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A political expert from the opposition party has raised serious doubts about the government's latest job creation plan. Dr. Joshua Zaato thinks many young people want to see real results from the 24-hour economy program. The policy expert believes citizens are waiting to find out if this...

Ghana's petroleum chief says the country can make more money from its natural resources through a new government plan. Godwin Edudzi Tamaklo leads the National Petroleum Authority and believes the 24-hour economy program will change everything. The policy wants businesses to run three work...

Police Chief Daniel Kwame Afriyie delivered a powerful speech to fresh graduates at the training academy. He told 238 new officers that their badges represent public trust rather than fear tactics. The ceremony took place at Volta Regional Police Training School during Friday celebrations...

Traditional leaders from La have kicked off their biggest annual party for 2025. The Homowo Festival will run from August 11 through September 6 with loads of fun activities planned. Officials picked the theme Respect for All as they want everyone to build a stronger community together. Local...

A political expert delivered harsh predictions about Ghana's top judge during a weekend television appearance. Dr. Joshua Zaato from the opposition party believes Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo faces certain defeat in her legal battle. The University of Ghana lecturer told viewers that removal...

Beatrice Chebet made history at the track meet on Saturday. The 24-year-old runner from Kenya smashed the women's 5000m world record. She ran the distance at 13:58.06 during the Prefontaine Classic. The race took place at Eugene, Oregon. Chebet became the first woman ever to finish under 14...

Speaker Moses Wetang'ula fired shots at opposition leaders during major events across coastal Kenya. The top politician slammed rivals who think they must control everything for the country to move forward. He told crowds that leadership belongs to everyone and no single person holds a monopoly...

Governor Johnson Sakaja wants to raise money for Nairobi without making people pay more taxes. His team needs 44.6 billion shillings for next year but refuses to burden residents with higher costs. The county just broke records by collecting 13.8 billion shillings without raising any fees...

Local people have rushed to support Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen after his recent comments sparked major debate. Youth group leaders say critics completely twisted his words about police using deadly force. The Pokot-Turkana-Marakwet Youth Association chairman Kimaiya Minanyang...

A Reform UK politician has stepped away from his party after serious questions emerged about pandemic loans worth thousands of pounds. James McMurdock represents South Basildon and East Thurrock and decided to remove himself from the party ranks as newspapers dug into his business dealings. The...

A top government official delivered strong words about lifting up women during a major event last Saturday. Farouk Kibet spoke to crowds at a special gathering for female empowerment held at Likoni area. The presidential aide told attendees that helping women succeed means making Kenya stronger...

Ghana Police Service welcomed nearly twelve hundred new officers after tough training sessions ended. The fresh recruits learned everything from swimming to shooting during their half-year program. More women than men made it through the demanding course with 633 females beating 561 males. These...

Armed robbers killed a sick mother during her desperate rush to reach medical help early Friday morning. Four gunmen stopped the emergency transport vehicle at Dangi Junction and forced everyone to lie down for hours. The criminals stole mobile phones and cash from terrified passengers at...

A top lawyer has attacked the Ghana Bar Association for defending the suspended Chief Justice. Martin Kpebu slammed the legal group and its leader Efua Ghartey after they demanded the government reverse its decision. The bar association wants officials to bring back Chief Justice Gertrude...

A female journalist has made history after winning a tough election battle for the top spot at the Ghana Journalists Association. Ivy Priscilla Setordjie beat her rivals to become the first woman Vice Chairperson for the Volta Region chapter. She brings more than twenty years of media experience...

The top official from Mfantseman has made tough new rules for tricycle drivers across his area. Eric Stanley Acquah told drivers they must reach 21 years old before operating their vehicles. Every rider needs proper driving papers and membership cards from the local Pragyia Association. The...

Traditional leaders from Agona Nyakrom have started their annual Akwambo Festival with a clear mission. They want to bring back old customs that young people have forgotten. The chiefs worry that foreign ways are taking over their culture. Nana Oteatuoso Osei Bonsu III leads the festival...

A private school will throw a massive party next month to mark its 20th birthday. St. Andrews Senior High School in Assin Fosu plans a week-long celebration from July 14 to 20. The school picked a hot topic for its theme about private schools joining the free education program. Education bosses...

A watchdog group has spoken out about the jailhouse sentence handed down to fake evangelist Patricia Asiedua. The woman everyone calls Nana Agradaa just got 15 years behind bars for stealing money from church members. She told people God would multiply their cash if they gave it to her. The...

President Emmerson Mnangagwa visited the Gata family home on Saturday to honor the late energy chief. The leader brought top government officials to the Borrowdale residence for the special tribute. Cabinet ministers and party members from Manicaland province joined the president at the...