The government will, from next year, increase the number of households under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to 400,000.
Currently, there is a total of 350,000 households on the programme, translating into …
A flagbearer aspirant of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Ken Ohene Agyapong has called on Ghanaians to use the Christmas season as a moment of reflection, unity and renewed commitment to national development, urging citizens…
Access Bank Ghana has held its end-of-year Thanksgiving Service in Accra, creating a moment of reflection on a year that tested resilience, strengthened character, and reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to Ghana’s economic and social pro…
Safeguarding Ghana's Forests
Seventeen groups dedicated to combating irresponsible mining in Ghana, including the Coalition Against Galamsey-Ghana, Eco-Conscious Citizens, the Ghana Institute of Foresters, OXFAM, and the Peasant Farmers…
Pace bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series in another huge blow to England on a wretched tour of Australia.
The 30-year-old, who returned to Test cricket after a four-year absence in July, has s…
Armed men have kidnapped 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic event in Nigeria's central Plateau state, local police told the BBC.
The victims, including women and children, were ambushed in their bus on Sunday night as it was dr…
The US State Department said it would deny visas to five people, including a former EU commissioner, for seeking to "coerce" American social media platforms into suppressing viewpoints they oppose.
"These radical activists and weaponi…
Dr. Bryan Acheampong, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has cautioned the party against retaining Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections.
According to him, the party’s …
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has urged the government to take decisive action in 2026 to curb the growing presence of foreigners in the country’s retail trading sector.
GUTA National Vice President Clement Boateng m…
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to revoke the licences of 50 large-scale mining companies found to have breached regulatory requirements.
In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Communications Directora…
The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has filed an injunction at the High Court in Accra asking that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), should be restrained from rolling out digital or any new vehicle number…
President John Dramani Mahama has urged members of the public whose roads were not captured in this year’s Big Push programme not be worried since the initiative would continue next year.
He said government was committed to its promis…
The Management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has announced plans to undertake a mass burial of unclaimed bodies currently held at its mortuary.
The decision was disclosed in a press release dated Tuesday, December 23, citing sev…
Vince Zampella, who co-created the popular video game series Call of Duty, has died in a car crash in California, aged 55.
Zampella's death was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-foun…
Medeama SC were left frustrated at home after settling for a 1–1 draw against Basake Holy Stars on Monday, missing a golden opportunity to reclaim top spot in the Premier League.
The visitors stunned the former champions in the 29th…
Arne Slot has faced challenge after challenge this season, from Liverpool's horrid run of nine defeats in 12 to Mohamed Salah's explosive interview at Leeds.
How Slot deals without Alexander Isak is the next big question.
The Sw…
Uganda's government has restricted imports of Starlink satellite internet equipment weeks before a national election at which the opposition fears the government will again impose an internet blackout.
President Yoweri Museveni, 81, will …
The team at Retro, a photo-sharing app for close friends and family, is experimenting with how generative AI can be put to more creative uses. To try out the latest, cutting-edge AI technologies, the team built a new app called Splat, whic…
Atlantic Lithium has submitted a revised mining lease for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project to Ghana’s Parliament, restarting a ratification process that could pave the way for the country’s first lithium mine, as investors responded p…
Kendall Jenner has always been able to leave her fans and followers gushing with her reels. These posts always inspire fans with beauty and fashion choices, which scream trend-worthy sass. In fact, keeping up with her posting choices and a…
The Ghana Stock Exchange(GSE) recorded a major milestone with the return of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) after a seven-year drought, after the successful listing of First Atlantic Bank (FAB) PLC on the Accra bourse.
This marks the …
Even as OpenAI works to harden its Atlas AI browser against cyberattacks, the company admits that prompt injections, a type of attack that manipulates AI agents to follow malicious instructions often hidden in web pages or emails, is a r…
President of the Football Association and 2nd Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has chaired the maiden meeting of FIFA’s Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee in Doha.
The…
Attorney General Pam Bondi took to X over the weekend with a bold statement: "President Trump is leading the most transparent administration in American history."
Her post was about efforts to release documents concerning the attempte…
This Year’s World Arabic Language Day was on Thursday held in Accra.
The event, hosted by the Arabic Section of the Department of African and Asian Languages of the University of Ghana, was attended by Islamic Clerics, representatives…
The 2025 Supercar Spectacle roared into life at the Borteyman Sports Complex yesterday, in an electrifying celebration of speed, design and innovation as Ghana's car lovers experienced a high-octane showcase of luxury, lifestyle and adre…
The third edition of the Bowmarie X’mas Community Football Gala has reached an exciting quarter-final stage, with top teams battling for places in the semi-finals.
The tournament, scheduled from December 18 to 26, 2025, at the Kpand…
The University of Ghana Sports Stadium came alive on Saturday night as Black Sherif delivered a thrilling performance at Zaama Disco 2025, turning the venue into a massive party filled with music, lights and nonstop excitement.
From t…
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has commended the Government and Parliament for the successful revocation of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, describing the move as a landmark decision that restores hope for the prot…
The Narcotics Control Commission has announced plans to intensify surveillance and enforcement activities at public events and entertainment venues across the country during the festive season.
In a statement issued on December 22, …
Google parent Alphabet has agreed to buy Intersect Power, a data center and clean energy developer, for $4.75 billion in cash, plus the assumption of the company’s debt.
The acquisition, which was announced Monday, will help Alphabet …
Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, Chairman of Parliament’s Education Committee and Member of Parliament for Akatsi North, says Parliament’s decision to rename certain public universities will help eliminate political bias and promote national unity.…
Ghana is expected to begin a carefully phased implementation of its new virtual assets regulatory regime once presidential assent is granted to the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, with detailed guidelines and licensing frameworks l…
Fifty-four persons living with disabilities in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality of the Western Region have received over GH¢200,000 worth of support from the District Assembly Common Fund.
Speaking to Citi News at the handing ove…
The President of the Ghana Basketball Association (GBBA), Alex Kukula, has hailed the successful staging of the 2025 Africa Basketball Festival as a major milestone for the growth of basketball in Ghana and across the continent.
He …
The Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, says his office will take legal action against the founder and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Percival Kofi Akpaloo over a GH¢3,169,432.22 payment from COCOBOD, which was meant for a d…
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has pledged to push interest rates below 10 per cent as part of efforts to support businesses and accelerate economic growth.
Speaking at the Bank of Ghana’s Nine Lessons and Car…
ChatGPT is releasing its own version of Spotify Wrapped. That is, the OpenAI-owned chatbot is now rolling out an annual review feature called “Your Year with ChatGPT” to eligible consumers in select markets, including the Un…
Detty December, a popular term for Ghana and Nigeria's end-of-year party season, can have "negative connotations", Ghana's official for diaspora affairs has said, adding that he does not want the label linked with his country.
"On a p…
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has commended the government for its policies and programmes, noting that they have contributed significantly to macroeconomic stability, largely through the stabilization of the cedi. The…
A Tamale-based non-governmental organisation, Regional Advisory Information and Network Systems (RAINS), has convened an education stakeholders meeting to promote participatory learning methodologies in basic schools across the Northern …
The eight-member Constitutional Review Committee set up by President John Dramani Mahama in January 2025 to identify gaps in previous constitutional reforms and recommend amendments to improve Ghana’s governance has submitted it report t…
The Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) is pleased to announce the safe return of Ghana’s delegation from the prestigious ITTF Global Youth Training Camp held in Chengdu, China.
The delegation, made up of Joanita Borteye, Israel A…
The task force tasked with steering the establishment of a new national airline is set to present its report to President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to revi…
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has showcased Ghana’s growing leadership in the global fight against corruption at the UN’s largest anti-corruption summit in Doha, Qatar.
Addressing CoSP 11 of the UN Conven…
Sixteen-year-old Mubarak Shaaban Mohammed became Ghana’s sole representative in the cycling events at the 2025 Africa Youth Games, marking the country’s first appearance in the discipline since 2014.
Guided by Coach Shaaban Mohammed, …
The Constitution Review Committee has proposed far-reaching reforms to Ghana’s governance framework, including longer electoral terms, a leaner executive and stronger independent institutions.
Chairman of the Committee, Professo…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has said Alexander Isak faces "a couple of months" out injured after a "reckless" challenge by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven.
Isak sustained a fracture to his left leg following a sliding tackle fro…
Real Madrid and Brazil forward Endrick has agreed to join French side Lyon on loan until the end of the season.
The highly-rated 19-year-old signed for the Spanish giants in the summer of 2024 from Palmeiras after winning back-to-b…
Two goals from Nicolas Jackson helped Senegal ease to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Botswana in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
Much of the Group D encounter in Tangier was played in torrential rain…
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