A New Dawn: Movement for Change Rebrands as United Party (UP Plus)
Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen’s Movement for Change has officially rebranded as the United Party (UP Plus), marking a significant shift in its political journey and paying homage to a name deeply rooted in Ghana’s political history. At a ceremony in Accra to unveil the new identity, Party Chairman Abubakar Saddique Boniface said UP Plus stands for a renewed commitment to...
Ghana Confirms 735 Mpox Cases as Health Authorities Issue Renewed Alert
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed a total of 735 Mpox cases nationwide as of October 14, 2025, following the detection of 22 new infections in recent days. The latest update has prompted renewed public health advisories aimed at curbing further spread of the virus. Health officials are urging the public to observe strict hygiene practices and to seek medical...
Suspect in Murder of “Jirapa Dubai” CEO Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
The High Court in the Upper West Region has sentenced Elisha Mahama to life imprisonment for the murder of Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, popularly known as “Jirapa Dubai.” Reacting to the ruling on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Principal State Attorney Abdul Shakur Saeed welcomed the decision, describing it as “fair, thorough, and just.”...
President Mahama to Host Grenadian Prime Minister for bilateral talks
President John Dramani Mahama is set to host the Prime Minister of Grenada, Honourable Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell, on Friday, October 17, 2025, at The Presidency for bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening ties between Ghana and Grenada. Prime Minister Mitchell is expected to arrive in Accra on Thursday, October 16 at 4:00 pm, leading a high-level delegation for a two-day...
Ghana’s Small-Scale Gold Exports Generate Over US$8 Billion in 2025 — GoldBod Reports
Ghana’s small-scale gold mining sector has recorded a significant boost in export earnings, generating over US$8.06 billion in foreign exchange between January and October 15, 2025. This is according to newly released data from the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in collaboration with the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). The figures show that 81,719.23 kilograms of gold were exported during the...
Gov’t to Upgrade Category B Schools to Category A in 2026 – Education Minister
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government is developing a comprehensive plan to upgrade select senior high schools from Category B to Category A status, as part of efforts to address long-standing challenges in the school placement system. The initiative, which is expected to roll out in 2026, will also see the conversion of some Category...
Minority Accuses Health Minister of Misleading Public Over Health Worker Recruitment and Arrears
The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticised the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, accusing him of misleading health professionals and the general public over claims that the government has secured fresh financial clearance for the recruitment of health workers and payment of outstanding arrears. The allegations follow the Minister’s announcement at a press conference on Monday, October 13, where...
Kennedy Agyapong promises jobs for certificate and non-certificate holders
Former Assin Central MP and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has once again pledged to make job creation a cornerstone of his vision for Ghana, should he be elected President. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Monday, October 13, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful said that tackling unemployment,...
Mahama, Xi Jinping hold bilateral talks in Beijing to deepen Ghana-China cooperation
Former President John Dramani Mahama has held high-level bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, as part of his participation in the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the event and coincided with the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ghana and China. The talks focused on strengthening political and economic...
Repeal LI 2462, else we would consider our stance with the Party – Reginald to NDC
A member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Deputy Director of Campaign and Advocacy (NDC Youth Wing), Reginald A. Boateng, has cautioned that he and some other members of the party may reconsider their membership with the party if Parliament fails to repeal Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462 by December 2025. Speaking during a live Zoom interview on...
