Ghana has not been able to attract new investments in its upstream petroleum industry, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has stated. Presenting highlights of the 2025 Semi-annual Report to journalists via Zoom on Wednesday in Accra, Richard Kojo Ellimah, Chair of PIAC’s Technical Sub-committee, said “Ghana is not attracting new investments in its … The post Ghana’s

Mr Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the immediate past Director of the National Signals Bureau, has filed a motion at the Supreme Court seeking to stop the trial of High Court judge, Eugene Nyante-Nyandu, from conducting proceedings in the GH¢49 million cyber defence software contract case. The latest move comes after the High Court refused an application by … The post Kwabena Adu-Boahene runs

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects for allegedly trafficking 57 Nigerian nationals into the country and forcing them into cybercrime-related activities. The suspects, identified as Joel Nosa, Collins Rotimi, Shadrack Lulu, Austin Amahuaro, and John Uloko, were apprehended in an intelligence-led operation conducted by the CID Operations … The post CID

The Competitions Department of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that matches involving Na God FC for the next two weeks have been postponed. These include the MTN FA Cup preliminary round match against True Democracy as well as their Access Bank Division One League Matchday 5 fixture against Great Ambition FC. This follows … The post Na God FC matches postponed appeared first on Ghanaian

The IUCN 2025 World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE, ended on Wednesday with a landmark decision that could shape the future of global conservation. Members voted to reject Motion 133—a proposed moratorium on the genetic engineering of wild species—and to adopt Motion 087, the IUCN’s first-ever Policy on Synthetic Biology and Nature Conservation. The … The post IUCN

The Director of Education for the Ledzokuku Municipality, Mrs Theresa Tetteh, has advised teachers to take a keen interest in their capacity building to enhance their work. She explained that now that Information Technology (IT) had taken centre stage in every facet of life, there was a need for all teachers to leverage IT and … The post Take interest in capacity building Municipal

The Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali (Naval Capt. Rtd), has called for fairness and support for developing countries as the world moves towards zero-carbon shipping. Speaking at the Zero-Coalition meeting in Antwerp, Dr. Ali praised the coalition’s efforts to promote environmental sustainability and a green transition in the global maritime … The post Ghana

Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has passed away. Reports reaching ghanaiantimes.com.gh indicate former First Lady passed away at the Ridge Hospital. She was the longest-serving First Lady in Ghana’s history, holding the position across both military and civilian governments led by her husband, the late former President Jerry John Rawlings. Nana Konadu first served … The post Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the government of being inconsistent in its stance on the anti-LGBT bill, saying those now in power once forced the issue on the previous administration but are now trying to avoid responsibility. Speaking in Parliament, Afenyo-Markin said there was nothing wrong administratively with how the matter had been handled … The post Afenyo-Markin

The Prisons Clinic at Roman Ridge has organised a Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening Programme to educate officers on the importance of early detection and treatment of the disease. The event, held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Borstal Hall in Accra, was organised in partnership with the Maud Lokko Foundation and the Baby … The post Prisons clinic leads breast cancer awareness

The Ministry of Education has launched urgent investigations into allegations of bribery linked to the ongoing school placement process. This follows media reports quoting the Member of Parliament for Akrofuom, Joseph Azumah, who claimed that a resident approached him for help in securing school admission and later returned with proof of having paid GH¢30,000 to … The post Ministry

The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Yaa Donkor, has arrived safely in Hanoi, Vietnam, to participate in the Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the UN Convention Against Cybercrime. She is part of the Ghanaian delegation led by the Minister for Communications at the historic global event, which brings together leaders and … The post CID

Businessman and presidential hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has called on delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to vote for him if they want real development, job creation, and economic growth in the five northern regions. Speaking during his two-day campaign tour of the Upper East Region, Mr Agyapong stated that the northern parts of … The post Vote

The government has announced with deep regret and profound sorrow, the untimely passing of former First Lady and Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, Mrs Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings. According to the statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson to the President, Mrs.Rawlings passed on this morning after a shortillness. The government has, therefore, … The post Government

Pusoy commands a special place among Filipino card games, characterized by its blend of strategy, timing, and entertainment. Beloved across generations, this game remains a cultural touchstone that brings people together. In the digital age, it is accessible in two primary formats: the Pusoy offline version and the online experience, notably available on platforms like … The post Choosing

George Washington once said: “Nothing is more harmful to the service than the neglect of discipline; for it is discipline more than numbers that gives one army superiority over another.” Brian Tracy believes that leadership and self-discipline go hand in hand. It is not possible to imagine an effective leader who lacks self-discipline, willpower, self-control, … The post Self-Discipline and Leadership

In many parts of Ghana, children with intellectual disabilities remain invisible in healthcare systems — ignored, underserved, and forgotten. But through Special Olympics Ghana’s MedFest, part of the global Healthy Athletes® initiative, that silence is breaking. MedFest brings free, comprehensive medical screening and treatment directly to children and families who need it most — making … The post Championing

THE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for a renewed commitment to multilateralism and financial reform to address the world’s pressing challenges. “The world is witnessing rising geopolitical tensions, widening inequalities, the resurgence of protectionism, and a growing erosion of trust between nations. From protracted conflicts to global health crises, from … The post Foreign

THE National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has been tasked to establish a flood-free and flood reduction league table to help identify well-performing districts and regions across the country. According to the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Mr Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, the results from the league table would be used as the basis for rewarding well-performing … The post NADMO

PRUDENTIAL Bank Limited has reiterated its commitment to enhancing customer service as part of the events commemorating this year’s International Customer Service Week. This year’s worldwide celebration, themed Mission: Possible, emphasised the significance of customer relations in business operations. During a lunch break with customers at the Techiman branch of the Bank in the Bono … The post Prudential