The maiden Karma Concert etched its name into the history books on New Year’s Day at the Tumu Sports Stadium Astro Turf, attracting an unprecedented crowd of music lovers from across the Upper West Region. Tickets for the event were completely sold out well before the gates opened, with over 1,000 tickets sold in advance,…
Security analyst Prof. Kwesi Aning has criticised the decision to let those who pose existential threats to the state go unpunished will only embolden transnational criminal networks and undermine national security efforts. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, April 8, he criticised what he described as the state’s failure to enforce its laws,…
President John Mahama has called for deeper collaboration between Ghana and the Czech Republic to spur economic growth and improve the lives of the people. He mentioned machinery, assembling of automotive components, advanced agro-processing technologies and the establishment of integrated supply chains as some of the sectors the two countries could partner to enhance value…
The United States Government presented Dintie Tayiru Sule, Executive Director of Sustainable Aid through Voluntary Establishment (SAVE)-Ghana, with one of the 2024 Secretary of State’s Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions (GARC). He is one of six awardees from around the world and the sole recipient from Africa. The GARC honors civil society leaders for their…
The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has expressed concern over the rising cost of transport fares. His concern comes at a time commercial drivers are pushing for an increment due to increasing fuel prices and vehicle maintenance costs. To address these concerns, a crucial meeting with key stakeholders, including the Ghana Private Road Transport…
The Paramount Chief of Kwahu in the Eastern Region who doubles as the Board Chairman of the State-owned Agricultural Development Bank, ADB, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, has been asked to resign immediately from his role. The central bank gave the directive after a businessman petitioned President Akufo-Addo and accused the Board Chair of abuse of…
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has postponed parliamentary primaries in the Odododiodio constituency indefinitely due to a court injunction obtained by a disqualified candidate. The underlying issue is that the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the NDC disqualified Michael Nii Yarboi Annan from contesting the parliamentary election in the Odododiodioo Constituency in…
Ghana’s 2024 elections conclude with mixed experiences. While many polling stations reported smooth voting, some areas faced low turnout. The 2024 general elections have officially concluded, with polls closing nationwide at 5:00 p.m. Voters across the country exercised their civic duty to select leaders for the presidency and parliament, marking another chapter in Ghana’s democratic journey. The day…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract to extend his eight-year stay at Anfield, the Premier League club said. The 32-year-old Egyptian international previously had spells with Chelsea in the Premier League and Roma in Italy’s Serie A. Speculation had been mounting all season that the forward may be set to end his…
The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Dr. Abraham Koomson, has alleged that speeches delivered by the Secretary-General and the National Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) during the 2025 May Day commemoration held in Accra yesterday, May 1, 2025, were politically motivated Speaking in an interview on Accra-based TV3, Dr. Koomson said, “The…
