The increased violence in Bawku has been sharply denounced by President John Dramani Mahama, who has expressed concern over the ongoing turmoil and hope that peace would soon be restored through mediation efforts headed by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The most recent round of violence broke out on Thursday, …
Read More »Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey pays courtesy call on King Charles
The Head of the Commonwealth, King Charles, received a courtesy call from the new Commonwealth Secretary-General, Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at London’s Windsor Castle. In a world characterized by growing tensions and shifting alliances, Madam Botchwey, the former Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, formally took over as …
Read More »President Mahama assents to bills abolishing E-levy, betting tax and others
A number of important tax and fiscal reform bills that are intended to help Ghanaians financially, boost economic growth, and improve state financial management have been formally signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama. The controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) has been repealed, and important tax and revenue management …
Read More »2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Black Stars stun Madagascar with 3-0 in Morocco
The Ghana vs. Madagascar encounter was described by coach Otto Addo as “much, much difficult,” but his team managed to hold the islanders down to a 3:0 triumph in Morocco on Monday night, March 24, 2025. Former Ghana Black Stars captain Thomas Partey provided the first two goals, which occurred …
Read More »Ghana thrash Chad in World Cup qualifiers
In the 2026 World Cup qualifications, Ghana put on an incredible display as they defeated Chad 5-0 in a crowded Accra Sports Stadium to take the lead in Group I with 12 points. Antoine Semenyo and Jordan Ayew both scored goals. Ernest Nuamah, Inaki Williams, and Mohamed Salisu allowed Otto …
Read More »Fire ravages Kumasi Adum market, several shops destroyed (Photos)
A fire outbreak in Kumasi’s Adum core business district has destroyed two-story structures that housed multiple stores. As firefighters worked to contain the fire, it quickly spread from the well-known Blue Light arena near Hello FM. The fire began at around 6 a.m. The fire destroyed everything, forcing terrified merchants …
Read More »Dampare thanks Ghanaians following his dismissal as IGP
After his successor was announced, former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare thanked the Ghanaian people, government, and Ghana Police Service. Dr. Dampare thanked God and Ghanaians for their prayers, blessings, and support throughout his time as IGP in a statement released on March 14, 2025. He said …
Read More »President Mahama calls for peace in conflict zones in Ghana
As Ghana marks the 68th anniversary of its independence, President John Dramani Mahama has called for peace in conflict areas like Bawku. In his Independence Day speech at the Jubilee House, President John Dramani Mahama invoked Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s words to call for peace and unity throughout the country, especially …
Read More »Veteran actor Mawuli Semevo is dead
Information reaching Ghanatodayonline.com indicates that popular actor Mawuli Semevo has died. He was undergoing treatment at Ridge Hospital on Thursday, February 20, 2025, following burns he sustained in a fire accident around a week prior. He was sixty-three. According to Judith Addison of Beyond Burns International, a devoted non-profit organization …
Read More »“If Ofori-Atta passes on, his dead body will be prosecuted and jailed” – Mustapha Gbande
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been warned by Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy Director of Operations at the presidency and former Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), that he will face justice, even if he dies, if he does not return to Ghana. All appropriate steps …
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