President John Dramani Mahama has commended Ghanaians for their unrelenting dedication to national integration and peacebuilding, emphasizing the significance of unity and social cohesion in propelling the country’s development.  Speaking at the Post-Election Evaluation Dialogue, organized by the National Peace Council in Koforidua, Mahama urged citizens to shun divisive tendencies that imperil societal harmony and...

The 88th edition of the Ada Asafotufiami festival is set for August 1–8, under the theme, “Peace, Justice and Unity: The Pillars of Our Progress.” The week-long cultural celebration which was officially launched in Ada last Friday, would serve as both a tribute to historical struggles and a call for present and future generations to...

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Minority in Parliament are expected to converge at the offices of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) today, Monday, July 7, 2025, to demand the release of Abdul-Wahab Hanan, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO). The protest follows what the...

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has officially launched a high-powered working group tasked with crafting a comprehensive National Anti-Corruption Strategy to tackle the pervasive scourge of corruption in Ghana’s public and private sectors.  Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the Presidency in Accra, Mr. Debrah emphasized that the renewed effort is a prove to President...

Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor has been re-elected as the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), garnering 445 votes, representing 64.49% of the total valid ballots cast.  Dwumfuor’s decisive win over his closest challenger, Charles Yao Mawusi, who polled 245 votes (35.51%), underscores the confidence and trust that members of the association have reposed in his...

Govt has unveiled plans to construct nearly 600 Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds nationwide by the end of 2025.  This ambitious initiative, aimed at broadening access to essential healthcare services, underscores the government’s commitment to improving the country’s healthcare infrastructure. According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications,...

The Regional Maritime University (RMU) held its 19th Congregation ceremony in Accra on Saturday, celebrating the graduation of 372 students who earned Master’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and diplomas across various disciplines. Of the total number of graduates, 66 received Master’s degrees, 231 were awarded bachelor’s degrees and 75 received diplomas. Delivering his address, the Acting...

In a historic move to democratize access to quality education, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has unveiled plans to officially roll out the “No Fees Stress” policy on July 4, 2025.  This pioneering initiative, first introduced by President John Dramani Mahama during the 2024 electoral campaign, seeks to liberate first-year students in public tertiary...