President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Majority Leader and the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill that seeks to repeal the law establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The directive follows the President’s statement on Wednesday during a meeting with the National Peace Council, where he publicly … The post President

The unveiling would be heralded with a fashion show on Saturday, December 14, at Kempinski Kempinski Galleria SLW in Accra. Sharing the creative inspiration behind,Daakye Holiday 25/26 collections, Yoli Koomson said “Daakye,” an Akan word meaning That Which Is To Come, reflects our commitment to honouring heritage while imagining the future of African craftsmanship.” For … The post Ghana’s

Yoli Koomson stages fashion show to unveil ‘Daakye’ Holiday Collections on SundayGhana’s award-winning fashion designer, Yolanda (Yoli) Koomson has shared inspiration behind her new ‘Daakye’Holiday Collections. The unveiling would be heralded with a fashion show on Saturday, December 14, at Kempinski Kempinski Galleria SLW in Accra. Sharing the creative inspiration behind,Daakye Holiday 25/26 collections, Yoli … The post Yoli

Former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has criticised the decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) to set a date for the Kpandai by-election while court processes are still underway. He said the move undermines Ghana’s democratic institutions and ignores long-standing parliamentary practice where legal matters are allowed to fully conclude … The post Bawumia

The Electoral Commission has announced that a rerun of the Kpandai Constituency parliamentary election will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission explained that the decision follows a ruling by the Tamale High Court on November 24, which ordered a fresh poll within 30 days. The Clerk … The post EC to hold election rerun on

Former workers of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine on Wednesday, December 10, massed up at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission in Accra to demand payment of their long-overdue benefits. Wearing red and black and chanting protest songs, the angry workers called on the government to immediately intervene and ensure they receive … The post Former

Former workers of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine on Wednesday, December 10, massed up at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission in Accra to demand payment of their long-overdue benefits. Wearing red and black and chanting protest songs, the angry workers called on the government to immediately intervene and ensure they receive … The post Former

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced the deployment of at least eight buses on four major road corridors in Accra starting today, December 10, to help commuters get home during peak hours. The move follows growing complaints that some commercial drivers, especially those not affiliated with any transport union, are taking advantage … The post Transport

The Netherlands government has donated new upscale intrusive scanners to Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) as part of collective efforts aimed at tackling transnational trafficking of illegal drugs through the country’s airports. The new scanners are expected to significantly boost the commission’s operational efficiency and enhance their ability to monitor and flag high risk cargo … The post Netherlands

Mozambique have included 42-year-old winger Dominguez in their squad for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations finals as they named a 25-man squad on Monday for the tournament in Morocco. Dominguez turned 42 last month and if he features will be the second-oldest player to compete at the finals after Egyptian Essam El Hadary, who … The post Mozambique’s Dominguez to become second-oldest

The Belgian steeplechaser, who stopped during one of the 3000m heats at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships to help the injured Carlos San Martín, was selected last week to receive the accolade thanks to a gesture that captured global attention. By sacrificing his own time, he did something rarely seen in professional sport. It was … The post Van de Velde wins Fair Play Award appeared first on Ghanaian

The governing body has decided to withdraw the proposal to implement this type of platform in the long jump after two years of trials and a majority rejection from athletes, as its CEO Jon Ridgeon confirmed this week to The Guardian. The measure, which sought to replace the traditional platform with a 40?centimetre space where … The post World Athletics rules out takeoff zone appeared first on

THE Black Galaxies coach, Kassim Mingle, has announced a 20-man squad for the friendly match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Tuesday, December 16. The match serves as a sendoff for the Bafana Bafana before they head to Morocco for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Galaxies, led by Coach Kassim … The post 20-man squad named Ghana Deaf Football for Bafana

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr. Osei Kwame Griffiths as the Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations at the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC). Mr. Griffiths is a senior IT and engineering professional with over 35 years of experience across Ghana and the United States. A decorated United States Navy combat veteran, he earned … The post President Appoints Deputy CEO

A flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony was held in Accra to honour twenty police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2025. The Police Memorial Day formed part of nationwide observances recognising the sacrifices of officers who died while performing lawful duties, whether during internal operations, international assignments, or peacekeeping missions. Held … The post Flag-Raising

The events that unfolded in Ghana’s Parliament on Tuesday following the declaration of the Kpandai seat vacant were troubling, unnecessary, and deeply disappointing. What should have been addressed through calm, legal, and parliamentary processes instead descended into disorder, chants, and open disruption of proceedings. This is not the democracy Ghanaians voted for, and it is … The post Let cool heads

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has emphasized that decentralisation must remain at the centre of national development. She made the call while opening the first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation in Accra. Professor Opoku-Agyemang described the meeting as an important moment of renewal and action, noting that Ghana’s decentralisation … The post Decentralisation

The Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) has organised a training workshop for officers of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) from the Greater Accra Region on air-quality monitoring and disaster preparedness. Held yesterday in Accra, the workshop is part of a national effort to integrate real-time environmental data into disaster … The post GAYO

Benjamin Disraeli once said: “Beware of endeavouring to become a great man in a hurry. One such attempt in 10,000 may succeed. These are fearful odds.” Persistence is self-discipline in action. Your ability to persist in the face of all setbacks and temporary failures is essential to success in life. Napoleon Hill believes that “Persistence … The post Self-discipline and persistence appeared first

Less than six months after the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) removed hundreds of migrant beggars from the streets of Accra in a major operation to restore order, many of have returned to base in large numbers, raising fresh concerns among residents about the city’s ability to address the recurring situation. A visit by The Ghanaian … The post Nauseating!