Mahama signs Legal Education Reform Bill, ends Ghana School of Law monopoly
President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025 into law, marking a major shift in Ghana’s legal education system and officially ending the Ghana School of Law’s 66-year monopoly on professional legal training. The new legislation is expected to significantly expand access to professional legal education by allowing accredited universities and institutions to offer professional law...
28 Ghanaians rescued from human trafficking network in Côte d’Ivoire
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the rescue and repatriation of 28 Ghanaian nationals, mostly young people, from a human trafficking network operating in Côte d’Ivoire following a coordinated cross-border security operation. In a statement issued on Sunday, May 10, the Ministry disclosed that the victims were rescued through a joint operation involving security operatives and officials from the...
‘Innovation Must Work for the Many’, Bank of Ghana’s 2nd Deputy Governor Pushes Inclusive Fintech Agenda at 3i Africa Summit
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has called for Africa’s digital economy to be built on the principles of inclusion, interoperability, and systems tailored to African realities. Speaking during the final day of the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, Mrs. Asante-Asiedu delivered a strong policy-focused address that positioned infrastructure and accessibility at the...
27th TGMA – Full List of Winners
The 27th TGMA once again turned the spotlight on Ghana’s vibrant and fast-evolving music scene, celebrating artists who shaped the sound of the year with creativity, consistency, and cultural impact. This year’s awards reflected a growing diversity in Ghanaian music, with both established stars and emerging acts earning recognition for their contributions. Major categories such as Artiste of the Year,...
Mahama recognizes limited healthcare access as National Emergency – Obuobia
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darkoa Opoku, has stated that President John Dramani Mahama considers inadequate access to healthcare in Ghana a national emergency. According to her, many Ghanaians suffering from serious illnesses are unable to access proper treatment due to financial difficulties, inadequate medical equipment, and the limited availability of specialised healthcare services...
Mahama signs Legal Education Reform Bill, ends Ghana School of Law Monopoly
President John Dramani Mahama has assented to the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025, ushering in a major transformation in Ghana’s legal education system and ending the Ghana School of Law’s 66-year monopoly on professional legal training. The new legislation is expected to significantly widen access to professional legal education by allowing accredited universities and institutions to offer professional law courses,...
GACL dismisses claims of obsolescence at Terminal 2
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has rejected claims suggesting that Terminal 2 at the Accra International Airport has become obsolete, describing such assertions as misleading and inconsistent with the country’s long-term aviation development strategy. In a response to a recent public opinion article, GACL explained that the construction of Terminal 3 instead of an immediate refurbishment of Terminal 2...
Africa’s Fintech Future Enters ‘Implementation Era’ as 3i Africa Summit 2026 Closes in Accra
The curtains have officially closed on the 2026 edition of the 3i Africa Summit, with the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, declaring that Africa’s digital finance ecosystem has entered a new phase focused not just on innovation, but implementation. Delivering the closing keynote at the three-day summit in Accra, Dr. Asiama described the gathering as...
Black Princesses march to Poland as Linda Owusu Ansah fires Ghana back to World Cup
Ghana’s Black Princesses are heading back to the world stage after surviving a fierce test in Kampala. A composed second-half response and another moment of brilliance from Linda Owusu Ansah secured a 1-1 draw against Uganda and sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The final whistle at the FUFA Stadium carried relief as much...
NDC relaunches ‘Setting the Records Straight’ Campaign to counter NPP claims
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has relaunched its “Setting the Records Straight” campaign, describing the initiative as a strategic response to what it claims is a growing spread of misinformation by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to the party, the campaign will be used to counter false narratives and maintain public confidence in the government’s policies and programmes. Speaking...
