Category: News

Accra: Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, a leading financial institution, has announced the relocation of its head office from Ebankese, No. 35 Sixth Avenue, North Ridge, Accra, to No. 5, Block 3, Section 28, Independence Avenue, Accra, Republic Court building. The new head office is strategically situated on Independence Avenue, directly opposite AU Square, within the Republic Court. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement from the Communications Department of the bank highlighted that the relocation is a key component of Republic Bank’s five-year strategic plan. This move aims to enhance operational excellence, expand market presence, and deliver superior banking experiences.

Lagos: The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) made a remarkable debut at this year’s Akwaaba African Travel Market, held from September 14 to 16 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. For the first time in the Union’s history, TOUGHA participated with its own exhibition booth, showcasing the vibrancy of Ghana’s tourism offerings to a wide audience of African and international travel professionals. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Yvonne Donkor, TOUGHA President, described the Union’s maiden exhibition at Akwaaba as ‘a milestone moment’ for Ghanaian tour operators. ‘This is the first time TOUGHA has set up

Accra: The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) officially launched its 40th anniversary celebrations under the theme ‘From Resource to Reality: 40 Years of Impact and Innovation’ with a distinguished gathering at the Presidency’s Villa Dome. The milestone event brought together Ghana’s leadership, including the Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Mr. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, and Senior Presidential Advisors, alongside executives from ExxonMobil, the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO), and representatives from the global oil and gas industry. According to Ghana News Agency, in his keynote address, Mr.

Bras­lia: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, sentenced to 27 years in prison for an attempted coup, has been diagnosed with skin cancer. Two skin lesions removed during surgery on Sunday were found to be cancerous, and will now require regular medical monitoring, according to his doctor, Claudio Birolini. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Birolini stated, ‘It is neither the mildest nor the most aggressive form, but it is still a form of skin cancer.’ Bolsonaro was hospitalized on Tuesday due to nausea, dizziness, and low blood pressure, spending one night in the hospital. During the examination, traces of a

Accra: Ghana is hosting experts from the West African sub-region in a weeklong workshop aimed at strengthening the region’s capacity to manage disease outbreaks and health emergencies through improved risk communication and community engagement strategies. The workshop, held from September 16 to 19, 2025, is attended by health professionals from 15 West African countries, who are sharing best practices and building collaborative networks to improve the region’s preparedness for health emergencies. According to Ghana News Agency, the event is coordinated by the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Western Regional Coordinating Centre in partnership with the Mastercard

Accra: A tragic road accident on the Worawora-Abotoase Highway in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region has claimed the life of a male nurse. According to Ghana News Agency, the deceased, identified only as Alidu, was a staff nurse at the Worawora Government Hospital. He reportedly died while traveling from Tapa Abotoase to Worawora on a motorbike to perform his night duty. The collision occurred with a commercial taxi that was traveling in the opposite direction. The fatal crash took place on Monday, September 16, 2025, between 1930 hours and 2000 hrs, near Dzogbekope and Tapa Amanfrom. Eyewitnesses reported

London: Thousands of people took to the streets of London to protest against Donald Trump’s second state visit. There was a heavy police presence from Regent Street to Parliament Square as protesters marched through the capital on Wednesday afternoon, with people from as many as 50 campaign groups taking part. According to Ghana News Agency, the Metropolitan Police reported that up to 5,000 people gathered at a rally in Parliament Square. Prominent speakers, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Green Party leader Zack Polanski, voiced their opposition to Trump’s visit. Polanski criticized the lavishness of the state visit, stating