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2026 is the make-or-break year for Ghana’s cannabis industry – Chamber
Posted on with No CommentThe Chamber of Cannabis Industry Ghana has called for a careful and coordinated implementation of Ghana’s medicinal and industrial cannabis policy in 2026 to maximise economic benefits while safeguarding the public interest. Dr Mark Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, said … Read more →
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Akyem Asuom youth shutdown illegal mining sites
Posted on | CommentThe youth of Akyem Asuom in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region have forcefully shut down a number of illegal mining sites within their community. They argue that the illegal and irresponsible mining activities have severely polluted their water … Read more →
Asantehene highlights Judiciary’s efforts drawing inspiration from Kofi Kinaata’s music
Posted on | CommentAt the 2024/2025 Annual General Conference of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commended Ghana’s judiciary for its continued efforts in maintaining the rule of law, despite its imperfections. Speaking during the event held at the … Read more →
Bawumia commends chiefs and people of Cape Coast for 60th Fetu Afahye
Posted on | CommentVice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia delivered a keynote address at the 60th anniversary of the Fetu Afahye Festival held at Victoria Park in Cape Coast. The event marked the 25th anniversary of Osabarima Kwesi Atta II’s reign as the Oguaamanhene … Read more →
Asempa FM’s ‘Ekosiisen’ wins CIMG Radio Programme of the year for the 3rd time
Posted on | Comment‘Ekosiisen,’ Ghana’s leading current affairs show on Asempa FM, a member of the Multimedia Media Group Limited, has for the third time picked the award for the ‘Radio Programme of the Year’ 2023 at the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana … Read more →
Only 16% of babies in Ghana receive Hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth – WHO
Posted on | CommentThe founder and CEO of Sunyani-based Global Media Foundation (GloMeF), an anti-corruption Non-Governmental Organisation, has expressed worry about low coverage of Hepatitis B Birth Dose (BepB-BD) or vaccination among babies, nationwide. Raphael Godlove Ahenu said statistics from the World Health Organisation … Read more →
Parliament approves $250m World Bank loan to support energy sector
Posted on | CommentThe Parliament has approved a $250 million loan agreement from the World Bank to support the country’s energy sector. This loan was initially resisted by the Minority in the House ahead of the recess. The proponents explained that is intended … Read more →
Our ability to discipline students has been curtailed – GNAT’s General Secretary
Posted on | CommentThe General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Tanko Musah has bemoaned the lack of authority needed for teachers to discipline students on secondary school campuses. He said because of recent reforms, teachers are not allowed … Read more →
Ghana faces food crisis as dry spell devastates crops
Posted on | CommentA severe dry spell has hit eight regions in Ghana, threatening the livelihoods of over 980,000 farmers and the country’s food security. The affected regions, which include the Northern, Upper East, North East, Savannah, Upper West, Bono, Bono East, and … Read more →
4 Ghanaians convicted for smuggling £4.5m cannabis to UK
Posted on | CommentA UK court has found four Ghanaians guilty of smuggling £4.5 million worth of cannabis into the country. The drugs were hidden in sacks of gari powder and shipped from Ghana to south Essex. The National Crime Agency (NCA) and … Read more →
Virgin Atlantic airline returns to Ghana with daily flights
Posted on | CommentVirgin Atlantic has announced it is returning to Ghana, to relaunch its services between Accra and London Heathrow. For the first time since 2013, daily flights will resume from Kotoka International Airport in May 2025 providing much needed competition and … Read more →
Father of stabbed O’Reilly Student threatens to sue school over son’s death
Posted on | CommentFather of Edward Sackey, a final-year student of O’Reilly Senior High School who was stabbed three times in the chest has threatened to sue the school over his son’s death. Enoch Sackey, the father of Edward Sackey, a final-year student … Read more →
ECG MD refutes claims of overcharging customers as it replaces obsolete metres
Posted on | CommentThe Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has dismissed allegations that the ongoing installation of new prepaid metres is an attempt to overcharge customers. According to the company, these new metres are designed to accurately reflect energy consumption levels, and customers … Read more →
No plans for military base in Ghana — USA
Posted on | CommentThe United States of America (USA) has no plans of establishing a military base in Ghana, a top security envoy has stated. Major General Kenneth P. Ekman, the Director of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Coordination Element (ACE), told the Daily Graphic … Read more →
I will industrialise all 16 regions – Nana Kwame Bediako
Posted on | CommentThe founder of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako has promised to industrialise all the 16 regions in the country. He announced this at an event to launch what he calls the 12 pillars for development on September 1. … Read more →
Human brains contain more plastic now than 8 years ago – Research
Posted on | CommentA new study suggests a surprising level of plastic can be found in the human brain than what was seen eight years ago. Human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024 contained more tiny shards of plastic than samples … Read more →
4 Jailed for forging over 2,000 marriage documents to facilitate residency for Nigerians in the UK
Posted on | CommentFour individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to facilitate illegal residency in the UK. Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade, 41, Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo, 38, Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi, 31, and Adekunle Kabir, … Read more →
Thousands of international students in Canada face deportation, sparking protests nationwide
Posted on | CommentCanada is currently witnessing countrywide protests as more than 70,000 international student graduates could face deportation due to federal policy changes, and the unprecedented number of students who came to the country with dreams of a new life say their … Read more →
Bank of Ghana explains ‘Next of Kin’ in bank account operation
Posted on | CommentBank of Ghana seeks to promote financial inclusion and, on that basis, encourages all citizens of legal age to own a bank account or mobile money account. As part of the Know-Your-Customer policy, during account opening, financial institutions require certain … Read more →
Liberia’s Central Bank defends $20m cash shipment to Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has come under scrutiny following reports of a $20 million cash consignment transiting through the Bank of Ghana (BoG) en route to Liberia. In a press release, the CBL clarified that the transaction is … Read more →
Finance Minister seeks GHc500m emergency funding to tackle looming food insecurity
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has made an urgent request for GH?500 million from the Contingency Fund to combat the escalating drought crisis in the northern regions. The move comes as the country faces a severe food … Read more →
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