3 h. ago Expert wants gov’t to extend NSS allowance beyond service period

Local governance expert, Amon Kotei has urged the government to extend the payment of allowances to National Service personnel even after they complete their mandatory one-year service, until they secure permanent employment. His comments follow an announcement by the Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, who disclosed at a press conference […]

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7 d. ago Prof. Gyampo condemns character assassination, urges national dialogue on Fake News

Political Science lecturer and CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has decried the rising tide of character assassination in Ghana’s public discourse, warning that the trend discourages competent citizens from offering themselves for national service. In a statement Tuesday, Prof. Gyampo, known for his outspoken views on governance and civic responsibility, said he remains unshaken by recent defamatory attacks on his character but expressed deep concern for the country’s future if such toxic narratives continue unchecked.

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8 d. ago Armwrestling Federation: We need $42,000 to compete and win medals at Africa Championship

President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF), Charles Osei Asibey, has expressed concern over the federation’s urgent need for $42,000 to enable the national armwrestling team, Golden Arms, to participate in the upcoming Africa Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, Nigeria. Mr Osei Asibey lamented that the Golden Arms, arguably the most consistent team in Ghana and Africa, deserve better support.

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1 week ago Cardinal Turkson departs for Rome, urges national unity behind President’s vision

Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academies of Sciences, has called on ministers, presidential appointees, and all Ghanaians to rally behind the President’s vision, emphasising that national transformation could not rest solely on the shoulders of one man.

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1 week ago Friday Club urges NPP presidential hopefuls to prioritise unity and issue

A group of New Patriotic Party-aligned lecturers known as the Friday Club, has called on all prospective presidential candidates and their supporters to exercise restraint, maturity and focus on issues rather than personalities as the party prepares for its internal leadership race ahead of the 2028 general elections. In a statement released today, Wednesday, July […]

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1 week ago Youth urges State of Emergency declaration on galamsey at PNAfrica National Youth Mock Parliament

Some youth in Ghana are adding to calls for President John Dramani Mahama to declare a State of Emergency on illegal mining operations in Ghana.

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2 w. ago Greed threatens Ghana’s future, Cardinal Turkson warns at National Day of Prayer

Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson has urged Ghanaians to embrace a renewed sense of responsibility and solidarity, warning that unchecked greed and selfish gain threaten the nation’s shared resources and the well-being of future generations.

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2 w. ago Reject tribalism and extremism to safeguard national unity – Mahama urges Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Muslims and all Ghanaians to actively defend national harmony by rejecting tribalism, extremism, and political divisiveness. Speaking at the Muslim session of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held in Accra—shortly after the Christian service concluded—Mr Mahama described Ghana’s religious and ethnic diversity as a divine blessing […]

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2 w. ago Let’s speak words that heal, not harm – Mahama urges national reflection and integrity

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to choose compassion, truth, and integrity in both speech and action, calling on the nation to embrace healing over division in everyday interactions. Delivering a keynote address at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held on 1st July in Accra, Mr Mahama reflected on the theme […]

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2 w. ago Ghana’s transformation depends on all, not just the President – Cardinal Turkson

Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson has emphasised that the transformation of Ghana is not the sole responsibility of the President, but a shared duty that requires the active participation of all citizens.

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2 w. ago Mahama urges national unity at National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving

President John Mahama has called for unity and vigilance against forces that threaten Ghana’s social cohesion.

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2 w. ago Mahama welcomes Cardinal Turkson for First National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving

President John Dramani Mahama on Monday evening welcomed Peter Cardinal Appiah Turkson back to Ghana and expressed gratitude to the esteemed clergyman for accepting his invitation to deliver the sermon at the inaugural National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Service.

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2 w. ago ‘We yearn for peace, strive for justice’ – GBA renews call for Torkornoo’s reinstatement

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has renewed calls for the reinstatement of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, invoking the spirit of reconciliation and urging the nation to rise above what it describes as a culture of settling scores.

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2 w. ago 2024 WAFCON: Let spirit of independence inspire you to victory – Sports Minister charges Black Queens

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged the Black Queens to draw strength from the nation’s legacy of independence and resilience as they chase glory at the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The tournament is scheduled to take place between July 7 to 26, 2025, in Morocco, set for […]

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2 w. ago Civic education and deliberate policy crucial to restoring respect for the Cedi – Ralph Ayitey

In commemoration of Ghana’s Republic Day on July 1, 2025, Ralph Ayitey, Chief Executive Officer of Coconut Grove Regency Hotel and National Treasurer of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), is urging the state to prioritise civic education and deliberate economic policy reforms as strategic tools for restoring national respect and value for the Ghanaian […]

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2 w. ago AI and Cybersecurity Seminar: ALA calls on member bodies t embrace use of AI

The Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has emphasised the urgent need for the NLA to intensify its efforts in integrating artificial intelligence into its systems, in response to the alarming global surge in mobile fraud and cybercrime. He made this statement on the sidelines of a Seminar organized by the […]

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2 w. ago Dr. Bryan Acheampong demands national AI strategy to drive economic growth

Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has urged Ghana to establish a comprehensive national framework for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) aimed at transforming the economy, creating jobs, and enhancing public sector efficiency. In a time when AI technology is revolutionising industries globally, he pointed out that Ghana is falling behind, not […]

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2 w. ago Asiedu Nketia to CRC: Split AG and Justice Ministry to strengthen anti

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged the Constitutional Review Committee to recommend the separation of the Attorney-General’s office from that of the Minister for Justice, citing it as a necessary reform to strengthen the fight against corruption.

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2 w. ago Communication Minister urges girls to embrace digital power at 2025 National Girls in ICT

The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Samuel Nartey Dzata George, has delivered an inspiring call to action to young girls across Ghana, urging them to claim their space in the digital future and lead Ghana's transformation into a globally competitive, inclusive tech-driven society.

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2 w. ago You’re a ‘small boy’ in NPP; tone down your utterances – former MP slams Nana B

Former Subin Member of Parliament (MP), Eugene Boakye Antwi, has taken a swipe at New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, urging him to be more measured in his public utterances.

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