Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has said government would need huge financial resources to resume operations of Aayalolo buses. The Minister made this statement at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Answering questions from journalists, Mr. Bukari Nikpe said his ministry has held talks with the Ministry of Local Government which is […]

At the geographical center of Ghana, Kintampo, a different kind of conversation took place. Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong used the platform of his Unity Tour not to trade political slogans, but to redefine how Ghanaians should think about their future. His message was both direct and disarming: Ghana is not poor. What the country lacks […]

The NDC government is granting diplomatic passports to Wode Maya, Anita Erskine, and three others to promote African unity.

Ghana’s Ibrahim Fuseini will now turn his attention to the 4*100 relays after bowing out of the men’s 200m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships. The 22-year-old sprinter clocked 20.66 seconds to finish sixth in Heat 4 on Wednesday, a time that was not enough to carry him into the semi-finals. Only the top two […]

The Northern Regional Police Command has confirmed that calm has been restored at the Tamale Technical University following an unlawful demonstration by students on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. According to a police statement issued on Wednesday, September 17, intelligence received around 9:00 am indicated that students numbering about 500 massed up in front of the […]

Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe speaks out on the dangers of galamsey, calling it a “cancer” that is destroying Ghana’s environment, health, and future.

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a respected Ghanaian statesman and former diplomat, has issued a stern warning against galamsey, or illegal mining, describing it as a “cancer destroying Ghana.” His statement highlights the devastating environmental and health consequences of this practice, which has become a national crisis. According to his release, galamsey has turned once-pristine rivers like […]

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Oooh how a Ga word can set social media agog. Oobak??- fully expressed as Obaabak??, meaning you will definitely come, has become a pleasant discovery to some, while others poohpooh its emergence, nay, existence. I am Ga, studied the language as a subject at Kinbu Sec Tech and Accra High School yet did not come […]

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has commenced a nationwide public hearing on proposals submitted by utility companies as part of the 2025-2029 Multi-Year tariff review. The Commission met with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to discuss the proposals and gather feedback from stakeholders. The Executive Secretary of PURC, Dr. Shafic Suleman, stated that the […]

Former Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Nii Darko Asante has called on the Commission to fully scrutinize the newly proposed tariff hike for water and electricity. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWL) have both announced a proposed tariff hike of 225% and 280% […]

The Day Two of the four-day funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, was marked by a rare and moving spectacle as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, danced gracefully in the rain on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The rain, which started around 4:30 p.m., did […]

Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey on Wednesday appeared in a London court and pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault involving three women. The Ghanaian midfielder pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault when he appeared at Southwark Crown Court. The alleged offences took place between […]

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has visited the family of a local Assembly Member who was tragically killed during a clash between military personnel and community youth in the Amansie South District. The Minister’s visit on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, is part of government’s effort to de-escalate tensions following the […]

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has announced a £5bn UK investment in AI infrastructure and research, including a £735m data centre in Hertfordshire and funding for DeepMind.

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured stakeholders of Government’s commitment to swiftly resolving the ongoing conflict between Asanko Gold Ghana Limited and the surrounding local communities. The Minister gave this assurance during a working visit to the company’s site on Tuesday, September 16 2025, following recent tensions that had […]

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has announced a new government plan to step up the fight against illegal mining or galamsey. This new measure comes amid calls for the declaration of a state of emergency from a number of groups and concerns over the devastation of the nation’s natural […]

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is a committee that was established by the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA) Act 815 (2011) as amended, with the statutory mandate to independently monitor and evaluate the management and use of petroleum revenues. Ghana commenced commercial oil production in 2011. In order to ensure that the nation […]

US President Donald Trump has announced a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the outlet of defamation, libel, and bias in coverage tied to Jeffrey Epstein and the 2024 election.

President Donald Trump says a deal with China will allow TikTok to keep operating in the US, with Oracle and American investors set to control the app’s US arm under new ownership rules.