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Aviation and quarantine authorities are reminding travelers to comply with inspection and permit requirements for transporting foodstuffs through Kotoka International Airport. (KIA) Passengers departing Ghana with food items must visit the Plant Quarantine Desk at the Departure Hall either on the day of travel or several days prior to obtain a mandatory Phytosanitary Certificate. Arriving passengers carrying foodstuffs must also secure all required permits before entering the country. Officials said all food items and permits will be inspected by Plant Quarantine officers at KIA at an applicable fee.

Wendy Shay drew a massive crowd of more than 80,000 fans to the West Hills Mall over the weekend for the 2025 edition of the Shay Concert, one of the largest gatherings the venue has ever recorded. The event turned the Weija West Hills Mall enclave into a sea of music lovers, all eager to witness a night headlined by the award-winning singer. She shared the stage with some of Ghana’s biggest performers, including Shatta Wale, Medikal, KiDi, Showboy, Kelvyn Boy, Olivetheboy, Laruso, Sister Afia, Amerado, etc. Wendy Shay delivered a charged performance powered by her trademark bold stage presence.…

Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Monday addressed the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda, offering greetings from Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama and praising Angola as it marks 50 years of independence. Prof Opoku-Agyemang thanked the Government of Angola and the African Union Commission for what she described as warm hospitality and used her remarks to reflect on the AU–EU partnership, calling it a relationship grounded in shared values and a collective commitment to development. She pointed to the African Peace and Security Architecture as one of the continent’s major achievements, saying it has strengthened Africa’s ability to respond…

Ghana’s Vice President, Her Excellency Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, on Nov. 23, 2025 marked her birthday with donations to two public institutions, extending support to inmates at the Nsawam Prisons and patients at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital. In a statement, Her Excellency Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said her Chief of Staff, Hon. Alex Segbefia, led a team to the Nsawam Prisons to present cash, bags of rice, sugar, cooking oil, sardines, water, soft drinks, and sanitary towels for female inmates. The items were received by Deputy Director of Prisons Patrick Thomas Seidu, who expressed appreciation for the gesture. A separate delegation, organized…

Police in the Eastern South Regional Command have arrested a 26-year-old Nigerian man believed to be a fugitive wanted for the killing of a woman and her daughter in Nigeria, authorities said Sunday. The suspect, identified as Victor Benjamin Fejemirokum, was taken into custody at Akyem Wenchi, a suburb of Akwatia, after Ghanaian security officials intercepted a viral video alleging he had abducted and murdered a woman employed by Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps and her daughter in Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to police, Fejemirokum fled Nigeria to evade arrest and sought refuge at a friend’s residence in Ghana. Following…

A 38-year-old Ghanaian entrepreneur who left a banking career to build a thriving Kente business is the central character in “Order for Four,” the new stage play opening this weekend at the National Theatre. Ekua, ambitious and unapologetically focused on her goals, isn’t rushing into marriage despite persistent matchmaking attempts from her mentor and friend, June. The role is played by Dr. Victoria Twum-Gyamrah, an accomplished performer with 17 years of stage experience and a lecturer at the University of Ghana. ORDER FOR FOUR play is live this weekend! National Theatre Nov 28–30 & Dec 5–7 (2025) Fri 7pm |…

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh received a warm welcome at Presbyterian Women’s College of Education and Kindergarten, where trainee teachers showcased play-based learning methods. He later toured the Aburi Botanical Gardens and met companies driving innovation in Ghana’s chocolate sector. Discussions focused on UK–Ghana cooperation to advance environmentally responsible cocoa production and strengthen local livelihoods. The visit ended with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony alongside the Aburihene, near one planted by Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: UK in Ghana Facebookpage

Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), is set to deliver a key presentation at the 2025 Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC), where global leaders in the gold and metals industry will gather to discuss the future of the sector. He is scheduled to speak on Monday, Nov. 24, during the Mining Workshop hosted by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) at The Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah. This year’s workshop aligns with the conference’s broad theme, “The Future of Precious Metals: Tariffs, Tokenisation and Trade Flows.” The sold-out two-day event, running Nov. 24–25, will convene policymakers, financiers,…

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has wrapped up a three-day working tour of health facilities and traditional authorities in the Savannah Region, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery, reviving stalled projects and expanding critical infrastructure. In Damongo, the regional capital, Akandoh visited the site of the Savannah Regional Hospital project, where he assured stakeholders that work will resume in early January after years of inactivity. He expressed gratitude to traditional authorities for allocating 50 acres of land to support the development. During a courtesy call on the Yagbonwura at his palace, the minister was honored with…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man captured in a viral video administering a substance believed to be a cigarette to a child. Authorities identified the suspect as Samuel Obeng Acheampong, who was picked up on Nov. 22, 2025, in an intelligence-led operation. According to police, Acheampong admitted to the act during interrogation and claimed the incident occurred about five years ago. He is currently in custody assisting investigators and is expected to be arraigned. In a statement signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo of the Criminal Investigation Department, police reiterated their commitment to protecting children from abuse and…