The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has announced the recruitment of 4,460 personnel to support the programme’s operations across the country. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Friday, June 27, 2025, Mr. Vanderpuye explained that each district now has a team of 17 staff — comprising one coordinator…
The Presidency of Ghana has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day official visit to Ghana from Wednesday, July 2, to Thursday, July 3, 2025. The visit underscores the strong and longstanding ties between the two nations and aims to reinforce their strategic partnership. According to a statement released by the…
Municipal Chief of the Nkwanta South, Joseph Antwi, has confirmed a fatality and multiple injuries following renewed ethnic tensions in the municipality. Gunshots were heard around 2:00 a.m. on Thursday June 26 in the Oti Region, after a group attempted to perform libation rites as part of preparations for the upcoming Yam Festival. The act…
Legal practitioner and governance analyst, Martin Kpebu, has commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for reinstating nearly a hundred employees who were dismissed last week, describing the move as a commendable act of leadership and responsiveness to public sentiment. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, Mr Kpebu praised the Governor of the central bank, Dr…
Two nursing mothers and six pregnant teenagers are among the 1,295 currently sitting for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Sissala East Municipality. There were also six absentees, comprising three girls and three boys who had dropped out of school and two girls who also dropped out, with one girl reported to have…
The Black Stars’ hopes of reaching the final of the 2025 Unity Cup were dashed on Wednesday night following the defeat to Nigeria. Ghana lost 2-1 at the G-Tech Community Stadium in the second semifinal game as they missed out on a spot in the last two. The game, despite only being a friendly, was…
Black Stars Head Coach Otto Addo says Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in the 2025 Unity Cup has offered valuable insights, regarding some of the new faces in the team. The coach handed debuts to four players – Aaron Essel, Mohammed Fuseini, Christopher Bonsu Baah, and Caleb Yirenkyi. The latter two caught the eye with…
Former Minister for Works and Housing and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has cautioned that the ongoing impeachment processes against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo could have lasting implications for Ghana’s democratic institutions. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Thursday, 29 May, Mr Oppong Nkrumah emphasised the need for careful consideration in…
The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mr Mahama Ayariga, has highlighted the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s achievements in delivering tangible economic results, making life more affordable for Ghanaians. “Mr Speaker, this House must support our indefatigable Finance Minister… to continue along the lines of fiscal prudence and his dogged pursuit of appreciating…
A report dubbed “Governance Series Report Wave 1”, launched by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has revealed that over 70% of Ghanaians believe that the current political system we operate in Ghana offers little or no space for them to influence decision-making in governance. The report also stated that nearly 1 in 6 citizens interviewed,…
