Absence of African countries on UN Security Council is an aberration – Togo’s Faure Gnassingbé
By: Francis Kokutse/Joyce Anim-Ayeko The 9th Pan-African Congress has begun in Lome, Togo, with President Faure Gnassingbé reiterating the African Union’s call for two permanent seats with veto power on the UN Security Council. He described the prevailing situation as an “aberration,” because the continent should not be absent where international global issues that will […]
NPP describes Kpandai election ruling as ‘constitutional abomination’
By: Diana Adjei The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has described the High Court’s ruling on the Kpandai 2024 parliamentary election as a “constitutional abomination” and a serious concern for Ghana’s democracy. Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange annulled the 2024 parliamentary election results for the Kpandai constituency and ordered a […]
I am a Christian, Muslim and Traditionalist- Wiyaala
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian Afro pop artiste Noella Wiyaala Nwadei, known under the stage name Wiyaala, has shared her unique spiritual journey, embracing her Christian, Muslim, and traditionalist roots. According to her, she is a Christian, Muslim, and a traditionalist. Speaking on TV3’s ‘Afternoon Show’, Wiyaala revealed she was born to a Catholic mother […]
NPP warns of ‘severe threats’ to Ghana’s democracy
By Diana Adjei The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has declared that “the fight for democracy is not over; it has just begun.” He made the statement during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Addressing journalists, Mr. Boakye voiced strong concerns […]
I haven’t eaten meat for 25 years- Kofi Kinaata
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Award-winning Ghanaian artiste and rapper, Martin King Arthur, popularly known as Kofi Kinaata, has opened up about his dietary choices, revealing he’s been avoiding meat for 25 years, only consuming fish. “I haven’t eaten meat for more than 25 years; I’ve just been eating fish,” he said. In an interview on […]
Africa must build its own health capacity to lead by 2050 – Health Minister
By Rebecca Ampah Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says Africa’s future leadership will depend on how well the continent builds its own capacity to produce medicines, vaccines, and medical tools. Speaking at the World Health Expo (WHX) Leaders Summit 2025, he said Africa must take bold steps now to secure its place in the […]
Police investigate viral kidnapping claim by American woman in Accra
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Police Service has begun investigations into a viral video involving an American citizen, Arianna Naomi Mackey, who claimed she was kidnapped and robbed by five masked men she alleged to be police officers on snap-check duty in Accra. In a press release issued on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the CID […]
GTA responds to viral videos claiming tourists were kidnapped
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has issued an official statement in response to a video circulating on social media in which some visiting Black Americans claim they were kidnapped and extorted by individuals alleged to be police officers. According to the GTA, both the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber […]
Court dismisses Wontumi’s application for further disclosures
An Accra High Court on Monday dismissed an application filed by lawyers for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, seeking further disclosures from the State. The court, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, held that after listening to submissions from defence counsel and Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai, there was no justification for ordering […]
Driver extricated, 14 passengers rescued after head-on collision in Accra
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says a swift response by its crew and members of the public helped prevent further casualties after a head-on collision on Patrice Lumumba Street in Accra on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The crash involved a DAF articulator truck (GT 2354-12) and a Ford Transit minibus (GG 2863-22) in the […]
Accountability is no longer optional – Ato Forson vows to enforce 2024 Audit Report recommendations
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced firm measures to implement the recommendations of the 2024 Audit Report, stressing that public sector accountability will no longer be optional. Speaking at a meeting with Chief Directors and audit heads from various ministries, departments, and agencies, the Minister expressed concern […]
Martin Kpebu-OSP exchanges are getting personal – Oscar Provencal
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Legendary actor and producer, Mr. Oscar Provencal, famed for his lead role in the Inspector Bediako television series, says private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu’s utterances in the ongoing saga between Lawyer Kpebu and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) are getting personal and should be checked. According to Mr. Provençal, […]
Police arrest suspected kidnappers after gun battle in Northern Region
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three men in connection with the kidnapping of a 42-year-old man in Wapuli, Yendi District. The arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation on Saturday, 6 December 2025, in Bakpaba, a village along the Bimbilla–Yendi stretch of the Eastern Corridor. The suspects, identified as Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi, […]
Interior Ministry orders probe into alleged assassination attempts on Special Prosecutor
The Ministry of the Interior has ordered a full investigation into claims that the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, survived two assassination attempts while carrying out his duties. The allegations were made by Mr. Samuel Appiah Darko, Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor, during an appearance on Newsfile, […]
