Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, at the weekend paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, Ya-Naa Abukari Mahama II, and the Yoo-Naa, Abdulai Yakubu Andani.
The visit was to convey his profound gratitude to the…
The Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands, as part of its 2026 plans, will facilitate the establishment of 300 new Customary Land Secretariats in the country to improve customary land administration in line with the Land Act 2020 (Act…
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has hosted a landmark faith and cultural gathering dubbed “Ghana in Praise,” to celebrate national unity through worship and thanksgiving as the country ushered in the new year.
Held in Accra on Satur…
MEMBERS of the Kaiser Community, a residents’ association in the Kaiser Electoral Area of Tema Community Five, have pledged to refurbish two kindergarten classrooms at the local basic school to improve early childhood education and promo…
The Ghana Police Service will begin screening shortlisted applicants from Sunday, January, 12, 2026, while applicants seeking to join the Prisons, Fire and Immigration services will receive their screening schedules after January, 15, 20…
Governance Analyst Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah has backed President John Dramani Mahama’s handling of the petition seeking the removal of the Special Prosecutor, warning that the frequent removal of heads of key state institutions c…
The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), last year, launched a ‘Youth Open Day’ under its Adolescent Girl Empowerment Programme, to improve access to sexual and…
PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has said that government would work with the teacher unions to undertake reforms across all levels of the educational ladder, to adequately prepare Ghanaian children for the future.
He noted that cheating…
The Vice-President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called for a national commitment to accountability and selfless service this year.
She stated accountability, openness, care, respect and selfless service as values that must g…
Preamble: A Commendation with a Radical Call for Progress
The recommendation by the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) to lower the qualifying age for the Presidency from 40 to 30 years is a commendable gesture, a nod to the changing t…
The AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs’ Federation (AfYEF) has declared 2026 as “The Year of Building Systems and Structures That Last,” calling on Africa’s youth to move decisively from ideas to execution in order to unlock jobs, skills, and sust…
The Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago (GNC) witnessed a defining moment in its history on Sunday January 4,2026 as outgoing president , Mr. Kassim Abubakari, delivered an emotional and deeply reflective exit address during the…
Member of Parliament (MP) for the Asuogyaman and Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has commissioned a cornmill livelihood project at Anum to support persons with disabilities in the community.
The cornmill facility has b…
Environmental degradation remains one of Ghana’s most urgent national challenges, and according to environmentalist and herbal practitioner Nana Nketia, it is time for the country to deploy every tool available, including the arts, to conf…
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has rejected the reported 25% increase in academic fees at the University of Ghana, calling for immediate engagement with all stakeholders.
Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Mond…
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has met the leadership of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly and Members of Parliament as part of consultations on the Cape Coast eight-year development plan.
The delegation, …
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has condemned an assault on a journalist of the Class Media Group, Samuel Addo, by a group of Fire Service personnel who were battling last Sunday's fire o…
A total of 30 policemen have been promoted to their next various ranks for their involvement in last week’s operations that led to the interception of 2,600 AK 47 ammunition that was being smuggled into northern Ghana from Accra and the …
President John Dramani Mahama has renewed his government’s commitment to reviewing the Single Spine Salary Structure to improve pay and working conditions for public sector workers, particularly teachers, amid pressure from organised lab…
Nestle has recalled some baby formula products over concerns they contain a toxin which can cause food poisoning.
The food and drink giant said specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula were not safe to be fed t…
The 77th Annual New Year School and Conference (ANYSC) will open at the University of Ghana (UG) today, putting the spotlight on how to build a desirable Ghana together for sustainable development.
Supported by the Daily Graphic, the…
The Government of the Republic of Ghana is alarmed at the unilateral and unauthorised invasion of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the United States of America and the subsequent invasion of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Ci…
Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, joined the chiefs and people of Sunyani to observe the first National Sanitation Day of 2026.
The event brought together security agencies, traditi…
Mrs Alice Tettey, Central Regional Manager of Ghana News Agency (GNA) has urged female journalists to make a positive impact by being a catalyst for change, promoting equity and breaking down barriers.
She underscored the need for female …
The 77th Annual New Year School and Conference will open on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana, Legon.
The three-day event, scheduled to end on Thursday, January 8, 2026, will be held on the theme: “…
The Global Peace Ambassadors Awards, an NGOs Conference has been held in Accra under the theme : “Making Peace Louder than Conflict.”
The event was aimed among others things, to inspire the youth in participating in peace initiatives …
THE Technical Advisor to the Ministry of the Interior, Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has urged Ghanaians to make good citizenship a key part of their New Year resolutions, describing it as a collective responsi…
THE National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to energy safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable national development at the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Chicken Festival, where it participated as the official energy…
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has asked the management of the University of Ghana to reverse any recent fee increases and/or dues for the 2025/2026 academic year immediately.
According to GTEC, publicly funded univers…
THE Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged students to shun dishonesty and commit themselves to disciplined learning as future leaders of Ghana.
She made the call at the 2026 Pentecost Students and Ass…
Emissions from transport in Asia and the Pacific have more than doubled since 2000, and the region is now the largest contributor to global transport-related carbon dioxide, accounting for about 41 per cent of the total. During the las…
Climate change is no longer a distant environmental issue; it is a present and growing threat to economic and financial stability. Across Asia and the Pacific, nearly 85 per cent of people are expected to be exposed to multiple climate…
Venerable Father Aaron Moses Ato Kwamena Eduah, Parish Priest of St. John the Divine Anglican Church in Winneba, has urged the government to lead the country with courage, humility, and accountability, warning that the exercise of powe…
The Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Jira Yagbonwura Bii-kunu Jewu Soale I, has appealed to government to consider constructing an airport in the Savannah Region to improve connectivity and accelerate development.
The appeal was made …
A new national academic competition aimed at strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education in Ghana has been formally launched for private Senior High Schools.
The National Science and Maths Quiz for Private S…
On 7 January 2025, President John Dramani Mahama was sworn into office following a decisive mandate from the Ghanaian people in the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. One year on, the question is no longer whether the governm…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said the 2025/2026 academic calendar for senior high schools remains unchanged.
In a press release dated January 2, the GES Management outlined provisions for off-campus learning for students in t…
A major fire outbreak at the Kasoa New Market on Sunday [January 4, 2026] destroyed property worth thousands of Ghana cedis.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the blaze swept through significant portions of the ma…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana has begun diplomatic engagements with Ukraine to secure the release of a Ghanaian national currently being held by Ukrainian authorities as a prisoner of …
The government of Ghana has condemned what it describes as a unilateral and unauthorised military invasion of Venezuela by the United States, which resulted in the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flor…
The management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has procured and handed over fresh operational vehicles for the refinery.
The new vehicles are to significantly enhance and strengthen the operational efficiency of the refinery.
They compr…
Plans are underway to establish a dedicated Remand Centre in Bolgatanga to address mounting operational and justice delivery challenges confronting the Ghana Prisons Service in the Upper East Region.
Mr Donatus Atanga Akamugri, …
Institute for Education Studies (IFEST), has urged the government to improve educational infrastructure as part of efforts to enhance access to quality education.
They believe that although the Mahama government has introduced polic…
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a public weather advisory for the 2025/2026 Harmattan season, warning of an unusually delayed and generally weak dry period, with occasional severe dust episodes expected in the north and…
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is urging motorists to ensure they complete the full transfer-of-ownership process when buying or selling vehicles, warning that failure to do so could expose them to serious legal risk…
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Worshippers from all walks of life converged at the OIC Park for the Watchnight Service of Cedar Mountain Chapel, Assemblies of God (CMC), East Legon, dubbed “Crossing Over on Eagle’s Wings.”
The service was led by Rev. Stephen Weng…
President John Dramani Mahama has in his 2026 New Year message lauded Ghana’s credentials as beacon of democracy on the African continent.
“We in Ghana have proved in 2025 that democracy works, that peaceful transitions of power strengthe…
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has reiterated the need for postgraduate research to go beyond the pursuit of academic grades and focus on delivering lasting value to society.
This came to the fore at the opening of the 4th…
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