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Ghana’s music industry is buzzing with anticipation as the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) gears up to unveil its official nominees. The big reveal is set for Saturday, March 15, live on TV3 and across the Ghana Music Awards’ official social media platforms. This year’s nominations are expected to …

A Kenyan man, Collins Letting, has been arrested for setting up and operating an illegal police station for six months in Uasin Gishu County. The facility, which was painted in police colours, had detention cells and an office and was used to police the area. Reports indicate that Letting particularly …

Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obour, has officially stepped down as the Managing Director of Ghana Post after serving in the role for two years. His resignation, announced on March 12, 2025, marks the end of a tenure focused on modernization and operational efficiency at the state-owned postal service. …

Lecturers at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Medical Sciences have embarked on an indefinite strike over prolonged delays in their promotions and career progression. Despite meeting all academic and professional requirements, the lecturers claim they have struggled with persistent delays in the promotion process, leading to frustration …

President John Dramani Mahama has engaged in bilateral discussions with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, concerning the country’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). As part of his ‘Good Neighbourliness Tour,’ Mahama acknowledged the grievances of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Guinea regarding their strained relationship …

President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Burkina Faso today as part of his ‘Good Neighbourliness’ tour, aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties with neighboring countries. Upon arrival, Mahama was warmly welcomed at the airport by Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The two leaders later engaged in a closed-door meeting, …

Ghana has reached a key financial milestone, with Treasury bill rates falling below 20% in March 2025 for the first time in 20 months. The Bank of Ghana announced that the 91-day Treasury bill rate now stands at 17.72%, the 182-day at 18.97%, and the 364-day at 19.98%. This achievement …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has instructed all staff affected by the recent revocation of appointments and recruitments to validate their status by March 14, 2025. This directive is part of an initiative to clean up the GES payroll and maintain an accurate database of recruited staff. In a letter …

Ghana is marking its 68th Independence Day today under the theme “Reflect, Review, Reset,” emphasizing the need to assess the nation’s progress, evaluate its current state, and strategize for a prosperous future. Unlike previous years, the celebrations are being held on a more modest scale due to economic constraints. The …

A shocking report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that children as young as one year old have been subjected to rape and sexual assault during Sudan’s ongoing civil war. The report, released on March 4, 2025, provides harrowing details of mass sexual violence being used as …