Mahama swears in 5 more Ministers

President John Mahama has sworn five more ministers following their approval by Parliament. The approval follows a rigorous vetting process and extensive debates held on January 23 and 24. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Friday evening. This is the second batch of ministers sworn into office to begin their critical roles,…

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Community leaders urged to detect harmful narratives early to prevent violent extremism

Community leaders in the Sisaala area have been urged to strengthen early identification of harmful narratives as part of efforts to prevent violence and violent extremism. The call was made during a two-day capacity-building workshop organized by the Upper West Regional Peace Council (UWRPC) in collaboration with UNDP Ghana in Tumu, on August 12 and…

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Cedi appreciates against dollar in retail market; slips on interbank market

The Ghana cedi recorded mixed performance against the US dollar last week, appreciating in the retail market but weakening on the interbank market. Data from the forex market showed that in the retail segment, the local currency gained 1.06 percent, trading between GH¢11.40 and GH¢11.90 to the dollar. This modest advance pushed its year-to-date gain to 31.85…

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C/R: Police probe military shooting at Nyinahin that left one dead, three injured

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into a shooting incident involving military personnel that occurred around 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Nyinahin in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The incident led to the death of one person, identified as Akwasi Lala, also known as Kushivi, while three others…

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Ghana’s para-athlete star Gilbert Ampiah earns T44 sports class for high jump ahead of 2025 Para Athletics Meeting in Morocco

Gilbert Ampiah, a 16-year-old para-athlete from St. Augustine’s College, has successfully undergone classification for the T44 sports class in high jump. He’s now ready to take action on the global stage, representing Ghana at the 2025 Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan International Para Athletics Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco. This competition, scheduled from April 24 to…

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“I don’t want to speak, I let my work speak for me” – Prof. Peter Agbedemnab

The acting principal of Tumu College of Education, Mr. Bukari Babia Abdulai today formally transferred leadership to the new principal during a brief meeting with various college units heads. This event marked the official transition of authority to the new principal. The acting principal, Mr. Bukari Babia Abdulai, conducted the handover in the principal’s office….

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Minority raises alarm over disbursement of millions as drought relief

By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the pending disbursement of millions of Ghana cedis to 800,000 people as part of a drought relief program, with each individual expected to receive about GHS 3,000. According to the Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, Ph.D., “I am reliably informed that the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia…

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Sam George explains suspension of enforcement against unlicensed delivery riders

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has explained that the recent suspension of enforcement actions against unlicensed delivery riders was necessary due to inadequate engagement with stakeholders. The exercise, which was jointly carried out by the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC) and the Ghana Police Service, sought to ensure that…

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Food Festival: Sponsors lock in 2026 partnership with Channel One TV & Citi FM

​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…

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