Chief Justice Torkornoo cites three reasons for breaking silence on removal process
By: Belinda Nketia Ghana’s suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has today June 25 2025, publicly addressed the nation for the first time since her suspension, outlining three main reasons for speaking out as proceedings to remove her from office unfold. “The removal process that I am involved in as Chief Justice is historic,” she […]
Brussels: President Mahama holds high-level talks ahead of Gavi Pledging Session
Ahead of the highly anticipated Gavi Vaccine Alliance pledging session in Brussels, Belgium, President John Dramani Mahama engaged in a series of high-level bilateral meetings aimed at bolstering global health partnerships and vaccine equity. Among the key engagements was a meeting with Gavi Board Chair and former European Commission President, José Manuel Barroso. Mr. Barroso […]
Parliament holds workshop on human rights for eight committees
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Parliament of Ghana has held a special workshop to educate eight key Committees on promoting human and children’s rights. The event was organized by the Committee on Human Rights in partnership with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The workshop brought together Committees under the Legal Cluster, along with the Committees on Education, […]
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah sworn in as board chairman of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has officially taken office as the new Board Chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). He was sworn in during a ceremony held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. At the same event, Professor Ransford Gyampo, who is currently […]
14 arrested in major drug operation in Eastern Region
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Ghana Police Service in a joint operation has arrested fourteen (14) persons for allegedly dealing in illegal drugs in the Birim Central and Asene Manso Akroso districts. The suspects were picked up during a special operation by the Narcotics Control Commission in Akim Oda and […]
CBOD urges NPA to prevent oil tanker MT Marlin Ametrine from berthing on Ghana’s shores
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) is urging swift action from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to halt the MT Marlin Ametrine’s attempted berthing on Ghana’s shores. According to CBOD, the move will protect the integrity of Ghana’s petroleum sector. Saying it has “credible and verified” information on an attempt […]
Eight killed and hundreds hurt as Kenyan protesters battle police
More Stories Here Source: BBC
Burial of Zambia’s ex-president in South Africa halted at last minute by court
A South African court has halted plans to bury former Zambian President Edgar Lungu at a private ceremony in South Africa just as it was about to start. This is the latest twist in a row between the government and Lungu’s family over his burial, after the family opted for a private ceremony in South […]
Accra: GNFS contains fire at Arts Centre; Over 50 wooden structures destroyed
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that it successfully brought under control a fire that swept through wooden structures at the Arts Centre in Accra on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The blaze, which erupted opposite the National Lotteries office, did not result in any injuries or fatalities. In a statement posted on its […]
Ghana launches programme to combat diabetes in schools
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah Director in charge of Allied Health at the Ministry, Dr. Ignatius Awinibuno, representing the Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has launched the Kids and Diabetes in Schools (KiDS) Programme in collaboration with Sanofi. This groundbreaking initiative aims to combat the rising rates of diabetes among schoolchildren. The programme, launched under […]
Atalanta closing in to sign Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana
By: Kwame Bediako Atalanta are closing in on a deal to sign Ghanaian and Southampton winger Kamaldeen Sulemana, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Serie A club has reportedly submitted an offer close to €17 million, in an attempt to secure the Ghana international’s services. Romano confirmed that negotiations are in the final […]
Former senior GRA officials, three others detained over SML scandal
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced the arrest of five former top officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and three other individuals in connection with ongoing investigations into the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) contracts. The former officials arrested by the OSP are: the immediate past Commissioner-General of […]
Ghana Boxing Authority President Abraham Kotei Neequaye resigns
By: Kwame Bediako President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Abraham Kotei Neequaye has officially tendered his resignation, attributing his decision to personal reasons. The announcement was made public early Wednesday, June 25, 2025 through a press release distributed by GBA Communications Director Mohammed Amin Lamptey via WhatsApp. Neequaye described the resignation as a difficult […]
PURC adjusts electricity tariffs upward by 2.45%, water rates remain unchanged
By: Belinda Nketia From July 1 2025, electricity users in Ghana will pay slightly more for power following a 2.45% tariff increase approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). Water rates, however, will remain unchanged across all categories. The adjustment was announced on Tuesday July 24 2025 and it forms part of PURC’s routine […]
