NIA Staff suspend strike, ID services to resume Nationwide today
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the temporary suspension of the indefinite strike action by its staff under the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU), clearing the way for the full resumption of national ID registration and related services across the country starting today, Monday, June 30, 2025. The decision was communicated in a public notice issued on Sunday, June...
Martyrs’ Day Observance 2025: GBA Members Granted Exemption from Court Appearances
The Acting Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has granted formal approval for members of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to abstain from court appearances today, Monday, June 30, 2025, in observance of this year’s Martyrs’ Day commemoration. In a circular dated Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and distributed to all judges and magistrates nationwide, the Acting Chief Justice reaffirmed...
GJA holds National and Regional Executive elections today
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is set to conduct its national and regional executive elections today, Monday, June 30, 2025, at designated polling centres across the country. According to the GJA Election Committee, polls will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 3:00 p.m. All eligible members are expected to present a valid form of identification—either a Ghana Card, Voter...
Former GIHOC MD Maxwell Kofi Jumah arrested by National Security
Former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, has been arrested by national security operatives at his residence in Kumasi. The arrest occurred on Sunday, June 29, after operatives reportedly visited his home under the pretext of speaking with him. He was subsequently transported in a pickup vehicle to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, where he is currently being...
Norris beats Piastri to Austrian GP win as Verstappen crashes out
Lando Norris delivered a statement win in Spielberg, outduelling McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a gripping battle to reignite his title challenge at the Austrian Grand Prix. Two weeks after their collision in Montreal, Norris and Piastri went wheel-to-wheel again, this time with cooler heads and razor-sharp precision. The 20-lap opening duel between the McLaren pair was tense, clean, and...
Jake Paul defeats Chavez Jr in one-sided bout, stirring boxing debate
Jake Paul secured a comfortable points victory over former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr at the Honda Centre in Anaheim, outboxing the Mexican veteran over ten largely uneventful rounds. Chavez Jr, now 39, offered little resistance throughout the cruiserweight contest, spending much of the fight behind a high guard and rarely throwing punches. His passive display left his father, the...
MX24 Welcomes Keely-Jade Brewer as New Host of Foodie Friday
Accra, Ghana – — MX24 is excited to announce the appointment of Keely-Jade Brewer as the new host of Foodie Friday, the channel’s monthly culinary series that celebrates food, culture, and the personalities behind every plate. Foodie Friday is more than just a cooking show—it’s a flavorful journey that spotlights local chefs, food vendors, and culinary creatives across Ghana....
CPP applauds reinstatement of Republic Day and Founder’s Day
The Convention People's Party (CPP) has expressed heartfelt appreciation following the official reinstatement of July 1st as Republic Day and September 21st as Founder's Day in Ghana. The move, announced by the government on June 25th, has been hailed by the party as a significant step toward reaffirming Ghana’s historical identity and legacy. In a statement released on the heels...
President Mahama to host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on official visit to Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ghana for a two-day official visit from Wednesday, July 2 to Thursday, July 3, 2025. The visit, announced by the Presidency, marks a significant milestone in Ghana-India relations, being the first by an Indian Prime Minister in recent years. A statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu described...
Ayariga dispels reports of mass BoG dismissals, says affected staff were on probation
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has dismissed claims circulating about the termination of over 100 employees at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), clarifying that the individuals in question were not permanent staff but probationary workers whose initial contracts had expired. Addressing Parliament on Friday, June 27, Ayariga explained that the employees were part of a cohort hired during the closing months...
