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Weekend Talk: The effective coup d’état
Have you ever wondered why every time the Lord Jesus healed someone, he told them not to tell anybody about it?
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People & Places: Kojope - A cultural gem in northern Ghana
The popular Fufulso-Sawla Road, also known as National Highway 7 (N7), stretches about 147 km, connecting Fufulso and Sawla and serving as a vital gateway to the Upper West Region from Tamale.
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Akokono: Ghana’s forgotten superfood to combat malnutrition, anaemia, food insecurity
In the heart of Ghana's traditional culinary practices lies a little-known, but nutritionally potent delicacy – akokono, the larvae of the African palm weevil (rhynchophorus phoenicis).
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Why Ghana must only accept gold and silver-backed cryptocurrencies
In the age of hyper-digital illusion, Africa stands at the crossroads once again.
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Why Chairman Wontumi is spending weekend in custody after meeting bail condition
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako a.k.a Chairman Wontumi’s hope of spending the weekend outside of the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) was on Friday blighted with an application for bail variation at the High Court.
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Sam George threatens to sanction telcos over failure to improve service by end of 2025
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has issued a stern warning to telecommunication companies operating in Ghana, threatening fines and sanctions by the end of 2025 if quality of service do not significantly improve.
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Remain calm, GH¢50million bail bond intentionally imposed to keep Wontumi in custody indefinitely - Bawumia to NPP supporters
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Friday evening called on supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remain calm as efforts were being made to execute the bail conditions granted to Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who is being investigated on suspicion of money laundering and causing financial loss to the state.
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NPP supporters gather at NIB headquarters in solidarity with Wontumi
Some supporters and members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Friday gathered at the frontage of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) where the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako also known as Chairman Wontumi was being held and was expected to meet his bail conditions so he could go home.
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Parliament approves GH¢10.10 billion for National Health Insurance Authority
Parliament has approved GH¢10.10 billion for the year 2025 along with a distribution formula to enable the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to undertake its activities earmarked for the year.
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37 Military Hospital to close Emergency Unit for fumigation from June 4
The 37 Military Hospital has announced the temporary closure of its Medical Emergency Unit from Wednesday, June 4 to Saturday, June 14, 2025, to allow for a scheduled fumigation exercise.
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AI & Automation – The secret weapons transforming customer experience in Ghana
Once seen as the stuff of sci-fi movies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation have quietly made their way into boardrooms, banking halls, hotel systems, and customer service centres across Ghana. And for forward-looking businesses, they are proving to be a game-changer.
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Reform or abolition Council of State – CDD-Ghana Research
Some Ghanaians have called for either the abolition or drastic reform of the Council of State, citing its limited influence on governance and a lack of transparency in its composition.
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No new recruits at Ghana’s US Embassy – Foreign Minister clarifies as visa services resume
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has denied reports that new individuals have been recruited to replace staff at Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C., following its recent reopening after a temporary shutdown due to alleged misconduct.
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DBG, AGI dialogue over reviving textile, garments industry
Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has expressed its readiness to make significant contributions to the country’s development agenda as a financier and a long-term driver of structural transformation.
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Improving Early Childhood education: Ministry signs $118m pact
The Ministry of Education has signed a partnership agreement with an educational consortium and other partners to provide $118.8 million grant to support foundational learning.
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Ex-IT Head at Ghana’s US Embassy denies misconduct, claims services were transparent and approved
The former Head of IT at Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C., Fred Kwarteng, has denied allegations of financial impropriety and abuse of office, insisting that his actions were transparent and delivered tangible benefits to Ghanaians both in the United States and at home.
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Government pays over $900,000 in salary arrears to Black Stars coaches
The government of Ghana has cleared $904,561.31 in outstanding salary arrears owed to both current and former coaches of the senior national football team, the Black Stars.
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Time for conversation on gaming addiction - Dr Agyeman-Rawlings says
The Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for an honest national conversation about the dangers gaming and betting addiction are posing to the youth in Ghana.
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Mahama’s 120-day Social Contract resounding success — Valerie Sawyerr
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, Dr Valerie Sawyerr, has expressed unwavering confidence in the government’s ability to deliver on all its policies.
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Student Loan Trust Fund publishes names of defaulters and their guarantors (LIST)
The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has released a second batch of individuals who have defaulted on the repayment of their student loans, as part of an ongoing effort to recover outstanding debts owed to the state.
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Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana named UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year
Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana has been honoured with the 2024 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, becoming the latest Ghanaian peacekeeper to receive global recognition for exemplary service in advancing gender equality within peacekeeping operations.
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Friday, June 6 declared public holiday for Eid-Ul-Adha
The Government of Ghana has declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a statutory public holiday in observance of Eid-Ul-Adha, one of the most significant festivals on the Islamic calendar.
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Ghana, UAE sign $1bn deal to build tech hub
Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a technology and innovations hub to boost Ghana’s digital transformation and position it as a leading centre for artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies.
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Wontumi still in EOCO custody, Minority MPs disperse after solidarity protest, lawyer hopeful of meeting GH¢50 million bail condition by Friday
After 24-hours of securing bail pending investigations, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, is still in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). He is expected to spend Thursday night in custody.
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Wontumi is under investigation for multiple offences including fraud, money laundering, causing financial loss - Srem-Sai
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi is under investigations for multiple criminal offences including fraud, money laundering and causing financial loss to the state, a Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai has said.