Ghana is poised to revolutionize its passport system with the official rollout of the highly anticipated chip-embedded polycarbonate passport and the implementation of significant passport reform policies, set to commence on April 28, 2025. The announcement was made on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during a media briefing…
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a heightened response to tensions in the Sawla-Bole area of the Savannah Region, after receiving a security briefing upon his return from a state visit to Singapore. The President spoke by telephone with the Yagbonwura, Jira Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, during his trip to discuss measures to end the conflict and…
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, has assured Ghanaians that the government’s intensified efforts to clamp down on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, will soon yield tangible results. Despite numerous attempts by successive governments to eliminate the menace of galamsey, results have been largely minimal. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast…
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The United States Embassy in Ghana has highly commended the Ghana Journalists Association for being assertive and standing up to politicians who attack media practitioners in the line of duty. According to the Embassy, for democracy to gain roots anywhere in the world, including the United States, where the practice is considered…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Power Producers (IPP), Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has hinted that three power plants are set to shut down due to debts owed to the IPPs. According to him, the government has failed to honour its promises to pay the $259 million debt owed by the Electricity Company of…
The Northern Region Muslims Council of Ghana (NRMCG), has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 elections. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the NRMCG, Sheikh Issah Alhassan Abubakari, the council praised Mahama’s victory as a testament to the trust and confidence Ghanaians have in him. The council…
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Vaccine Institute (NVI), Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, has paid tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, describing him as a principled and selfless leader who dedicated his position to serving the interests of many rather than his own. “He was there for a larger cause than…
For over two decades, I’ve chronicled the heartbeat of the Upper West region as a journalist, and one issue has pulsed louder than any other: the deplorable state of its roads. From dusty trails to pothole-riddled stretches, these arteries of connectivity—or lack thereof—have become a symbol of neglect, frustration, and unfulfilled promises. The people of…
History will be made in the next 25 days when the nation hosts the much-anticipated 2023 African Games for the first time in 59 years. The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, set the final countdown into motion yesterday when he inaugurated the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra to underline the nation’s readiness…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Libyan Football Federation $50,000 for breaking multiple regulations. The penalty must be paid within 60 days. Additionally, Libya’s scheduled Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria has been cancelled, with CAF awarding Nigeria a 3-0 win by default. The fine follows an investigation by CAF into…
