Appear in person by June 2 or face arrest, OSP warns Ofori-Atta
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has cautioned former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta that he will be declared a wanted person once again if he fails to appear for questioning on Monday, June 2, 2025. This comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Mr. Ofori-Atta against the OSP and its head, Kissi Agyebeng, […]
Trump moves to close down Voice of America
US President Donald Trump has signed an order to strip back federally funded news organisation Voice of America, accusing it of being “anti-Trump” and “radical”. A White House statement said the order would “ensure taxpayers are no longer on the hook for radical propaganda”, and included quotes from politicians and right-wing media criticising the broadcaster. […]
President hints at establishing national airline
The Government is in the process of setting up a national airline, President John Dramani Mahama, has hinted. The President made the disclosure during the credential ceremony to receive letters of credence from Dr Abdulla Muraid Sulaiman Mohammed Al Mandoos, Ambassador of UAE to Ghana, at the Presidency in Accra. President Mahama noted that when […]
Australian GP: Norris wins first race of 2025 F1 season, beating off Verstappen
By Kwame Bediako Lando Norris held off a charging Max Verstappen to win the Australian Grand Prix, the first race of the 2025 Formula One season, on Sunday, March 16. The McLaren driver dominated the majority of the 58-lap race, but a late rain shower brought Verstappen back into contention. Despite the Dutchman’s best efforts, […]
Draper stuns defending champion Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells final
By Kwame Bediako British number one Jack Draper pulled off a stunning upset by defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 0-6 6-4 to reach the final of the Indian Wells. The victory marked Draper’s first appearance in an ATP Masters 1000 final and ensured that he will rise inside the world’s top 10 for the […]
Introduce cut-off point in Free SHS Policy to promote academic excellence- Most Rev. Gyamfi
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference and the Bishop of the Sunyani Catholic Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, Most Rev. Mathew Kwasi Gyamfi, has called for a review of the Free Senior High School policy to help promote academic excellence. He reiterated that a cut-off point should be […]
The couple who laundered stolen wealth – and the fight against Illicit Financial Flows
By Charles Amponsah For years, Joyce Sarfoa and Frank Obeng lived what seemed to be a modest but successful life. Sarfoa, a trusted store supervisor at a leading baby products shop in Accra, managed inventory and handled financial records. Obeng, her husband, was seen as an aspiring entrepreneur, running a rival mother-care shop. But beneath […]
Government defends decision to replace IGP
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has defended President John Mahama’s decision to replace Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare with Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno. Speaking on TV3’s Keypoint, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated that the President holds the constitutional authority to […]
US expels South Africa’s ambassador
The United States (U.S) has taken the extraordinary step of expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool. This move was precipitated by a series of public statements made by Rasool, which were deemed unacceptable by U.S. officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a strongly worded post on X, described Rasool as a “race-baiting […]
Mirra Andreeva stuns Iga Swiatek to reach Indian Wells final
By Kwame Bediako Mirra Andreeva made history by becoming the first 17-year-old player to reach the women’s final at Indian Wells since 2001. Andreeva achieved this feat by defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6 (7-1) 1-66-3 in the semi-finals. This was her second consecutive victory over the world number two, following her win in Dubai […]
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supports Wa Central Prison in training inmates
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated various items to the Wa Central Prison to support inmate training and rehabilitation. The donation package included one industrial sewing machine, three foot-operated sewing machines, five electric motors, two industrial pressing irons, four computers with accessories, a printer, two toner cartridges, and […]
Former IGP Dampare expresses gratitude following replacement
By: Roberta Gayode Modin Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has expressed his gratitude to Ghanaians following his replacement, acknowledging the widespread support and goodwill he has received. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by his Executive Assistant, Nana Osei Afrifa, Dr. Dampare expressed his gratitude to Ghanaians for their […]
High rejected ballots threaten democracy – EC Chair Jean Mensa
By: Eric Crentsil The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana and President of the Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA), Jean Mensa, has described the rising number of rejected ballots in African elections as a major threat to democratic processes across the continent. She stressed the urgent need for reforms to ensure that every […]
Foreign Minister urges diplomats to prioritise Ghanaians abroad
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on Ghana’s envoys to make the well-being of Ghanaians living abroad a top priority. Addressing the nation’s 71 Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Heads of Missions, and Consul-Generals in a virtual meeting on March 13, 2025, Okudzeto Ablakwa stressed the need for greater responsiveness […]
