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Dr. Bawumia: The President Ghana Must Have and Cannot Afford to Miss

December 4, 2025

If the NPP truly sees itself as a serious political party, then it must present Ghana with a serious, forward-looking leader and that leader is Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Any attempt to sidestep this reality risks dragging the party toward needless internal fractures and national irrelevance. At this moment, no figure commands broader credibility, popularity, or...

Ghana Urged to Prioritize Mental Health Support for Pregnant Women and Health Workers

December 2, 2025

A recent study has revealed alarming rates of mental health distress among pregnant women and frontline health workers in Ghana, highlighting the need for urgent integration of mental health screening and support into primary healthcare services. The study, led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in collaboration with the Ghana Health...

Private sector is the engine of Ghana’s growth – Employment Minister

December 1, 2025

The Minister for Employment, Labour and Jobs, Abdul Rashid Pelpuo, has described the private sector as the true engine of Ghana’s economic growth, stressing that the country’s developmental goals can only be achieved by deliberately empowering private enterprises.The Minister made the remarks while addressing guests at the 9th edition of the Sustainable and Social Investment...

IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno alive and well – Police dispels death rumours

December 1, 2025

The Ghana Police Service has debunked widespread rumours suggesting that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has passed away. In a statement, the Service said its attention had been drawn to false reports circulating on social media alleging the death of the IGP. “We wish to categorically state that these reports are false....

Asantehene resumes Bawku conflict mediation at Manhyia Palace today

December 1, 2025

The two factions involved in the Bawku chieftaincy dispute in the Upper East Region arrived at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi yesterday, ahead of today’s final phase of mediation led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in the decades-old conflict. A source at the Manhyia Palace told The Ghanaian Times that the presence of...

Nkwasco to be Elevated to Category ‘A’ School Status

December 1, 2025

Nkwatia Presbyterian Senior High School, affectionately known as Nkwasco, is set for a major upgrade, following an official announcement by the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the school’s 60th anniversary celebration over the weekend, the Minister declared the government’s intention to elevate the school’s status, a move that is expected...

President John Mahama has inaugurated an 11-member inter-ministerial committee to oversee Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

November 26, 2025

Below are the members of the committee; Committee Members• Chairperson:• Stan Xoese Dogbe – Deputy Chief of Staff• Vice Chair / Assistant:• Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister of Foreign Affairs• Members:• Kofi Adams – Minister for Sports and Recreation• George Opare – Minister for Youth Development• Yusif Jajah – Deputy Minister for Tourism and Culture•...

Donate blood to save lives – National Blood Service to Ghanaians

November 26, 2025

Report by Ben LARYEA The National Blood Service, Ghana has held the 25thNational Blood Donor Day celebration and the launch of the 2026 Rotary Sponsored Annual Blood Donation Campaign with the call on Ghanaians to donate blood and save lives. The annual event is dedicated in honouring selfless individuals who donate blood voluntarily to support blood transfusion therapy and reward donors...

NAA TORSHIE TOSSED GA COMMUNITY UNDER THE TROTRO FOR POLITICAL INTEREST

November 26, 2025

Naa Torshie has truly thrown the Ga community under the bus. Her recent remarks “nti se yɛn nkrafoo” make it difficult to believe she still carries Ga-Dangme in her heart. Kennedy Agyapong may admit that politicians lie, but Naa Torshie has perfected the art for political gain. And it’s almost artistic, how she performs the...

Dansoman Market fire confined—GNFS

November 26, 2025

Reports reaching Ghwebonline indicates a fire broke out at Dansoman Market early this morning. The cause is still unknown, but firefighters are working to put it out. Regional Fire Officer ACFO Rashid Kwame Nisawu told Fire Service TV that the fire started at 12 am on November 26, 2025, and they got there just 2...