First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has encouraged journalists to persist in their diligent work and continue to serve as advocates for those who are unheard or overlooked. Recognising the significant contributions of journalists, she stressed the importance of journalists persistently advocating for the rights and well-being of those who have been silenced or ignored. Mrs […] The post ‘Continue

A severe conflict erupted between the Ando and Nalori communities in the Chereponi district of the Northeast Region on Sunday afternoon. The dispute was over a piece of farmland. Reports indicate that the entire Nalori community has been completely burnt down, leaving the residents without a place to live. While there have been no reported […] The post Chereponi:

The Minority in Parliament has raised serious concerns about the progress of the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project in the Upper East Region. They allege a lack of development on the site despite $12 million spent on the project. Addressing journalists at the site, MP for Yapei-Kusawgu John Jinapor said everybody involved in the deal which […] The post Minority to investigate

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Deputy Minority Leader and Member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, has urged the ECOWAS Parliament to champion the cause of a trans-West African railway. This, he believes, will boost regional trade and stimulate economic activities, ultimately alleviating poverty. While addressing the ECOWAS Parliament in Kano-Nigeria on […] The post Armah

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) has called for the enhancement of unified platforms that promote dialogue. This appeal is in response to the escalating tensions, electoral unrest, labour disputes, protests, and other industrial actions in anticipation of the 2024 general elections. Levinia Addae-Mensah, Deputy Executive Director of WANEP, underscored that while it’s impossible […] The post Strong

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the former Deputy Information Minister, has praised the technological legacy of former President John Dramani Mahama. The former deputy information minister stated that Mr Mahama’s legacy is unparalleled. He pointed out that Mr Mahama recognised the significant advantages of digital infrastructure, which inspired him to make substantial investments in the sector. In […] The post Felix

Armed men have robbed security officers protecting contractors working on the Ofankor to Nsawam project. The contractors have lodged a report at the Ofankor Police Station following the incident. The robbery took place at the Ofankor railway bridge section of the road, targeting night security officers and other individuals present at the site. The Senior […] The post Security

Highlife Musicians, KK Fosu and Bless are in critical condition after being involved in a fatal accident on the Apam – Winneba Road in the Central Region on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The incident occurred on the Accra-Apam highway as the duo travelled to Apam to perform at a wedding ceremony. KK Fosu, known for […] The post KK Fosu and Bless

Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI-Africa, has criticised the prosecution of Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in the ongoing ambulance case, describing the trial as “useless” and incompetent. Dr Forson, a former Deputy Finance Minister and two others are on trial for allegedly causing financial loss to the state through the importation of 30 […] The post Ambulance

The Minority in Parliament has urged the Bawumia-led Economic Management Team to instruct the Finance Minister to release and transfer all pending payments to the National Health Insurance Fund. This, the minority says is to prevent the scheme from being jeopardized due to a lack of funds. The caucus has also called on the Finance […] The post Minority urges immediate

Two more individuals – the assistant headmistress and a cook – have been arrested, in addition to the matron and the bursar of Somé Senior High School in the Ketu South municipality, for their alleged involvement in a cartel stealing food items meant for students. On the evening of Friday, May 24, the bursar and […] The post Two more Somé

The Department of Urban Roads under the Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced a significant interruption to vehicular traffic on Cantonments Road in Accra, starting from Sunday, 26th May to Monday, 29th July 2024. The interruption is due to drainage and traffic management works on the section of the Cantonments Road between the Police […] The post Cantonments

American golfer Grayson Murray has died at the age of 30, the PGA Tour has announced. The two-time winner on the tour had withdrawn from this week’s Charles Schwab Challenge event on Friday with illness, after playing 16 holes of his second round. “We were devastated to learn – and are heartbroken to share – […] The post American PGA Tour golfer Murray dies aged

Ghana’s long-running debt restructuring inched another step closer to the finish line on Friday after the country’s bilateral creditors – the likes of France and China – sent over a draft ‘memorandum of understanding’ for their $5.4 billion part of the deal. Below is a condensed timeline of key events: February 2022 – Credit ratings […] The post Ghana’s

Composer Richard M Sherman, who wrote songs for Disney film classics such as Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has died aged 95 in Beverly Hills. Sherman partnered with his late brother Robert, and the pair won two Oscars in 1965 for their work on Mary Poppins. Some of the brothers’ best-known scores include […] The post Disney songwriter Richard M Sherman dies

Kenya’s President William Ruto says his peacekeeping police force is expected to arrive in Haiti to help quell growing gang violence in about three weeks. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Mr Ruto confirmed a planning team was already in Haiti and had met local police to secure arrangements before the Kenyan troops are […] The post Kenya police to arrive in Haiti in

Nicki Minaj fans were left angry after the American rapper’s gig at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena was called off at the last minute, following her arrest at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. Minaj was arrested on suspicion of exporting soft drugs before being fined and allowed to continue her journey, Dutch police said. However, she didn’t make […] The post Nicki

Ghanaian students studying in Morocco under a government scholarship programme have made an urgent appeal to President Akufo-Addo, requesting the prompt release of their overdue stipends. The students voiced their concerns during a peaceful demonstration. They are currently enrolled in various universities across Morocco and have been facing significant challenges due to the delay in […] The post Ghanaian