The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that the Ministry is investigating the death of 18-year-old Ghanaian student, Nana Agyei Oduru Ahyia, who died under strange circumstances in Latvia. Speaking in an interview on TV3 New Day’s The Big Issue, Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Minister said investigations will be conducted through […]

Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has inducted and graduated 186 professionals at its 17th Induction and Graduation Ceremony, reaffirming its commitment to ethical leadership, professionalism and human capital development in Ghana’s financial sector. The ceremony, held at the CIB Ghana Auditorium in Accra, saw a convergence of senior government officials, regulators, industry leaders, […]

In response to escalating tensions and recent arson attacks in Nalerigu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed reinforcement teams and armored vehicles to the area. This deployment aims to restore calm, protect lives and property, and enforce the government-imposed curfew, according to a press release issued by the Police Public Affairs Unit. The decision […]

Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has opened a two-day Regional Crime Officers’ Conference aimed at strengthening investigative capacity across Ghana’s 25 police regions.

Government has announced the imposition of curfew on Nalerigu township and its environs in the North East Region. The curfew, imposed from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am, effective Thursday, December 18, 2025 was announced by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed on the advice of the National Security Council. Also, there is a total […]

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union in the Western Region has kicked against the use of its transport terminals as shelters by street children, describing the practice as inappropriate and unsafe. The Western Regional Chairman, Joseph Simmons Cudjoe, who expressed concern over the increasing use of transport terminals as places of shelter by street children […]

Yunyoo and Chereponi Constituency in the North East Region have joined more constituencies in the region to have assured former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, of their unflinching support, and thus preventing him from going through the stress of campaigning to them. Dr. Bawumia, who is in the North East Region as part of his […]

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Professor RansYaw Gyampo, has indicated that behaviour such as lateness, gossip and the circulation of unfounded rumours, among others, are going to be a thing of the past in the organisation. He said such a mentality akin to ‘government-work attitude’ has no place in a […]

Melcom, Ghana’s “No. 1 Shopping Destination” is pleased to announce the appointment of esteemed media personality Giovani Caleb as its new Brand Ambassador. Giovani joins the Melcom family as part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to engaging customers through freshness, excitement, and unparalleled value. His energetic personality, significant influence, and profound connection with audiences across […]

The government has completely repealed the Legislative Instrument L.I 2462 which granted authority to the President to grant licence for mining in forest reserves in the country. The revocation of the L.I 2462 comes after the Lands Minister who doubles as the Acting Minster for Environment, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah laid a new instrument in Parliament […]

Former Black Stars head coach and current Sudan national team coach, James Kwesi Appiah, believes Ghana has what it takes to go far at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, despite being drawn in a challenging group. Speaking in an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM, Appiah expressed confidence in the quality and potential of the Black […]

The Ghana High Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to staff welfare by collaborating with the Ghanaian Doctors and Dentists Association UK (GDDA-UK) to organise a comprehensive health workshop for its staff. The initiative, which took off on December 17, formed part of the Mission’s ongoing efforts to promote preventive healthcare and overall well-being among personnel. […]

The government’s ambitious push to sanitise Ghana’s small-scale mining sector is gaining momentum, with the Responsible Cooperative Mining Skills and Development Programme (RCOMSDEP) holding a key engagement in Mpohor and Ahanta Districts of the Western Region. The team visited mining communities in Mpohor and Ahanta Districts like Mpohor, Friti, Mmaa Mp3 Hia, Adwumako Patase, B3dwen, […]

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The National Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association, Ghana, has declared its support for the withdrawal of the Ewoyaa lithium deal by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to allow for further stakeholder engagement. In a statement issued on Thursday, December 18, 2025 and signed by the President, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, the Association noted the decision […]

Ghanaian boxer Freezy Macbones, born Seth Gyimah, has demonstrated compassion and solidarity within the boxing fraternity by donating GHS 3,000 to the daughter of the late Ernest Akushey, popularly known by his ring name, Bahubali. The gesture has been widely praised as a meaningful show of support during a difficult period for the bereaved family. […]

In the final months of 2024, Ghana was a nation running on fumes of hope. After a period marked by pervasive allegations of corruption that soured public trust, the electorate ushered in a new government with a clear, almost singular mandate: clean house. The response was “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL), an initiative that was […]

Sudan national team head coach James Kwesi Appiah has sent a strong and confident message ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, making it clear that the Falcons of Jediane are not travelling to the tournament as mere participants, but as genuine competitors with ambition and belief. As Sudan prepare for […]

The Former Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has insisted that he is not against Accra-Kumasi Expressway project. On the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, December 17,2025, the Bantama MP, took the opportunity to state his position on the proposed Accra- Kumasi Expressway. “No serious policymaker would oppose a modern expressway linking Ghana’s two […]

Between the first and third quarters of 2025, employment in Ghana increased by over 330,000 people, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has said. Dr Iddrisu said that more people are working, and the labour force remains strong. Dr Alhassan Iddrisu said this when he released the Labour Forces Statistics 2025 Quarters 1 to 3, […]