June 27
Ghana: Actor Agya Koo Praises Akufo Addo for Building Creative Arts Senior High School
Agya Koo's statements follow criticism from colleague actress, Oheneyere Mercy Asiedu, who accused the NPP government of neglecting the creative arts sector Read more »
Ghana: UG Lecturer and Students Implicated in Gh¢106,800 Fraud
The investigation revealed that 32 students were deceived by the scheme, and upon contacting them, they confirmed that Appiah and Ansong had demanded and received payments ranging… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Achieves 96% Financial Inclusion Exceeding Its 5-Year Target
Ghana has achieved 96% financial inclusion according to a Ministry of Finance document, exceeding a year target set in 2018 Read more »
June 26
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Lawsuit Resumes On July 3, To Be Televised Live
Last month, the Court heard the first legal arguments in the case, allowing the proceedings to be televised Read more »
Ghana: Efforts Underway to Ensure Ghanaian MPs Safe Return From Kenya, Parliament Says
The MPs and a senior assistant clerk escaped unhurt when demonstrators stormed Kenya's Parliament as the protests intensified Read more »
Ghana: Bawumia Presents Napo's Name As Running-Mate Choice to President Akufo-Addo
Opoku Prempeh, who is also the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has already been widely rumored to be selected for the role Read more »
Ghana: Finance Minister Lacks Understanding of Financial Sector Crisis
Finance Experts says Finance Minister's claim that government decision to pay customers of financial institutions affected by the sector cleanup exercise is out of care, shows he… Read more »
Ghana: Election 2024 - We May Not Contest Presidential Election - CPP
Mr. Sarpong-Soprano noted that the party's organizational efforts have been severely impeded by the multiple court cases. Read more »
June 25
Ghana: Election 2024 Must Reflect the Will of the People - Akufo-Addo
In a way to ensure a democratic transition of power, President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to free, fair, and credible elections that reflect the will of the… Read more »
Ghana: Claiming $8 Billion for Infrastructure From Debt Restructuring Is Weird Thinking - Finance Expert
Professor of Finance says Finance Minister's claim that the debt restructuring agreement will make $8 billion dollars available for infrastructure projects is weird thinking. Read more »
Ghana: Many Marriages in Ghana Are Unrecognised - Registrar of Companies Reveals
The Registrar also advised those in invalid marriages to visit the Registrar General's Department to obtain a special license to rectify their situation. Read more »
Ghana: Lilwin's 'A Country Called Ghana' Nominated for 2024 Nollywood Film Festival
The film, directed by Frank Fiifi Gharbin, was shot in Ghana at Lilwin's film village. It is a loose exploration of the West's attempt to colonise Africa, specifically Ghana Read more »
Ghana: Five Ghanaian MPs Caught in Crosshairs of Kenya's Tax Protests - Report
The demonstration happening in Kenya has intensified as posters started the day threatening a "total shutdown Read more »
Ghana: Defe Defe' Singer From Hallelujah Voices Breaks Silence On Copyright Issues
The recent copyright issue has sparked debate about the similarities between the two songs' lyrics Read more »
June 24
Africa: Google Africa Apologizes for Offensive Tweet
Google Africa has apologized for a controversial tweet that attempted to humorously compare Africa's passion for football to "hide-and-seek with lions". Read more »
Ghana: HIV Prevalence - Lack of Disclosure Among Couples Is a Key Factor
The Ghana AIDS Commission 2023 data also stated that Ghana had an estimated 334,095 HIV cases, comprising 115,891 male and 218,204 female patients. Read more »
Ghana: President Instructs Finance Ministry to Pay Gh¢1.5 Billion to Customers of Defunct Financial Institution but the Allocation Looks Inadequate
President Akufo Addo instructs Finance Ministry to customers of defunct financial institutions but the amount appears inadequate Read more »
Ghana: Kumasi - New Terminal Building At Prempeh I International Airport to Be Operational From July
Authorities also say there will be three live flights from the new terminal building from June 28 to 30 as part of the operationalization process Read more »
Ghana: Vulnerable, Critically Weakened NABCo Trainees Are Struggling - Bawumia Told to Honor His Word
The Nation Builders Corps (NABCo), a program initiated by the Government of Ghana in 2018 aimed to provide temporary employment and skills training to unemployed graduates from… Read more »
Ghana: Koda's Burial Ceremony Delayed to September 20
The gospel musician died on April 21, 2024, at the age of 45, due to kidney complications Read more »
Ghana: 2006 Accra Stadium Rehabilitation - ICC Dismisses Micheletti's Arbitration Against Ghana
The arbitration proceedings instituted in 2023 were in respect of claims by Micheletti that had allegedly not been honoured by the government of Ghana Read more »
June 23
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Akufo-Addo's Govt Is Mired in Corruption, Brazen Thievery - John Mahama
According to John Mahama, the prevailing conditions have led to a fall in national morale and widespread hopelessness among the people of Ghana. Read more »
June 21
Ghana: Six Ghanaian Pilgrims Die During Hajj Heatwave in Mecca
Gomba stated that initial reports suggested 13 Ghanaian fatalities, but the number was later corrected to six following fingerprint identification at the morgue. Read more »
Ghana: Rising Costs of Locally Produced Food Drive Ghana's Food Inflation
Data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows that locally produced food contribute more to inflation than imported counterpart. Read more »
Ghana: NPP Youth Demand Apology Over Alleged Assault of Tescon Member At Mahama's Lecture
The victim, a TESCON Organiser of the NPP is said to have interpreted Mahama's lecture with taunt Read more »