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U.S. Embassy bids farewell to Ambassador Virginia Palmer
Posted on with No CommentThe United States Embassy in Ghana has officially bid farewell to Ambassador Virginia Evelyn Palmer, who concluded her three-year assignment in the country on May 28, 2025. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Embassy expressed gratitude for Ambassador Palmer’s … Read more →
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Tonnes of gold worth $1.2 Billion smuggled out of Ghana in 2022 – Finance Minister
Posted on | CommentGhana is losing billions in revenue due to the illicit transfer of gold, one of the nation’s most valuable natural resources, according to the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. In a post on X, the minister highlighted the devastating impact … Read more →
I won National Maths Quiz in 1968 for Adisadel College – Kofi Amoabeng
Posted on | CommentRetired Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, founder of the defunct UT Bank, has shared a significant milestone from his time at Adisadel College, recalling how he won the National Maths Quiz for the school in 1968. Reflecting on his alma mater’s … Read more →
UT Bank collapse: Akufo-Addo, Ofori-Atta ignored my plea for help – Amoabeng
Posted on | CommentRetired Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, founder of the defunct UT Bank, has expressed his disappointment over the lack of support from former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following the collapse of his bank. Despite … Read more →
One million malnourished children in Nigeria and Ethiopia risk losing aid – UNICEF
Posted on | CommentThe United Nations children’s agency said on Friday it will run out of its supply of lifesaving food to treat children suffering from acute forms of malnutrition in Ethiopia and Nigeria within the next two months. due to a lack … Read more →
Muslim Councils commend Mahama for declaring Eid public holidays
Posted on | CommentThe Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) has thanked President John Dramani Mahama for declaring March 31 and April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. This appreciation was conveyed in a press statement issued to the … Read more →
Veep Prof Naana Jane hails Namibia’s first female president as symbol of African women’s resilience
Posted on | CommentGhana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has described the inauguration of Namibia’s first female president, H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, as a powerful reflection of the resilience and determination of African women. In a message shared on her official Facebook page … Read more →
Almost 70,000 South Africans interested in US asylum
Posted on | CommentClose to 70,000 South Africans have expressed interest in moving to the US following Washington’s offer to resettle people from the country’s Afrikaner community, a business group has said. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (Saccusa) said … Read more →
Eliminating gold smuggling impossible but… – Sammy Gyamfi
Posted on | CommentThe Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, has stated that while gold smuggling cannot be entirely eliminated, the right policies and systems can significantly reduce it. “No one can totally eliminate smuggling. It is … Read more →
Pope Francis no longer using oxygen mask, showing signs of improvement – Vatican
Posted on | CommentPope Francis, 88, is no longer using an oxygen mask at night, and his doctors believe he will continue to improve, according to a Vatican statement on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The pontiff had been using noninvasive mechanical ventilation overnight … Read more →
Trump announces release of JFK assassination files today
Posted on | CommentU.S. President, Donald Trump, has announced that his administration will release 80,000 pages of files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy today.Speaking at the Kennedy Center on Monday, President Trump described the upcoming release as “a lot of … Read more →
GH?20million worth of opioid drugs intercepted at Tema Port
Posted on | CommentA joint operation by regulatory and intelligence agencies at Tema Port has led to the interception of opioid drugs worth an estimated GH?20 million, which were purportedly in transit to Niger. The shipment was seized following a coordinated inspection involving … Read more →
LIST: See the African countries considered for Trump’s potential new travel ban
Posted on | CommentThe administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering imposing new travel restrictions on citizens from several countries, including a number of African nations, as part of a broader immigration crackdown. According to a leaked internal memo seen by Reuters, the … Read more →
Police arrest suspect in Ahmed Suale’s murder
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. The suspect, identified as Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Akwasi Amakye, is a close friend of the deceased and has been … Read more →
‘We’ll reduce fares if fuel drops to ¢12 per litre’ – GPRTU assures commuters
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has assured the public that transport fares will be reduced if fuel prices drop to around ¢12 per litre. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, March 18, the Deputy Public Relations … Read more →
Your training doesn’t make you soldiers – Naval officer tells River Guards
Posted on | CommentCommodore Emmanuel Ayesu Kwafo, Flag Officer Commanding the Western Naval Command, has urged the newly recruited 460 River Guards to focus on their mandate and responsibilities. These personnel are set to undergo one month spercialised training at the Ghana Navy … Read more →
Adwoa Safo opens up on NPP mistreatment, justifies stance against E-Levy
Posted on | CommentFormer Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has opened up about the alleged maltreatment she endured from her own party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), during her last two years in Parliament. In an interview with Asempa … Read more →
Truth prevails: Anas celebrates US court victory against Kennedy Agyapong for defamation
Posted on | CommentInvestigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has expressed a deep sense of vindication after securing a significant legal victory in the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey, USA. The court delivered a unanimous verdict, holding Kennedy Agyapong, a former Ghanaian … Read more →
Ashanti Region set to become power generation hub – Jinapor
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that the Ashanti Region is poised to become a significant hub for power generation, with several key energy projects set to deliver an estimated 700 megawatts of electricity … Read more →
Voice of America staff put on leave
Posted on | CommentThe Voice of America may not live up to its ambitious name for much longer. Michael Abramowitz, the director of VOA, said in a Facebook post on Saturday that he was placed on leave, along with “virtually the entire staff” … Read more →
Aggrey Memorial students sleeping in hallways
Posted on | CommentSTUDENTS of Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion School have raised concerns about the congestion in dormitories and called for urgent infrastructural support. Reiterating the call, the Girls’ Prefect of the school, Maame Doku Blay, lamented the severe congestion in the boarding … Read more →
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