Author: TNRgh

Demand FAO, AU-EU Backing for Bold Food Revolution Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, is not playing games. He’s on a relentless mission to overhaul the nation’s agricultural sector, determined to flood Ghanaian markets with affordable, accessible food. His latest power move. A high-stakes meeting with the big boss of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr. QU Dongyu, right in the heart of Rome during the 44th Session of the FAO Conference. This wasn’t just a courtesy call; it was a strategic offensive to cement Ghana’s agricultural future. Sources close to the Ministry reveal the bilateral talks zeroed…

– Julius Debrah hints at economic revolution Ghana’s ambitious plan to transform into a round-the-clock economic powerhouse hinges significantly on robust Chinese investment, according to Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah. Debrah, a key figure in President Akufo-Addo’s administration, made the pronouncement at the 2025 Ghana-China Business Summit in Accra, signaling a major push for deeper ties with Beijing. Debrah minced no words, declaring that the much-touted 24-Hour Economy is far more than political rhetoric. “Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy is not a slogan; it’s a strategy,” he asserted, painting a vivid picture of a nation poised to become Africa’s next industrial…

…Akufo-Addo’s In-Law Caged Over ‘Missing’ State Assets By Prince Ahenkorah Maxwell Kofi Jumah, the man who once called the shots at GIHOC Distilleries, has been snatched by national security operatives. The big boss was reportedly nabbed on Sunday, June 29, after the security men came knocking. Sources whisper that Mr. Jumah was whisked away from his own home, bundled into a pickup, and driven straight to the Ashanti Regional Police Command. As we speak, the former GIHOC MD is cooling his heels, “assisting with investigations.” This isn’t the first time security forces have come calling for Jumah. Back on May…

Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff and head of Ghana’s Delegation, delivered landmark statements at the First Resumed Sixteenth Session of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation Review Group (IRG) and the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the Prevention of Corruption in Vienna on 16th June, 2025. She outlined Ghana’s robust anti-corruption framework, citing the 1992 Constitution, key legislation like the Criminal Offences Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act, Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, Whistleblower Act, and Witness Protection Act. She also highlighted the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP I & II), with NACAP II…

At a special event held at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria on 14th June , 2025, Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, in the margins of the the First Resumed Sixteenth Session of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation Review Group (IRG) and the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the Prevention of Corruption, addressed the Ghanaian community and distinguished guests at a celebration which marked the enstoolment of the Vienna Hemaa (Gyaase Hemaa) and Adonten Hemaa of Austria. She congratulated Asanteman Austria and the newly enstooled Hemaa, emphasizing the importance of leadership, unity, and service within Ghanaian…

Ghana has made notable progress in its fight against human trafficking, especially in the last ten years, as it celebrates 20 years since the Human Trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694) was enacted. During a media event for the World Day Against Human Trafficking, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection highlighted important achievements, such as the establishment of support systems for survivors, improved training for law enforcement, and better cooperation with civil society groups. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, spoke at the Accra City Hotel on June 24, stating that Ghana…

President Joh Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brussels to participate in a high-level international summit on vaccine replenishment, taking on a leading role in global advocacy for equitable immunisation efforts. The Ghanaian leader is attending as a prominent ambassador for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, whose work continues to transform public health outcomes across the developing world. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, President Mahama is said to be attending the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through Immunisation, co-hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation, and the Gavi Alliance. The summit brings together political leaders,…

The Ministry of Health (MoH) started a program yesterday to address the growing number of diabetes cases among children and teens in Accra. The “Kids and Diabetes in Schools (KiDS) Programme” is an important part of a larger Affordable Access to Diabetes Care (AADC) initiative. To help with this effort, Sanofi Ghana, a French pharmaceutical company in the country, has provided essential teaching materials to the MOH for distribution to the Ghana Education Service (GES). This aims to raise awareness about various topics, such as obesity, dieting, diabetes, and overall wellness. During the launch, Dr. Hafez Adam-Taher, the Director of…

In a move poised to dramatically reshape West Africa’s energy landscape, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have officially kicked off a colossal 330 kV Double Circuit Interconnection Reinforcement Project. This ambitious undertaking, spearheaded by Ghana Grid Company Ltd (GRIDCo) and Côte d’Ivoire Energies, is set to significantly boost electricity exchanges between the two nations and fortify the entire West African Power Pool (WAPP) network. The project’s framework was cemented at a high-stakes meeting in Accra’s Lancaster hotel, where a Memorandum of Understanding was adopted and signed. Organized by the WAPP Secretariat in collaboration with GRIDCo, the initiative aims to establish a…

The government of Ghana, has released a total amount of GH₵8,989,866.00 to pay for the feeding grants of Special Needs Schools across the country. This allocation, according to the Ghana Education Service, covers the feeding grants of all the learners. The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES), through a press release dated June 25, 2025, and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Feni, informed the general public, particularly stakeholders in Special Needs Education, that the Government of Ghana has released the feeding grants of Special Needs Schools across the country. The disbursement, according to the GES, demonstrates…