By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, has announced plans to hold a state funeral for the late Former First Lady, Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, one of the most influential figures in Ghana’s political and social history. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Government Communications and signed by…
US President Donald Trump has announced deals that aim to lower the cost of popular weight-loss drugs, as pharmaceutical prices take centre stage in his administration’s messaging around affordability. Speaking alongside drug executives at the White House, Trump unveiled agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Consumers are set to pay between $245 and $350 per month for obesity drugs,…
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The President, John Dramani Mahama, has said that the controversial Power Distribution Services (PDS) concession deal was not fundamentally flawed but failed because of poor management and personal interests that overshadowed its implementation. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Multipurpose Solar Energy Project at the Dawa Industrial Park in Agotor on Thursday, November 6, President…
A man posing as a military officer, identified only as Roy, has been arrested at Ve-Golokuati after allegedly snatching a motorbike from an 39;Okada 39; rider at Kadjebi in the Oti Region. Mr Manasseh Tomey, 24, the victim and okada rider, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the incident occurred on Monday, November 3, around 1000 hours, when the…
Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei has achieved a significant career milestone after completing the UEFA Pro Licence course in Belgium, the highest coaching qualification in European football. The certification elevates Ofei into an elite class of coaches eligible to take charge of top-tier clubs and national teams across the world. Source link
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has strongly refuted allegations that she misappropriated a GH cent;90,000 support package from the National Lottery Authority (NLA). Source link
Across Africa, journalists are being kidnapped, tortured and killed often by people whose identities are known but who face no punishment. Reports gathered by RFI and press freedom groups show these incidents spreading from Burkina Faso to Guinea and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where journalists who refuse to toe the line are silenced o . Source link
In a breathtaking display of intellect, confidence, and teamwork, Mfantsipim School has once again etched its name into the annals of academic history, emerging as the champions of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). This year’s competition began with a staggering 174 schools from across the country, all vying for Ghana’s most prestigious […] Source link
In Colombia, an Instagram account called “White Elephant” exposes unfinished infrastructure (often referred to as “white elephants”), the waste of public funds and irregularities surrounding certain toll booths. The account visits the sites, then posts videos and files complaints to pressure officials and companies. The Observers team spoke to the individual behind this account followed by more than 300,000 people.…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has addressed long-standing rumours that she married billionaire businessman and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, for his wealth. In a video circulating on Instagram on Wednesday, the actress clarified that her marriage was built on love, not material gain. Source link