The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has publicly acknowledged the party’s shortcomings during its tenure in government, offering an unreserved apology to the Ghanaian people. He assured the electorate that if granted another opportunity to lead, the NPP would not repeat the errors of its previous administration. In an […]
The United States Embassy in Ghana has cautioned Ghanaians against using visa “fixers” or connection men, stressing that no individual or agent can guarantee entry into the United States. The warning comes amidst reports that Ghana is among 36 countries potentially facing new U.S. travel restrictions if they fail to meet enhanced vetting and documentation […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says four out of ten children globally will reside in Africa by 2050. It said the significant shift presented an unparalleled opportunity, demanding renewed commitment and joint accountability from partners to invest in the continent’s youngest generation. A statement issued by UNICEF Ghana to observe the Day of the […]
All new videos uploaded on Facebook will soon be classified as Reels, simplifying how users publish visual content, social media giant Meta Platforms said on Tuesday. The Instagram parent said Reels on Facebook will no longer have length or format restrictions, and include all types of video content — short, long and live. Previously uploaded […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially scheduled its presidential primaries for Saturday, 31st January 2026. The decision was taken at a crucial meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) held on Tuesday, 17th June 2025. This announcement by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, sets the stage for a decisive contest to […]
The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially released PIN codes for 132,393 prospective national service personnel from 100 accredited tertiary institutions across Ghana, ahead of the 2025/2026 service year. This announcement was made in a press release issued by the Authority on Tuesday, June 17, which also highlighted a marked improvement in data integrity. The […]
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced that the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season will commence on the weekend of September 12, 2025, and conclude on the weekend of May 23/24, 2026. This timeline has been strategically aligned with the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place from June […]
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama has assured that the country has built the needed buffers to withstand external threats to the economy, particularly from the Iran Israel war in the Middle East. According to Dr. Asiama, “Ghana’s foreign reserve position, inflation trajectory, and fiscal adjustment efforts provide a solid […]
A significant number of Ghanaian citizens find themselves in a precarious situation in Israel, unable to leave the country as Israeli authorities have declared a state of emergency and closed all borders amid escalating conflict with Iran. This critical update was provided by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa via a Twitter post on Monday, […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has revealed that he turned down an appointment by former President John Mahama to chair the Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). His disclosure came as he expressed concern over the growing trend of Members of Parliament (MPs) accepting ministerial and executive roles, including board memberships in […]
Prof Mrs Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured Ghanaians that her husband has no intention of obstructing or delaying investigations into allegations of corruption levelled against him. Speaking in an interview with Joy News on Monday, 16th June 2025, Prof Ofori-Atta stated that her husband is prepared to engage fully […]
The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has called on the Ministry of Finance and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to heed the request for tax exemptions for state media houses to enable them to continue providing essential public services. He also appealed to Parliament to support the granting of tax waivers […]
