Mahama to be conferred Prestigious Yoruba title

President John Dramani Mahama is set to be conferred with a prestigious traditional Nigerian title by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. The honour, “Aare Atayeto Oodua,” translated as “A President who reorganizes the global space

No $300 daily allowance: GAF explains real UN peacekeeping pay

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed claims that the United Nations pays Ghanaian peacekeeping troops $300 per day, describing the assertions as a deliberate attempt to incite personnel against the military high command. Speaking at a press conference in Accra today, the

Gastro Feastival 2025 wraps up with food, music and mastery

Ghana’s biggest food festival, Gastro Feastival 2025, has successfully been staged with a two -day culinary showcase, live entertainment and agribusiness dialogue at The Palms Convention Centre in Accra. Organised by Charterhouse to coincide with Farmer’s Day Weekend, the event drew thousands of

Absent wife, defiant fans: Kumasi gives Daddy Lumba a farewell to remember

As thousands of mourners converged on the Heroes Park in Kumasi to bid farewell to legendary highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, the absence of his first wife, Madam Akosua Serwaa, stood out conspicuously.  Although some of her children,

Joshua and Fury being lined up for long-anticipated fight in 2026

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, are being lined up for a long-anticipated fight, as part of Riyadh Season in 2026, the Press Association understands. PA understands nothing has yet been finalised but there is growing confidence that a fight, will take place and

Tourism Minister commends Africa Arts Network for promoting Ghana’s creative sector

Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has commended a visiting delegation from the Africa Arts Network (AAN) for their commitment to promoting Ghana’s cultural and creative landscape.  During an interaction with the delegation in Accra, the Minister praised the group for

Latest Ghanaian arrivals in Israel faced no ill-treatment – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that Ghanaians travelling to Israel after the recent deportation dispute have been received without any ill-treatment. In a Facebook post, the minister said this positive development should allow Israeli visitors to Ghana to also

Police Memorial Day: Mahama lays wreath in honour of fallen Police Officers 

President John Dramani Mahama has joined the Police to observe the 2025 Police Memorial Day with a wreath laying at the Cenotaph at the Police Training School, Tesano, Accra.  He also signed a book of condolence in honour of all the fallen heroes, which included the 20 police

Oti Disability Federation petitions Parliament to fast-track Disabilities Act 

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisation (GFD) branch in the Oti Region, has submitted a petition to Parliament through the Oti Regional Coordinating Council (ORCC), to expedite action on the passage of the Legislative Instrument (L.I) for the Disability Act 2006 (Act-715).  The petition signed

Parliament passes Road Traffic Amendments Bill to legalise Okada operations 

Parliament on Thursday, December 11, 2025, passed the Road Traffic Amendments Bill, popularly known as the “Okada Bill,” after its third reading at the plenary.  The legislation seeks to permit the commercial use of motorcycles and tricycles in the country, with riders adhering