Category: News

Kumasi: Hundreds of mourners have converged on the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to join the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in performing the one-week funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. Nana Konadu, elder sister of the Asantehene, died on August 07, 2025, after a short illness, having reigned as queen mother for eight years. According to Ghana News Agency, the palace and its environs were filled with mourners clad in the traditional red and black, including chiefs, queen mothers, traditional priests and priestesses, clergy, Imams, political leaders, corporate executives, and ordinary citizens. Traditional drums, dirges, and

Accra: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has directed the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to initiate the arrest of Madam Yaa Serwaa Gyan, a geologist who failed to fulfill her bond obligations after completing a government-sponsored study programme. According to Ghana News Agency, the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report indicated that Madam Gyan vacated her post without serving the required bond term, leaving an outstanding bond value of GHS120,347.03. She was granted a two-year study leave with pay from January 2021 to November 14, 2022, tied to a two-year bond. However, after returning to the Ministry in November 2022,

Accra: Mr Sammy Baah, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Ghanaian musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, also known as Shatta Wale, has confirmed the artiste’s detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). According to Ghana News Agency, the manager stated that Shatta Wale was detained due to inquiries concerning tax obligations related to the purchase of a Lamborghini vehicle. In August, EOCO seized the Lamborghini from Shatta Wale’s residence, alleging its connection to proceeds from a criminal enterprise. Shatta Wale voluntarily presented himself at the EOCO offices, accompanied by his lawyer, Cephas Biyuo, to assist with the ongoing

Accra: Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, Thursday reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving the welfare and working conditions of teachers, including the introduction of a dedicated housing scheme. The move is to elevate the teaching profession and enhance quality education delivery. Mr Iddrisu, who launched the 2025 Ghana Teacher Prize in Accra, stressed that no country could succeed without education, and that teachers were central to national development, who deserved continuous recognition for their sacrifices. ‘We appreciate you today, we appreciate you tomorrow, and we will appreciate you forever for your tremendous sacrifices,’ he said. According to Ghana News

Accra: Four Basic School pupils have advanced to the grand finale of this year’s Schools Sanitation Solutions (Triple S) Challenge. The event is set to be held at the National Theatre in Accra on September 22, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the finalists include 13-year-old Desiree Ohemaaa Amponsah Duah from AGBL Basic School in the Western North Region, Master Artaldus Sung Kuuntanaa from Accra College of Education Demonstration School, Master Kwabena Owusu Nyarko from Berekum Yiadom Boakye Demonstration ‘B’ in Bono, and Emmanuela Kolbila of Charis Christian Mission School in the North East Region. These pupils successfully navigated the

Accra: GCB Bank PLC (GCB) has announced the appointment of Aurelia Baaba Ofori Odame as the new Executive Head of Afro Asia Trade and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). This strategic move aligns with the Bank’s efforts to enhance cross-regional trade, strengthen public sector partnerships, and explore new growth avenues across Africa and Asia. According to Ghana News Agency, Aurelia Odame is set to lead the Bank’s Afro-Asia trade and SOE engagement strategy in these economically dynamic regions. The appointment reflects GCB Bank’s vision to serve as a bridge between emerging markets, facilitating capital, trade flows, and market access, while also driving

Sunyani: Professor Akbar Saeed, an Associate Professor of Information Systems at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada, has stressed the importance of reliable internet accessibility in empowering Africa’s youth to enhance their lives. He highlighted the untapped potential of young people on the continent, suggesting that access to internet facilities could provide crucial opportunities for self-learning amidst the challenges of affording formal education. According to Ghana News Agency, Prof Saeed made these remarks during an interview on the sidelines of the Second International Conference on Science, Technology, and Health Innovation for Sustainable Development (STHISD 2025). This event, organized by the School