I am particularly proud to be first female IOC president from Africa – Kirsty Coventry
By Kwame Bediako Kirsty Coventry has made history by becoming the first female and first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The former Zimbabwean swimmer, who won two Olympic gold medals, secured 49 out of 97 votes in the first round, defeating high-profile contenders, including World Athletics President Lord Coe. In her acceptance […]
NPP refers Adwoa Safo to Disciplinary Committee over media comments
By Spendilove Incoom The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated disciplinary action against former MP and Minister of State, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, for allegedly making public comments that sow discontent within the party. In a formal notice signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP stated that Adwoa Safo’s remarks on […]
Adwoa Safo: Bawumia deserves second chance like others
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has expressed strong support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) again. She believes he deserves another chance, just like past leaders who won after multiple attempts. Speaking on JoyNews on Thursday, March 20, Adwoa Safo dismissed claims that Bawumia lacks […]
NPP directs members to stop discussions that cause disunity
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed its members to stop discussing internal party issues that could create disaffection in the media. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP acknowledged the disappointment and emotional distress among its members following their defeat in the 2024 […]
Minority alleges National Security operatives stole GH₵10,000 from former BoG Governor
The Minority in Parliament has accused operatives of the National Security Secretariat of conducting unlawful raids on political opponents, alleging that some personnel have resorted to theft in the process. At a press conference on Thursday, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin condemned what he described as a “Rambo-style” approach used by security operatives to storm the […]
Parliament vets Michael Harry Yamson, Administrator of District Assemblies Common Fund
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is vetting Michael Harry Yamson, the new Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), following his appointment by government. Watch here: More stories here
Invest in family planning or risk economic stagnation – Expert warns Ghana
By Gloria Edinam Atiase A Population Policy Analyst and Political Demographer, Dr. Godfred Bonnah Nkansah, has urged the government to prioritise population issues in its “Resetting Ghana” agenda by investing in family planning and making it more accessible to girls and women across the country. He indicated that this would help address Ghana’s high dependency […]
Galamsey is an act of terrorism, we’ll not spare anyone – Environment Minister
Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad, has likened illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, to an act of terrorism, warning that no one—regardless of political affiliation—will be spared from the government’s crackdown. Addressing the media following the presentation of a report by the Technical Committee on small-scale mining reforms, Hon. Murtala […]
President Mahama visits Black Stars ahead of Chad, Madagascar games
By: Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama visited the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium, accompanied by Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams, former captain Asamoah Gyan, and Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku. The president’s visit served as a morale booster for the team ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifiers against […]
Winning mentality is key: Kofi Adams urges Black Stars to deliver against Chad
By Kwame Bediako As the Black Stars prepare for their crucial World Cup qualification match against Chad on Friday, March 21, 2025, Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, addressed Parliament on Wednesday, March 19, outlining the team’s plans. Adams emphasised the importance of instilling a winning mentality in the Black Stars, tasking the technical […]
King Paluta petitions Ghana Music Awards over ‘Makoma’ snub
Ghanaian rapper and songwriter King Paluta, born Thomas Adjei Wireko, has petitioned the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) board over the exclusion of his hit song Makoma from the 2025 nominations list. In a letter dated March 18, 2025, and addressed to the TGMA board, King Paluta’s management team expressed deep concern over what they […]
CSOs protest Nigeria’s role in waste colonialism as EU turns Africa into dumping ground
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have strongly condemned the federal government’s bid to import non-hazardous waste from the European Union (EU), warning that such a move could exacerbate the country’s huge waste management crisis. The protest comes after Nigeria and 23 other non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries […]
Foreign Minister engages Indian officials on illicit opioid trade
By Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held a high-level meeting with officials from India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry to address the illicit importation of dangerous opioids into Ghana. The meeting, described as crucial and frank, focused on tackling a public health crisis that is devastating Ghana’s youth. The Ghanaian […]
Anas hails US court victory in $18m defamation case
Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has described his recent legal victory in the United States as a “resounding affirmation” of press freedom and accountability. A New Jersey court awarded Anas $18 million in damages after finding former MP Kennedy Agyapong and social media commentator Frederick Asamoah liable for defamation. The ruling, delivered by an eight-member […]
