Renowned Herbal Production Firm, NAYAT Herbal Center, has been nominated for the 8th edition of the West African Traditional and Alternative Medical Awards. The center’s potent brain medicine, Brain Toner, has been shortlisted as the Best Emerging Brain Disease Treatment of the Year. The prestigious awards ceremony, scheduled to take …
Read More »Finance Minister to present first budget on March 11
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson will deliver his first budget to the parliament. In accordance with Mahama’s vision, the budget would offer a thorough analysis of the economy as well as the government’s proposed policies to restart and support Ghana’s economic reform drive. This …
Read More »Court orders WAEC to release withheld WASSCE results
The West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) request for a stay of execution on a previous verdict that mandated the release of the withheld results from the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) was denied by an Accra High Court. In its December 30, 2024, release, WAEC cited alleged examination …
Read More »Nii Lantey Vanderpuye appointed National Coordinator for DRIP
Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, a former Odododiodio member of parliament, has been named the National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) by President John Dramani Mahama. His position places him in charge of improving Ghana’s road system, which is a vital component of the country’s development. Former President …
Read More »Gregory Afoko granted Gh₵500,000 bail
After nearly ten years on remand while awaiting trial for his alleged involvement in the murder of the late Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adams Mahama, Mr. Gregory Afoko was granted bail in the amount of GH₵500,000 with two sureties by the High Court in …
Read More »Passport Office to begin 24-hour services – Ablakwa discloses
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has said that the Passport Office will start offering its employees day, night, and morning shifts. Speaking at the passport offices in Accra, Ablakwa emphasized that one of the main objectives of the reform is for applicants to have their passports within …
Read More »“We faced a major economic crisis that brought people onto the streets” – Akufo-Addo
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged that his government’s waning popularity was mostly caused by economic difficulties and many public demonstrations throughout his administration. Akufo-Addo discussed the economic turmoil that characterized his presidency, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a significant negative influence on Ghana’s financial stability, …
Read More »GFA boss Kurt Okraku commiserates with Pooley’s family
The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) president, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, met Francis Nana Yaw “Pooley” Frimpong’s wife and family during his visit to the Kumasi house of the late Asante Kotoko super supporter. The visit happened on February 20, 2025, a Thursday. Mr. Simeon-Okraku offered the bereaved family his condolences and …
Read More »The CEO of the National Blood Service commends MTN for its commitment to the “Save a Life” project
The 2025 edition of the “Save a Life” blood donation campaign saw 6,620 units of blood collected by the MTN Ghana Foundation. In all 16 regions, 42 blood donation centers participated in the exercise. This yearly event helps the National Blood Service and local hospitals deal with the severe blood …
Read More »Akwatia MP’s case: Minority files stay of execution against contempt conviction
A Koforidua High Court decision that held Akwatia Member of Parliament Ernest Yaw Kumi in contempt of court and issued a bench warrant for his arrest has been appealed by the Minority in Parliament. In addition to the appeal, the Caucus has asked that the court’s order be stayed while …
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