Supreme Court throws out CJ impeachment injunction application
The Supreme Court has dismissed an injunction application which was seeking to halt the suspension of the Chief Justice (CJ), Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, by President John Dramani Mahama. In a 3-2 majority decision, a five-member panel of the court, presided over by the acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, dismissed the application filed by […]
Ghanaian youth star Persis Oteng joins RB Leipzig Frauen on a three-year contract
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s youth national team player, Persis Oteng, has signed a three-year contract with Bundesliga club RB Leipzig Frauen. Transitioning from her stint at Tottenham Hotspur Women in England, Oteng’s arrival marks a significant step in her career as she aims to make a lasting impact in German football’s top tier. Born in […]
Foreign Affairs Ministry cancels Diplomatic and Service Passports of former government officials, others
By: Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has today announced the immediate cancellation of hundreds of diplomatic and service passports. This action, effective May 6, 2025, follows previous public announcements on January 15 and March 10, 2025, regarding the recall of these official travel documents. A statement issued by the Ministry, said the cancellation […]
World Press Freedom Day 2025
Last Saturday, May 3rd, was observed globally as World Press Freedom Day. 3rd May acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. Just as importantly, World Press Freedom Day is […]
701 Diplomatic and Service passports cancelled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
By: Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the cancellation of Diplomatic and Service Passports as part of a nationwide recall of official documents . The directive, which takes immediate effect from today, 6th May 2025, follows earlier public notices issued on 15th January and 10th March 2025, calling for the […]
World Hand Hygiene Day marked with renewed call for improved practices in health care
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments, healthcare institutions, and frontline workers worldwide to strengthen their commitment to hand hygiene, emphasizing it as a key measure to prevent infections and ensure safe medical care. In a statement to mark World Hand Hygiene Day, WHO described hand hygiene as one of the most effective, […]
Koku Anyidoho calls for inclusion of Theology and Ethical Leadership in Basic School Curriculum
BY: JENNIFER FRIMPONG WIREDU Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, NDC and current CEO of the Atta Mills Institute, Koku Anyidoho, has called for the integration of theology and ethical leadership into the curriculum of basic schools across Ghana. According to him, instilling a strong sense of spirituality and moral values in […]
Ghana’s gold reserves hit 31.37 tonnes – BoG report
Data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) indicates a significant rise in the country’s gold reserves as of April 26, 2025. According to the central bank, Ghana’s reserves now stand at 31.37 tonnes, marking a notable increase compared to 8.78 tonnes recorded in May 2023. This fourfold rise in less than two years reflects a […]
Zambia’s Dr. Samuel Maimbo gains momentum in AfDB presidential race
As Africa prepares for the upcoming African Development Bank (AfDB) presidential elections, Zambia’s Dr. Samuel Maimbo is emerging as the favorite to become the next President, with significant backing from regional economic blocs and international development partners. With over 30 years of experience in global finance and economic development, Dr. Maimbo has cultivated a reputation […]
Manhyia Palace lauds Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah for transforming Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
By: Henrietta Afful The Manhyia Palace has lauded Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah for his outstanding leadership and transformative impact as Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). As his tenure comes to an end, the Palace described him as “the best thing to happen to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital from the year 2000 […]
We are committed to restoring lasting peace in Bawku – Asantehene
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to fostering lasting peace and stability in Bawku, a community long afflicted by violent conflicts that have claimed numerous lives He warned that the ongoing clashes between the Mamprugu and Kusasi communities could create an opening for terrorist infiltration in the border town, to […]
Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city
Explosions have been heard in the Sudanese city of Port Sudan as a paramilitary force targeted the de-facto capital of the country’s military-led government for the third consecutive day. Thick black smoke could be seen at dawn on the skyline of the previously safe city where thousands of people fleeing the two-year civil war have […]
Pope Francis donates popemobile to serve as mobile health unit for children in Gaza
The late Pope Francis has donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile health unit to serve the children of Gaza, charity officials have said. The Jerusalem and Sweden branches of the Vatican’s Caritas charitable federation released photos of the repurposed vehicle on Monday. There has been no word on when the […]
Mahama unveils Code of Ethics for Ministers; charges them to abide by it
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday unveiled a Code of Ethics and Conduct for his Ministers and appointees, charging them to abide by it. The Code is to regulate the conduct of the President’s appointees, thereby ensuring transparency and accountability in Government. The launch of the Code, which took place at the Presidency in Accra, […]
