NEWS

Al Sharpton backs Mahama’s UN initiative on slave trade

Al Sharpton and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva back John Dramani Mahama’s initiative to have the transatlantic slave trade declared the gravest crime against humanity at the United Nations General Assembly

Parliament hosts inaugural Global Conference of Parliamentary Training Institutes in Accra

Ghana’s Parliament hosts the inaugural global conference of Parliamentary Training Institutes in Accra to strengthen legislative capacity and international cooperation

Mahama to address UN General Assembly on slavery and reparations

President John Mahama travels to New York to address the UN General Assembly and lead global discussions on slavery remembrance and reparatory justice

Housing & Water Minister unveils major reforms to tackle flooding and housing deficits

Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei outlines Ghana’s strategic plans for flood mitigation, Saglemi project revival, and nationwide water reforms during a parliamentary assurance hearing

EDITORIALS

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When ‘protocol’ recruitment system hits a digital wall

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Editorial: The controversy over Ghana’s security agency recruitment exposes the entrenched culture of political “protocol” and why merit-based recruitment is long overdue
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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

POLITICS

NDC guru mounts pressure on gov’t to deliver real gains under ‘Reset Agenda’

NDC stalwart PV Jantuah Dadson urges Ghanaians to assess Mahama’s Reset Agenda based on measurable outcomes, not early progress signals

Minority drags Stan Dogbe’s GoldBod renovation contract to OSP, CHRAJ

Minority MPs petition OSP, CHRAJ, and CID to investigate alleged procurement breaches in a Bank of Ghana office renovation contract linked to Stan Dogbe

Bawumia tasks Minority MPs to engage stakeholders nationwide

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says Mahamudu Bawumia has directed Minority MPs to intensify stakeholder engagements nationwide to shape policy alternatives and strengthen parliamentary advocacy

NPP’s decline ‘startling,’ needs deep introspection – Prof Nortey

Prof Ezekiel Nortey urges the New Patriotic Party to confront internal challenges and rebuild trust after a poll shows declining support behind the National Democratic Congress

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

Wage bill consumes 44% of tax revenue: Govt borrows GH¢17bn to pay salaries – Finance Minister reveals

Ghana’s 2025 fiscal data reveals a mounting crisis as public sector wages hit 44.8% of non-oil tax revenue, far exceeding the 35% ECOWAS limit

World Bank secures $20m Dutch grant to mitigate Ghana tomato supply shock after Burkina Faso export ban

The World Bank secures a $20 million grant from the Netherlands to bolster Ghana’s tomato value chain following Burkina Faso’s export ban

Gov’t orders complete SIM Registration reset to fight fraud

Cabinet has approved a new nationwide SIM registration exercise in Ghana as Communications Minister Sam George announces a complete reset and a new 5G spectrum auction framework

Treasury bill auction oversubscribed as interest rates fall to 4.8%

Government exceeds Treasury bill target by GH¢458 million as investors submit GH¢10.76 billion in bids, highlighting strong demand and falling yields in Ghana’s short-term debt market

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

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Mother Mary to the drama: 10 of the best films to...

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From The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Michael, here are 10 must-watch films hitting cinemas and streaming platforms this April, featuring Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson

FEATURES/OPINIONS

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International Women’s Day: Women’s Caucus calls for gender equity to halt...

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Ghana’s Women’s Caucus, led by Comfort Doyoe, calls for stronger female representation and gender equality as the country marks International Women’s Day

LIFESTYLE

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Strong is the new skinny: For women, building muscle has replaced...

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“Strong is the new skinny” explores the shift in women’s fitness toward strength training, highlighting its benefits for muscle health, aging, confidence, and overall well-being, while debunking common myths about weightlifting for women

INTERNATIONAL

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs, KCNA says

Kim Jong Un was reappointed as North Korea's president of state affairs as the assembly convened to formalize a "two hostile states" policy toward South Korea

Pope Leo calls Middle East war a ‘scandal,’ urges immediate ceasefire

Pope Leo condemns the Middle East war as a “scandal” to humanity, calling for an immediate ceasefire and urging global prayers for peace amid rising suffering and civilian casualties

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran power plants after Strait of Hormuz 48-hour ultimatum

Donald Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, as Israel-Iran strikes intensify and fears of wider Middle East conflict grow

US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq as Trump eases Russia oil sanctions

A US military refuelling plane has crashed in western Iraq amid escalating Middle East tensions as Israel launches new strikes on Tehran and Iran threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz