Former President John Mahama has revealed plans to develop a new city to help reduce congestion in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The proposed city, which will serve as an administrative and commercial hub, is aimed at easing the mounting pressure on the capital caused by rapid urbanisation and infrastructure challenges. The announcement was made during a…
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that no lives were lost following the heavy downpour that struck parts of Accra on Sunday, May 18. Speaking to Channel One TV, Chief Disaster Control Officer Mohammed Jafaro revealed that NADMO received numerous distress calls from residents in flood-affected areas, including Adenta, Tema, and Kaneshie. In…
A 16-year-old Form Two student of Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) has been arrested by the Tafo Pankrono Divisional Police Command for unlawfully possessing a locally manufactured firearm. The arrest occurred following a routine dormitory inspection conducted by school authorities on the morning of Wednesday, May 14, 2025, around 9:30 a.m. During the search,…
President John Dramani Mahama has re-nominated four Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Greater Accra Region, in line with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), as amended. The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs announced the re-nominations in a press…
A Kumasi High Court has handed down a life sentence to Dominic Afriyie, also known as GH, a notorious armed robber, for the murder of a 43-year-old pharmacist and building contractor, Michael Dela Agbo Klu. Afriyie also received an additional 120 years with hard labour for two counts of robbery. The sentencing follows Afriyie’s conviction…
Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency platforms, has revealed it could face losses of up to $400 million (£301 million) following a recent cyber attack. According to a company blog post, the attackers gained access to less than 1% of customer data by targeting Coinbase contractors and employees with illicit payments. The hackers then…
Ghana has exceeded the reserve target outlined in its programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery efforts, according to the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Zakari Mumuni. Speaking in an interview with Joy News on Thursday, Dr. Mumuni highlighted that the…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ghana Cedi on July 19, 2025. This milestone marks six decades since the cedi replaced the Ghanaian Pound in 1965, becoming the country’s sole legal tender. In a statement issued on May 13, the central bank emphasized the significance of…
Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has confirmed that no additional disciplinary measures will be taken against the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, following his recent public apology. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Jubilee House in Accra on May 14, Mr. Ofosu stated that Sammy Gyamfi has…
The Minister for Trade, Industry, and Agribusiness, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has stated that the government cannot mandate price reductions despite recent improvements in the macroeconomic environment, including the strengthening of the Cedi and declining inflation. Speaking after a closed-door meeting with key business stakeholders — including the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), the Association of…
