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SONA: Ghana’s economic crisis deeper than previously known – Mahama
President John Mahama has acknowledged that Ghana's economic crisis is more severe than previously understood.
Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address delivered...
Oko Vanderpuije assures NDC will tackle Accra’s sanitation and congestion issues
Former Accra Mayor and Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South, Alfred Oko Vanderpuije, has assured Ghanaians that an NDC-led government will take decisive steps...
BBC Komla Dumor Award 2025 launched
The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, which is now in its 10th year.
Journalists...
Energy Minister John Jinapor engages partners of East Cape Three Point Block
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, held discussions with key partners of the 1,560-square-kilometre East...
You are lucky – Appointments Committee Chairman tells Afenyo-Markin
The Appointments Committee sitting on Wednesday took an unexpected turn following a heated exchange between the Chairman, Bernard Ahiafor and the Ranking Member, Alexander...
Justice Srem-Sai clarifies GETFund scholarship process
Justice Srem-Sai, the Deputy Minister nominee for Justice and Attorney General, has clarified that he did not personally apply for a Ghana Education Trust...
Supreme Court deliberates on whether to hear Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi’s case
Lawyers for Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi were on Wednesday, February 26, prevented from moving a motion to set aside an injunction restraining him...
I was victimised for attempting reforms at Ghana Water – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed that he was victimised in his attempt to reform the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) during his tenure...
You’re not in your movie industry; be more serious to assist Agric Minister –...
The First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has urged Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, to be supportive and take his role...
Let’s leave Dampare’s fate to Mahama – Interior Minister nominee
The Interior Minister nominee, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has called on Ghanaians to exercise restraint regarding the fate of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr....
Let’s hurry up before Afenyo-Markin comes – Deputy Finance Minister-nominee jokes
Deputy Finance Minister-designate, Thomas Nyarko Ampem made a lighthearted remark during his vetting proceedings today.
He referenced the anticipated arrival of Deputy Minority Leader and...
President Mahama, let’s stop the empty rhetoric of economic crime scenes and walk the...
Am I hearing well and rightly that President Mahama described Ghana rhetorically as an "economic crime scene" before 7 January 2025 that has to...
Post-Dec. 7 employees went through due process – NPP’s Amoakwa-Boadu
A member of the NPP’s Legal Directorate, Kingsley Amoakwa-Boadu, has refuted claims that individuals employed after the December 7 elections were illegally recruited.
The legal...
Majority blocks Akwatia MP from making statement in Parliament
The Majority in Parliament on Friday blocked Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, from making a statement in the chamber.
The resistance followed the Koforidua High...
I never believed Mahama would be President again – Annoh-Dompreh
Nsawam-Adoagyiri Member of Parliament(MP) Frank Annoh-Dompreh has said President John Mahama's victory in the 2024 election was a huge surprise as he never thought...
I am all for it if… – Gideon Boako on reintroduction of road tolls...
Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has declared support for the government's decision to reintroduce road tolls, emphasizing the importance of...
Mpraeso MP calls for end to politically motivated dismissals
The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for an end to politically motivated dismissals, emphasizing that job security should be...
Ghana lost GHȼ4.6 billion to tax exemptions in 2023
The Finance Ministry has revealed that Ghana lost GHȼ4.6 billion to tax expenditures in 2023—a 4.2% drop from the GHȼ4.8 billion recorded in 2022.
While...
Vetting Chaos: Special Committee to submit report to Speaker today
The Special Committee investigating the disturbances at the Appointments Committee is set to submit its report today, February 20, after receiving a one-week extension.
Initially...
Cedi depreciates by 6.5% in first six weeks of 2025
Optimism expressed by businesses and traders about the stability of the cedi against the US dollar at the start of the year has faded...
Nigeria to ban 60,000- and 45,000-litre tankers to curb accidents
Nigeria may face a tanker shortage as the Federal Government moves to ban 60,000- and 45,000-litre capacity petroleum trucks.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum...
We’ll ensure Akwatia MP complies with Court ruling – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reaffirmed the caucus's commitment to ensuring that Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi adheres to legal requirements following his conviction...
I’ll sue if my name or property is included in ORAL findings – Afenyo-Markin
Minority leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has threatened legal action against individuals involved in the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) initiative if his name or property...
I will leave gov’t if… – Kwakye Ofosu says after GJA blames Mahama for...
Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama and Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that the government is responsible...
High Court issues bench warrant for disputed Akwatia MP
A Koforidua High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the presumed winner of the Akwatia parliamentary seat...
Convicted Akwatia MP walks out of Parliament [Video]
Embattled Akwatia Member of Parliament (MP), Ernest Yaw Kumi, walked out of the parliamentary chamber on Wednesday while proceedings were still ongoing.
This followed the...
Court convicts disputed Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi of contempt
A Koforidua High Court has convicted the Member of Parliament for Akwatia in the Eastern Region, Ernest Yaw Kumi, for contempt of court.
Following his...
We need qualified people, not those who haven’t been to Primary school – Afenyo-Markin...
Minority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Afenyo-Markin, has emphasized the need for competent individuals to be appointed as Metropolitan, Municipal,...
Some have worked since October, why sack them? – Afenyo-Markin questions government
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized the government over a directive ordering the termination of all public sector appointments made after December...
Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana in May for OSP inquiry – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has announced that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana in May 2025 following a medical...
Health Minister to brief Parliament today on Cholera, CSM outbreaks
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is set to appear before Parliament today, Tuesday, February 18, to provide an update on ongoing public health emergencies...
Fawoade Bampenase residents seek increased police presence amid robberies
Residents of Fawoade Bampenase in the Kwabre East Municipality of Ashanti have called on the Ghana Police Service to increase visibility and strengthen security...
Sorrowful scenes at funeral of nurse, 3 children killed in house fire at Kumasi-Gyinyase
Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded at the funeral of 32-year-old nurse Linda Kusi and her three children, who tragically lost their lives in a house fire...
Godfred Dame justifies phone call to Jakpa during ambulance case
Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame Clarifies Involvement in Ambulance Procurement Trial
Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame has addressed his involvement in the controversial ambulance procurement trial, clarifying...
West Mamprusi NCCE urges communities to foster peace and national unity
The West Mamprusi Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has embarked on a sensitization campaign in various communities to promote...
Why should our son, Afenyo-Markin be denied land? – Effutu Traditional Council
the Effutu Traditional Council has strongly condemned criticism against its Member of Parliament and Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, over his acquisition of land from...
Economist cautions government against hastily removing taxes
Economist Dr. Priscilla Twumasi Baffour has warned the government against rushing to remove taxes it promised to scrap if doing so would negatively impact...
Ofori-Atta is traumatised, he’ll return and cooperate after treatment – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has confirmed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana after completing his medical treatment abroad.
Addressing Parliament on...
Mpraeso MP cautions Communications Minister on NCA’s independence and selective frequency audit
Mpraeso Member of Parliament, Davis Ansah Opoku (OPK), has cautioned the Minister for Communications, Samuel Nartey George, against undermining the independence of the National...
Afenyo-Markin condemns raid on Ofori-Atta’s home
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has condemned the raid on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s home, describing the action as unlawful.
The Effutu Member of Parliament...