The Former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has described recent comments made by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, during his press briefing, as not only misleading but reflect a worrying pattern of deliberate distortion and double standards. During the press briefing at the Jubilee House on July 30, Mr Governs […]

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his government will build a new public technical university in the Western Region to expand access to technical and vocational education for young people. In a speech at the Jubilee House during a courtesy call by the Paramount Chief of the Essikado Traditional Area, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, … The post Gov’t to build new

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem South Constituency, Lawrencia Dziwornu, has stressed that the government of Ghana must provide all the support the Black Queens need to win the next edition of the CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Black Queens, fresh off winning bronze at the 2024 WAFCON, visited Parliament on Tuesday, July 29.Speaking on the floor of parliament, Lawrencia Dziwornu argued that the Black Queens have performed better than the Black Stars

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, on Wednesday.The meeting, held at the Ministryâ??s offices, focused on exploring collaborative opportunities between the two institutions to create jobs and empower Ghanaâ??s youth through football.Mr Okraku was accompanied by Executive Council Members Samuel Aboabire and Eugene Nobel Noel, and

The Western Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Michael Aidoo is calling for the immediate dismissal of the entire Commissioners of the Electoral Commission (EC). Mr. Aidoo said the Chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa and her deputies nearly brought chaos into this country. The Chairman made the call in an interview […]

Ghana international midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi is turning heads in the Danish Superliga as he continues his impressive rise with FC Nordsjaelland. The 20-year-old has been nominated for the Young Player of the Month award for July 2025, a testament to his standout performances since the new season kicked off.A graduate of the renowned Right to Dream Academy, Yirenkyi has quickly become a vital cog in Johannes Thorupâ??s midfield.His combination of flair, vision, and maturity has

By Samuel SAM Deputy Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey has stated that government remains committed to investing in and developing the tourism sector to position Ghana as a leading tourism hub in West Africa. He said government, in collaboration with private sector investors, is working to enhance infrastructure, marketing and technology […] The post Gov’t

Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.

Government has condemned the attempted arrest of a JoyNews Reporter, Carlos Carlony during coverage of a demolition site exercise at a warehouse linked to businessman Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan in Accra. Similarly, the state also condemned the assault by military officers on an eyewitness who was being interviewed at the demolition site. The […]

“The big game often appears when the hunter has given up the hunt for the day.” Igbo proverb Research says that the average person spends about a third of their time on earth working. It is probably not surprising that most of our small talk is centred around finding out what people do for work and […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Mirror of the self

Legal representation for sports journalist Saddick Adams and Angel Broadcasting Network has been withdrawn in the ongoing defamation lawsuit filed by former Ghana international John Paintsil.Sources close to Crabbe & Co, the law firm previously handling the case, have confirmed that they are no longer representing the two defendants.John Paintsil is demanding a total of GHS25 million in damagesâ??GHS20 million from Angel FM and GHS5 million from Saddick Adamsâ??over

The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, as the date for the by-election in the Akwatia Constituency of the Eastern Region following the death of the Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 30, the Commission explained that the by-election will be held in line with Article […]

In a significant contribution to national security and law enforcement, Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Ltd has donated 100 brand-new motorbikes to the Ghana Police Service to support its operational mobility and improve community policing efforts across the country. The official handover ceremony took place at the Ghana Police Headquarters in Accra and was attended by […] The post GTBank donates

By Kizito CUDJOE Government has committed GH¢13.8billion over the next two years to road infrastructure projects under its flagship ‘Big Push’ initiative, finance minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson told parliament during the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review presentation. The amount, representing 1.0 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), is sourced from oil revenues […] The post Gov’t

The Institute of Executive Studies (IES), Ghana, has successfully facilitated the travel of Charlia Kweh, a grade eight student at Delhi Public School International (DPSI), along with 11 other students from across Ghana, to Toronto, Canada, to participate in a prestigious ‘Global Summer Camp.’ The group departed Ghana on July 26, 2025 for Upper Canada […] The post IES

Ghana football icon Andre Ayew has praised the Black Queens for their impressive performance at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Ayew, who met the team during a dinner with Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on Tuesday, commended the players for showcasing their talent on the continental stage."Ghanaians really love football, but what youâ??ve achieved goes beyond just the sportâ??youâ??ve made a name for yourselves," Ayew said. "I

Deputy Health Minister-designate, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has clashed with the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, over what she described as a conditional and insufficient apology. The confrontation occurred during her vetting, when Afenyo-Markin attempted to address controversial remarks he had made during a parliamentary debate the previous Friday. At the time, he questioned […] The post Deputy

Ghana football legend Andre Ayew has urged the Black Queens to build on their 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) bronze medal and secure qualification for the FIFA Womenâ??s World Cup.Ayew made the call during a dinner with the team hosted by Ghanaâ??s Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on Tuesday, July 29.The Black Queens arrived in Accra on Monday to a heroic welcome after clinching third place at WAFCON, their first podium finish since 2016. Hundreds

Dr. Bernice Welbeck, acting Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC), has called for a complete workforce transformation to ensure the sustainable success of Ghana’s 24-hour economy. Workforce transformation, she said, required new strategies to modernize workforce with upskilling, redefine roles and organizational structures for sustainable decent jobs, integrate new technologies, and drive cultural […] The post 24-Hour