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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...

Over 3,200 Ghanaians set to be deported from US following Trump’s new order

A report by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has revealed that 3,228 Ghanaians are among over 1.4 million immigrants listed for deportation. The...

Barker-Vormawor denies bribery allegation against Appointments Committee [Watch]

Nana Ato Dadzie, lawyer for political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has stated that his client’s social media post alleging bribery within Parliament’s Appointments Committee is...

I’ll be surprised if Barker-Vormawor can provide evidence – Mahama Ayariga

The Majority Leader in Parliament has expressed skepticism over allegations made by lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who claimed that members of Parliament’s Appointments...

I won’t allow Emeafa Hardcastle to have her way – Annoh-Dompreh [Listen]

Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has stated that he will not allow the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, to...

Businessman attempted to pay for ministerial nominee’s approval – Mahama Ayariga reveals

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has revealed that a businessman recently attempted to mobilize funds to support a ministerial nominee’s approval process,...

God has disgraced my enemies – Dr. Opuni after withdrawal of charges

Former CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Stephen Opuni, has expressed gratitude and relief after the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, withdrew...

A-G withdraws charges against Opuni, Agongo

In a dramatic turn of events, Attorney General Dominic Ayine has withdrawn all charges against former CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board(COCOCBOD) Dr. Stephen...

I look forward to appearing before Appointments Committee – Barker-Vormawor

Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has confirmed his readiness to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 29, to substantiate his allegations that the committee...

Appointments Committee summons Barker-Vormawor over bribery allegations

"The Appointments Committee of Parliament has summoned Political Activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, over his bribery allegations against its members. The invitation is for Mr. Barker-Vormawor to...

Robbers injure MoMo vendor; bolt with GH₵30k at Amanfrom

Two armed robbers have attacked a Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor, Clara Quainoo, and fleD with GH₵30,000 at Amanfrom in the Ga South Municipality of...

Alex Segbefia, Ofosu Ampofo and Ama Pratt appointed to Veep’s office; check out full list

President John Mahama has approved the appointment of 10 people to serve in the Office of the Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. Former Health...

Kan Dapaah’s quest to seek costs in defamation case denied

The High Court in Accra has adjourned the GH₵10 million defamation case initiated by former National Security Minister Albert Kan Dapaah against Oliver Barker-Vormawor...

Mahama petitioned to remove Jean Mensa as EC Chair

A private citizen, Daniel Ofosu-Appiah has petitioned President John Mahama to remove Jean Mensa as the Electoral Commission(EC) boss. Additionally, Mr. Ofosu-Appiah is demanding the...

I focus on results, not drama – Mahama Ayariga to Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has dismissed remarks made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who suggested that Ayariga’s parliamentary style could impede government business. Mr. Ayariga...

Canadian murder case adjourned, awaiting jury directive

An Accra High Court has adjourned the case of Safina Mohammed Adizatu, accused of murdering her Canadian boyfriend, to February 27, 2025. The delay is...

We’ll resist every attempt to remove Anthony Sarpong as GRA boss – Nana Ntow [Listen]

The Twafohene of Denkyira Kyekyewere, Nana Ntow Yirenkyi has vowed that the traditional authorities will resist any attempts to remove Anthony Sarpong as the...

Heavy security at NCA following protest against new Director General

Some individuals, believed to be grassroots members of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), have gathered at the headquarters of the National Communications Authority...

Several injured, properties destroyed in Bunkpurugu

Several people have reportedly been injured and properties destroyed in a violent clash at Ngama Gberuk in the Bunkpurugu district of the North East...

Cholera kills three in Agona West Municipality

Three people have been reported dead in the Agona West Municipality following the outbreak of cholera in Agona Swedru and surrounding towns in the...

No new mining activities in forest reserves under my watch – Lands Minister nominee

The Lands and Natural Resources Minister-designate, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has pledged that there will be no new mining activities in forest reserves when...

Security prevents alleged NDC thugs from attacking GRA headquarters

Security personnel at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Headquarters in Accra have prevented an alleged group of National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters from causing...

I’d rather lose my life than accept LGBTQ+ practices in Ghana – Speaker Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reiterated his determination to ensure the passage of the LGBTQ+ bill, which was passed by Parliament but...

Nkwanta Conflict: 64 arrested in coordinated dawn swoop at Dadiase

In a series of coordinated dawn operations in Dadiase, law enforcement officials have arrested 64 individuals in connection with the renewed Nkwanta South clashes...

Truck overturns on Achimota-Tesano road [Video]

A FanMilk-branded truck on Saturday evening overturned on the Achimota to Tesano road, causing severe traffic congestion. The driver, who was the sole occupant, escaped...

You can’t be a true Catholic and a Freemason at the same time – Archbishop Kwofie

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has reiterated the Church’s position on Freemasonry, firmly stating that Catholics cannot be Freemasons and remain true to the...

Mahama to open Education Review Conference in Mid-February

President John Mahama will open the much-anticipated Stakeholder Education Review Conference in mid-February 2025, Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has said. The conference, he...

7-member committee inaugurated to explore private sector participation in ECG operations

The Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, on Friday inaugurated a seven-member committee to explore options for private sector involvement in the...

We were misled on Akufo-Addo statue unveiling – Lower Dixcove chief reveals

The Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IV, has refuted claims made by former Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, suggesting...

29-year-old nurse fights for life after kidney failure diagnosis

Ashida Abass Nyasu, a 29-year-old nurse at Tumu Municipal Hospital in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region, is battling for her...

This is why Gender Minister-Designate was not sworn-in [Listen]

Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the delayed arrival of Gender Minister-designate Agnes Naa Momo Lartey at...

Change of government shouldn’t give opportunity to misbehave – Asantehene condemns Obuasi incident

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has condemned the recent clash between illegal miners and the military over the AngloGold Ashanti concession in Obuasi,...

Obuasi Mine Clash: Asantehene condemns illegal miners invading abandoned concession of AGA

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has condemned the invasion of an abandoned concession of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine by some illegal miners who...

Interior Minister, 4 others approved

Parliament has approved President John Mahama's ministerial nominees who underwent vetting earlier this week. The report, submitted to the House by the Appointments Committee, recommended...

Minority protests in Parliament over Ablekuma North collation [Video]

The Minority Caucus in Parliament on Friday protested against government business over the unresolved collation of the Ablekuma North Parliamentary elections. The Minority noted that...

Why would you say NPP’s defeat was spiritual? – Fatimatu Abubakar slams Justin Kodua 

Former Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has reacted to comments made by New Patriotic Party(NPP) General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua that their humiliating defeat...

I’ll take secrets to my grave – Muntaka [Video]

The Interior Minister-nominee, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has pledged his dedication to protecting sensitive information concerning national security. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, the...

Effutu NDC supporters set party office equipment ablaze over appointment snub

Disgruntled supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Effutu constituency of the Central Region have set office equipment ablaze in protest against...

It is time to install CCTV cameras in police stations and cells – Muntaka

Interior Minister-designate, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has advocated for the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in police stations and cells nationwide. The Asawase Member of...

‘Even our cats don’t feed on GH¢1.80’ – Muntaka on feeding fee per prisoner

Interior Minister-designate, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has raised concerns about the GH¢1.80 daily feeding fee per inmate in Ghana's prisons. The nominee described the amount as...