The statue of former President, Nana Addo Dank­wa Akufo-Addo, erected at the Effia-Nkwanta Re­gional Hospital roundabout in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis of the Western Region has been destroyed by unknown persons. When the Ghanaian Times arrived at the scene, at about 7a.m yesterday, it found that the entire statue had been dismembered, with the head, legs … The post Akufo-Addo statue at Effia-Nkwanta

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin called off the launch of its New Glenn rocket after “a few anomalies” during the mission countdown on Monday, postponing by at least a day an inaugural attempt to reach orbit and compete with SpaceX in the satellite launch market. Standing 30 stories tall, the partially reusable New Glenn launcher sat … The post Bezos’ Blue Origin

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (2330.TW), the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a 58% leap in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday because of surging demand. The world’s largest contract chipmaker, whose customers include Apple (AAPL.O) and Nvidia (NVDA.O), has benefited from the megatrend towards AI. But the Taiwanese company faces headwinds … The post TSMC

The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Ghana, Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Dhakel, joined a host of distinguished dignitaries, diplomats, and national leaders to witness the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama at Ghana’s iconic Independence Square. This event marked a new era of leadership and international cooperation for Ghana, symbolizing the country’s readiness to strengthen diplomatic ties and … The post Saudi

Christians and Muslims have offered thanksgiving for the blessing of God making the country have a peaceful election, and for the President to put in place mech­anisms for the smooth running of the country. On Friday, the Muslims took their turn when President John Dramani Mahama and his delegation joined the congregation at the Central … The post Nation thanks God for peaceful elections appeared

 The Greater Accra Re­gional House of Chiefs is urging President John Dramani Mahama to ini­tiate debt relief mechanisms to stabilise the economy. It said debt relief was the sure way to create jobs, and spur economic growth. Addressing a press confer­ence in Accra on Friday, Prof. Oboade Notse King Odaifio Welentsi III, the President of … The post Stabilise economy, ensure

 Some residents in Tumu in the Sissala East Constituen­cy of the Upper West Region have appealed to Presi­dent John Dramani Mahama to commit towards recovering all alleged looted state funds, which can be used to create jobs for the youth. They said if such funds and other captured state assets were retrieved, and the culprits … The post Constituents urge President to recover ‘looted

“The Gha­na Card Number at birth is not just an ID; it’s a promise to our children of a future where their identity and rights are recognized from their very first breath.” A statement made by the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, at the launch of the Gha­na Card Number at Birth System at … The post Identify at first breath: Ghana Card at birth appeared first on Ghanaian

Margarine and butter are two of the most commonly used spreads in households worldwide. Despite their similarities, including their usage in cooking, baking, and as a topping for bread, these two products are quite different in their composition, nutritional profile, and health implications. This article provides a comparative analysis of margarine and butter, looking at … The post Margarine vs butter:

 Heavyweight, Anthony Joshua, says a fight with Tyson Fury ‘has to happen this year’ as he looks to book his next bout. A fight between the two Brit­ish rivals has been spoken about for years, but has never come to fruition. But with both men coming back from defeats in world title fights, Joshua confirmed … The post Fury fight must happen this year – Joshua appeared first on Ghanaian

 Taekwondo will feature prominently at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Da­kar 2026, after the IOC Executive Board confirmed there will be 11 medal events in the sport, the third highest of any sport at the Games. Only athletics and aquatics will have more medal events of the 25 sports on the Dakar 2026 competi­tion programme. … The post Taekwondo to feature at Dakar 2026 appeared first on Ghanaian

 Violent pro­tests have erupted in China after the death of a teen­age boy sparked accusations of a cover-up by authorities, videos from the northwestern region of Shaanxi have shown. In videos verified by CNN, dozens of protesters are seen confronting a wall of riot police outside the Pucheng Vocation­al Technical School, with some hurling batons … The post Protests turn violent

 The President, John Dramani Mahama, has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, to institute a probe into deaths related to the 2020 and 2024 general elections. In a letter to the IGP, the Presi­dent, through his secretary, Dr Cal­listus Mahama, said it was important justice was served for the over … The post Pres orders probe

President John Dra­mani Mahama has, by an Executive Instrument (EI) – Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025, established 23 ministries to run his admin­istration. By this Instrument, the President has reduced the ministries from 30 and revoked the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2021 (E.I. 12). The ministries that have been chopped off or realigned by this … The post President

PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has reassured of his resolve to strengthening the justice administration system to ensure fairness and equality for all. Doing this, President Mahama said would address the systemic inequalities that currently exist and guarantee citizens equal protection under the laws of the country. Speaking at the 92nd Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya … The post We‘ll pursue fair justice

Rewind the clock to early January 2024, and the asset-management industry was anxiously watching to see if the much-anticipated debut of U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds could live up to expectations they would pull in as much as $30 billion in their first year. Today, those issuers are cracking open the champagne. That first wave … The post Cryptoverse: Next wave of US crypto

Nvidia on Thursday criticized a reported plan by the Joe Biden administration to impose new restrictions on AI chip exports, saying that the outgoing U.S. leader should not “preempt incoming President Trump” by enacting a last-minute policy. “We would encourage President Biden to not preempt incoming President Trump by enacting a policy that will only … The post Nvidia

 President John Dramani Mahama has given the indica­tion of his government opening talks with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for the release of US$190 million grant towards reforms in the distribution of electricity in the country. According to President Mahama, the energy sector remains the “Achilles heel” of Ghana’s financial and eco­nomic stability and steps … The post Ghana

 The World Bank has pledged continuing technical and financial support to improve Ghana’s agriculture for enhanced food production for local con­sumption and export. He said Ghana had the capacity to produce enough food to feed herself and export to other African countries. The Regional Vice President for West and Central, Ousmane Diaga­na, made the pledge … The post WB reaffirms support

 Yendi Municipal and its adjoining districts in the Northern Region is facing a fuel shortage as the residents buy fuel GH¢25 per litre on the roadside. The actual price of a fuel price per litre on the pump in the munic­ipality is GH¢14.99 pesewas, while some of the fuel stations sells at GH¢15.95 pesewas per … The post Fuel shortage hits Yendi Municipality appeared first on Ghanaian