Ghana launches one-day passport service for GH¢2,000 as standard fee drops to GH¢350
By Hannah Dadzie The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the introduction of a 24-hour “one-day passport service,” allowing applicants with urgent travel needs to receive their passports within a day for a special fee of 2,000 cedis. Speaking at a news conference in Accra, Mr. Ablakwa said the new expedited service, […]
Refuse collector jailed 10 years for attempting to rob US diplomat
A refuse collector who attempted to rob a diplomat of his iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 8 mobile phones at Cantonments has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. The convict, Joshua Aminu, was charged with two counts of attempt to commit robbery. He pleaded guilty to the offences. Aminu committed […]
2026 Budget: The economy has turned the corner, but the real test begins
By Dennis Nsafoah When the Finance Minister presents the 2026 Budget on Thursday, November 13, 2025, all eyes will be on two key questions. First, whether there is convincing evidence that Ghana’s economy has truly turned the corner after three tough years. Second, whether the government will stick to a cautious, conservative approach or take […]
Government to support 500 poultry farmers to produce 3 million birds nationwide – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, has announced that the government will support 500 small- and medium-scale poultry farmers across all regions of Ghana to produce three million birds under the newly launched Nkoko Nkitinkiti program. Speaking in Kumasi during the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti program on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, President […]
Acting Defence Minister confirms six dead in El-Wak stadium recruitment tragedy
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Acting Minister for Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has confirmed that six people have died and several others sustained injuries following a stampede during a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra. Briefing Parliament, Dr. Forson said the recruitment process, which was decentralised to ease congestion […]
Government, NPA deepen LPG access and clean energy agenda
By FELIX COFIE The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced plans to distribute more than 457,000 LPG cookstoves and accessories to households and institutions across Ghana over the next two years. The initiative aims to make cleaner cooking fuels more affordable and accessible while promoting safety and sustainability in line with the government’s […]
CUTS International calls for amendment of Public Order Act 491 after El-Wak tragedy
CUTS International Accra, a leading research and public policy think tank, has called on Parliament to amend the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491) by expanding the scope of “special events” and including health and safety requirements that public event organisers must adhere to. According to a statement issued and signed by Mr. Appiah Kusi […]
EU urged to lead global effort to cut potent greenhouse gas
Story by: Mabel Adorkor Annang The Accra-Helsinki Group for Sustainable Cooling has called on the European Union (EU) to take decisive leadership by establishing strong regulatory measures to phase down emissions of sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆), one of the most potent and long-lasting greenhouse gases in the world. The call was made during a side event […]
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is best person for Chief Justice job – Historian
By Rebecca Ampah Legal practitioner and historian, Yaw Anokye Frimpong, Esq., has strongly endorsed Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the most suitable candidate for the position of Chief Justice, describing him as a firm, principled, and disciplined judge who embodies the true spirit of the judiciary. During an interview on GTV’s breakfast show, he said, “At […]
Majority Leader accuses Minority Leader of contempt of parliament
BY VALENTIA TETTEH Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has accused Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin of contempt of Parliament and has called for his referral to the Privileges Committee for disciplinary action. The accusation stems from Mr. Afenyo-Markin’s participation in the ECOWAS Parliament session held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, from September 25 to 28, 2025, despite his […]
Infrastructure is not a privilege but a right – President Mahama promises road completion in Upper West
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The President, John Dramani Mahama, has promised the people of Upper West Wa completion of the Wa-Tumu-Han road. According to him, the days when farmers have had to struggle to transport their produce, traders have lost goods to bad roads, children have had to endure unsafe and lengthy commutes to school, […]
Speaker Bagbin apologises to Judiciary after heated exchanges during Chief Justice vetting
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has apologised to the Judiciary on behalf of Parliament for the heated exchanges that occurred during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie. Addressing the House on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Mr. Bagbin said his attention was drawn to some comments and conduct […]
Ghana steps up domestic funding to end HIV/AIDS by 2030
By Dorothy Yeboah The Ghana AIDS Commission is spearheading a campaign to harness domestic resources for the sustainability of the National HIV/AIDS Response. This has become necessary due to dwindling global funding and the economic challenges confronting many donor countries that previously funded HIV/AIDS programmes in Ghana. According to the Commission, Ghana’s commitment to achieving […]
Pilot in August 6 helicopter crash was fully qualified – Investigative Committee
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Head of Investigations at the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and member of the investigation committee into the August 6 helicopter crash, Captain Paul Fordjour, has stated that the captain on duty that day was fully competent to fly the helicopter. Presenting the report on the helicopter crash on […]
