Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Edem Agbana, has called for stricter ethical standards in the recognition of public officials, raising concerns about the credibility of awards that receive sponsorship from institutions supervised by award recipients. In a statement titled “Public Office, Public Trust,” Mr. Agbana said he supports recognising public officials who perform their … The post Edem

President John Dramani Mahama was today accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Belarusian Presidential Palace, where he held bilateral discussions with President Alexander Lukashenko as part of his State Visit to the Republic of Belarus. The engagements culminated in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation between Ghana and Belarus … The post Mahama,

The President of Queens of Legacy, a community-based organisation, Mama Atrato II, has advised students to take full advantage of educational opportunities to prepare themselves for responsible adulthood. Mama Atrato, who is also the Queen Mother of Ho-Dome, cautioned students, particularly girls against engaging in negative practices that could jeopardise their future. She stressed that … The post Prioritise

Healthcare delivery in the Jirapa Municipality of the Upper West Region has received a significant boost following the handover of newly constructed and rehabilitated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities at the Sabuli and Ullo-Dante health centres. The intervention, carried out under the Increase Gains in Nutrition by Integration, Education, Evaluation and Empowerment (IGNIT3) Project … The post WaterAid

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Chairman of English Premier League (EPL) side, Sunderland AFC, on Wednesday led a delegation to call on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, in Accra.  The visit of the Sunderland AFC team was in response to a recent visit by the Speaker of Parliament to the headquarters of the EPL club, which forms part … The post Sunderland delegation

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has assured the Black Queens of adequate preparations to be in the best shape for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026, to be hosted in Morocco from July 25 to August 16.The Black Queens will be chasing their first title at … The post GFA pledges adequate WAFCON preparation for Black Queens

England captain Harry Kane has said he thinks England‘s World Cup preparations means the much-publicised high temperatures at this summer’s tournament “won’t be a factor.” Kane heads into the tournament in exquisite form, which continued with Saturday’s sublime header in England’s 1-0 win against New Zealand — this season’s 67th goal for club and country. … The post Summer

Brazil full-back Wesley will have a fitness test to determine the severity of the injury that has put his participation in Brazil’s World Cup group in jeopardy, Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed. The 22-year-old Roma defender left the field in tears 15 minutes into Brazil’s 2-1 win over Egypt in their final World Cup … The post Brazil face anxious wait over defender’s injury

Iran’s FIFA World Cup 2026 football team have landed in Mexico amid an ongoing row over visas and access to the stadiums in the US where they are to play. All three of Iran’s group games are in the US, but the players and support staff have been told they have to fly in and … The post World Cup 2026: Iran lands in Mexico amid US visa row appeared first on Ghanaian

The government is implementing a series of regulatory reforms aimed at accelerating growth in the mining sector and strengthening Ghana’s position as a leading mining destination in West Africa, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has announced. He said the mining industry remained a strategic pillar of the economy and had … The post Govt

The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana (EFFAG) has urged the Ministry of Transport to reject any efforts to reintroduce the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), also known as the Smart Port Note (SPN), arguing that the system would impose significant additional costs on businesses and consumers. In a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Michael … The post EFFAG opposes proposed

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) to immediately suspend its indefinite strike action. According to the commission, the industrial action contravenes provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651). The directive follows KADA’s declaration of an indefinite strike, which took effect on June 6, 2026, over concerns it … The post NLC

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting media freedom and freedom of expression, describing a free and independent press as a cornerstone of democracy, human rights and sustainable development. He said fearless and responsible journalism remains vital in promoting accountability, transparency and good governance, stressing that governments must welcome scrutiny rather … The post Free

The Fourth African Inter-Parliamentary Conference ended in Accra on Friday, with South Africa and Mozambique declining to adopt the draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values, even though 20 other African countries endorsed it. The conference brought together parliamentarians, political leaders, traditional authorities, faith-based organisations and civil society representatives from across the continent. The … The post 20

The National Media Commission has appointed Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as the new Managing Director of New Times Corporation, publishers of Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers. In an engagement with staff of the Corporation today, June 5, 2026, Dr.Nai, expressed his appreciation to everyone for holding the forth and contributing to the growth of … The post New Times Corporation gets new MD appeared first

As part of activities to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Day and Mother’s Day, MomsConnectGH last Saturday organised a donation drive to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital under its outreach initiative, The Hannah Project. The initiative formed part of the organisation’s broader commitment to supporting vulnerable groups in society while creating awareness around mental health challenges, particularly … The post MomsConnectGH

President John Dramani Mahama has begun a state visit to the Republic of Belarus aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries. The visit, which started on Friday, June 5, is at the invitation of Belarusian President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko. According to a statement issued by presidential spokesperson and Minister for … The post President

Personnel from Akropong Fire Station participated in the Career Day Celebration organized by Akropong Methodist Basic School on June 3, 2026 at Akropong Methodist Church. The firefighters educated students on career opportunities within the Ghana National Fire Service, outlining qualifications, training, and skills required to become a firefighter. They also shared practical fire safety tips … The post GNFS

The Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Department and the Ashanti North Regional Police, have foiled a planned robbery attack and recovered a quantity of weapons linked to a notorious robbery syndicate. Acting on intelligence, a Police team on June 2, 2026 moved in on Ali Mohammed, a 23-year-old robbery suspect wanted in connection with … The post Police foil planned robbery, recover weapons

The Upper East Regional Police Command supported by the IGP’s Special Operations Team conducted an intelligence led swoop operation at Bolgatanga, Tongo, Bongo and Nabdam District from May 25, to June 3, 2026. The team arrested twelve suspects comprising eight males and four females at Zuarungu. The female suspects comprised three Nigerians and a Ghanaian. … The post IGP