Ghana’s outgoing president Nana Akufo-Addo failed to live up to expectations – a look at his time in office

Salary continues to be a major factor influencing individuals to accept job offers, and in many African countries, employees, especially those in salaried roles, receive competitive compensation.

This is primarily attributed to favourable economic growth and a high demand for specialized skills.

Former Ghanaian football captain Stephen Appiah has revealed the instrumental role his compatriot Mohammed Gargo played in launching his professional career in Italy.

The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, with Mozambique securing the final spot after a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau.

Scheduled to begin in December 2025, the tournament will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically qualify as the host nation.

This edition of AFCON promises to be an exciting mix of traditional football powerhouses and emerging teams, all eager to make their mark on the continent’s premier football stage.

Bishop T.D. Jakes, 67, had what his church described as a "slight health incident" during a sermon Sunday.

The Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission (NMC), George Sarpong, has endorsed the Daily Graphic as the validator of truth, urging it to maintain that enviable position on the media landscape.

The Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL) and the Electoral Commission (EC) will host the fourth edition of the Graphic National Development Series (GNDS) which focuses on the nation’s readiness for the December 7 general election.

I have carefully disagreed and agreed with myself after conscious deliberation of the issues and what is actually amiss and further engaged in our daily debates about the problems of our dear Ghana and it all points to leadership and the Ghanaian mindset.

The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has expressed grave concern over the growing unauthorised construction of houses and other giant structures on slopes of the Kabakaba Hill in Ho, saying the trend is worrying.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has inaugurated four 40-bed district hospitals in the Ashanti Region, marking a significant step in improving healthcare delivery in Ghana. 

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has said customers using the Nuri prepayment meters no longer need to purchase power to last for a full month, as was earlier communicated. 

The Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has appealed to Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to dismiss a request by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to recall the House for urgent government business. 

The Africa West Area Office of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Accra was last Friday illuminated with Christmas lights to commemorate the “miraculous” birth of Jesus Christ at an event christened “Light the World”.

The Ministry of National Security has disputed allegations published by the Herald Newspaper that officers from the Ministry and the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) were involved in the alleged abduction of Sylvia Baah, the Airport Services Manager for Emirates Airlines at Kotoka International Airport.

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has delivered a mixed verdict on its investigations into the construction of the National Cathedral, upholding parts of the complaints against the project coordinators while dismissing other aspects.

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut the sod for the construction of 832 additional housing units at Kpone in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.