Ecowas unanimously endorses President Mahama as sole West African candidate for AU chair in 2027
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as the sub-region’s sole candidate for the Chairmanship of the African Union (AU) in 2027.The endorsement was announced on Thursday, December 12, 2025, during the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers held in Abuja.In […]
Raw rubber export linked to industry collapse
By Frederica Mensah The Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism, Alexander Gabby Hottordze, has indicated that the malicious exportation of the country’s raw rubber is currently having a devastating impact on Ghana. According to him, the Ghana Rubber Estate Limited (GREL), which is the major producer of rubber, is operating […]
Aflao in shock as 25-year-old Nigerian allegedly commits suicide
Residents of Huime–Agordome, Aflao in Ketu South Municipality have been left in deep sorrow and disbelief following the discovery of the body of a 25-year-old Nigerian man, in a suicide mission. Identified as Justice Omar, he was found dead by hanging in his room. Confirming the incident to Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Caleb Agbezuke, a Unit Committee Member in the […]
President Mahama requests withdrawal of bill seeking to repeal OSP bill
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, has requested the Majority Leader and his Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill that seeks to repeal the law establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The request, issued on Thursday, December 11, 2025, follows the President’s recent public support for strengthening […]
Halt Kpandai by-election proceedings and allow judicial processes to conclude- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has criticised the hasty organisation of a rerun election in Kpandai while a legal process is still underway. Dr. Bawumia argued that such actions could undermine democratic institutions and jeopardise the nation’s peace and unity. He urged the government to allow democracy to thrive and cease using state institutions […]
Telenovelas contributing to decline of Ghanaian movie industry- Selassie Ibrahim
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian actress and film producer Selassie Ibrahim has criticised local television stations for contributing to the decline of the movie industry by failing to properly value, promote, and purchase Ghanaian films. She argued that many movies have become predictable, with viewers able to tell how they will end from the opening […]
GTDC raises concern over Ghana’s online image, unveils key tourism initiatives
By Roselyn Ganyaglo The Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah, has expressed concern about Ghana’s online image, describing it as increasingly unfavourable for attracting international tourists. Speaking at a media briefing in Accra, Professor Mensah said digital platforms are “flooded with narratives that undermine Ghana’s potential as a preferred […]
Asokwa Interchange at the mercy of scrap scavengers
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu What is meant to be a symbol of safety for motorists and pedestrians, as well as the pride of the people of Asokwa in Kumasi, is now the target of nation-wreckers and avaricious individuals in society, as they deploy evil strategies to destroy what has cost the nation millions of euros to […]
Former Bogoso-Prestea mine workers picket Lands Ministry over unpaid benefits
By: Jacob Aggrey Former workers of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine on Wednesday, December 10, massed at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission in Accra to demand payment of their long-overdue benefits. Wearing red and black and chanting protest songs, the angry workers called on government to immediately intervene and ensure they […]
NDC 2024 parliamentary candidate for Kpandai seeks committal of EC Chair for contempt
The 2024 NDC Parliamentary Candidate for the Kpandai Constituency, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, has filed an application at the Tamale High Court seeking to have the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs. Jean Mensa, committed to prison for contempt of court. The application, brought under Article 99 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 16 of […]
V/R: Petrol tanker veers off road, smashes power pole and shop
Firefighters from the Hohoe Command in the Volta Region have safely contained a petrol tanker that veered off the road, damaging a high-tension electricity pole and a container shop. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said the incident occurred on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, and that the crew, led by Municipal Commander DO III Bismark […]
Ayariga, Dafeamekpor move to scrap Office of the Special Prosecutor
BY VALENTIA TETTEH Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor have drafted a private member’s bill seeking to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) and abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The draft legislation, titled Office of the Special Prosecutor (Repeal) Bill, 2025, is yet to […]
Newly elected AGN Chair encourages more research into green minerals for just transition
At the just-ended climate conference in Brazil, the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) entered a new chapter with the election of Ghana’s Dr. Nana Antwi Boasiako Amoah as its Chair. In an interview with Joyce Gyekye, Dr. Amoah, who is the Director of Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation at the EPA, was full of excitement since […]
Full transcript of NPP’s press conference on Kpandai election ruling
Good morning, distinguished members of the press, members of the New Patriotic Party, and fellow Ghanaians. Today marks one year and two days since Ghanaians cast their votes on December 7, 2024. We gather here not in celebration, but in profound alarm, to expose a brazen and sustained assault on our democracy. I am talking […]
