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Ghana Places All Indigenous Languages Under English to Preserve Equality
The Bureau of Ghana Languages has urged Parliament to keep English as the sole national language, arguing that choosing one local tongue would marginalise others.
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Prince Adu‑Owusu: Your Person Will Find You
The Ghanaian media personality reminds those nursing heartbreak that love will return, urging patience, self‑worth and hope for a new future.
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Brands are built from within to without – Dr Ike Tandoh
Every respected Ghanaian brand, whether a top bank or that popular waakye spot with a long queue, all began from within. It wasn’t with a logo or marketing, but with people. My personal branding philosophy is simple: brands are built from within to without, not the other way round. If the internal culture, […]
General
Late CLOGSAG Boss Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo and Twin Brother Sidney Bampoe Addo Buried at State House
The former Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG and his Deputy Director brother were laid to rest in a joint funeral at the State House forecourt in Accra.
Business
Bank of Ghana Holds Policy Rate Steady at 14% to Shield Inflation Gains
The central bank has paused monetary easing, keeping its policy rate unchanged through the summer as it guards against emerging domestic and external risks that could pressure prices.
General
Accra Roads to Close in December to Boost Christmas Trading
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly will shut traffic on select streets between Cocoa Board and Kantamanto to create space for street traders during the festive season.
Politics
Kow Essuman Declares Intent to Contest Ablekuma West NPP Primary
The former President’s legal counsel has formally filed an Expression of Interest for the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary in the constituency that flipped to the NDC in 2024.
Business
Ghana Pushes AU‑CARICOM Partnership to Boost Trade
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Ablakwa unveiled a proposal to link the African Continental Free Trade Area with Caribbean economies, aiming to create new markets and jobs.
Business
TraffiTech Rollout: MP Toobu Urges Motorists Not to Panic
Ghana’s new electronic traffic enforcement system has just gone live after a pilot phase, with MP Peter Toobu warning drivers that the change is gradual and not frightening.
General
TraffiTech: Dr Mireku Calls Ghana’s Traffic System a Life‑Saving Policy
International Relations expert Dr Nana Yaw Mireku praised the electronic traffic enforcement system as one of the most impactful policies, highlighting its role in reducing road crashes.
General
Sunyani Teaching Hospital Urges Staff Housing to Support Expansion
Dr. Cardinal Newton calls on government, investors and philanthropists to build accommodation for staff as the hospital gears up for a medical school and a projected 160,000 monthly patients by 2026.
Business
TIME Studios, PMI Launch Second Season of Climate Solutions Documentary
The new season of The Solutionaries spotlights innovators turning bold climate ideas into scalable projects, now streaming on TIME.com.
Politics
Afenyo‑Markin Criticises Government Over JUSAG Strike
The Minority Leader accused the administration of neglecting workers’ welfare while pushing for reparatory justice, demanding an urgent end to the judicial staff strike.
Entertainment
Samira Bawumia Urges Young Writers to Revive Ghana’s Storytelling Heritage
The former Second Lady highlighted the role of emerging authors in keeping traditional tales alive at the 3rd Samira Bawumia Literature Prize Awards.
Crime
Manasseh Urges GES to Report School Sexual Abuse Cases to Police Immediately
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni says delayed internal procedures risk losing evidence and calls for swift police and medical reporting.
Health
Franklin Cudjoe Discharged After Successful Parkinson’s Surgery in Chicago
The founding president of IMANI Africa has returned home to recover following a life‑saving operation at Rush University Medical Center.
Business
US Embassy: How Ghanaians Can Secure Emergency Visa Interviews
The Accra embassy has released step‑by‑step guidance for citizens needing urgent U.S. visas, outlining required documents and the limited availability of expedited slots.
Politics
Dr Alex Glover‑Quartey Urges Higher Salaries for Senior Officials to Curb Corruption
The former Head of the Civil Service says paying chief directors around $400 a month while they manage over a million dollars is untenable and invites abuse of public funds.
General
Foster Found Inside Coffin After Three-Day Money Ritual in Foase
A 28‑year‑old drug store operator was discovered inside a cemetery coffin in Foase, Ashanti Region, sparking speculation of a money‑making ritual.
Entertainment
Mfantsipim’s Gospel Legacy: From Noise of Joy to National Sound
The former school of Emmanuel Y Lartey and TVO Lamptey pioneered contemporary gospel in Ghana, turning campus stages into launchpads for a genre that now fills churches across the country.
Entertainment
Efya Marries Nigerian Singer Tomi Thomas in Traditional Wedding
Ghanaian star Efya and Lagos‑born vocalist Tomi Thomas tied the knot this weekend after a February knocking ceremony, sparking fan excitement across social media.
Politics
NPP Court Order: Lawyers Urge EC to Halt Manhyia North Elections
Representatives for three plaintiffs have asked the Electoral Commission to refrain from supervising any New Patriotic Party elections in Manhyia North, citing a High Court injunction.
Politics
NDC Shifts Nomination Form Submission to Noon on Saturday
The party’s Congress Elections Committee moved the start of the 2026 National Executive nomination process from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to accommodate a National Clean‑Up Exercise.
Business
US Midterms Trigger AI Stock Selloff as Investors Fear Regulation
The Democratic sweep in the US mid‑elections has rattled tech giants on the Nasdaq, sparking a sharp decline in AI‑related shares as concerns over data‑centre regulation grow.
International
Peter Fitzek, Self‑Styled ‘King of Germany’, Faces Trial for Leading Criminal Group
The former chef and karate instructor, now known as Peter the First, is on trial in Düsseldorf accused of running a banned Reichsbürger organisation that operated a fake banking and insurance system.
Entertainment
Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky: From Homeless to Oscar Winner
The new film *I Play Rocky* retraces how the struggling actor‑screenwriter turned a three‑day script into Hollywood’s biggest box‑office hit and 1977 Best Picture winner.
Politics
Trump Names Stephen Miller as New White House Chief of Staff
Following Republican losses in the mid‑term elections, President Trump has appointed former deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles.
General
Ministry Urges Action Against Growing Sexual Blackmail Trend
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has called on law enforcement to tackle the rise of non‑consensual recordings and online blackmail.
Health
NMC to Summon Nurse Over Alleged TikTok Livestream of Distressed Pregnant Patient
The Nursing and Midwifery Council will invite a nurse for further engagement next week after a TikTok live session allegedly showed a pregnant patient in distress, raising privacy concerns.
Crime
Paul Mackenzie Sentenced to 200 Years for Shakahola Forest Cult Deaths
The Mombasa High Court handed the controversial preacher a 200‑year prison term for orchestrating the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, in a forced‑fasting cult.
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