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

The management of Zoomlion Ghana Ltd has presented 14 Veronica buckets to the Ledzokuku Municipality office of the Ghana Education Service at a special ceremony at Teshie. The presentation was part of activities earmarked for the recent commemoration of World Hand-washing Day and brought together various stakeholders who took turns to educate schoolgirls on the […] The post Zoomlion

The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation convened its Quarter Four (Q4) Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) Review Meeting, bringing together over 200 WATSAN Committee members from 22 host communities across the Tarkwa and Damang mines. The meeting, held at the Akoon Club House, provided a platform to reflect on 2025 achievements, enhance collaboration among community stakeholders, and […] The post Goldfields

Andre Onana has been left out of Cameroon’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with the team in chaos after head coach Marc Brys was sacked amid allegations of “subterfuge.” Days after being re-elected as Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president, Samuel Eto’o and his executive committee announced Brys’ dismissal in a dramatic statement. … The post Onana

As part of efforts to support the creative sector, Fidelity Bank Ghana, in partnership with Akuna Pod, has hosted the “Creators’ Economy Masterclass” for emerging creatives and entrepreneurs. The masterclass, which forms part of the Bank’s “Orange Inspire” initiative, seeks to provide knowledge, tools and advisory needed to unlock economic value from creative work. It […] The post Fidelity

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) Professional and Managerial Staff Union (PMSU) has entered a new chapter of leadership and institutional cooperation with the election of Mr. James Obeng-Gyan as Chairman. His election is widely seen as a turning point for staff welfare, internal cohesion and strong management–union relations within the Bank. At the 3rd Quadrennial […] The post ADB

The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, known in the creative space as KOD, has shared his reservations about the Detty December brand. He said in an interview with the Ghana Times media network that he does not fully embrace the concept. Detty December refers to the wave of parties, festivals, concerts and homecoming activities that take place in […] The post I am not