Housing Minister reports progress on Accra flood control under GARID Project
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has outlined significant progress under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, as government intensifies efforts to reduce perennial flooding in the capital. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, the Minister disclosed that performance-based dredging works are currently ongoing […]
Supreme Court throws out AG’s request to review key aspect in Adu-Boahene case
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s apex court, the Supreme Court (SC), has dismissed an application filed by the Attorney-General, requesting the court to review a key aspect of its earlier ruling in the criminal trial of former Director General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng. The state, represented […]
Julius Debrah: the quiet power behind Ghana’s political engine
By Nana Kofi Barfour | Email: nbobonsu@gmail.com The Loyal Patriot behind the Presidency In the often-chaotic theatre of Ghanaian politics, where noise is mistaken for leadership and flamboyance passes for impact, one man has stood out not for his volume of words, but for his vision. Mr. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff under President […]
UNEP report finds world spends 30 times more to destroy nature than protect it
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Global financial systems are funneling 30 times more capital into the destruction of ecosystems than into their recovery, according to the landmark “State of Finance for Nature 2026” report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The report reveals a staggering gap in environmental funding. For every […]
Lands Ministry to cancel all irregular public land deals
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced plans to review all state lands sold by the government, warning that any transactions found to be irregular or incomplete will be cancelled. The minister said the exercise is intended to ensure transparency, accountability, and value for money, while […]
Chasing survival: Many young women on Ghana’s north–south migration route
By: Dorothea Ashong Migration remains a significant driver of change, yet for many young females in Ghana, the journey from the North to the South is often driven more by desperation than choice. While moving is typically viewed as a means to improve one’s life, the reality for young girls migrating from the five northern […]
Interior Minister warns Fire Service applicants against fraudulent middlemen
BY JULIET METTLE-EDMONDS The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has paid a visit to the Fire Academy and Training School (FATS) at James Town in Accra to assess the ongoing recruitment screening exercise for the Ghana National Fire Service. During his visit to the Fire Academy and Training School (FATS), the Minister for […]
Government not against mining; We want it done responsibly – Lands Minister
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reiterated that the government is not opposed to mining, but is firmly committed to ensuring that all mining activities are carried out sustainably and responsibly. Speaking during a working visit by the Vice President to the Ministry, Mr Buah described mining […]
Ghana, Pakistan move to strengthen bilateral cooperation
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Ghana–Pakistan relations have received a significant boost following high-level political consultations between the two countries in Accra, marking a renewed commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation. The inaugural Political Consultations, held on Monday, brought together senior officials from Ghana and Pakistan to explore avenues for enhanced collaboration in diplomacy, trade and investment, […]
Government begins audit of public lands sold in recent years
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that government has commenced a comprehensive review and audit of all public lands sold in recent years to determine whether due process was followed. Speaking during a working visit by Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to the Ministry, the […]
OSP’s bid to join suit challenging constitutionality the office dismissed
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s apex court, the Supreme Court (SC), has dismissed an application by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) seeking to be joined as a party in a suit filed by private citizen and lawyer Noah Adamtey challenging the constitutionality of provisions that set up the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, […]
Government reaffirms commitment to eradicate corruption in GRA Customs Division
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The government, through the Ministry of Finance, has reaffirmed its commitment to embark on policy reforms and digitalisation to eradicate corruption within the Customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Addressing participants at the 2026 International Customs Day commemoration, the Deputy Minister for Finance, Mr. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, outlined plans to […]
TOR revival, LPG expansion and solar EV charging to drive Ghana’s green energy transition
By Sarah Baafi Ghana’s push toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future is gaining momentum, with renewed operations at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), expanded LPG infrastructure, and ambitious solar-powered initiatives, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced. Addressing Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang during a working […]
Sly Dunbar, prolific legend of reggae, dies aged 73
Reggae legend Sly Dunbar, who played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 73. One of the genre’s most revered drummers, he played on tracks such as Bob Marley’s Punky Reggae Party and Dave and Ansell Collins’ classic, Double Barrel. However, he was better known as half […]
