President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to urgently increase investment in gender equality, warning that underfunded programs are stifling women’s empowerment and economic growth across the continent. Speaking at the African Union (AU) General Assembly, President Mahama said, “Decades of declarations on our gender agenda remain chronically underfunded. Gender-responsive programmes are often […] The post Mahama

The government, through the ministry of finance, has adjusted downward the producer price of cocoa for the rest of the 2025/2026 crop season. The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, on Thursday, 12 February 2026, announced that for the remainder of the 2025-2026 crop season the cocoa producer price per bag “will now […] The post Mahama Reduces Cocoa Price … To Address

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s decision to slash the producer price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season. Addressing the media on Thursday, 12 February, 2026 the minority indicated that the new price of GH¢2,587, “is totally unacceptable”, adding that the GH¢3,625 should either be maintained or increased by the […] The post Minority Rejects New Cocoa Price

A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court has dismissed an application brought by a businessman, Adolph Tetteh Adjei, seeking to overturn a judgment entered in favour of renowned investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, over a land dispute. In dismissing the application by an overwhelming 7-0 unanimous decision, the court said, having considered the motion and […] The post Litigation Over Tse Ado Lands: Anas Wins Big At Supreme

The Centre for Public Opinion and Awareness (CenPOA) has raised serious concerns over alleged vote buying during the recent National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary, warning that such practices threaten the party’s historical identity and the integrity of Ghana’s internal democracy. In an article authored by CenPOA Executive Director, Michael Donyina Mensah, the organisation noted […] The post CenPOA

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has strongly condemned the Government of Ghana’s decision to reduce the cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, describing it as a “monumental betrayal” of campaign promises and an “assault on the dignity and livelihoods of cocoa farmers.” In a statement issued after the pronouncement by the Minister […] The post CDM goes bonkers over new cocoa price

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has tasked planners and technicians of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to discharge their duties with integrity, transparency and professionalism. He reminded them that communities are counting on them to ensure proper development according to approved planning standards. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Spatial Planning Committees […] The post A/R

The Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Eastern Region has imposed a two-year ban on Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SHTS), New Juaben Senior High School (SHS) and New Nsutam Senior High Technical School (SHTS) from participating in all sporting and co-curricular activities. The sanctions follow reported incidents of gang rape and a stabbing incident […] The post Editorial:

As governments and corporations pour billions into quantum technologies, Africa’s most competitive advantage may not be found in ultra-cold laboratories or specialised hardware, but in people: a young, fast-growing population with strong mathematical potential. That was the argument advanced by Prof. Peter Haynes, Deputy President and Provost of Imperial College London, at the closing ceremony […] The post Africa’s

Supporters of former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai reportedly intervened on Thursday to prevent security personnel from arresting him at the Abuja airport. According to multiple reports, operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attempted to take El-Rufai into custody upon his arrival. The former governor is said to have resisted the […] The post He

Members of the National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE) are currently occupying the NAFDAC office complex in Isolo, Lagos, to protest the agency’s refusal to comply with alleged Federal Government’s directive to suspend enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets. The union is calling on […] The post Food