President John Dramani Mahama has commended engineers of the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) for their dedication and technical ingenuity in restoring the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam to full operation. President Mahama gave the commendation at the 2026 May Day celebration held at Jackson Park, Koforidua, in the Eastern Region […]
The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has issued a renewed safety advisory to Ghanaian nationals, urging continued vigilance despite the conclusion of recent demonstrations. Although the major protests held on April 28 and 29 by a coalition of anti-migration groups have ended, the mission warned of possible “sporadic disruptions” and the risk of “unplanned […]
Ghanaian comedian Ebenezer Kwasi Antwi, popularly known as Dr. Likee, has paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Zita Sabah Benson, ahead of his comedy show at Indigo at The O2 on May 22, 2026. The visit formed part of efforts to formally engage the mission and strengthen ties between […]
Dr. John Jinapor, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition has announced that the fourth unit of the Akosombo Dam was successfully restored at 9:09 PM on Tuesday. This critical step follows a recent substation fire and significantly strengthens national power generation as engineers work to fully stabilize the grid. More soon. Source: GNA
Road traffic crashes, injuries and deaths in the Upper East Region declined significantly in the first quarter of 2026, although motorcycle-related fatalities remain a major concern, according to a report by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). A report on road traffic statistics for January to March 2026 from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) indicated that a total […]
‘Kelewele’, an ancient and traditionally fried Ghanaian dish is often common on the streets at night hours for travelers and wanderers. Infact, nobody directs consumers to buying points, as the aroma always hits and wootes the appetite and the warm wave of ginger and pepper normally drive consumers to the vendors. Kelewele Origin Kelewele grew out of everyday cooking […]
Contestants of the maiden edition of the Miss Teen pageant have undertaken an educational and cultural tour to the Bisa Abrewa Museum in Nkontompo, Sekondi-Takoradi, as preparations intensify toward the grand finale slated for May 23, 2026. The visit, led by Madam Princess Antwi, Chief Executive Officer of Carilex Productions, organisers of the pageant, formed part of activities designed to broaden the contestants’ appreciation of […]
A pastor and two others who allegedly attempted to bury a five-month-old baby alive at a refuse dump at Abofrem near Bibiani in the Western North Region have been remanded into lawful custody by the Bibiani District Court. The accused are Richmond Frimpong, also known as Prophet, 36, a pastor; Beatrice Agyapongmaa, 23, a hairdresser and mother of the baby; and Emmanuel Appiah. An […]
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a weather alert warning of thunderstorms and rainfall activity across several parts of the country, particularly along the coast. In its latest update, the Agency said localised rain-bearing clouds have developed, resulting in cloudy conditions and ongoing thunderstorms accompanied by rain. Areas likely to be affected include the Volta […]
Former Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Dr Clifford Braimah, has cautioned that Ghana could face a serious shortage of potable water if pollution of water bodies is not urgently addressed. Speaking on Citi FM’s Breakfast Show, the former Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited highlighted the growing presence of heavy metals in the country’s […]
