Football Nights Are Bringing Ghanaians Together, But How Are They Getting Home?
Across Ghana, sports bars, viewing centres, restaurants, and neighbourhood gathering spots are filling up as football fans come together to...
A Call To Unite Behind Our Party And Our Flagbearer – Dr. Bryan Acheampong Writes
Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP Abetifi. 19/06/2026. Fellow members of the New Patriotic Party, I speak to you today not as...
Somalia Presidential Aspirant Unveils Comprehensive 2026 Political Agenda
Source: Muhammed Faisal Mustapha/Nii Okpoti Odamtten Somali presidential aspirant Mahamoud Mohamed Mohamoud has unveiled a comprehensive political platform ahead of...
Football Nights Are Bringing Ghanaians Together, But How Are They Getting Home?
Across Ghana, sports bars, viewing centres, restaurants, and neighbourhood gathering spots are filling up as football fans come together to watch some of the biggest matches on the global sporting calendar. While these shared experiences continue to bring communities together, they also highlight an often-overlooked question: how are people getting
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Avornyotse Family Defends Historical Lineage and Announces Petition Over Nyornufia Dispute
The Avornyotse family of Kpando-Gadza has publicly reaffirmed its historical lineage and longstanding place within the community, while announcing plans to pursue formal traditional and legal processes concerning ongoing discussions surrounding the Nyornufia institution in the area. In a statement issued on Thursday, the family described itself as one of
“Dredge the Birim River for Us” – Hon. Ayuba Appeals to Government.
The Assembly Member for Kyeremi No. 1, in the Birim Central Municipality Eastern Region, Hon. Ayuba, has called on government to intervene and dredge the Birim River. Hi Parts of Kyeremi No. 1, Akyem Oda Zongo, and other areas of Akyem Oda were flooded following heavy rains. Speaking to Oyerepa
GoldBod, Ghana Armed Forces and Forestry Commission Sign Landmark Deal to Reclaim Illegal-Mining Wounds in Tano-Nimri Forest Reserve
In a decisive move aimed at reversing environmental damage linked to illegal mining, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed an agreement with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the Forestry Commission (FC) to reclaim and restore degraded lands within the Tano-Nimri Forest Reserve. The signing, which brought together senior
Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu Commends Obuobi Mpaboa For Promoting Quality Made-In-Ghana Footwear
The President and Founder of the Afro-Arab Group of Companies, Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu, has lauded the efforts of Ghanaian footwear brand Obuobi Mpaboa for producing high-quality locally made slippers and contributing to the growth of indigenous entrepreneurship. The commendation came when the Chief Executive Officer of Obuobi Mpaboa, Mr.
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A Call To Unite Behind Our Party And Our Flagbearer – Dr. Bryan Acheampong Writes
Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP Abetifi. 19/06/2026. Fellow members of the New Patriotic Party, I speak to you today not as a bystander to our recent contest, but as one who stood in it. Like Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, I offered myself to our delegates in the January primary, and like him,
The Saga of a GCB Bank Customer
I opened my GCB Bank account somewhere in 2014, and since then, I have been a loyal customer of GCB Bank, but now on my way out. This over a decade long relationship hasn’t been a smooth ride. However, since no one or system is perfect, I previously tolerated some
Climate Change Is Already Here
By Yvette Ahenkorah Climate change is not merely an environmental concern reserved for policy rooms, international conferences, or scientific reports. It is an everyday reality. It is slowly, and often quietly, becoming part of the lived experience of our communities, cities, households, and livelihoods. Many of the climate realities we
The Galamsey Children: The Human Cost of Ghana’s Illegal Mining Boom
In many parts of Ghana, the discovery of mineral-rich land triggers more than just economic activity, it sparks a human migration. When illegal artisanal miners, popularly known as galamsey operators, hear of newly discovered gold-bearing rock, they move swiftly and en masse. Word spreads rapidly across towns and villages, crossing