A Press TV anchor broke down in tears on live Iranian state TV while announcing the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after joint U.S.–Israel strikes, with the broadcast going viral and raising tensions in the Middle East.
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Government Invites Organised Labour to Presidential Dialogue on March 17
The Government of Ghana has formally invited Organised Labour to a Presidential Dialogue scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at Jubilee House. The high-level engagement, initiated on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, will focus on critical national issues including public sector salary reforms
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Finance Minister Highlights 2025 Fiscal Performance and Macroeconomic Turnaround
Ghana’s economy recorded one of its strongest turnarounds in history in 2025, according to Finance Minister Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. The country achieved significant fiscal consolidation, reduced public debt by GH¢82.1 billion, strengthened the cedi
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Finance Minister Presents the Value for Money Office Bill to Parliament
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the Value for Money Office Bill to Parliament, describing it as a bold step toward eliminating waste, inflated contracts, and inefficiencies in public spending.
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Education Ministry Inaugurates New Audit Committee
The Ministry of Education has inaugurated a five-member Audit Committee to strengthen transparency, accountability, and sound financial management within the sector. The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abass Apaak, performed the ceremony on behalf of Minister Haruna Iddrisu
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NPP Holds NEC and National Council Meetings
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council (NC) meetings today, February 17, 2026, at Alisa Hotel in Accra. Here are the full details.
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Kennedy Agyapong Leaves the NPP? His Camp Responds
Rumors suggesting that Kennedy Agyapong, the former six-term Member of Parliament for Assin Central and recent NPP presidential aspirant, might…
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Ghana Gold Board Announces Temporary Suspension of Selected Gold Buying License Applications
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the temporary suspension of new Tier 1, Tier 2, and Self-Financing Aggregator gold buying license applications as part of sweeping regulatory reforms to strengthen transparency and compliance
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Current Controller and Accountant-General Kwasi Agyei : The Man Behind Ghana’s National Payroll
Mr. Kwasi Agyei is the current Controller and Accountant-General of Ghana, bringing over two decades of public service experience to the leadership of the national payroll and public financial management system.
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Ghana Government Rolls Out Upgraded GoG Pay-Slip System for Public Sector Workers
Government Launches Upgraded GoG Pay-Slip System – Ghana Card Now Required
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Minority Demands Immediate Dismissal of COCOBOD CEO Randy Abbey
The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has called for the dismissal of COCOBOD CEO Dr. Randy Abbey following a sharp reduction in the cocoa producer price from GH₵51,660 to GH₵41,392 per tonne.
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Ghana Reduces Cocoa Prices by Over GH₵1,000 per 64kg Bag
Ghana has reduced the cocoa producer price by GH₵1,038 per 64kg bag, cutting it from GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587 amid falling global cocoa prices. The government says the move will stabilize the sector and ensure timely payments to farmers, while reforms like a new Cocoa Board Bill
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Ghana Cocoa Prices Reduces From GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587 per 64kg bag
Ghana has reduced the cocoa producer price from GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587 per bag amid falling global cocoa prices. The move aims to stabilize the sector and ensure timely payments to farmers, while long-term reforms focus on transparency, local processing, and sustainable growth.
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The Motivation for Wanting to Be the President of Ghana?
What truly motivates the relentless quest for political power in Ghana? From the era of the Gold Coast to the Fourth Republic, the struggle for leadership has shaped the nation’s democratic journey. While political parties promise development, accountability, and progress, recurring issues of failed promises
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Government Declares Wednesdays for Wearing Fugu to Promote Ghanaian Culture
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has officially declared Wednesdays as a national day for wearing Fugu, also known as Batakari, as part of government efforts to preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage and strengthen the creative economy.
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“I Sincerely Apologize to Affected Farmers” – Dr. Randy Abbey, CEO of COCOBOD
Dr. Randy Abbey, CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board, has apologized to farmers affected by delayed cocoa payments, citing an inherited GH₵32 billion debt from the previous government.
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President Mahama Recalls Baba Jamal, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, following allegations of voter inducement during the NDC primaries in Ayawaso East.
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Baba Jamal Wins Ayawaso East Constituency Primaries
Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed has emerged as the provisional winner of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency
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Ghanaian Kente: The Proud African Traditional Outfit Trending Across the Globe
Discover the beauty of Ghanaian Kente, the iconic traditional outfit celebrated by President Mahama, its rich history, vibrant designs, and growing global appeal as a symbol of African culture and pride.
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How to Visit the Parliament of Ghana as a Group, Institution, or Organization
How to visit to the Parliament of Ghana? Open Monday to Friday, the public gallery welcomes individual visitors and groups. Learn how to observe proceedings
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Afenyo-Markin Donates 10 Laptops and Desktop Computers to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader of Ghana’s 9th Parliament and MP for Effutu, donated ten laptops and ten desktop computers to the Radio, Television, and Digital Departments of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to strengthen operations
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Ghana Celebrates 50 Years of Friendship with Kuwait
hana and Kuwait continue to strengthen their long-standing diplomatic relations as Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams highlights 50 years of friendship between the two nations. The engagement underscored Kuwait’s significant contributions to Ghana’s development through the Kuwait Fund and explored new areas of cooperation, including sports
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Hope in Action: Sekyere-Kumawu Rolls Out “Nkoko Nketenkete” Empowerment Programme
The Sekyere-Kumawu District Assembly has launched the “Nkoko Nketenkete” Empowerment Programme, a grassroots economic initiative aimed at reducing poverty and strengthening livelihoods, particularly among women, youth and vulnerable groups.
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NUGS Executives Engage Education Minister on Student Representation and Key Sector Reforms
Executives of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) engaged the Honourable Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, on January 27, 2026, in a constructive dialogue focused on student representation on the Scholarship Authority Board, the CETAG strike
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Bawumia Wins NPP Presidential Flagbearer Election, According to Provisional Results
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has emerged as the leading candidate in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Primaries held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, after securing 56.39 percent of the total valid votes cast. The provisional results place him well ahead of four other contenders, positioning him strongly for official declaration as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general election.
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Prophet Bernard Elbernard Issues Public Statement & Apology on NPP’s Primaries
Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun has issued a public statement and apology over his prophesy consistently shared on Ken Ohene Agyapong’s win in the January 31, 2026 NPP Presidential Primaries election
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GES to Promote Deputy Directors to Director II and Director I Ranks
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the completion of arrangements for the promotion of qualified Deputy Directors to the Director II and Director I ranks.
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NPP Presidential Primaries: Ken or Bawumia – Who Is Winning?
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) heads into a highly competitive presidential primary on Saturday, January 31, with five aspirants confidently laying claim to victory. While many Members of Parliament openly back Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his experience and policy credentials, supporters of Ken Ohene Agyapong argue that his strong grassroots appeal makes him the surest winner.
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The DCE of Sekyere-Kumawu District, Hon. Kwasi Amankwaa Distributes BSTEM Kits to 11 Junior High Schools to Strengthen STEM Education
“For hundreds of students across Sekyere-Kumawu, the arrival of BSTEM kits marks more than the delivery of equipment — it signals new opportunities to explore, experiment and imagine futures shaped by science and technology.”
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Ghana Gold Board to Sign Gold Refining Agreement with Gold Coast Refinery on January 20
The Ghana Gold Board is set to formally sign a gold refining agreement with Gold Coast Refinery on Tuesday, January 20, in Accra. The landmark partnership is expected to strengthen Ghana’s gold value chain, boost local refining capacity
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The Vision of the New Patriotic Party’s 5th Flagbearer – Prophet Bernard Elbernard
Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun has revealed what he describes as a powerful spiritual vision concerning the future leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The vision culminates in a striking declaration naming Kennedy Ohene Agyapong as the 5th Flagbearer of the NPP