The Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel A. Jinapor, has emphasized the need for Ghana to take a leading role in advocating democratic governance in the Sahel region. He asserts that as a nation built on democratic principles, Ghana must actively promote these values, particularly in its…
Tragedy struck at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday evening during the Bel 7Star Professional Boxing League when Nigerian boxer Gabriel Aluwasegun Olanrewaju, 40, collapsed in the ring after a crucial bout against his 22-year-old Ghanaian opponent, Johnathan Mbanugu. Olanrewaju was quickly rushed to the hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead on arrival. Gabriel,…
The Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed concerns that GoldBod’s dual role in trading and regulatory oversight could lead to conflicts of interest. In a post on X, Gyamfi clarified that GoldBod is neither a regulator nor a competitor in the gold trade but a monopoly responsible…
Sponsors of the 2025 Channel One TV/Citi FM “Back to Your Village” Food Festival have lauded the event for significantly enhancing their brand visibility and engagement with the community. The sponsors have committed to partnering with Channel One TV and Citi FM for the 2026 Food Festival. Notable sponsors include Jibu, Gino, KOA Natural, Twellium Industries, Pan…
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has received medical treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) after suffering a sudden illness on Friday, 28th March 2025. The Presidency’s Communications Directorate released a statement on Sunday, 30th March 2025, confirmed that she attended UGMC on Saturday following the unexpected health incident. According to the statement,…
At least 24 people have been killed as multiple wildfires continue to ravage South Korea‘s south-east region. Most of the victims are in their 60s and 70s, authorities say, adding that some 26 people are injured – with 12 in critical condition. More than 23,000 people have been forced to flee their homes. The “unprecedented” crisis…
Parliament has approved a GH¢31 billion budget for the Ministry of Education for the 2025 fiscal year. As part of its initiatives for the year, the Ministry plans to waive academic fees for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions to promote access to higher education. Additionally, the government will introduce free tertiary education for…
Fintech Block laid off 931 people, roughly 8% of the company’s staff, on Tuesday, according to a leaked message from the company seen by TechCrunch. The news was announced to staff in an email from Block’s co-founder and CEO, Jack Dorsey. Dorsey told staff that on Tuesday, Block will be “making some org changes, including eliminating…
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has called on state investigative bodies to intensify efforts in solving high-profile murder cases, including the killings of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale and former Member of Parliament J.B. Danquah-Adu. Addressing the Ghana Bar Association at the presidency on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, President Mahama stressed the need for justice and accountability….
Accra Hearts of Oak and Black Stars goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, has revealed that the foundation of his goalkeeping success is built on hard work, preparation, and a focused mindset. The 32-year-old shot-stopper earned his first call-up to the Ghana national team following a string of standout performances in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. Asare…
