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October 10, 2025, 9:33 pm
Ghana's Journey Towards Full Abolition of the Death Penalty
- [Ghanaian Times] As the world marks 10 October - World Day Against the Death Penalty, Ghana stands at a historic crossroad. Our nation has taken bold steps towards ending capital punishment, yet a few crucial measures remain to complete the journey.
Justice Without the Kill - Ghana Edging Towards Abolitionism
- [Ghanaian Times] By Rune SKINNEBACH, European Union Ambassador to Ghana; FREDERIK LANDSHÖFT, German Ambassador to Ghana; and DIARRA DIMÉ LABILLE, French Ambassador Designate to Ghana
Medeama, Dreams FC in Gpl Showdown Today
- [Ghanaian Times] Medeama SC will look to continue their strong start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season when they welcome Dreams FC to the TNA Stadium today.
Accra East Oldies, La Salem Face-Off in Renfag League
- [Ghanaian Times] Accra East Oldies will hope to return to winning ways when they host La Salem at the Osu Ako Adjei Park tomorrow in the Retired National Footballers Association of Ghana (RENFAG) Oldies League week 11 clash.
NSC Trains Over 80 in Sports Admin, MGT
- [Ghanaian Times] The National Sports College (NSC), Winneba, has trained 85 sports enthusiasts in Sports Management and Administration to boost the country's sports human resources.
Kotoko Beat Gold Stars in GPL Outstanding Match
- [Ghanaian Times] Asante Kotoko secured their second league win of the season with a 2-0 victory over defending champions, Bibiani Gold Stars, in an outstanding Premier League fixture on Wednesday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Two Inmates Honoured for a Decade of Sobriety At Nsawam Prisons
- [Ghanaian Times] At the Medium Security Prisons, Nsawam, a moving ceremony on October 3, 2025 marked a milestone in Ghana's correctional health and rehabilitation story. Two inmates (Mr Agyei and Mr Asare Dankyi), who have maintained sobriety for more than a decade under the Addiction Treatment, Rehabilitation and Recovery Programme (ATRR) of the Ghana Prisons Service, were each presented with Citations of Honour as "Dangana Ambassadors in Recovery."
Legal Aid to the Rescue...Court Acquits Motor Rider Accused of Rape
- [Ghanaian Times] The Accra High Court has acquitted and discharged a 26-year-old motor rider, Yussif Salifu, who was accused of raping a mother of one at Destenya, near Devtraco Estates, on May 7, 2021.
National Teacher Prize Winner Praises Prudential Bank
- [Ghanaian Times] The 2025 Ghana Teacher Prize 1st Runner Up, Sabina Ferguson-Haizel, a Kindergarten Teacher at Archbishop Andoh Roman Catholic Basic School in Tema, has expressed her heartfelt appreciation to Prudential Bank for sponsoring her award.
Daddy Lumba's Wife, Children Run to Court to Injunct December 6 Funeral Arrangements
- [Ghanaian Times] The direct family of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, have raised issues with funeral arrangements circulating on social media.
Mobile Play At Joker - Practical Tips That Actually Help
- [Ghanaian Times] Tired of your phone gasping at 12% right when free spins hit? Fair. Grab these mobile tips before you queue up Starburst (NetEnt) or Book of Ra (Novomatic). Ready to try them on the go? Head to Joker casino and give your setup a proper shakedown.
HPV Vaccination Targets 2.4m Girls
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana has officially launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to protect more than 2.4 million girls aged between 9 and 14 years from cervical cancer, one of the most preventable but deadly diseases affecting women in the country.
Ghana Earns U.S.$370.3m From Petroleum Revenue 1st Half 2025 - Piac
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana earned a total of US$370.3 million in petroleum revenue during the first half of 2025, according to the latest semi-annual report released by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC).
Use Local Insurance Companies for Import Coverage to Reduce Fx Leakages - Governor
- [Ghanaian Times] Commercial banks must adhere to domestic regulatory provisions, including the use of local insurance companies for import coverage, to help reduce Foreign Exchange (FX) leakages and build local liquidity, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said.
Celebrating Customer Service Week - the Heartbeat of Every Business
- [Ghanaian Times] This week marks the global celebration of Customer Service Week, a time set aside to recognise the invaluable contributions of customer service professionals and reaffirm the importance of excellent service delivery in every sector.
Veep Attends Global Gateway Forum in Brussels
- [Ghanaian Times] The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, is in Brussels, Belgium, together with other government officials to attend the Global Gateway Forum.
Huni Valley Senior High School (Great Hunivass) Celebrates Golden Jubilee
- [Ghanaian Times] Management, staff, students and Old Students of Huni Valley Senior High School, popularly known as Great Hunivass, are in the mood to celebrate its golden jubilee, marking five decades of providing secondary education in the Western Region.
Inclusiveness, Participation in Governance and National Development - a Pathway for Transformative Change in Ghana
- [Ghanaian Times] Inclusiveness and citizen participation are vital pillars of democratic governance and sustainable development. In Ghana, these principles are enshrined in the 1992 Constitution and closely linked to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, which aims to promote inclusive societies, access to justice, and strong institutions. Despite these commitments, findings from the Governance Series Wave 1 Report (2025) by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) expose significant gaps between these ideals and the
Ghana Re Set to Become First Reinsurance Company to List On GSE
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana Reinsurance PLC (Ghana Re) is set to become the first reinsurance company to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), according to the Director General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte.
Black Stars Tame Wild Beasts of Car - to Edge Closer to World Cup 2026
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana's quest for a fifth FIFA World Cup appearance was signed, sealed, and delivered yesterday via a five-star performance in faraway Meknes, Morocco, where the Black Stars walloped the Wild Beasts (Les Fauves) of Central African Republic (CAR) 5-0 at the penultimate round of qualifiers for the 2026 football showpiece.
9-Member 29th Gja Media Awards Committee Announced
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced a nine-member GJA Media Awards Committee to vet entries and select winners for the 29th GJA Media Awards.
'GJA to Introduce Maritime Reporting Category in Annual Awards'
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced plans to introduce a new category on Maritime Reporting in its annual awards scheme next year.
Kadjebi DCE Vows Tough Action Against Sanitation Offenders
- [Ghanaian Times] The Chief Executive of the Kadjebi District (DCE), Dr. Issaka Sam Suraj, has issued a warning that the Assembly will not hesitate to take legal action against offenders of environmental health regulations to ensure that communities remain clean, safe, and productive. This, he said, would allow residents to contribute significantly to the area's development.
Ghana Launches HPV Vaccine to Protect Over 2 Million Girls and Combat Cervical Cancer
- [GAVI] Accra / Geneva -- Ghana Health Services, in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF, today launched the country's first nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. The five-day campaign, running from 8 to 11 October, aims to reach 2.4 million girls aged 9 to 14 years, both in and out of school, providing life-saving protection against cervical cancer.The HPV vaccine is being offered free of charge and will be integrated into Ghana's routine
Breaking Chains, Building Dreams - The Changing Story of the Girl Child in Northern Ghana
- [allAfrica] Every year, the world pauses on the International Day of the Girl Child to reflect on the progress and challenges facing girls. In Northern Ghana, this reflection carries even deeper meaning. For decades, the girl child in this part of the country has been caught at the intersection of poverty, harmful cultural practices, and systemic neglect. Yet today, there are new signs of hope and transformation that remind us of the urgency to invest in girls' dignity, safety and potential.
Victorious UDS
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana's football history was given a refreshing boost when the University for Development Studies (UDS) lifted the 2025 World University Football Championship trophy in Dalian, China.
Govt Supports 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan to End Israel-Palestine War
- [Ghanaian Times] The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says it supports the 20-point Gaza peace plan proposed by United States President Donald Trump, aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Govt Commended for Promoting Human Rights
- [Ghanaian Times] The government has been commended for showing the political will and commitment to promoting human rights in the country.
Anti-Illegal Mining Body Raids Galamsey Areas in Western Region
- [Ghanaian Times] The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has carried out a significant operation in the Western Region, targeting notorious galamsey hideouts.
Arsenal Winger Charles Sagoe Jr Turns Down Lone Star Call-Up
- [Liberian Investigator] Arsenal winger Charles Sagoe Jr has turned down an invitation to represent Liberia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, according to British journalist Charles Watts.
