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Afenyo-Markin referred to Privileges Committee over security recruitment claims

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The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is to face Parliament’s Committee on Privileges and Immunities after the Interior Minister formally challenged him to substantiate allegations that the ongoing recruitment into the security services is unlawful and exploitative. The development followed an … Read more →

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Fertility Society of Ghana links galamsey chemicals to rising infertility rates

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Health experts are sounding the alarm over the severe impact of illegal mining, or “galamsey,” on fertility rates in Ghana, linking the issue to the toxic chemicals used in the mining process. Harmful substances such as mercury and cyanide, widely … Read more →

Govt to revoke mining licenses

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In a significant move to combat illegal small-scale mining, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged to revoke the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2462) when Parliament reconvenes this month. This development follows a meeting between … Read more →

Maker’s House Chapel hosts ‘Experience Conference 2024’

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The much-anticipated Experience Conference 2024, hosted by The Maker’s House Chapel International, kicked off on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, with a powerful lineup of renowned speakers and ministers. The conference, which runs until October 13, 2024, is set to be … Read more →

Mark Zuckerberg takes over Jeff Bezos to become world’s 3rd richest person

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Meta co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg is now the second richest person in the world, taking the title from Amazon chairman Jeff Bezos. According to Forbes’ report, the Meta owner overtook the title after a strong week of trading for Meta shares, … Read more →

Accra-Tema motorway street lights vanish

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Almost all the street lights that were installed on the 19-km Accra-Tema Motorway have vanished after three years.  A Daily Graphic team recently observed that many of the street lights and poles installed in 2021 along the stretch have disappeared, … Read more →

Female students are not part of your welfare package – NAGRAT to members

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The Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Godwin Awoonor-Yevu has cautioned teachers against taking advantage of their students. Speaking at an event to mark World Teachers’ Day on October 5, at Kwahu Mpreaso in the Eastern Region. … Read more →

IMF endorses Ghana’s economy progress, urges more reforms

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given Ghana’s economy thumbs-up, citing significant progress in macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability. However, the Fund emphasizes the need for continued implementation of the policy and reform agenda, particularly ahead of the 2024 general … Read more →

7 things you can do to prevent a stroke

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What can you do to prevent stroke? Age makes us more susceptible to having a stroke, as does having a mother, father, or other close relative who has had a stroke. You can’t reverse the years or change your family history, … Read more →

Corneal diseases account for 11% of blindness — Study

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Corneal blindness significantly impacts people’s quality of life, especially their ability to see, work, study and contribute fully to society. A 2015 study by the Ghana Blindness Survey revealed that corneal diseases accounted for 11 per cent of blindness in … Read more →

NDC will continue abandoned cocoa roads – Opoku-Agyemang

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The vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, says the next NDC administration will continue all cocoa road projects abandoned by the government. Addressing NDC supporters at a rally in Datano in the Bodi … Read more →

Secretary to the President, Bediatuo on admission in US – Presidency clears air

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The Office of the President has issued a statement regarding the health status of Nana Bediatuo Asante, Secretary to President Nana Akufo-Addo. Following his participation in the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he was a key … Read more →

US ports shut down as dockworkers strike

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Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association … Read more →

Economy, jobs and education remain the top issues for voters – Global InfoAnalytics

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Economy, jobs and education remain the top issues for voters according to the poll as 70% of the issues cited as important was the economy, followed by jobs, 62% and Education, 48%, the final field poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, … Read more →

You’ve regrettably failed to stop galamsey – GJA to Akufo-Addo

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President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has expressed serious concerns over President Nana Akufo-Addo’s unfulfilled promise to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He urged President Akufo-Addo to make good on his pledge to combat … Read more →

Harris campaign raises $55m over two weekend events

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Kamala Harris’ U.S. presidential election campaign raised $55 million during two events this weekend, a campaign official said on Sunday. The Democratic candidate and U.S. vice president raised $27 million at a fundraising event at the Palace of Fine Arts … Read more →

Aburi Girls SHS Headmistress dies while on official duty in Italy

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The Aburi Girls Senior High School (SHS) in the Eastern Region is grieving the unexpected death of its esteemed Headmistress, Cynthia Anim. The tragic incident occurred while she was in Rome, Italy, attending an educational workshop alongside the Deputy Minister … Read more →

ECG MD Samuel Mahama resigns

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Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has resigned. Information available indicates that he resigned over personal reasons. President Akufo-Addo appointed Mr Mahama in May 2022. This followed the statutory retirement of the outgoing Managing … Read more →

Ghana records third consecutive trade surplus in Q2 2024

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Ghana’s economy continued its positive trajectory in the second quarter of 2024, recording a trade surplus for the third consecutive quarter.  This marks a turnaround from the deficit experienced in the same period last year. The Government Statistician, Professor Samuel … Read more →

Prez. Akufo-Addo grabs Global Citizen Award

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In a grand ceremony held at New York City’s Ziegfeld Ballroom, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was honoured with the esteemed 2024 Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award. This recognition is a testament to Akufo-Addo’s visionary leadership and Ghana’s growing influence … Read more →

Prez. Akufo-Addo calls for new reforms at UN Security Council

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made an impassioned plea to fellow world leaders to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasizing its outdated structure and inadequate representation of African nations. Addressing the 78th Session of the UN General … Read more →

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