The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has summoned the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, in connection with a widely circulated video showing him publicly handing over a cash gift to evangelist and former fetish priestess, Nana Agradaa—legally known as Patricia Oduro Koranteng. In the viral footage, Mr. Gyamfi is seen giving…
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has officially begun its annual one-month ban on drumming and noise-making, effective today, May 12, and running through to June 12. This traditional exercise is an integral part of the lead-up to the Homowo Festival, a cherished cultural event of the Ga people. According to a statement signed by Gilbert…
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has issued a strong call to traders across the country to immediately reduce the prices of goods and services in light of the cedi’s recent appreciation. In a concise yet firm statement, GUTA urged the trading community to reflect the improved exchange rate in their pricing. “We wish…
Mr. Victor Adawudu, a private legal practitioner, has raised concerns that Mr. Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director General of the National Signals Bureau, may have violated his oath of secrecy by publicly sharing confidential information about his previous role. Speaking on a current affairs programme over the weekend, Mr. Adawudu stressed that public officials are bound…
The Ministry of Higher Education of Botswana has commended Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service for its forward-thinking and impactful approach to skills development. In pursuit of best practices, a high-level delegation from Botswana—led by Sector Minister Mr. Prince Maele and a team of education experts—is currently on a week-long visit to…
Cape Coast Mayor George Justice Arthur has announced a comprehensive plan to restore the long-abandoned Atta Mills Presidential Library, aiming to bring the deteriorating facility back to life through a partnership with the Ghana Library Authority and the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly. Originally commissioned in 2016 to serve as a hub for research, education, and…
Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has officially inaugurated a newly reconstituted Governing Board for the National Identification Authority (NIA), charging the team with the responsibility of strengthening the country’s national identification system to ensure it is secure, inclusive, and reliable. The 10-member board is chaired by Mr. Moses Afetsi Positive and comprises…
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm ultimatum to the leadership of the Volta River Authority (VRA), warning that any recurrence of the catastrophic Akosombo Dam spillage of 2023 will result in their resignation or immediate dismissal. In a televised address on Wednesday, May 7, marking his first 120 days in office, President Mahama…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is calling for coordinated action across households, businesses, and government to preserve the country’s current downward inflation trend, following a slight decrease in April’s inflation figures. According to the GSS, year-on-year inflation dropped to 21.2% in April 2025, down from 22.4% in March. This marks the fifth consecutive month of…
Twelve individuals have been remanded into custody by the Accra High Court for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities without the necessary licenses at Aboi-Nkwanta in the Western Region, leading to the pollution of the River Tano. The accused include a diverse group of individuals: Evans Atanga Agana, a motor mechanic; Stephen Tuffour Bempah, a…
