Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Mrs. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has led the country’s delegation to Brazil to participate in the 2nd Global Summit on the School Meals Coalition. At the summit, Dr. Lartey highlighted Ghana’s achievements in providing hot, nutritious meals to pupils in public schools, a key initiative aimed…
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a strong caution to miners, traders, and the general public to cease all gold transactions with NK Benark Enterprise. In a statement, GoldBod announced that the company’s Tier 2 gold-buying licence has been suspended and all its trading outlets nationwide have been shut down. The move follows investigations…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has lowered its monetary policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5%, the lowest since 2019, signalling strong confidence that inflation will keep easing while economic growth stays robust. Announcing the decision after the September Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama said the cut extends the bank’s…
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is set to carve an unprecedented place in Asante history as he prepares to select and enstool the 15th Asantehemaa, following the recent passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III. According to GBC’s Nicholas Osei-Wusu, this will make the 16th occupant of the Golden Stool the first Asantehene to reign alongside three…
Ghana has conferred diplomatic passports on five celebrated personalities to serve as Envoys of the 2025 Diaspora Summit, strengthening ties with the global African community and championing a renewed Pan-African vision. At the launch of the summit in Accra, Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the move recognises the honourees’ “tireless dedication to…
Former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has filed a judicial review application at the High Court, contesting her dismissal as a Justice of the Supreme Court by President John Dramani Mahama. Justice Torkornoo argues that the September 1, 2025 presidential warrant removing her from the Supreme Court is unlawful and unconstitutional. She maintains that the removal…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has lowered the key lending rateto 21.5%, a drop of 350 basis points, in a move aimed at boosting lending and stimulating economic growth. Announcing the decision after the MPC’s 126th meeting on September 17, BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama said the cut…
begin construction under the government’s $10 billion Big Push Infrastructure Agenda—a flagship programme aimed at transforming Ghana’s road network and spurring inclusive economic growth. The ceremony, attended by traditional leaders, government officials, contractors, and local residents, signals the rollout of major road projects nationwide. Key Projects Announced At Afienya, President Mahama launched work on the…
Residents and property developers at Dunkwa near Amanfrom, Ofankor, and Kasoa are accusing a man identified as Papa Nii of leading large-scale illegal sand winning in the area, allegedly under the protection of local police commands and some municipal authorities. In petitions sighted by reporters, the community claims that Papa Nii and his group of…
Lagos, Nigeria — September 15, 2025: Guinness World Records (GWR) has officially confirmed that Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has set a new world record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. In a post on its official X (Twitter) handle, GWR announced: “New record: Largest serving of Nigerian…
