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Bribery allegations are nothing new, but no proof exists – Deputy Minority Leader

Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has refuted claims of bribery in the vetting process of ministerial nominees, insisting that she has never...

Appointments Committee in seeming disarray due to Chair’s lack of exposure – MP

Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has attributed the apparent disarray in the Appointments Committee to the lack of exposure of its leadership,...

Businessman urges Attorney General for swift trial in kidnapping case

A businessman, Dr. Kwadwo Agyapong Berry, has petitioned the Attorney General (AG) to intervene in his kidnapping and torture case, which is currently before...

Certain practices being ignored – Deputy Minority Leader

The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament has attributed the controversies surrounding the ongoing ministerial vetting process to the disregard of long-standing practices that have...

Ghana to lose over $138m as US Aid withdrawal hits health, HIV/AIDS programs

Ghana is set to lose approximately $138.7 million in financial assistance this year following the United States’ decision to withdraw aid for HIV/AIDS programs. The...

Leaked tape: State drops all charges against Ofosu Ampofo

The state has officially dropped all criminal charges against former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, and the party’s Communications Officer,...

I haven’t started opposing NDC yet – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has indicated that, despite being the leader of the opposition in Parliament, he is currently allowing the government some leeway...

Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea appointed Director-General of GHS

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea as the new Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), succeeding Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye. During...

Bribery allegation should have been investigated properly – ACEPA

The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has called for a thorough investigation into the bribery allegations...

Meet George Mensah, the visually impaired man defying all odds to chase his dream [Video]

A visually impaired man, George Ekow Mensah, is determined to defy all odds and stand tall in the world of technology. A resident of Atico,...

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso retain regional privileges amid ECOWAS exit negotiations

Despite officially cutting ties with ECOWAS, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso continue to enjoy key regional privileges as the bloc navigates the fallout of...

Government to terminate Pwalugu Dam contract

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced the government's intention to terminate the contract awarded for the construction of the Pwalugu...

20-year-old woman commits suicide following adultery allegations

The community of Kechiebi in the Oti Region has been left in mourning following the tragic death of 20-year-old Fatima Fatawu, who took her...

Lands Minister-designate, 3 others approved despite Minority’s initial objection against Armah-Kofi Buah

Parliament has approved Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, along with three other ministerial nominees. The others are Tiah Ibrahim, North...

Respect is earned – Speaker Bagbin tells Appointments Committee

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on the Appointments Committee to uphold professionalism and adhere to established rules during public hearings, emphasizing that...

Acting GRA boss makes first public appearance amid protests by NDC supporters

The Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Kwesi Sarpong, made his first public appearance amid protests by some discontented National Democratic Congress...

GIPC welcomes new CEO Bernice Makafui Brempong

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Bernice Makafui Brempong as its new Chief Executive Officer by President John...

Kumasi to experience intermittent power cuts as ECG works to increase power load

Power consumers in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, are expected to experience intermittent power cuts in the coming weeks as the Electricity Company of...

Appointments Committee is to vet nominees, not to probe matters of contempt – Dafeamekpor

South Dayi Member of Parliament (MP), Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has urged the Appointments Committee to refer matters of contempt to the Privileges Committee. According to him,...

Minority demands sanctions against Emeafa Hardcastle for ‘contempt of parliament’

The Minority caucus in Parliament has condemned the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, for what they describe as...

Sales manager hot over GH¢681,000 for online betting

The Sales and Marketing Manager of DPS Industries Limited, Depak Sonar, has been arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly investing the company’s...

Odike demands dismissal of Emeafa Hardcastle [Video]

The founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addae Odike, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss Emeafa Hardcastle,...

Minority opposes approval of Armah-Kofi Buah over derogatory comments about Akufo-Addo

The Minority in Parliament has strongly opposed the approval of Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as the Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, citing his refusal...

Consult GSS if you want to know true state of Ghana’s economy – Oppong Nkrumah to gov’t

Former Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated that Ghanaians do not need a National Economic Dialogue (NED) to know the true state of...

Majority Leader proposes establishment of pension scheme for retired MPs

The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has proposed the establishment of a pension scheme for retired parliamentarians in...

I am not an NDC member – Barker-Vormawor

Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has denied any affiliation with the National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to him, he has always been a committed member of the...

Ambulance Case: A-G discontinues case against Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has discontinued the ambulance case against former Majority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and businessman...

NIC temporarily suspends 2025 Motor Insurance Tariff implementation

The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has temporarily suspended the implementation of the 2025 Motor Insurance Tariff due to unforeseen developments. In a letter dated January...

Parents storm WAEC office in Kumasi over wards’ withheld results

A group of frustrated parents and students gathered at the Kumasi office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Wednesday, demanding the release...

You must pay the price for your sins – Patrick Boamah to Barker-Vormawor

Okaikwei Central Member of Parliament (MP), Patrick Yaw Boamah, has condemned social activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor over his bribery allegation against the Appointments Committee. During a...

Fans concerned as new video of Okomfo Kwadee shows deteriorating health

A new video of legendary Ghanaian musician Jerry Anaba, popularly known as Okomfo Kwadee, has surfaced, sparking concerns about his health. The footage shows the...

Ghana signs MoU with Official Creditor Committee to address debt issues

Government has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Official Creditor Committee (OCC) to formalize debt treatment agreements aimed at restoring long-term...

Barker-Vormawor apologises for bribery allegation against Appointments Committee

Political activist and lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has issued a public apology to the Appointments Committee of Parliament following his bribery allegation. Barker-Vormawor appeared before the...

Fire destroys yam harvest in Krachi East Municipality [Photos]

In a devastating turn of events, a farmer in Tapon-Akura, a farming community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, has lost...

Fire destroys restaurant, shops at Dzorwulu

A devastating fire broke out early Wednesday, January 29, behind the Trinity Gas filling station in Dzorwulu, destroying several properties and leaving significant damage. The...

ECOWAS officially withdraws Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from body

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially acknowledged the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional body. A press...

Castel Group acquires full stake in Guinness Ghana for $81m

Diageo PLC has finalised the sale of its 80.4% stake in Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (GGBL) to Castel Group for $81 million. The transaction however...

NPP used my song for their campaign without my approval – Kwabena Kwabena

Ghanaian Musician Kwabena Kwabena Expresses Dissatisfaction with NPP Over Song Use Without Permission Ghanaian musician Kwabena Kwabena has opened up about his dissatisfaction with the...

Roads improvement to be prioritised this year – Highways Minister

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has outlined plans to prioritize road maintenance and improvements across Ghana in 2025. Speaking during a tour...

Why I was nicknamed ‘Raw Rice’ in primary school – Media Personality [Watch]

Co-host of Joy News' AM Morning Show, Sweety Aborchie, has narrated how she was nicknamed 'Raw Rice' in primary school. The nickname, she said, was...