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Ketu South: NDC Youth organiser to contest constituency chairmanship position

Mr Elolo White Kelie, the former youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ketu South Constituency of the Volta Region, has formally...

Demand for Black Stars Jerseys rises ahead of 2026 World Cup

Excitement is building in Accra as fans gear up...

Stakeholders back calls for regulation of political party financing, monetisation

Stakeholders in Ghana’s governance and political space have backed...

President Mahama calls for cessation of United States/Israel and Iran conflict  

President John Dramani Mahama has called for the cessation of the United...

President Mahama holds bilateral meeting with Tanzanian counterpart

President John Dramani Mahama has held a bilateral meeting...

Western Region NRSA intensifies campaign on road safety

The Western Regional Office of the National Road Safety...

Three factions in Nkwanta South hold peace dialogue

The National Peace Council has organised a dialogue meeting...

Get involved in local governance to improve development and accountability – Mr Awal

Mr Mohammed Awal, the Project Lead of Ghana Centre...

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Venture Capital Trust Fund transforms mattress company with Ghc4.5m

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GCB Bank reaffirms commitment to Ghana–China economic ties

GCB Bank PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening...

Oil prices jump as Iran threatens to strike ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices have surged dramatically again after Iran's Revolutionary...

Economist calls for resources to push 24-hour economy implementation

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Govt’t announces expiration of DDEP-induced restrictions on domestic bond issuance

The Ministry of Finance has announced the expiration of...

Venture Capital Trust Fund transforms mattress company with Ghc4.5m

The Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has marked a milestone in its mission to strengthen Ghana’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing GHS4.5...

Western Region NRSA intensifies campaign on road safety

The Western Regional Office of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has intensified its sensitisation campaign to educate road users on the need to observe safety rules and regulations...

Three factions in Nkwanta South hold peace dialogue

The National Peace Council has organised a dialogue meeting with the traditional leaders and community representatives from Adele, Akyode, and Challa, a significant step towards lasting peace in the...

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Trump predicts Iran conflict might take weeks; US citizens in dozens of nations are encouraged to escape.

US President Donald Trump has warned that the conflict with Iran may take longer than expected, claiming that Washington has the power to sustain...

France plans to expand its nuclear arsenal and strengthen European weapons cooperation.

Amid growing unease among European leaders about US vows...

Former Senegalese president joins UN Secretary-General contest.

Macky Sall, a former Senegalese president, has officially entered...

The Israeli army issued new evacuation advisories in Lebanon.

As tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah...

Oil prices jump as Iran threatens to strike ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices have surged dramatically again after Iran's Revolutionary...

The United States slaps sanctions on Rwanda’s military over violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

On Monday, the United States imposed sanctions on Rwanda's...

Zimbabwe releases more than 4,000 inmates under presidential amnesty.

Zimbabwe began releasing over 4,000 inmates on Monday as...

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Kwabena Boateng and Grace Osei Release New Gospel Single “Back To You”

Ghanaian gospel artistes Kwabena Boateng and Grace Osei have officially released their new collaborative single, “Back To You,” today, January 16, 2026. The worship song...

Western Region NRSA intensifies campaign on road safety

The Western Regional Office of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has intensified its sensitisation campaign to educate road users on the need to...

Three factions in Nkwanta South hold peace dialogue

The National Peace Council has organised a dialogue meeting with the traditional leaders and community representatives from Adele, Akyode, and Challa, a significant step...

Get involved in local governance to improve development and accountability – Mr Awal

Mr Mohammed Awal, the Project Lead of Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Wednesday called on civil society organisations to get involved in local...

Ketu South: NDC Youth organiser to contest constituency chairmanship position

Mr Elolo White Kelie, the former youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ketu South Constituency of the Volta Region, has...

Demand for Black Stars Jerseys rises ahead of 2026 World Cup

Excitement is building in Accra as fans gear up for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, driving a surge in sales of...

Stakeholders back calls for regulation of political party financing, monetisation

Stakeholders in Ghana’s governance and political space have backed renewed calls for stricter regulation of political party financing and monetisation of electoral politics. They warned...

President Mahama calls for cessation of United States/Israel and Iran conflict  

President John Dramani Mahama has called for the cessation of the United States and Israel conflict with Iran, urging all sides to return to dialogue.  President made the...

President Mahama holds bilateral meeting with Tanzanian counterpart

President John Dramani Mahama has held a bilateral meeting with his Tanzanian counterpart President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the State House in Arusha, Tanzania. During...

Venture Capital Trust Fund transforms mattress company with Ghc4.5m

The Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has marked a milestone in its mission to strengthen Ghana’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing GHS4.5...

CDD-Ghana engages stakeholders on proposed law to curb political monetisation 

The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has engaged key stakeholders in the Western Region to solicit their inputs on a proposed legislation aimed at curbing...

Ayawaso-East bye-election sees mixed turnout, smooth voting   

Voting in the ongoing Ayawaso-East by-election is progressing smoothly across the constituency, with early field reports indicating mixed voter turnout at various polling stations.  A...

Portugal captain Ronaldo sent an ominous seven-word warning by Colombia icon ahead of the 2026 World Cup encounter.

Rene Higuita has sparked psychological warfare ahead of the 2026 World Cup by giving a stern warning to Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. The renowned...

Cavan Sullivan is expected to leave Manchester City immediately on a two-year European loan as a former USMNT great urges patience with the MLS...

Cavan Sullivan will link up with Manchester City once he turns 18, with the USMNT hopeful being tipped to head out of the Etihad...

Trump predicts Iran conflict might take weeks; US citizens in dozens of nations are encouraged to escape.

US President Donald Trump has warned that the conflict with Iran may take longer than expected, claiming that Washington has the power to sustain...

France plans to expand its nuclear arsenal and strengthen European weapons cooperation.

Amid growing unease among European leaders about US vows to help defend the continent, France said that it will expand its nuclear arsenal for...

GCB Bank reaffirms commitment to Ghana–China economic ties

GCB Bank PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Ghana–China economic relations by providing financial services that support exporters, importers, and investors. The Bank emphasised...

Kevin De Bruyne has finally returned to Napoli training after 128 days off injured.

Napoli gained a significant boost on Monday when Belgian maestro Kevin De Bruyne officially returned to first-team training at Castel Volturno. After a four-month...

Manchester United midfielder set to follow Casemiro out of the club amid transfer interest from Serie A.

Manchester United are preparing for a brutal summer engine room revamp, with Manuel Ugarte apparently likely to follow Casemiro out of the club. The...

Pep Guardiola provides an updated report on Erling Haaland’s injury as Manchester City awaits the star striker’s fitness for the Nottingham Forest match.

Pep Guardiola has provided an update on Erling Haaland's injury, as Manchester City awaits the health of their top scorer before hosting Nottingham Forest...

Former Senegalese president joins UN Secretary-General contest.

Macky Sall, a former Senegalese president, has officially entered the contest to become the United Nations' new Secretary-General. The world organization said on Monday that...

The Israeli army issued new evacuation advisories in Lebanon.

As tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah rise, the Israeli army has issued new evacuation advisories across Lebanon, including sections of southern...

Oil prices jump as Iran threatens to strike ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices have surged dramatically again after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Monday that it will fire on any ships attempting to travel...

The United States slaps sanctions on Rwanda’s military over violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

On Monday, the United States imposed sanctions on Rwanda's defense forces and top military leaders for their involvement in the ongoing violence in the...

Zimbabwe releases more than 4,000 inmates under presidential amnesty.

Zimbabwe began releasing over 4,000 inmates on Monday as part of a presidential amnesty aimed at reducing prison overcrowding. The cabinet made the announcement in...

2026 SoNA projects economic stability-Political Analyst 

Mr Reindolph Afrifa-Oware, Political Analyst has expressed worry that the 2026 State of the Nations Address ‘failed miserably’ to address the growing inequality gap among Ghanaians.  President...

Centre-Right Legacy: Empowering Ghanaians through economic freedom – Afenyo-Markin 

Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader, on Monday underscored the impact of the centre-right ideology on Ghana’s political landscape, describing it as instrumental in shaping the country’s...

Government reviews decentralisation reforms, commits to local development 

Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to deepening decentralisation, strengthening accountability and accelerating development across Metropolitan, Municipal and District...

Polls open amid heavy security in Ayawaso East by-election 

Polls have opened in the Ayawaso East Constituency for a parliamentary by-election, with voting commencing at 0700 hours under heavy police presence.   Voting is expected to close...

Economist calls for resources to push 24-hour economy implementation

Dr Daniel Anim-Prempeh, Chief Economist with the Public Initiative for Economic Development (PIED), has recommended that the Government provides the  resources, security, and professional...

Govt’t announces expiration of DDEP-induced restrictions on domestic bond issuance

The Ministry of Finance has announced the expiration of the restrictions on new domestic bond issuance. The three-year restriction was imposed in 2023 to prevent...

Research gap hindering horticulture growth – Stakeholders  

Stakeholders in Ghana’s horticulture value chain have renewed calls for the establishment of a dedicated Horticulture Research Institute to drive growth, jobs and exports.   They described the...

CMC proposes local processing drive to stabilise cocoa sector  

The Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) Ghana Limited has proposed a set of measures, including increased local processing and strengthened forward sales strategies, to stabilise...

Finance Minister’s transit cargo ban could affect trade flows – GIFF 

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has cautioned that the directive by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, restricting the transit of commercial...

GOC Backs Ghana Sports Fund as Game-Changer for Sports Development 

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has warmly welcomed the passage of the Sports Fund Bill, describing it as a landmark intervention that will help...

NPP General Secretary urges sympathisers to formalise membership in upcoming registration 

Mr. Justin Frimpong Kodua, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on party sympathisers to formalise their membership during the party’s upcoming national registration exercise.  Scheduled to...

Cristian Chivu acknowledges Bodo/Glimt had ‘a lot more vitality’ than his Inter team following the shocking Champions League surprise.

Cristian Chivu, Inter's head coach, confessed his team was just outworked and "not competitive" enough as the Nerazzurri were eliminated from the Champions League...

Barcelona presidential candidate’s camp insists Harry Kane is ‘interested’ in transfer from Bayern Munich

Barcelona presidential candidate Xavi Vilajoana's camp has claimed that Harry Kane is "interested" in joining the club from Bayern Munich. Kane has been identified...

Former Brazil teammate accuses Neymar of’messing up’ Santos tactical plan.

Brazilian superstar Neymar has returned to action for Santos after recuperating from an injury, but he has faced criticism for his recent performances. The...

Ghana overtakes Cote d’Ivoire as second largest economy in West Africa – Mahama 

President John Dramani Mahama has said that Ghana has overtaken the Cote d'Ivoire as the second largest economy in West Africa.   He said in the recent rankings of...

Mahama breaks grounds for construction of a $250 million float glass factory at Shama 

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, February 24, broke the grounds for the construction of a $250 million float glass factory in Shama in the Western Region, by KEDA...

Officials insist the Mexican cartel killings will not affect World Cup locations.

The carnage that followed the execution of a cartel leader in Mexico has raised concerns that the slaughter may harm tourism ahead of the...

Egypt recommends increased backing for the Lebanese army as they disarm Hezbollah.

Egypt urged the international community on Tuesday to provide better support for Lebanon's armed forces as the country presses on with a plan to...

Women Development Bank initiative isn’t just a political gimmick-NDC Organiser 

Mrs Fati Kine-Lam, the Sunyani East Constituency Women Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the government will soon roll out the Women Development Bank initiative.  She...

Shortage of 10 pesewas coin affects price of sachet water in Koforidua 

A shortage of 10pesewas coin in Koforidua is stopping sachet water vendors from reducing prices, forcing most to keep the retail cost at 50 pesewas even though...

Cocoa farmers decry price cut, demand action 

Cocoa farmers across Ghana have intensified calls for urgent government intervention following the reduction of the producer price from GHS3,625 to GHS2,587 per 64kg bag,...

President Mahama cuts sod for new float glass factory in Shama  

President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a $ 250 million float glass manufacturing facility at Aboadze in the Shama District...

Sharing love: Over 800 children at Piisi receive free eye screening   

Over 800 basic school children at Piisi and its surrounding communities in the Wa Municipality have received free eye screening as part of activities to mark the month...

Cocoa farmers demand legal framework to protect industry from political interference

Cocoa farmers in the Ahafo Ano South-West District have called on the government, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), and other key stakeholders to enact...

Village of Hope appeals for support to sustain operations 

Village of Hope, an orphanage in the Gomoa East District, Central Region, has appealed for increased support from government, corporate organisations and philanthropists to sustain and expand its...

Bagbin calls for emergency care law after hit-and-run victim’s death sparks outrage 

Mr Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has urged lawmakers to pass an emergency care law to tackle the persistent "no-bed syndrome" in hospitals, following the...

Farmers encouraged to use rabbit urine as natural pesticide – UESD 

Dr Lloyd Larbi, a Pest and Vector Control Lecturer at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development in Somanya, has said rabbit urine and...

Secure customs system critical to Ghana’s competitiveness – Trade Minister 

Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has stressed that a secure, stable, and predictable customs system is central to Ghana’s trade competitiveness and industrial...

Muslims, Christians advised to increase fruits, vegetables intake during fasting 

Mr Mershack Bankam, a Physician Assistant at HealthWise Hospital in Tema, has advised Muslims observing Ramadan and Christians undertaking the annual Lent fasting to increase their intake of fruits and vegetables to maintain hydration...

Ghana Link secures ISO 27001:2022 certification for new data centre 

Ghana Link Network Services Limited, operators of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), have received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for their newly constructed Tier IV...

Art prodigy Ace Liam to showcase work at Ghana’s 69th Independence Celebration in China 

Ace Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, Ghana’s celebrated child prodigy and the youngest achiever ever recorded in the Guinness World Records’ 70-year history, is set...

Mexico cartel lord murdered, 25 security officers dead.

Mexican special forces assassinated Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel, triggering deadly retaliation strikes that murdered 25 National...

Ramaphosa expresses gratitude to Putin for releasing South Africans who fought for Russia.

Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa, praised Vladimir Putin, his Russian counterpart, on Tuesday for his assistance in ensuring the return of 17...

More than 600 Kenyans are ensnared in a trafficking case in Cambodia.

Following what they characterize as a human trafficking ordeal masquerading as an overseas job, hundreds of Kenyan nationals who are stuck in Cambodia have...

The World Bank promises Mozambique $6 billion over a five-year period.

As the Southern African country struggles with tight public finances and recent IMF warnings about deteriorating debt dynamics, the World Bank announced on Monday...