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Ebi Bright nominated as Tema Metro MCE, others

The 2024 parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tema Central, Ebi Bright, has been nominated as the new Tema Metropolitan Chief...

Unknown persons demolish Akosua Manu’s newly commissioned toilet facility

A group of unknown persons has demolished parts of a new toilet facility commissioned by the 2024 parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party...

GIADEC set to regulate activities in downstream aluminium sector to curb cable theft and related issues 

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), headed by Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, is actively working on a legislative policy framework, with the support of...

Over 2 million girls to benefit from free sanitary pad policy – Dr Apaak

More than two million girls in basic and senior high schools across Ghana are expected to benefit from the government's free sanitary pad policy,...

‘Your days are numbered’ – Chief of Army Staff warns armed groups in Bawku

Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, has warned individuals behind the ongoing unrest in Bawku. He has cautioned that any attacks on...

Police arrest suspect for stealing EPA vehicle in Tarkwa

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to the Environmental...

GJA condemns attack on journalists by galamsey operators, demands swift justice

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has strongly condemned the brutal assault on three journalists in the Western Region...

Names of petitioners, allegations against Chief Justice and her responses emerge 

The identities behind the three petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo have surfaced following her suspension by President John Mahama. Additionally, the...

Gov’t has the power to appoint and dismiss but…. – GMA General Secretary [Audio]

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has reiterated its dissatisfaction with the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH),...

Government, GoldFields reach agreement on Damang mine transition

The Government of Ghana and GoldFields Ghana Limited have reached a transitional agreement for the operation of the Damang Mine. The agreement was announced in...

Join me on the ‘Thank You Tour’ – Bawumia to NPP leaders

The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended an open invitation to leaders and stalwarts in the...

23-year-old woman dies in fire outbreak at Aboduabo

A tragic fire incident at Aboduabo in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai municipality of the Western North Region has claimed the life of a 23-year-old...

Bawumia commends Oquaye Committee for a comprehensive and insightful report

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has lauded the Oquaye Committee for what he described as a...

GMA demands apology from Health Minister; slams dismissal of TTH CEO

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has condemned the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), Dr. Adam Atiku,...

The Oquaye Report is not just a document, but a call to action – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has described the Oquaye Report as more than just a compilation of ideas...

I’m happy with the Mike Oquaye report – Bawumia

The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his satisfaction with the report submitted by former Speaker...

Gov’t reduces Okada riders age qualification

The age limit qualification for okada riders has now been reduced from 25 to 21 years as part of preparations for legislation to legalise...

I delayed the “Thank You” Tour to allow Mike Ocquaye report to be concluded – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed optimism that the recommendations outlined in the Mike Oquaye report will...

Mike Oquaye report has put to bed propaganda on why we lost – Bawumia

The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that the findings of the Mike Oquaye Committee have...

Judge refutes breaking traffic rules and influencing the detention of 4 Police officers

A Circuit Court Judge at the Adenta Court Complex in Accra, Angela Attachie, has accused four police officers of harassing her instead of offering...

Fomena-Dompoase accident: One more victim dies

The death toll from the ghastly accident that occurred on the Fomena-Dompoase road in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region has risen...

Why Justice Baffoe-Bonnie should not accept role as Ag. Chief Justice – Nana B [Audio]

National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has urged Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to decline any...

Mahama suspended Chief Justice due to personal dislike – Ntim Fordjour

Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has sharply criticised President John Dramani Mahama over the suspension of Chief...

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie takes over as Ag. Chief Justice after Torkonoo’s suspension

One of the nine justices of the Supreme Court, and also the most senior on the bench, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, has taken over as the...

30 out of 31 Council of State Members’ recommendation led to suspension of Chief Justice – Sammy Gyamfi claims [Audio]

Acting Managing Director of Goldbod and National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has revealed that 30 out of the...

C/R: NDC Deputy Organizer threatens solo protest over dumsor

The Deputy Central Regional Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Mensah Abekah, has issued a strong warning to the Electricity Company of...

Chief Justice should resign rather than drag this matter in public – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has suggested that a voluntary resignation by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo would be in the best interest of Ghana’s...

Confusion rocks confirmation of Kasoa MCE [Video]

Confusion erupted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, during the confirmation of Seth Sabah Serwornoo-Banini as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Awutu Senya East...

Minority condemns suspension of Chief Justice; demands immediate reinstatement

The Minority has criticised President John Mahama's decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. A statement from the Presidency announcing the suspension on Tuesday, April...

GNFS swift response prevents major fire disaster at Effiduase

A swift and coordinated response by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) prevented a major fire disaster at Effiduase, near Nana Berko School in...

Jealous husband allegedly kills wife in farm at Akyem Adwafo

A 44-year-old man, Kusi Enock, has allegedly murdered his wife, Ama Kwakyewaa, during a quarrel on their farm at Akyem Adwafo, a community in...

Minority Caucus condemns dismissal of Tamale Teaching Hospital CEO

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the dismissal of Dr. Adam Atiku, Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, by newly appointed...

CJ’s suspension: Mahama has performed his duty – Tony Aidoo

Former Ambassador to the Netherlands, Dr Tony Aidoo, has stated that President John Mahama has merely fulfilled his duty as Head of State in...

Businesswoman in $13,000 fraud case remanded again

The 62-year-old self-styled businesswoman accused of defrauding another businesswoman of $13,000 under various false pretences has been remanded again by the Madina District Court. This...

Suspect in Ahmed Suale murder denied bail

The 35-year-old businessman accused of the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale has been denied bail by the Accra High Court. In a ruling, the...

‘This isn’t just due process, it’s a political message’ – Frank Davies fires at Mahama over CJ probe

The Director of Legal Affairs for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has lashed out at President John Mahama’s decision to constitute a committee to...

No Constitutional breach; let the process run – Prof Appiagyei-Atua on CJ suspension

Law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has weighed in on the recent debate surrounding the President's actions, asserting that there...

Suspension of Chief Justice a breach of Constitution – Lawyer

Private legal practitioner and Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has described the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as a...

Tamale Teaching Hospital CEO sacked

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has confirmed the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Dr. Adam Atiku,...

‘This is an assault on the judiciary’ – Frank Davies criticises Chief Justice suspension

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Director of Legal Affairs, Frank Davies, has described the suspension of the Chief Justice as a “direct assault on...