President Mahama receives Otumfuo’s Bawku mediation report, assures Govt response

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

Atiwa East DCE denies jail rumors, vows to continue fight against illegal mining

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

Empowering women through African designs

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

Okada Bill sparks mixed reactions among riders, users 

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

Five police officers interdicted over misuse of uniform on social media

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted five officers for alleged acts of misconduct involving the unauthorised use of police uniforms on social media platforms. The affected officers are No. 45545 G/Sgt Samuel Agbemanyale, No. 50300 G/Cpl Isaac Mpere, No. 51816 G/Cpl Samuel Agbo,

Solar-powered water project puts smiles on the faces of beneficiaries

Residents of Aperekukrom, Buffuorkrom, Pepease, and Anwerese in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region could not hide their joy when Forsports Foundation inaugurated a new solar-powered water-well facility to provide them clean and reliable water. The foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation in

CDS announces major housing and retooling support for GAF

Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has announced government approval for a major housing and retooling programme for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).  Addressing officers, soldiers, civilian staff and families at the GAF End‑of‑Year Religious Parade at Burma Hall in

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