President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a heightened response to tensions in the Sawla-Bole area of the Savannah Region, after receiving a security briefing upon his return from a state visit to Singapore. The President spoke by telephone with the Yagbonwura, Jira Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, during his trip to discuss measures to end the conflict and…
Ghana’s music industry is shining brighter on the continental stage as Amaarae, Moliy and Wendy Shay have all earned nominations in the Best Female Artiste (West Africa) category of the upcoming All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA 2025). The recognition highlights the diversity, creativity, and global reach of Ghanaian female acts, cementing their influence in Africa’s…
A new survey by Global Info Analytics suggests the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is on course to capture the Akwatia parliamentary seat in the upcoming by-election on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The poll, conducted between August 27 and 28 with a sample of 2,050 registered voters, places NDC candidate Bernard Bediako ahead of his main…
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, has revealed that the criminal trial involving Adu-Boahene and three others will resume in mid-October 2025, following the end of the legal vacation. In a Facebook post on Thursday, August 28, Justice Srem-Sai also dismissed reports suggesting that the Attorney-General’s office has lost key evidence in the…
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones and smart devices during class hours in schools – becoming the latest country to restrict phone use among children and teens.The law, which comes into effect from the next school year in March 2026, is the result of a bi-partisan effort to curb smartphone…
Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has revealed that COCOBOD is expecting over $4 billion in inflows before the end of this year. He explained that the funds are part of a new financing arrangement introduced by COCOBOD to support cocoa purchases for the new crop season. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Joy…
President John Dramani Mahama has been honoured with an orchid hybrid named after him at the National Orchid Garden in Singapore. The ceremony, held during his visit to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, saw the unveiling of Vanda John Dramani Mahama, which now joins the prestigious “VIP Orchids” collection. The National Orchid Garden maintains a longstanding tradition…
Three young sisters have drowned in a rubber boat carrying migrants in the central Mediterranean after waves of up to 1.5m (4.9 ft) repeatedly washed over the vessel, a German rescue charity has said. About 65 people were rescued, including the sisters’ mother and brother, as well as three pregnant women and a seven-month-old baby,…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that first-year students in Senior High Schools (SHS), both Single Track and Transitional schools across the country are to report to school on Saturday, October 18 2025.Remove AdsRemove Ads In an official circular issued to all Regional Directors of Education, the GES noted the arrangement is part of…
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would continue to fight for its freedom in an address to the nation on its Independence Day. “We need a just peace, a peace where our future will be decided only by us,” he said, adding that Ukraine would fight back against Russia “while its calls for peace are not heard”. He…
