By: Iddrissu A. Jara As part of measures to cub menace of gun violence in communities, the government has declared temporary ban of firearms used by traditional authorities in their celebrations. According to the Minister, this is to help solve Ghana’s urgent and growing threat from unregistered and unlawfully held weapons, which continue to fuel […]
As of the third quarter of 2025, Ghana had met the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)’s convergence criteria for the adoption of a single currency for the subregion. Though not trumpeted, the achievement is one of the many stellar highlights of the Mahama government’s sterling performance, in less than a year of taking […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) reaffirmed its leadership in strategic communication and public engagement by winning two major honors at the recently held Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Annual General Meeting and Excellence Awards. The Authority was recognized for its exceptional contributions to public education and stakeholder engagement, earning the awards for Best PR Campaign […]
By: Iddrissu A Jara The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has stated that it has made a significant gains in sustaining the economy since its inception. In a statement released in Accra today in response to the false publication by Asase Radio, indicated that the Board’s success story of the months reflects in the economy. The […]
Dr. Martin Kolbil Yamborigya has been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama as the acting Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) of the Ghana Revenue Authority, effective Monday, November 17, 2025. His appointment follows the retirement of Edward Apenteng Gyambrah. In a statement from the GRA dated November 13, they said Dr. Yamborigya […]
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has paid a heartfelt visit to the victims of the tragic stampede that marred the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at El-Wak Stadium in Accra. Accompanied by a distinguished delegation comprising Deputy Minister for Defence Ernest Brogya Gyemfi, Chief of Defence Staff Major General William Agyapong, and Chief of […]
Government has issued a resolute declaration, vowing to unleash the full might of its military and police forces against any community that dares to assail or impede the operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Secretariat (NAIMOS). This stern admonition follows a series of brazen attacks on NAIMOS personnel in Hwediem, Ahafo Region, and underscores the […]
The Ghanaian Ministry of the Interior has announced a postponement of the nationwide security services recruitment exercise, rescheduling the commencement date from Saturday, November 15, to Monday, November 17, 2025. This decision, communicated by Minister Muntaka Mubarak, is a respectful gesture of solidarity to the victims of the tragic incident at El Wak Sports Stadium […]
By: Iddrissu Jara The free fertiliser programme for Ghana’s cocoa farmers – cancelled in 2018 by the former Akufo-Addo administration – is making a grand return, with government allocating a massive GH¢5.1 billion in the 2026 Budget to revive the initiative. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the measure in Parliament on Thursday, November […]
By: Iddrissu Jara Ghana’s newly appointed Ambassador to the Holy See, H.E. Sir Ben Batabe Assorow, has officially presented his Letters of Credence to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The presentation ceremony was followed by a private meeting between the Holy Father and Ambassador Assorow at the […]