Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Defends Parliamentary Oversight Amid Minority concerns
By Deborah Pofara Luu In a dramatic turn of events, operatives from the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) attempted to arrest Rev. Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, at his residence. This move has been met with strong opposition from the minority caucus, who claim it is an attempt to intimidate […]
Five Arrested for Illegal Mining on River Fum in Assin North
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Central North Police Regional Command’s Anti- Galamsey Taskforce has arrested five suspects involved in illegal mining activities on river Fum at Assin Ayitey, a farming community near Assin Akonfudi in the Assin North Constituency on April 7, 2025. The suspects include two Ghanaians and three Chinese nationals. The Ghanaian suspects […]
Liverpool close to securing new contract with Mohamed Salah
By Kwame Bediako Liverpool are making progress in their negotiations with Mohamed Salah, with talks progressing well despite no final agreement being reached yet. According to BBC Sport, the club is optimistic about securing a new deal, keeping hopes high that the Egyptian star will stay at Anfield beyond the end of the season. The […]
Government and Global Group International Holdings discuss technology-driven development
By Hannah Dadzie The Chairman of Global Group International Holdings Limited, Dr. Johnny Hon, has reaffirmed his organisation’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s development agenda through strategic investments across various sectors. Dr. Hon made this known when he paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on April 8, 2025, at […]
Comply with Audit Committee or have your Mining Licenses revoked — Lands and Natural Resources Minister Warns
By Felix Cofie The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has inaugurated a 10-member committee tasked with auditing all licenses issued by the Minerals Commission to small-scale miners. The committee’s primary role is to ensure that every license was acquired through due process and continues to meet environmental, legal, and operational standards. […]
Truck loaded with bricks crashes on Accra’s Ring Road, Driver flees scene
By Sarah Baafi A heavily loaded truck carrying concrete blocks lost control and crashed into approximately eight vehicles, critically injuring a mother and triggering massive traffic disruptions. The accident occurred around 2 p.m. as the truck descended from an overhead section of the road en route from Circle toward the police headquarters, slamming into slow-moving […]
We will not be intimidated – Oppong Nkrumah condemns NIB raid on MP Ntim Fordjour’s residence
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has strongly condemned the National Intelligence Bureau’s (NIB) raid on the residence of Assin South MP, John Ntim Fordjour, describing the Wednesday incident as a clear act of intimidation targeted at the minority caucus.” Mr Oppong Nkrumah’s comments were made during […]
Scrapping e-levy meant to promote digital financial inclusion – Prez Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama says the decision to scrap the Electronic Transfer Levy Act, 2022 (Act 1075) and its amendment, Act 1089, which imposed a 1% levy on electronic transfers, is a strategic move to promote digital financial inclusion in Ghana. Defending the repeal of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy)—a key campaign […]
Matic describes Onana as ‘one of the worst goalkeepers’ in Man United history
By Kwame Bediako Former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has criticised goalkeeper Andre Onana, calling him “one of the worst goalkeepers” in the club’s history. This statement came in response to Onana’s recent comments claiming that Manchester United is “way better” than their upcoming Europa League opponents, Lyon. As the two teams prepare to meet […]
Why Africa must respond to US tariffs with economic unity
By Ephraim Ofori Numosuor In a world increasingly defined by economic power plays and strategic alliances, Africa cannot afford to remain a continent of isolated economies. The recent imposition of tariffs by the United States on a range of imports, including those from Africa, has sparked individual responses from various African nations. But these solo […]
Supreme Court adjourns Chief Justice removal case indefinitely
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s apex court, the Supreme Court (SC), has adjourned indefinitely a suit filed by Old Tafo Member of Parliament (MP), Mr. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, challenging the process to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office. The case, scheduled for hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, was adjourned due to […]
Former Attorney General urges President Mahama to pause consultations on Chief Justice’s removal
By: Ashiadey Dotse Former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has asked President John Mahama to stop consulting the Council of State over the possible removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. This call follows a court case that is yet to be settled. The case was filed by Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Member of Parliament for Old […]
Kamaldeen Sulemana credits Mohammed Kudus for inspiring hard work
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian international Kamaldeen Sulemana, in an interview with ShowMax, expressed how the performances of his national teammate, Mohammed Kudus, inspire him to work harder. The two players, who began their football journey together at the Right to Dream Academy, have since transitioned into professional football, with Sulemana currently playing for Southampton in […]
Road safety is a national security concern – NRSA Boss
By Belinda Nketia The Director General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Lawyer Abraham Amabila, has raised serious concerns about the alarming rate of road crashes and fatalities in Ghana, describing the situation as a national security threat. “An average Ghanaian is likely to die in a road crash rather than to die from […]
