The Adentan Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Ella Esinam Christine Nongo, has commended staff of the assembly for their sacrifices and dedication to duty, which have brought the assembly this far. According to her, development at the local level thrives when leadership and staff work together in mutual respect and with a shared purpose towards achieving … The post Teamwork Key to Local Development

The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburidiba, has called on members of the National Democratic Party (NDC) to continue praying for the success of the government to implement more projects to benefit them and the entire country. He said it was through their prayers and support that the NDC government gained power in … The post Northern Regional Minister Urges Prayers

The National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) has announced a landmark financial performance that underscores its renewed stability and growing strength as a government-owned financial institution. The improved results reflect not state support alone, but the impact of effective deposit mobilisation, disciplined strategy, and purposeful leadership that continue to shape the Bank’s new chapter under its … The post Deposit

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced a 10 per cent increase in monthly pensions for the 2026 financial year, in line with its mandate to provide retirement income security for pensioners. According to the Trust, the increment applies to all 261,000 pensioners on its payroll as of December 31, 2025. The … The post SSNIT Increases Monthly Pensions

The Paramount Chief of Abutia Traditional Area, Togbega Abutia Kodzo Gidi, has called on Christians to change their attitude towards culture and tradition, upon which society is built, and to stop regarding chiefs as evil and idol worshipers. Togbega Gidi said it was unfortunate that some Christians did not appreciate the roles chiefs played, associating … The post Don’t

THE Member of Parliament (MP) for the Mion Constituency in the Northern Region, Alhaji Misbaw Adam Mahama, has presented eight Apsonic AP200GY-7 and AP200GY-3 motorbikes, six brand-new Dell laptops, and four brand-new vehicle tyres to key departments in the constituency. The beneficiary institutions included the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the Department … The post Mion

A US-based Monetary Economist, Dr. Dennis Nsafoah, has attributed the cedi appreciation in 2025 solely to the Bank of Ghana’s monetary policy. According to him, the sharp appreciation of the cedi, from about GH¢15.80 per dollar in early 2025 to around GH¢10.80 by May 2025, coincided precisely with a collapse in the growth rate of … The post Monetary Policy Responsible for Cedi

Introduction ACCORDING to published public notices, hundreds of bodies were mass buried in 2025 following exercises undertaken by three hospitals in the Greater Accra Region alone, highlighting mass burial as a growing public health and medico-legal concern in Ghana. These exercises, often justified as routine measures to decongest mortuaries and prevent environmental and health risks, … The post Mass

The School of Economics of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has held its second Public Lecture Series at the Nyankpala Campus, bringing together academics, students, and development practitioners to reflect on the role of research and innovation in shaping higher education in Africa. Held on the theme: ‘Research and Innovation Development in Higher Educational … The post UDS

PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has warned criminals targeting police officers and other security personnel that the state will respond decisively and without hesitation to any attack on law enforcement officers. He said the Police Service would deal “very ruthlessly” with anyone who harms, injures or kills a police officer. President Mahama stressed that perpetrators would … The post President

The Retired National Footballers Association of Ghana (RENFAG) Oldies League enters its Champions League stages with eight teams battling for the title as the ultimate league champions for the 2025/2026 season. Winners and runners-up in all four zones will pitch their strength against each other on a knockout basis, with the winners moving on. Jonathan … The post La Salem face

The 77th Annual New Year School (ANYS) and Conference ended on Wednesday with the presentation of a communiqué urging the government to implement targeted measures to sustain Ghana’s socio-economic growth and development across key sectors. Presenting the communiqué, the Director of the 77th ANYS, Professor Simon-Peter Kafui Aheto, outlined several recommendations, including the expedited resourcing … The post Implement

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has disclosed that he has been living with Parkinsons disease for the past eight years. In a personal message shared at the beginning of the year, Mr Cudjoe explained that he had earlier mentioned living with a movement disorder and has now confirmed that the condition is Parkinsons. … The post Franklin Cudjoe reveals

The Greenwich Meridian Network has extended humanitarian support to inmates of the James Camp Prison at Roman Ridge in Accra as part of its efforts to promote dignity and social inclusion among vulnerable groups. The outreach took place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, when members of the volunteer based group spent the day providing welfare … The post TGM Network supports inmates at James Camp

The Neo Learning Initiative has held a symposium at Awutu Beraku in the Central Region to launch its plans and programmes aimed at helping children develop their talents and life skills. The event, held on Friday, December 19, 2025, brought together education stakeholders, parents, and officials from various government departments. Acting Director of the Social … The post Neo

A Senior Lecturer and political analyst at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Jebuntie Zaato, has given President John Dramani Mahama’s administration a 60 percent score for its economic performance, while cautioning against excessive praise in the first year of governance. Speaking in an analysis of the economy, Dr Zaato explained that although current economic … The post Zaato

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that officers of the Ghana National Fire Service involved in the assault of a Class FM reporter have been identified and interdicted. He described the incident as unacceptable and against the principles of media freedom and professionalism. He stressed that attacks on journalists will not be tolerated under any … The post President

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated four governing councils of four Colleges of Education, charging them to uphold discipline, sound governance, and quality teaching to safeguard the future of the country’s education system. The Colleges of Education include Enchi, Al-Faruq, Gbewa, and Agogo Presbyterian Women’s College. The Chairperson of the governing council of … The post Uphold

A Professor of Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the University of Education, Winneba, Professor Issifu Yinda, has partly attributed the slow integration of digital technologies in Ghana’s education system to the lack of qualified trainers, who can effectively combine technology and information literacy in teacher training. Speaking at the 77th Annual New Year School (ANYS) … The post Digital

ONE year into President John Dramani Mahama’s current administration, the nation finds itself at a crucial point of reflection. Anniversaries of governance are not simply ceremonial milestones; they are opportunities to measure promise against performance, rhetoric against results, and hope against reality. As we mark this first year, it is important to assess government delivery … The post President