignitaries, scholars, diplomats, and members of the Du Bois family to honor the life and enduring … The post Du Bois Lives On: Reflections

The Attorney-General’s office has assured the public that no evidence has been lost in the ongoing criminal trial of Republic v. Adu-Boahene and others. This was revealed in a social media post by the Deputy Attorney-General, Justice Srem Sai, who said all the necessary documents to prosecute the four accused persons had been properly filed … The post Trial

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has provided relief to families displaced by violent land dispute clashes in Gbenyiri in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region. The conflict, which occurred on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, left several people dead and forced many women, children, and households to seek refuge at a … The post MoGCSP extends