The government is saving GHC120,000 every month following a decision to scrap all satellite television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has disclosed. Speaking during an interview on JoyNews, Mr. Kwakye explained that the cost-cutting measure is part of President Mahama’s broader “reset agenda” aimed at reducing […]
Four public officials, including a former director at the Vice President’s Secretariat, have been charged with corruption in connection with an alleged plot to hijack ten containers of rice imported through the Tema Port. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has identified the accused as James Keck Osei, formerly with the Vice President’s Secretariat; […]
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has pushed back against remarks made by Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Roey Gilad, over Ghana’s recent abstention in a key nuclear vote at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Speaking during a diplomatic meeting earlier this week, Mr. Ablakwa criticized the ambassador’s public call for Ghana to reconsider […]
The first group of Ghanaians residing in Iran has been successfully evacuated to Turkey as part of Ghana’s emergency response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. This was confirmed by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who has been leading the evacuation efforts. Mr. Ablakwa disclosed the development following separate diplomatic engagements with […]
Following the tragic death of seven students of Lawra Senior High School in a canoe accident on the Black Volta River, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to immediately engage school authorities to investigate the incident. The unfortunate event occurred on the morning of Saturday, June 14, when a group […]
The Government of Ghana has commenced the immediate evacuation of its nationals from Iran as tensions intensify between Iran and Israel, prompting safety concerns for Ghanaians in the region. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the move on Sunday, stating that the evacuation covers Ghanaian diplomats, students, professionals, and others residing in Iran. The […]
Tragedy struck in Gujarat on Thursday afternoon when an Air India aircraft en route from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after takeoff, sending plumes of thick black smoke into the sky and prompting an urgent response from emergency services. The crash occurred near the Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad, close to residential neighborhoods, triggering widespread panic […]
Ghana has secured a major economic breakthrough as China removes import tariffs on all Ghanaian goods, opening a new chapter in bilateral trade between the two countries. The decision, announced by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Ghanaian exports and foster industrial growth. “This 0% tariff on […]
Beginning July 1, 2025, telecommunication customers in Ghana will receive significantly more data for the same price, following an announcement by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George. The minister, speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, June 10, revealed that all three major telcos—AirtelTigo (AT), Telecel, and MTN—have agreed to […]
Security institutions in Ghana are on high alert following a recent spike in online recruitment scams targeting unsuspecting job seekers. Several state agencies have issued public statements to debunk fraudulent notices circulating on social media and unofficial websites. The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has been among the first to caution the public against falling prey […]
