An intelligence-led operation by the IGP Special Operations Team in the Tamale Metropolis on Saturday resulted in a violent gunfire exchange with suspected criminals at the Aboabo Forest enclave, leaving one suspect dead and several others on the run. According to police sources, the officers were advancing through the enclave—an area believed to be a […] The post One Killed,
Super Falcons forward Omorinsola Babajide has hailed Black Queens midfielder Grace Asantewaa following her performance in the international friendly against England. The London-born Nigerian watched the Black Queens engage the European champions in a highly-competitive encounter at the St Mary's on Tuesday evening.England defeated the WAFCON bronze-medalist 2-0, with Lucia Kendall and Alessia Russo on the scoresheet.Despite the defeat, Asantewaa was one of the standout performers
The Talensi District Chief Executive, John Millim Nabwomya, has assured dry-season farmers in the Talensi District of government support for the rehabilitation of dams and the desilting of silted reservoirs — which he identified as the main cause of drought during the dry season. About half of the district’s population are engaged in agriculture, with […]
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has cautioned National Service personnel that its registration system will be closed on Friday, December 5, 2025, urging personnel yet to complete registration to do so. Deputy Director-General in charge of Operations, Fuseini Donkor disclosed in an interview with Accra-based Joy News that only 50% of personnel posted this year […]
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is experiencing a surge of support nationwide, as the party moves toward its January 31, 2026 presidential primary. According to his campaign team, the growing endorsements reflect widespread confidence in his candidacy, ranging from grassroots organisers and electoral area coordinators to former […] The post Bawumia
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has honored Mohammed Anchala, a farmer from JahinfoYa in Bimbilla, for successfully cultivating cocoa in the Nanumba North Municipality, an unprecedented feat that has drawn admiration across the country’s cocoa industry. A delegation led by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Agronomy and Quality Control, Dr. Francis Baah, visited […] The post Historic: N/R Now Producing
Two men who attacked and robbed two brothers at Agbazo have been sentenced to a total of 34 years’ imprisonment by the Amasaman Circuit Court. Lawrence Fumato, alias “Rasta,” 28, and Daniel Dzoka, alias “Alkaline,” 20, pleaded guilty to conspiring to rob Joseph Npunpir Yakpaiba and his brother Budali Sulley of their motorbike, mobile phones, … The post 2 jailed 34 years for robbery appeared first on
Nsawam-Adoagyiri witnessed a charged political atmosphere when its Member of Parliament and Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, mounted a passionate defence for former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential bid. Speaking to delegates during Dr. Bawumia’s campaign stop, the MP urged the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rally firmly behind the […] The post Bawumia
The National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) has called on the government to establish a commission of enquiry to investigate the killings of 12 citizens at AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi concession and Newmont Ghana Gold Limited’s Ntotroso concession. In a statement shared with the Ghana News Agency, NCOM welcomed the President’s directive for investigations but emphasized that … The post NCOM
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana, a social and constitutional advocacy group, has appealed to the United States government to support Ghana’s efforts in securing the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to face charges brought against him by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). In a statement issued in Accra and signed by … The post Concerned Citizens
The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has embarked on a nationwide strike effective today, Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The strike, the Association says is as a result of the government’s failure to honour a negotiated One-Time Research Allowance that has been outstanding for almost 17 months. TUSAAG says it reached an agreement […]
Police officers in Ghana will not be spending Christmas with their families this year, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Mr Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has disclosed. This decision aims to ensure adequate security for citizens and visitors during the festive season. As part of these measures, annual leave for officers has been suspended, and those … The post No X’mas for police appeared first on Ghanaian
The government’s announcement to recruit 6,100 trained teachers in 2026 has brought a sigh of relief to many unemployed educators who have long sought absorption into the classroom. This decision comes at a time when some teacher groups have staged demonstrations to demand attention, reflecting the growing concerns within the education sector. Education Minister Haruna … The post A sigh of relief to
Ghana is set to host the 23rd edition of the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA), bringing together over 3,000 delegates from 85 countries to accelerate efforts toward ending HIV/AIDS on the continent. The six-day conference, scheduled from December 3 to 8, will attract policymakers, scientists, civil society organisations, academics, … The post Ghana
The former Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Osei Assibey Antwi, has filed a fresh application seeking a variation of his bail conditions, in a bid to secure temporary freedom, as he continues to fight charges brought against him. The latest application yet to be determined by the court is the second attempt […] The post Former NSS Boss Files 2nd Bail Variation application
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has applauded the performance of Ghana's Black Queens in their international friendly against England. The WAFCON 2024 bronze medalist suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Lionesses at the Saint Mary's in a highly competitive encounter. Goals in either half from Lucia Kendall and Alessia Russo ensured the European champions extended their winning run.Despite the defeat, the Black Queens received positive reviews with Honourable
The government’s plan to construct the 198.7-kilometre Accra–Kumasi Expressway has sparked widespread national interest, for good reason. Touted as Ghana’s first modern six-lane bi-directional Class A expressway, the project promises to cut the current 250-kilometre commute by more than 50 kilometres, slash transport costs by 40 percent and drastically reduce travel time between the country’s […] The post Editorial:
Everything our leaders have done, seemingly in an attempt to develop Ghana and create wealth for its citizens since independence, has been a disaster. The list of disasters is endless: The budget is not balanced; public debt is rising at a higher pace, and corruption runs riot in the public space. The cedi is not […] The post Our Failure Is Deliberate appeared first on The
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has described the outcome of the 2025 WASSCE as a true reflection of students’ performance in the country. According to the Service, the results represent a credible assessment of candidates’ academic abilities and highlight the strengthened integrity of the examination process. In a statement signed by the … The post GES urges WASSCE
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