Prof Aaron Michael Oquaye, the Speaker on Parliament, was sworn–in late Tuesday evening as Acting President of Ghana, following the absence of both President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia from the country. Chief Justice Sophia Akufo administered both the Oath of Allegiance and the Presidential Oath on the Floor of … The post Speaker Oquaye sworn-in

The Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission has announced a ban on hunting and capturing of wild animals, which is referred to as “Close Season,” beginning August 1 to December 1, 2019. The Close Season is amongst measures used to regulate the utilisation and help curb the decline of wildlife resources in the country and … The post Ban on hunting

Dr Hafiz Bin-Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister, has said Ghana lost about $12 million in 2018 to fertilizer smuggling to neighboring countries and called on security agencies to beef up security to prevent smuggling activities. He said a lot of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) subsidized fertilizer meant for Ghanaian farmers were … The post Ghana

(William D. Ezah, GNA Special Correspondent, Cairo, Egypt, courtesy Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited)Cairo, Egypt, July 18, GNA - The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), has conducted draw for th

Government is working to implement a Plan of Action on the safety of journalists against impunity in line with its mandate to advocate and ensure a comprehensive approach in media development. This is to ensure a conducive environment for the practice of safe and responsible journalism in Ghana. In view of that, the Ministry of … The post Ghana

Editor-in-Chief of Integrity Magazine, Rev. Kennedy Okosun, has indicated that the insurance industry could overtake the banking sector in Ghana in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to him, Read More... The post ‘Insurance Could Overtake Banking

In what is said to be a “love letter to Africa” and seeking the best talents from Africa, thoughts of why Beyoncé chose controversial dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale to feature on her latest album “The Lion King: The Gift” remains miraculous news to Ghanaians and the  music industry.  Africa over the years has seen great … The post The ‘Local Champion’ goes International appeared first

The National Democratic Congress’ constituency Chairman for Keta, Dr Senanu Kwesi Dzokoto has resigned from his position as chairman of the party and filed forms to contest for the slot to represent the people of Keta in Parliament.Qua Dr Dzokoto and some five others have picked up nomination forms, seeking to replace Richard Quashigah who […] The post NDC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspends Zimbabwe for failing to ensure there is no government interference in its running of the game.

The World is supporting Ghana’s digital transformation as part of efforts to help address development challenges such as providing access to information, overcoming remoteness, exclusion and offering economic opportunity for youth empowerment. Mr Victor Adadjie, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, eTransform Project Ghana, said the World Bank had provided support through the transform project to the … The post World

By Christabel Addo, GNA   Accra, July 18, GNA - The Madina District Court has sentenced one Francis Awine Anaafo, a 33 year old dismissed nursing trainee to 22 months imprisonment for using forged documents to impersonate and undertake national service at

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South African soldiers were deployed to gang-ridden Cape Town suburbs on Thursday to help quell escalating violence that has killed hundreds this year and that officials have likened to a war zone, a Reuters cameraman and community activists said.

The Ghana Immigration Service has indicated that it has intensified screening at the Kotoka International Airport. This follows the rescue of six ladies who were being trafficked to Lebanon. According to the Service, it has therefore increased its profiling of prospective travellers to avert such incidences. In 2018, the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations […] The post Immigration

Accra, July 18, GNA - Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has told the Government of China that Ghana is making good progress with the utilisation of the $3 billion China Development Bank (CDB) Loan.A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and

A Nigerian imam, who saved 262 Christians from killer herdsman by hiding them in his mosque and home, has been honoured by the US government. Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, 83, received the International Religious Freedom Award alongside four others from Cyprus, Sudan, Brazil and Iraq. The imam had saved the Christians in Barkin Ladi area of … The post US honours Nigerian imam who hid Christians

By Ebenezer Sowah, GNAHo, July 18, GNA - The Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) basic school, selected for inclusive education in Ho, the Volta Regional capital, is without sign language teachers and teaching materials for pupils with speech disorder and hearing impairment.

Accra, July 18, GNA – Investment fund managers, STANLIB Ghana, has recorded high returns on its investment funds amidst tight monetary regime last year.This was revealed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for unitholders, held at the Stanbic Heights, Airport in Accra.

By Anthony Apubeo, GNABolgatanga, July 18, GNA - The Upper East Region would be hosting its Regional Town Hall Meeting on Monday, July 22, 2019, in Bolgatanga, the regional capital.Mr Bennin Issifu, the R

By Yussif Ibrahim, GNA      Konongo-Odumase (Ash), July 18, GNA – The Asante-Akim Central Municipal Assembly has handed medical equipment and consumables to the Municipal Health Directorate for distribution to various health facilit

By Sambiru Duut Elijah, GNAWa, July 18, GNA – Dr Hafiz Bin-Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister, has said Ghana lost about $12,000,000 dollars in 2018 to fertilizer smuggling to neighboring countries and called on security agencies to beef up security to prevent smuggling activities.