UNDP, CAPECS support women and youth to better their lot in Upper West
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Ghana United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Head of Inclusive Growth and Accountable Governance, Dr Edward Ampratwum, has emphasised the necessity for all, especially women and young people, to serve as peace ambassadors in their localities. He observed that though women play critical roles in conflict mediation, they (women) and young people […]
LIVE: Parliament vets Ernest Brogya Genfi, Deputy Minister nominee for Defence
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is vetting Ernest Brogya Genfi, Deputy Minister nominee for Defence, following his nomination by President John Mahama. Watch here: More stories here
Only two genders—man and woman—exist, says President Mahama
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his belief in traditional gender and family values, stating that only two genders—man and woman—exist and that marriage is between a man and a woman. Speaking at a special fellowship with the clergy, the President announced that he had engaged with the Speaker of Parliament to ensure that […]
Making Black Stars’ budget public is not responsibility of GFA- Henry Asante Twum
By Kwame Bediako The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has stirred debate by stating that the responsibility for making the Black Stars’ budget public lies with the Sports Ministry, not the FA. His remarks contrast with President John Dramani Mahama’s recent directive during the State of the Nation Address, […]
Parliament vets Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, Deputy Minister nominee for Works and Housing
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has vetted Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, Deputy Minister nominee for Works and Housing, following her nomination by President John Mahama. Watch here: More stories here
Minority presents its own State of the Nation address
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Less than three hours after President John Dramani Mahama delivered his maiden State of the Nation Address in Parliament, the minority in Parliament presented their own version, calling it “The True State of the Nation Address”. In a 12-page address, the Minority insisted that the true State of the Nation now is […]
Mahama’s SONA has brought renewed hope – Speaker Bagbin
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin, says President John Dramani Mahama’s maiden State of the Nation Address (SONA) has brought renewed hope to Ghanaians. According to him, even though Ghana is at its lowest point, President Mahama’s SoNA is rejuvenating. Speaker Bagbin on Thursday, February 27, 2025, took to […]
Parliament vets Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, Deputy Minister nominee for Local Govt & Chieftaincy
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has vetted Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, Deputy Minister nominee for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, following her nomination by President John Mahama. Watch here: More stories here
Akua Donkor to be buried on March 29
The family of Akua Donkor, founder of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has announced her funeral arrangements following her passing at the age of 83. The final rites, including her burial, will take place on Saturday, 29 March 2025, at Ejuratia, in the Ashanti Region. The ceremony will begin with a lying in state from […]
Interior Ministry reviews curfew on Walewale
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has upon the advice of the North East Regional Security Council, has announced a revision of the curfew hours for Walewale and its surrounding communities due to ongoing security concerns. In a statement, the Ministry of the Interior said the new curfew, running […]
Ghana reviews progress on women’s rights and charts path forward
By Akosua Frema Frempong Women’s rights advocates and civil society organisations from across Ghana convened in Kumasi this week to assess the nation’s progress on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The forum, organised by the Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT), focused on reviewing the Beijing Platform for Action, a landmark agreement adopted at […]
One person arrested for allegedly killing queen mother at Nungua
One person has appeared before the Teshie District Court for the murder of Naa Borley Nelson, aka Naa Gamu, a queen mother of Ga Adangme Muslim Union The suspect, identified as Samuel Adjei, is being held for unlawful possession of firearms and murder. The Court did not take the plea of Adjei but remanded him […]
“Your appearance today mirrors the bleak economy you left,” Mahama Ayariga criticises Minority
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Majority Leader Parliament, Mr. Mahama Ayariga, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, took a swipe at minority Members of Parliament (MPs) for wearing black and red attire to attend the maiden State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered by President John Dramani Mahama. According to him, the appearance put out by the […]
Ghana’s debt servicing to hit Ghc280 billion in next four years – Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has painted a gloomy picture of the current state of Ghana’s economic situation. According to him, in the next four years, Ghana’s debt servicing will amount to Ghc280 billion, and this comprises Ghc150 billion for domestic debt and Ghc130 billion in external debt servicing. Delivering the State of […]
