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Minority slams gov’t over budgetary allocation for Goldbod

The Minority in Parliament has kicked against the huge budgetary allocation made to the Ghana Gold Board ahead of agriculture, health and others. The Minority...

Former Finance Minister raises concerns over structure of GoldBod

Former Finance Minister Dr Mohamed Amin Adam has raised concerns over the structure of the proposed GoldBod initiative, cautioning that its design could create...

Chief Justice’s removal must not be politically motivated – Prof. Agyemang-Duah

Professor Baffour Agyemang-Duah, a governance analyst, has raised concerns over the political ramifications of the petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo. He...

Parliament passes Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025 without Minority 

Parliament on Friday, March 28, 2025, passed the Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025 by a majority decision. The exercise was held without the Minority MPs...

His finest hour yet: The Bawumia concession and lessons in leadership

What was expected to be his lowest moment in politics ended up becoming a shining example. Mitt Romney once said something about elections and...

Presidency hasn’t ordered probe into Akufo-Addo’s travels – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed reports of an ongoing investigation into former President Akufo-Addo's foreign travels. Reports by Accra-based Asaase...

EPA alerts of widespread flooding as rainy season approaches

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a warning about potential widespread flooding in several regions as the rainy season draws near. The Acting CEO...

EC reschedules nomination for Nkoranza North and South District Level Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has set a new date for submitting nominations for the Nkoranza North and Nkoranza South District Level Elections and by-elections...

Provisional results for 2025 WASSCE First Series released

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for the 12,452 candidates who sat for the 2025 First Series of the...

Energy Minister cuts ECG’s budget to GH₵250m

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced a reduction in the budget allocation for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)...

Afenyo-Markin fingers ECG, Customs officials in missing containers at Tema Port

Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has revealed alleged collusion between some staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and customs officials...

Oti Minister commissions 2 maternity facilities for Krachi Nchumuru

As part of efforts to improve maternal healthcare in the Oti Region, Regional Minister John Kwadwo Gyapong has commissioned two modern maternity facilities in...

Labour Minister engages CLOGSAG on strike resolution

The Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has once again demonstrated strong leadership in labour negotiations, this time engaging the Civil...

Dr. Apaak visits Ashaiman Cluster of Schools [Photos]

In a show of support for educators, the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, visited the Ashaiman Cluster of Schools to commemorate activities...

Ghana should promote democracy in the Sahel – Says Jinapor

The Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel A. Jinapor, has underscored the need for Ghana to...

Gov’t stops attempt to sell Ghana’s property in Nigeria for $5.3 million

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has taken decisive steps to stop the sale of Ghana’s properties, including lands in Nigeria. According to him,...

Akua Donkor goes home tomorrow

The final funeral rites for the founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor, have been scheduled for Saturday, March 29,...

Unknown gunmen shoot Okada rider in Nkwanta South

A 28-year-old okada rider has been shot by unknown gunmen at Tuobodom in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. The incident occurred on...

Gov’t moves to avert food crisis in Ghana Armed Forces

The government has pledged to take immediate steps to prevent an imminent food crisis in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) due to an outstanding...

Over 150 killed as earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand

More than 150 have been confirmed dead in a powerful earthquake that struck Thailand and Myanmar this morning, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people had...

NRSA cautions road users ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has extended its congratulations to Muslims across Ghana for their dedication and perseverance throughout the 30 days of...

Marriage is no joke, way different from cohabitation – Davido

Nigerian music superstar Davido has opened up about his marriage to Chioma Adeleke, revealing that they lived together for eight years before officially tying...

MPs descend heavily on OSP for swallowing huge resources with zero convictions

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has come under heavy criticism from several Members of Parliament for failing to meet its mandate nearly...

Energy Minister exposes massive GH¢7.3bn procurement breaches at ECG

Energy Minister John Jinapor has exposed alarming financial mismanagement at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), revealing massive overspending that has severely drained the...

Mahama gives Chief Justice 10 days to respond to removal petitions

President John Mahama has given Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo ten days to submit a preliminary response to three petitions seeking her removal from office. The...

I’ll come out an innocent man – Adu Boahene [Video]

The former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene, remains confident of his innocence despite allegations of embezzling GH₵39 million in...

Adu Boahene’s wife attempted to cart suspected currency bills on night of his arrest – Deputy A-G claims

The wife of former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General, Angela Adjei Boateng, is facing fresh allegations of evidence tampering in the ongoing corruption case...

Parliament approves GH¢4bn budget for Local Government Ministry

Parliament on Thursday approved a GH¢4 billion budget allocation for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs for the 2025 fiscal year. The...

Sorrowful scenes, touching tributes at Mawuli Semevo’s vigil

Grief and heartfelt tributes filled the National Theatre as Ghana’s filmmakers and industry players gathered to honour the late veteran actor Mawuli Yao Semevo. The...

Adu Boahene, wife’s movement restricted as court reviews bail condition

The Accra Human Rights Court has reviewed the bail conditions for the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene, following...

I have no challenger – Stonebwoy on Artiste of the Year race

Virtually ticking all the category’s boxes and harboring a strong conviction of making history as the first artiste to win the ultimate Telecel Ghana...

The suit against Chief Justice removal process dead on arrival – Ansa-Asare

Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has described as “dead on arrival” the application filed at the Supreme Court challenging...

Bus carrying 62 schoolchildren involved in accident on Adukrom-Somanya road

A bus carrying 62 schoolchildren from Ben Konadu SDA Basic School in Asante Akyem has reportedly been involved in a fatal accident on the...

Mahama clarifies Hajj Village project, says facility will serve all travelers

President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the Hajj Village, currently under construction, will not be solely for pilgrims traveling to Mecca but will...

3 injured after trailer overturns on Asukawkaw Mountain

A trailer truck overturned on the Asukawkaw Mountain in the Oti Region, injuring three people in the early hours of Friday. The accident involved a...

Idris Elba meets President Mahama at the Jubilee House [Photos]

Renowned British filmmaker and actor Idris Elba has proposed a partnership with the government to establish an ultra-modern film and creative village on a...

Suspected drug abuser allegedly kills 60-year-old man with stick at Yawmatwa

A 30-year-old man, Ibrahim Mohammed, has been arrested for allegedly killing 62-year-old Seidu Mumuni by striking him on the head with a stick. The incident...

This is how much gov’t needs to settle customers of defunct fund management firms

The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. James Klutse Avedzi, has revealed that the government requires GH₵4.3 billion to fully...

Two landguards arrested for stabbing 2 at Kasoa Ofaakor

The Kasoa Ofaakor District Police Command in the Central Region has arrested two suspected landguards for stabbing two individuals without any provocation. The suspects have...

You don’t always need a response from Chief Justice over removal process – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has stated that the President does not necessarily need a response from the Chief Justice before making a prima...