A Ghanaian healthcare professional who’s currently pursuing his Master’s in Business Creation at the University of Utah in the United States, Osei Boateng, has been shortlisted among ten finalists for this year’s CNN’s Hero of the Year award. Osei Boateng is the only African among this year’s finalists. As the CEO of a non-profit organization […] The post Ghanaian

A group calling itself the Concerned Youth of Asawase has called on Muslims in Ghana to remain steadfast in their choice of a political leader and not to be swayed by individuals seeking to exploit religion for their political interests. The group, with support from the Coalition of Ashanti Regional Muslim Chiefs and Imams, stated […] The post Shun

The Municipal Chief Executive for Effutu, Alhaji Kassim Zebeiru, has called on the media to actively participate in the Hepatitis B awareness campaign. The Effutu MCE pointed out that Hepatitis B has received less attention compared to other diseases like HIV/AIDS. He urged the media to use their platform to educate and inform the public […] The post Effutu

Three men with alleged ties to Ghana have been arrested in New York City with over 100 illegal guns. Ahmed “Taju” Mutalib, Abdul Haruna, and Murtala Haruna, all cousins, have been charged with 575 counts of criminal sale of a firearm, criminal possession of a weapon, conspiracy, and money laundering. Prosecutors allege that Mutalib, 32, of […] The post Three

COCOBOD has assured that concrete steps have been taken to ensure it is able to secure enough funds to finance its annual cocoa purchases in the 2023/2024 crop season. Against the backdrop of a reportage by Reuters that the firm had borrowed up to $200 million from cocoa traders to plug its funding gap, COCOBOD […] The post We’ll ensure

In recognition of his visionary contributions to Ghana’s Energy sector, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, emerged recipient of the coveted Africa Energy Leader of the Year Award, at the just-ended second Africa Offshore Energy Summit held in Accra at the Holiday Inn Resort. The Award underscores […] The post GNPC

The Water Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched its bi-annual Open Day celebration, featuring a series of impactful seminars and engaging activities. The event, which focuses on advancing the sustainable exploration, utilization, and management of water resources in Ghana, underscores the pivotal role of the CSIR. This year’s […] The post CSIR-Water

Love Ghost is making a big splash in the music world with a fantastic collaboration. They’ve joined forces with the Ghanaian pop sensation Camidoh and the talented DJ Switch to bring you something special. Love Ghost has been getting a lot of love from music magazines like Rolling Stone, FLAUNT, Alternative Press, Lyrical Lemonade, and […] The post Love

The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has cautioned canoe operators across the country to use life jackets effectively to safeguard their lives. This follows the retrieval of six bodies and the rescue of five others in the Afram River. The unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in the Agyata Electoral Area. Twelve people […] The post Use

International music superstars Meek Mill and Rick Ross are set to return to Ghana this December during their West African tour. The two rappers, known for their contributions to hip-hop, are excited to experience the vibrant culture and warm hospitality of Ghana once again.     Rick Ross, who visited Ghana in 2019, said he […] The post Rick Ross hints at

To complement the government’s efforts to discourage more youth from joining destructive illegal small-scale mining, Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has intensified the skill development of youth in mining communities and provided them with startup tools to commercialize their skills. Speaking after completing a two-year skills training programme in fashion funded by Gold Fields Ghana in […] The post Gold

To complement the government’s efforts to discourage more youth from joining destructive illegal small-scale mining, Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has intensified the skill development of youth in mining communities and provided them with startup tools to commercialize their skills. Speaking after completing a two-year skills training programme in fashion funded by Gold Fields Ghana in […] The post Gold

The Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says that the National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah, will no longer be required to honour his summons by the House over the military attacks on residents of Garu and Tempane in the Upper East Region. He explained that this was because the matter has been closed, as the eight […] The post Kan-Dapaah

The Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says that the National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah, will no longer be required to honour his summons by the House over the military attacks on residents of Garu and Tempane in the Upper East Region. He explained that this was because the matter has been closed, as the eight […] The post Afenyo-Markin justifies

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The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) says it is collaborating with security agencies to categorize their operations in Bawku as a National Security matter. NEDCO laments the impact of the prolonged conflict on their revenue collection efforts and their customer monitoring. Maxwell Kotoka, the Communications Manager for NEDCO, told Citi News that his office was […] The post NEDCo

The Right to Information Commission has fined the Audit Service GHC30,000 for failing to release data on recruitment to private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu. Kpebu had sought information on whether the Audit Service Board acted in consultation with the Public Services Commission before recruiting 150 new employees, as required by Article 189(2) of the Constitution. […] The post Audit

The President of the Renal Patient Association of Ghana, Baffour Kojo Ahenkorah, has suggested to the government the creation of a special fund for renal care in the country. He proposed that this fund be included in the 2024 budget, which will be presented in Parliament next week. This proposal arises following the Ministry of […] The post Renal Patient Association

The body of the last person who drowned with 11 others in the Afram River has been retrieved by rescue operators at Azietsi-Korpe, a fishing community near Agyata village in the Afram Plains South District of the Eastern Region, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has revealed. The unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday, November 9, […] The post Body

Ghana’s representative at the ongoing 2023 CAF Women’s Champions League, Ampem Darkoa Ladies Football Club has suffered its first loss at the competition’s main stage. Ampem Darkoa lost 3-0 to Mali’s AS Mande on the back of securing a 2-1 win over defending champions AS FAR of Morocco. Mande’s Oumou Kone bagged all three goals […] The post CAFWCL: AS Mande spanks Ampem