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Solidarity Walk Postponed by GaDangme Youth Forum and Allies

June 27, 2025

The GaDangme Youth Forum, in partnership with the Coalition of GaDangme Pressure Groups and the Concerned Youth of Ga Mashi, has announced the postponement of their much-anticipated Solidarity Walk, which was originally scheduled for June 28, 2025, in Accra. In an official statement released to the public, the leadership cited careful consideration of current circumstances...

Asiedu Nketia Demands EC Overhaul, Cites Mismanagement

June 26, 2025

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has strongly criticized the Electoral Commission’s (EC) leadership, propounding that the current team is incapable of managing credible elections. Asiedu Nketia demands the removal of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and the entire top leadership, citing their handling of recent electoral issues as evidence of institutional failure....

University of Ghana Halts Campus Events As COVID-19 Resurges

June 26, 2025

The University of Ghana has moved swiftly to suspend all social gatherings on campus following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases among its community. The decision comes after the university confirmed on Monday, June 23, that several new cases-both suspected and confirmed, had been detected, prompting a renewed call for caution. In a statement released by...

OSP appeals High Court judgment in Sarfo-Kantanka bribery case

June 26, 2025

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed an appeal against the judgment of the High Court in Kumasi which acquitted and discharged Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, president Nana Addo’s nominee for municipal chief executive for Juaben in the Ashanti Region, in an alleged bribery case. Sarfo-Kantanka was captured in a viral video demanding...

Global Health Diplomacy: President Mahama Champions Vaccine Equity in Brussels

June 25, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has embarked on a pivotal diplomatic mission to Brussels, Belgium, where he will ardently champion the GAVI Alliance’s crucial vaccine replenishment endeavors as a distinguished advocate and ambassador. In a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, it was revealed that President Mahama will participate in the prestigious Global...

President Mahama in Belgium for Global Summit on Health and Prosperity

June 25, 2025

President John Mahama has arrived in Brussels as a leading advocate for the GAVI Vaccine Alliance’s replenishment efforts, aiming to secure critical funding to immunise millions of children worldwide. The Ghanaian leader is participating in the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through Immunisation, co-hosted by the European Union, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,...

Former GRA Officials Arrested Over SML Contracts

June 25, 2025

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has arrested three former officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in connection with ongoing investigations into suspected corruption and corruption-related offenses linked to contracts between the GRA and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) for revenue assurance services. The arrested individuals are: – *Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah*, former Commissioner-General...

Rawlings’ values must guide us – NDC National Chairman

June 25, 2025

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on Ghanaians to adopt the values espoused by the late former President Jerry John Rawlings,founder of the NDC as a compass for national conduct and development. Speaking at a well-attended ceremony in Accra on Sunday to mark what would have...

King Mswati III begins historic visit to Ghana

June 25, 2025

His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini arrived in Ghana yesterday to begin a historic four-day state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. Upon his arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, King Mswati III was warmly received by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and...

Regional Maritime University convenes 33rd Committee of Experts Meeting in Accra

June 25, 2025

The 33rd Committee of Experts Meeting of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) officially opened in Accra on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The meeting, which precedes the Board of Governor’s meeting scheduled to commence on Friday, June 27, focuses on implementing strategies to elevate the standard of education at the university. The three-day engagement of the...