Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has spoken against the government’s lithium mining deal with Barari DV, saying the royalty terms are unfair and do not favour Ghana. His comments followed Parliament’s decision on December 10 to withdraw the revised agreement for further consultations after concerns were raised that the proposed 10 percent royalty,…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has publicly criticised the Bono Regional Minister for getting involved in the Sampa chieftaincy dispute by acting in his political capacity, saying that kind of political interference in traditional matters is wrong and cannot be accepted. Speaking during the last Asanteman Council meeting of 2025 at the Manhyia Palace…
The government has said it will work more closely with Zoomlion Ghana Limited and the Jospong Group to help keep communities clean, tackle climate challenges, promote new ideas, and create lasting job opportunities.Speaking at the Jospong Annual Thanksgiving Service in Accra, Minister Ibrahim Ahmed called the partnership strategic, noting that Zoomlion’s work aligns with key…
The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has expressed concern that low condom use among young people, particularly teenage girls and young women, is making it harder to reduce HIV infections in the Volta Region. Currently, 19,078 people in the region are living with HIV, accounting for about 5.7% of the national total of 334,721, including 4,999…
Over 100 Ghanaian PhD students in the United Kingdom (UK) have appealed to Mr Keir Starmer, Prime Minister for an immediate assistance, indicating that unpaid government scholarships are putting them at risk of deportation, eviction, and serious financial hardship. According to a claim they made, the Ghanaian government owes millions in tuition and living costs,…
The Ghana National Theatre is set to undergo major renovations to modernize its facilities, improve safety, and create a better environment for both performers and audiences. After more than 30 years of hosting concerts, drama, dance, and other cultural events, the theatre is facing infrastructural and technical challenges that the refurbishment aims to address. A…
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the Ministry has been allocated GH¢22.8 billion in the 2026 Budget to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen Ghana’s health system, with funds earmarked for upgrading health infrastructure, expanding Free Primary Healthcare, increasing support for the NHIS, recruiting more health workers and improving salaries and welfare…
The Ghana Armed Forces has come out against rumors that the United Nations pays Ghanaian peacekeepers $300 a day. They believe these accusations are untrue and meant to make soldiers unhappy. Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, the Acting Director-General of Public Relations, spoke at a press conference in Accra and said that the UN pays each…
Starting next year, 1st January, 2026, presenting a valid Ghana Card will become a mandatory requirement for anyone looking to purchase or renew motor or other insurance products in Ghana, according to an announcement by the National Insurance Commission (NIC). For corporate clients, providing a TIN (Tax Number) will also be necessary when engaging in a other insurance transaction as the…
The President of the United States of America has praised John Dramani Mahama’s government for working closely with them to fight cybercrime, highlighting Ghana’s important role in helping extradite nine people who are facing US charges for online fraud and impersonation. Speaking at a roundtable at the US Embassy in Accra on December 12, 2025,…
