The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced that unemployment among young people aged 15 to 24 years was high at 34.4% in 3rd Quarter of 2025. He also said that about 1.34 million of youth in this age group were not in employment, education or training. Youth labour underutilisation remains high, he said. Dr […]

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will have a fair and open trial in relation to the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) controversy if he is extradited to Ghana, according to Attorney-General and Justice Minister Dr. Dominic Ayine. The Attorney-General gave the assurance during the government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Ayine reiterated government’s commitment […]

The Africa Cup of Nations has always been more than just a football tournament. It is a stage where careers are defined, narratives are rewritten, and personal battles often matter just as much as tactical ones. As AFCON 2025 in Morocco approaches, one of the most compelling storylines is not just about title contenders, but […]

LIVE: News Central || 18-12-2025

The Koforidua High Court has dismissed the election petition case filed against the Suhum NPP MP, Frank Asiedu Bekoe. The ruling by Supervising High Court Judge of the Koforidua High Court, His Lordship Justice George Krofa Addae, also awarded the cost of 200,000 Ghana cedis against the petitioners. Following the declaration of the December 2024 […]

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has said that the government has made meaningful progress in the energy sector. He said the country has not experienced load shedding for several months, and the power sector has attained a level of stability characterised by consistent and reliable electricity supply. Dr Jinapor was […]

Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has emphasised that ensuring a stable, reliable, and affordable electricity supply remains one of the highest priorities of the government. He said power stability underpins economic growth, industrial productivity, job creation, and the overall quality of life of our citizens. Any instability in the power supply […]

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine has disclosed that a formal request has been submitted to United Sates authorities for the extradition of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana to face prosecution over alleged corruption charges. At a press briefing on Thursday, December 18, 2025, Dr. Ayine said “I have formally transmitted […]

Egypt’s national team has officially touched down in Morocco as preparations intensify for the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. As one of the tournament’s most successful nations, the seven-time champions arrive with high expectations and a clear mission: to reclaim continental glory and make a powerful statement from the very start of […]

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said government did no wrong in deploying 54 military troops to Jamaica on humanitarian grounds. The Minority in Parliament criticised government on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 for deploying the troops to Jamaica to aid in the reconstruction of the country after hurricane struck Jamaica. The Caucus argued […]

The Western Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service has intensified public education efforts as it embarks on comprehensive fire safety sensitisation campaign ahead of the Christmas festivities. The initiative, which runs for two weeks from December 18 to December 31, 2025, is aimed at preventing fire outbreaks during the yuletide and ensuring a […]

The Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Akatsi South Constituency, Anthony Solo Adotevi, has hailed President John Dramani Mahama for what he describes as a bold and people-centred development vision aimed at accelerating growth in the Volta Region. Reacting to President Mahama’s directive to upgrade Ho and Hohoe to Metropolitan status, […]

The possibility of former Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah and Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi donning the famous Black Stars jersey has generated renewed excitement among Ghanaian football fans, and now it has received backing from an unexpected but influential voice. Bryan Wilson, Head of Communications at the British High Commission, has openly expressed support for […]

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has held discussions with Denmark’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Jakos Linulf on strategic areas of collaboration between Ghana and Denmark in the energy sector, in Accra. Their engagement focused on exploring opportunities to leverage Denmark’s vast experience in renewable energy, particularly through the Danish Energy Agency, […]

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has emphasized the importance of collaboration between the police and the public to ensure peace and security in the region. He said this after commissioning the Upper West Regional Police Headquarters in Wa. In his speech, Muntaka highlighted the government’s commitment to strengthening the police service, citing investments in […]

The Minister of Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said that the IMF Executive Board’s approval of the Fifth Review of Ghana’s performance is a clear confirmation that Ghana is firmly resetting for growth, jobs, and economic transformation. He makes the point that this marks another major milestone in the country’s economic recovery. “The approval […]

Going into 2026, the Minister of Energy and Green Transaition, John Jinapor, has said that his priorities remain clear: delivering stable, reliable, and affordable electricity; strengthening transmission and distribution; expanding generation capacity to meet growing demand. He said this after a performance retreat that brought together the leadership of the agencies under the ministry to […]

LIVE : Ghana Tonight || 17-12-2025

Missed diagnoses of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a significant concern in Africa, including Ghana. There are also concerns about missed diagnoses. This results in delayed treatment, leading to increased morbidity and mortality, Continued transmission of the diseases and increased healthcare costs and burden on communities. In Ghana, a study found that 5% of healthcare […]

The Programme Manager of the Neglected Tropical Disease Programme, Dr. Joseph Opare says 80% of their activities in the country have been affected by the withdrawal of donor support. Ghana has made significant gains against the five Preventive-Chemotherapy Neglected Tropical Diseases including: river blindness, elephantiasis, bilharzia, intestinal worms, and trachoma. However, sustaining these gains is […]