Traditional treasures from Kashmir to West Bengal: PM Modi gifts handcrafted treasures of India to Ghanian leaders

Accra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a curated collection of traditional Indian gifts to Ghanian leaders and dignitaries, each reflecting the rich artistic legacy of different Indian states. The gifts, thoughtfully chosen from Kashmir,...

Zenith Bank CSR shines through continuous investment in education

Divisional Head of Zenith Bank, James Wiafe Akenten (left) with the Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu (middle) presenting the cash prize to David Nii Commey Ankrah from Hope College (right). Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has deepened its...

IMF appoints Dr. Adrian Alter as new Resident Representative to Ghana

IMF appoints Dr. Adrian Alter as new Resident Representative for Ghana The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed a Senior Economist with the Fund, Dr. Adrian Alter as the new Resident Representative to Ghana. Dr. Alter is expected to...

School children in Atiwa West abandon classrooms for gold pans

In the quest for gold, the true treasure of knowledge is too often left buried, as many deprived communities across Ghana, especially within mining areas, are facing increasing challenges that force them to trade classrooms for gold pans. Mr....

Ghana generated $4.8b from 1.2 million arriving tourists in 2024

Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto Ghana generated the highest revenue in tourism history in 2024, as the number of arriving tourists exceeded 1.2 million, earning the country a record $4.8 million. In the last week, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA)...

Education Minister to lay Scholarship Authority Bill before Parliament

By Iddi Yire Koforidua, July 6, GNA – The Government will next week place before Parliament the Scholarship Authority Bill, as part of efforts to deal with nepotism and cronyism in the award of scholarship. Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Education...

19 Ghanaians rescued from human traffickers in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued 19 Ghanaian nationals who were victims of suspected human trafficking through a targeted operation in Ibadan. The command’s spokesman, Adewale Osifeso, said in a statement on Sunday that the victims, 14 men...

Islamic cleric urges President Mahama to embrace Islam

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abdul Malik Maiga, has called on President John Mahama to consider embracing Islam as a way to deepen his spiritual connection with Allah and to continue benefiting from divine favor. According to him, the Almighty Allah...

Beyond the Numbers: Why Ghana’s polling culture must embrace transparency

Ghana Cleric Urges President Mahama to Embrace Islam

Islamic cleric Sheikh Abdul Malik Maiga has publicly encouraged President John Mahama to consider converting to Islam during a July 4 sermon in Kasoa. Addressing congregants at Friday prayers, Sheikh Maiga described Mahama’s political journey as...

Education Minister promises increase in Students Loan Trust Fund allocation from GH¢70m to GH¢150m

Ghanaian tertiary students are set to receive a significant injection of financial support, as Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced a more than doubling of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND) allocation to the Students Loan Trust Fund...

Anancy Festival 2025 Celebrates Caribbean Heritage with Stories, Music, and Culture

The Island SPACE Caribbean Museum welcomed over 250 guests on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for the fourth consecutive year of hosting the Anancy Festival—a lively family event rooted in Caribbean folklore, storytelling, and cultural expression. Now in...

Ghana Televangelist’s Fraud Sentence Sparks Accountability Debate

Controversial religious figure Patricia Asiedua, known as Nana Agradaa, received a 15-year prison sentence with hard labor on July 4, 2025, following convictions on three fraud charges. An Accra High Court found her guilty of defrauding by false...

Here are the top five most visited tourist sites in Ghana

The 2024 Tourism Report by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has revealed that Ghana welcomed 1,288,804 international visitors in 2024, representing a 12% year-on-year increase as the country maintained its status as one of West Africa’s top...

Towards sanitizing religious organizations in Ghana: In pursuit of the regulation of churches – Lessons from the jailing of Agradaa

In Ghana, three areas consistently evoke deep public interest, command huge financial investment, and significantly shape the socio-economic landscape: politics, religion, and sports. While politics and sports are largely regulated through laws,...

US investment mogul Dr Rudy Moise hails Ghana as prime investment destination

Renowned Haitian-American retired US Air Force Colonel, and an investment tycoon, Dr Rudy Moise, has lauded Ghana as a beacon of stability and a prime investment destination in Africa following a recent tour of the country aimed at exploring...

Nigeria’s Police rescue 19 Ghanaians from human traffickers in Oyo

Next article: LIST: See the members of the new DVLA and National Road Safety Authority Boards Next Featured Vanguardngr.com Jul - 06 - 2025 , 21:10 2 minutes read The Police Command in Oyo State says it has rescued 19 Ghanaian victims of alleged...

Oyo police rescue 19 Ghanaians lured to Nigeria with fake jobs promises

The Oyo State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking ring and nabbed 19 Ghanaians The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this on Sunday in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan....

‘We’ve lost someone special’ – Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana pays tribute to Diogo Jota

The Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, and Liverpool supported, Keith McMahon, has paid a heartfelt tribute to late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, following the tragic news of the player’s untimely death in a car accident. The 28-year-old...

Police confirm arrest 19 young Ghanaians trafficked to Oyo for fake jobs

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested 19 young Ghanaians, including 14 males and five females, in the Kajorepo area of Akinyele Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement released on Sunday by the Command’s...