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U.S. Embassy bids farewell to Ambassador Virginia Palmer

May 29, 2025

The United States Embassy in Ghana has officially bid farewell to Ambassador Virginia Evelyn Palmer, who concluded her three-year assignment in the country on May 28, 2025. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Embassy expressed gratitude for Ambassador Palmer’s service, highlighting her contributions during her tenure and her broader 39-year career in the U.S....

Koku Anyidoho Commends Efforts to Rename UHAS in Memory of Late President Atta Mills

May 29, 2025

Samuel Koku Anyidoho, Founder and CEO of the MILLS Institute (Mindset, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership, Service), has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to former President John Dramani Mahama for spearheading the initiative to rename the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in honour of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. The proposal to rename UHAS...

GFA explains absence of Afena-Gyan, Sulemana, and Salisu from Black Stars

May 29, 2025

Ghanaian attackers Felix Afena-Gyan and Ibrahim Sulemana were unable to report to the Black Stars camp in time for the game against Nigeria in the 2025 Unity Cup due to visa challenges. According to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the two players were unable to process their visas in time due to some issues they...

The Rise and Fall of Dr. Anne Sansa Daly: From Academic to Controversial Awards Host

May 29, 2025

Reports from various online sources reveal that Anne Sansa Daly, hailing from a humble background in Kumasi, exhibited exceptional intellect from a young age. A distinguished alumna of Wesley Girls’ High School and the University of Ghana, she possessed a sharp mind and a quick wit. She went on to earn a doctorate in Global...

Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C reopens today

May 29, 2025

Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C. is expected to reopen today, Thursday, May 29, 2025, following a temporary closure ordered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The closure, which took effect on Monday, May 26, was prompted by an alleged corruption scandal involving the Embassy’s visa section. In a Facebook post, Minister Ablakwa...

Chairman Wontumi spends another night in EOCO custody over unmet bail terms

May 29, 2025

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, spent a another night in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after failing to meet the bail conditions set for his release. Wontumi is under investigation by EOCO over alleged financial transactions involving the...

Ministry of Education renames UHAS after late Prof. Evans Atta Mills

May 28, 2025

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho has been renamed the Professor John Evans Atta Mills University of Health and Allied Sciences. The Minister made the announcement during the inauguration of the university’s new Governing Council at the Ministry on Wednesday, May 28,...

Gyakie Crowns Omar Sterling as Her All-Time Favourite Ghanaian Rapper

May 28, 2025

Ghanaian Afro-fusion sensation Gyakie has revealed her deep admiration for R2Bees rapper Omar Sterling, declaring him her all-time favourite Ghanaian rapper. In a recent interview on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z with Kwame Dadzie, the “Forever” hitmaker lauded Omar Sterling, also known as Paedae, for his poetic prowess and unique storytelling ability in his music. “My...

President Mahama Warns Against Unrealistic Currency Exchange Expectations

May 28, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has deemed the call from certain Ghanaians for the US dollar to be valued at GH¢1 as impractical. He cautioned that such a significant appreciation of the cedi could have detrimental effects on Ghana’s export sector. “Some people say it will come to GH¢1 to $1. No, that’s extreme. We’ll eventually...

Empowering Youth through Innovation: PSCHOOL in Ouagadougou Inspires Young Burkinabés in Technology

May 28, 2025

In the heart of Ouagadougou lies PSCHOOL, a groundbreaking training facility that is transforming the educational landscape for young Burkinabés. In this innovative center, children as young as seven are diving into the world of robotics, computer coding, electronics, and mechanics, paving the way for a future generation of tech-savvy innovators. At PSCHOOL, young minds...