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No Invitation, No Red Carpet: TGMA Sets New Rule

May 5, 2025

Charterhouse, organisers of Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs) have announced restrictions on who appears on the red carpet this year. This is to bring orderliness and sanity to the Red Carpet session. This year’s event will feature a selective red carpet experience, with only officially invited celebrities and dignitaries granted access. According to the organisers,...

Government to Shift More Graduates to Private Sector – NSA Boss

May 5, 2025

The National Service Authority says the scheme’s deployment approach has now been shifted towards posting a greater percentage of graduates to the private sector instead of the previous strategy of posting more to the public sector. The move, according to the new leadership of the service, was aimed at reducing pressure on government resources and...

CHASS LAUDS EDUCATION MINISTER OVER SHS MEAL IMPROVEMENTS

May 5, 2025

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has expressed surprise and disappointment over recent remarks by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, regarding the quality of food served in senior high schools. The Minister had raised concerns about what he described as the “poor quality of food” being served to students and hinted...

Barcelona announce squad for Champions League semi-final clash with Inter

May 5, 2025

Barcelona confirmed their squad on Monday morning for the crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan, where a place in the final is at stake. The main news is the return of Robert Lewandowski, who has recovered from a thigh injury and rejoined group training, providing a timely boost for Hansi Flick’s side. Lewandowski’s experience...

Minority Leader Slams Chief Justice Suspension as Threat to Judicial Independence

May 5, 2025

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has vehemently denounced President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, labeling the action as “a negative reset” that jeopardizes the autonomy of the judiciary. During a protest on Monday, May 5, organized by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) alongside other supportive groups in response to President Mahama’s decision, Afenyo-Markin...

Ghana’s Inability to Sign New Petroleum Agreements Continues for Fifth Year — PIAC Report

May 5, 2025

Ghana has once again failed to finalize any new petroleum agreements in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year of stagnation in attracting new upstream investments, as detailed in the 2024 annual report by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC). Despite the Ministry of Energy’s ongoing initiatives to attract investors, the country has not secured...

Kumasi Mayor Initiates City-Wide Decongestion Drive Today

May 5, 2025

Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman of Kumasi has officially launched a comprehensive decongestion initiative by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), which begins today, Monday, May 5, 2025. The primary goal of this operation is to eliminate unauthorized structures and clear goods displayed on sidewalks, especially in busy areas like the Kejetia Roundabout (also referred to as...

U.S. Army Conducts Training for Ghana Armed Forces on Puma M36 Armoured Vehicle

May 5, 2025

A contingent of 40 personnel from the Ghana Army’s 15 Armoured Brigade and the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps has successfully completed a comprehensive four-week training program focused on the operation and maintenance of the newly acquired Puma M36 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Armoured Personnel Carriers. The rigorous training, which concluded on Friday, May...

Political Parties, Led by NPP, to Demonstrate Against Chief Justice’s Suspension Today

May 5, 2025

A coalition of political parties, spearheaded by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is set to organize a protest today, Monday, May 5, in response to what the NPP characterizes as a politically motivated assault on judicial independence following the contentious suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The demonstration will see party members and supporters march...

Ghanaian Economy to Get Boost? Africa’s Richest Man Makes Surprise Move

May 4, 2025

Aliko Dangote, one of Africa’s most prominent businessmen and founder of the Dangote Group, has revealed his plans for a sugar refinery in Ghana, deepening his investment in West Africa’s industrial landscape. The new sugar refinery is expected to boost local production capacity, reduce dependency on sugar imports, and create numerous employment opportunities for Ghanaians....