Author: Gifty Boateng

The internet is engulfed with outrage and shock following that, a young man, Theophilus Ashitey Amarh who was declared missing has been gruesomely killed and burnt by his friend Wisdom Tetteh, at a bush near the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). The deceased, based in Oyebi in Accra, according to earlier reports had advertised on the internet the sale of a vehicle. He was subsequently contacted by a potential buyer, to come over so they transact business in early April. He was accompanied by his friend Tetteh but after the meeting, nothing was heard about him…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to reposition Ghana’s economy towards inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable livelihoods, as he joined workers to mark the 2026 May Day celebration. According to the President, the next phase of government’s agenda is to translate macroeconomic stability into real economic opportunities for citizens. “Our mission is clear, we want to turn stability into opportunity. We will not just manage the economy; we will expand it to create jobs and prosperity,” he stated. Speaking at the celebration marked in Koforidua in the Eastern Region, the President assured workers that economic gains would…

President Mahama has told his security details to be circumspect when dealing with the media, cautioning that they do not harass them but be gentle, as the two groups work to complement each other. He issued the gentle advice when he touched down at the Koforidua Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) College of Education to take part in yesterday’s May Day celebration, in the Eastern Regional capital. The president arrived at the institution from a military chopper together with the Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah as well as other government officials. While walking to join a waiting convoy, he spotted…

A one day conference to discuss the future of journalism in Ghana, at a time powerful technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) appears to be taking the centre stage, has been held in Accra. Dubbed ‘The Media Convergence Conference, the event was held under the auspices of the Africa Media Bureau (AMB) and brought together, participants from media organizations, practitioners, experts, technology leaders, policymakers, students, among others. Held at the La Palm Beach Hotel, the high-level conference was themed “The future of media practice, education and policy in Ghana”. In a brief address, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Africa Media…

History was made on Saturday, 25th April, 2026, at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison when the President John Dramani Mahama joined the Men’s Ministry of the Assemblies of God Church for a fellowship with inmates. The service featured worship and ministration led by the Men’s Ministry, offering encouragement and spiritual support to the inmates. Delivering a sermon, the Head Pastor of Ringway Gospel Centre, Assemblies of God, Rev. Benjamin Tettey, urged inmates not to lose hope despite their circumstances but to embrace repentance, reform, and faith in Jesus Christ for strength and renewal. The Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie…

Son of Former Defense Minister, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, has earned the honour of representing Ghana at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Yaw Omane Boamah, is a student of the Ghana International School (GIS) a popular and private school in Accra. He was selected from over 600 students across 100+ schools, emerging among six national finalists alongside Qi Wang of Ghana International School. Young Omane Boamah together with one other will also represent Ghana at the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), with Qi Wang ranking second overall. Dr Omane Boamah, a medical professional, tragically lost his…

The minority leader, Alex Afenyo-Markin, has called out some judges he thinks are doing the bidding of the current John Mahama government. According to the Effutu constituency Member of Parliament (MP), these unnamed judges are acting under the instructions of government and not the law. He posited that they are writing their own record and posterity will deal with them as to how they discharged their responsibility whether good or bad. In a social media post on Friday, 17 April captioned “To all honourable judges of our courts” the law maker implored the judges to desist from this new way…

Vice President, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has as part of her visit to Spain this week, met and engaged with GB Foods, a subsidiary of Agrolimen. It is a Barcelona, Span-based multination holding company, controlled by the Carulla family. It is a major player in the consumer goods sector, with a primary focus on pet food, human food, and restaurant services. Ghana has a longstanding relationship with Spain, and this engagement underscored government’s commitment to pursuing mutually beneficial partnerships. The discussions focused on opportunities within the tomato value chain, and where they align with government’s broader agenda to promote agro-processing,…

The Ghana Police Service have arrested the gang leader of armed robbers, who attacked Berekum Chelsea team, resulting in the tragic death of a player, Dominic Frimpong. The suspect, 25-year old Mohammed Ahmed alias ‘Can Do’, was apprehended days ago after a gun battle with the police. The police in a statement said one suspect Gideon Bawa was injured during a shootout and is receiving medical treatment.  “The Police have arrested the gang leader and one other suspect in connection with the robbery incident that led to the death of the Berekum Chelsea footballer.” ‘i Can Do’ sustained wound to…

The Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Naval Captain Rtd Kamal Deen Ali, has admitted to concerns that the institution is over staffed, a situation he argues is not peculiar to the Authority. He however says the situation is not entirely bad because they are making good use of these unrequired staff profitably. According to him, the Authority is embarking on expansion activities and these staff have come in handy for this purpose in the last one year that he has been in office. Speaking at an event for selected editors on Thursday, April 16, the Director-General said it…