President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to prioritize the contributions and talents of indigenes from the Volta Region in his government’s appointments, emphasizing that the process will be guided by merit, competence, and regional balance. This assurance comes in the wake of the vandalism of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in Ho, reportedly by…
Ghana’s Samuel Takyi is closer to winning his second medal in a major tournament, after securing a slot in the men’s Light Welterweight final. Takyi qualified after a majority decision win over John Paul Masamba in Thursday’s semi-final. Four of the judges scored in favor of the Ghanaian, while one judge scored it in favour…
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has registered a strong protest against what it describes as the unilateral and disrespectful conduct of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) during this year’s May Day Parade in Accra. In a letter dated May 1, 2025, and addressed to the Secretary-General of the TUC, the GFL said it was…
The atmosphere at the Tumu sports stadium Astro-Turf was filled with excitement and anticipation on Saturday, 21st February 2026, as the U-15 Girls Colts League officially kicked off in the Upper West Region. The initiative, organized under the FIFA Women’s Football Development programme through the Ghana Football Association and the Upper West Regional Football Association,…
SEND GHANA has welcomed the government’s decision to incorporate citizen-driven recommendations into the 2025 national budget, describing it as a positive step toward greater transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. The organization particularly applauded the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) and the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), which will provide additional resources for healthcare…
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has revealed that Andre Ayew is lower in the pecking order for national team call-ups. The 35-year-old has not received an invitation since Addo’s return in March 2024. Andre has netted four goals in 11 starts for French Ligue 1 side Le Havre this season. “If we need Andre Ayew,…
Ghanaian music star Glee Jeezy has released his much-anticipated track, Give It to Baba, and it’s already making waves in the music scene. Produced by the talented Beezy Beats, the song is a heartfelt expression of faith, gratitude, and resilience, wrapped in a captivating melody that speaks to the soul. With his signature style and…
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua has clarified that the lawsuit filed by Old Tafo MP, Vincent Assafuah, challenging the procedural legality of President John Dramani Mahama’s actions regarding the potential removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, could be rendered moot if the President grants the Chief Justice’s request. This follows Chief Justice Torkonoo’s formal request to President…
Sports journalist, Saddick Adams has dismissed claims that the poor performance of the Black Stars is partly due to a lack of player quality. According to him, the Black Stars team is full of talented players who consistently excel in some of the world’s top leagues. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, Saddick Adams noted that the…
By: Araphat Dimah The Water Resources Commission has strongly advocated for transboundary cooperation between countries, and communities for global water security. In a speech delivered during the commemoration of World Water Day at the Gateway Travellers Lodge, yesterday, March 22, 2024, in Tumu, Ing. Dr. Joachim Ayiiwe Abungba, the Basin Head of the Black Volta…
