One dead, three Security Officers injured in violent clash at Gomoa East
A joint operation to evict squatters from an informal settlement behind the Dominase Onion Market in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region turned violent, leaving one man feared dead and three security officers injured. The operation, led by the Gomoa East District Security Council in collaboration with the Central East Regional Police Command, was prompted by a surge...
Paralympic Committee affirms unified role of media officers across federations
The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC Ghana) has responded to a recent public disclaimer from the Ghana Adaptive Boxing Federation (GHABF), reiterating the reassignment of Mr. Isaac Tetteh as Media Officer and Administrator within the national para-sports body. NPC Ghana clarified that Mr. Tetteh’s new position is a key part of the Committee’s overarching mission to advance advocacy, development,...
Brennan Johnson fires Tottenham to Europa League glory, ending 17-year trophy drought
Tottenham Hotspur lifted their first trophy in 17 years with a scrappy yet historic 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final. Brennan Johnson's decisive first-half goal sealed the victory at Bilbao’s San Mamés Stadium, ensuring silverware returned to North London for the first time since 2008. The match itself was far from a classic, fittingly tight and untidy...
Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Chief Justice’s suspension in 4–1 Ruling
The Supreme Court of Ghana has, by a 4–1 majority decision, dismissed a legal challenge filed by the Centre for Citizenship, Constitutional and Electoral Systems (CenCES) seeking to overturn President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The ruling also allows the continuation of the work of the five-member committee established to investigate petitions for her possible removal. The panel,...
AMA begins ‘Operation Red Line’ to tackle street congestion
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has introduced a new initiative, dubbed Operation “Red Line,” aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and streamlining street trading in Accra’s Central Business District. Spearheaded by AMA Chief Executive Michael Kpapko Allotey, the operation forms part of the Assembly’s broader strategy to decongest the capital. The plan involves painting red lines along pavements and walkways to clearly...
41,647 students complete “No Fees Stress” registration – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced major progress in the implementation of the government's “No Fees Stress” initiative, aimed at easing the financial burden on first-year students entering public tertiary institutions. The initiative, managed through the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), was officially launched on May 12 and is intended to reimburse academic user fees for...
The Future of AI in the Art World
By Patrick William Dodoo A New Brushstroke on the Canvas of Time In every era, the soul of art has evolved not to erase what came before, but to expand its capacity to express, to challenge, and to connect. From stone carvings and oil paintings to film and digital photography, artists have long adapted to the tools of their time. And now, as...
President Mahama inaugrates NDPC, urges consolidate dev’t plan
President John Dramani Mahama has charged the newly inaugurated National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and Parliament to consolidate Ghana’s various development frameworks into a single, inclusive, and forward-looking national plan. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the 37-member NDPC on Tuesday, May 19, President Mahama emphasized the urgent need for a long-term development agenda that transcends political cycles and reflects...
925 undocumented migrants repatriated -GIS announces
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has successfully repatriated 925 undocumented migrants following a recent enforcement operation in Accra, primarily targeting individuals involved in street begging. The swoop, carried out on Friday, May 16, 2025, led to the arrest of hundreds of migrants. According to a statement released by the GIS on Monday, May 19, the repatriation process began the following day,...
Traders found operating on strrets and pavements to pay GH₵2,000 fine – Greater Accra Regional Minister
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has announced a GH₵2,000 fine for traders operating on pavements and streets within the Central Business District (CBD). This announcement follows a decongestion exercise jointly undertaken by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly on Tuesday, May 20, aimed at clearing street traders from unauthorised locations. “We are going to...
