The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that investigations have been initiated to determine the cause of death of Ghanaian student Nana Agyei Ahyia in Latvia, following unresolved and unclear circumstances surrounding his passing. The move follows persistent calls from the deceased’s family, who formally petitioned the Ministry in August 2025, urging […]
An Accra High Court has ordered Patricia Aseidua, also known as Agradaa, to pay GHC50,000 in compensation to Pastor Emmanuel Appiah Fumum for distributing his nude images. Aseidua, also known as Evangelist Mama Pat, was further directed to pay GHC12,000 on each of four separate charges, with the sentences running concurrently. The court imposed the fines and compensation after […]
Dr Otiko Afisa Djaba, the Executive Director of the Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation, has criticised successive governments for paying little attention to the needs and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ghana. Dr Djaba, also the former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, said PWDs constituted more than three per cent of Ghana’s population, yet their concerns remained largely marginalised in national development planning. […]
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli has described the Tema Development Cooperation’s (TDC) Ho Oxygen City Community 27 Project, as one of the most significant developments in the history of city and the Volta Region. At the sod-cutting ceremony, Togbe Afede said the project symbolised a major boost to the city’s growth, describing it as an “early Christmas gift” to the people of Ho. He commended President John Dramani Mahama for championing balanced regional development and […]
Ghana has held a departure ceremony for 54 military personnel drawn from the Ghana Armed Forces’ 14 Engineer Brigade, Engineer Contingent 1, deploying them to support reconstruction efforts in Jamaica following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which left parts of the Caribbean in ruins. The deployment fulfils a pledge made earlier by President John […]
Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sabah Zitah Benson, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to constructive diplomacy, regional solidarity, and inclusive economic growth, describing the country as a beacon of stability and cooperation within the sub-region. She made the remarks at the launch of the UK–Africa Approach, an initiative aimed at deepening cooperation […]
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday received the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report from Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and assured that government would announce its definitive position on the report within 24 hours. “And I can assure him that government will look at this report and, within the next 24 hours, issue a statement on its […]
Mr Ernest Owusu Ntim, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa East, has dismissed rumors that he has been jailed, describing them as “false and malicious propaganda” aimed at derailing his efforts to combat illegal mining in the district. A statement signed by Mr Ntim and issued to the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday emphasized that he remained committed to enforcing the […]
Mrs Josephine Ofori, a Ghanaian fashion designer, says African wear is increasingly becoming a powerful medium through which women reconnect with their cultural heritage, challenge narrow beauty standards and assert their identity. Mrs Ofori explained that African designs not only celebrated colour and craftsmanship but also promoted diversity, dignity and confidence among women, while contributing to economic growth along the fashion value chain. […]
The approval of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, by Parliament has generated mixed reactions among commercial motorcycle riders and users in Tema and Ashaiman. Parliament passed the Bill on Wednesday, December 10, officially legalising the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles, a move the government says would sanitise the transport sector and enhance road safety. The legislation, […]
