The 77th Annual New Year School (ANYS) and Conference ended on Wednesday with a communiqué calling on the government to introduce targeted measures to sustain Ghana’s socio-economic growth and development across key sectors. Presenting the communiqué, the Director of the 77th ANYS, Professor Simon-Peter Kafui Aheto, outlined several recommendations, including the expedited resourcing of the … The post ANYS

The announcement by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) that inflation declined to 5.4 per cent in December 2025 is heartening news for the economy and Ghanaian consumers. This development marks a major milestone in the country’s efforts to restore price stability after a prolonged period of elevated inflation. According to the GSS, the December 2025 … The post Let’s Sustain the Current Inflation

One person has died and 300 homes and buildings have been destroyed in bushfires that have torn across south-east Australia. The fires have raged in dozens of locations across the country for several days, mostly in the state of Victoria, but also in New South Wales, burning through land almost twice the size of Greater … The post One Person Dead, 300 Buildings Destroyed in Australia

The family of Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a hospital of negligence over the death of her 21-month-old son. Nkanu Nnamdi died at a hospital in Nigeria on Wednesday following a short illness, leaving the family of the acclaimed postcolonial feminist writer “devastated”. The family alleges a series of failures at Euracare Hospital … The post Author

The US and its partner forces have carried out large-scale strikes against Islamic State (IS) group targets in Syria, the US Central Command (Centcom) has announced. US President Donald Trump directed the strikes on Saturday, which are part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, in retaliation to the IS’s deadly attack on US forces in Syria on … The post US Military Strikes Islamic State Group

The Adentan Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Ella Esinam Christine Nongo, has commended staff of the assembly for their sacrifices and dedication to duty, which have brought the assembly this far. According to her, development at the local level thrives when leadership and staff work together in mutual respect and with a shared purpose towards achieving … The post Teamwork Key to Local Development

The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburidiba, has called on members of the National Democratic Party (NDC) to continue praying for the success of the government to implement more projects to benefit them and the entire country. He said it was through their prayers and support that the NDC government gained power in … The post Northern Regional Minister Urges Prayers

The National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) has announced a landmark financial performance that underscores its renewed stability and growing strength as a government-owned financial institution. The improved results reflect not state support alone, but the impact of effective deposit mobilisation, disciplined strategy, and purposeful leadership that continue to shape the Bank’s new chapter under its … The post Deposit

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced a 10 per cent increase in monthly pensions for the 2026 financial year, in line with its mandate to provide retirement income security for pensioners. According to the Trust, the increment applies to all 261,000 pensioners on its payroll as of December 31, 2025. The … The post SSNIT Increases Monthly Pensions

The Paramount Chief of Abutia Traditional Area, Togbega Abutia Kodzo Gidi, has called on Christians to change their attitude towards culture and tradition, upon which society is built, and to stop regarding chiefs as evil and idol worshipers. Togbega Gidi said it was unfortunate that some Christians did not appreciate the roles chiefs played, associating … The post Don’t

THE Member of Parliament (MP) for the Mion Constituency in the Northern Region, Alhaji Misbaw Adam Mahama, has presented eight Apsonic AP200GY-7 and AP200GY-3 motorbikes, six brand-new Dell laptops, and four brand-new vehicle tyres to key departments in the constituency. The beneficiary institutions included the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the Department … The post Mion

A US-based Monetary Economist, Dr. Dennis Nsafoah, has attributed the cedi appreciation in 2025 solely to the Bank of Ghana’s monetary policy. According to him, the sharp appreciation of the cedi, from about GH¢15.80 per dollar in early 2025 to around GH¢10.80 by May 2025, coincided precisely with a collapse in the growth rate of … The post Monetary Policy Responsible for Cedi

Introduction ACCORDING to published public notices, hundreds of bodies were mass buried in 2025 following exercises undertaken by three hospitals in the Greater Accra Region alone, highlighting mass burial as a growing public health and medico-legal concern in Ghana. These exercises, often justified as routine measures to decongest mortuaries and prevent environmental and health risks, … The post Mass

The School of Economics of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has held its second Public Lecture Series at the Nyankpala Campus, bringing together academics, students, and development practitioners to reflect on the role of research and innovation in shaping higher education in Africa. Held on the theme: ‘Research and Innovation Development in Higher Educational … The post UDS

PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has warned criminals targeting police officers and other security personnel that the state will respond decisively and without hesitation to any attack on law enforcement officers. He said the Police Service would deal “very ruthlessly” with anyone who harms, injures or kills a police officer. President Mahama stressed that perpetrators would … The post President

The Retired National Footballers Association of Ghana (RENFAG) Oldies League enters its Champions League stages with eight teams battling for the title as the ultimate league champions for the 2025/2026 season. Winners and runners-up in all four zones will pitch their strength against each other on a knockout basis, with the winners moving on. Jonathan … The post La Salem face

The 77th Annual New Year School (ANYS) and Conference ended on Wednesday with the presentation of a communiqué urging the government to implement targeted measures to sustain Ghana’s socio-economic growth and development across key sectors. Presenting the communiqué, the Director of the 77th ANYS, Professor Simon-Peter Kafui Aheto, outlined several recommendations, including the expedited resourcing … The post Implement

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has disclosed that he has been living with Parkinsons disease for the past eight years. In a personal message shared at the beginning of the year, Mr Cudjoe explained that he had earlier mentioned living with a movement disorder and has now confirmed that the condition is Parkinsons. … The post Franklin Cudjoe reveals

The Greenwich Meridian Network has extended humanitarian support to inmates of the James Camp Prison at Roman Ridge in Accra as part of its efforts to promote dignity and social inclusion among vulnerable groups. The outreach took place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, when members of the volunteer based group spent the day providing welfare … The post TGM Network supports inmates at James Camp

The Neo Learning Initiative has held a symposium at Awutu Beraku in the Central Region to launch its plans and programmes aimed at helping children develop their talents and life skills. The event, held on Friday, December 19, 2025, brought together education stakeholders, parents, and officials from various government departments. Acting Director of the Social … The post Neo