Minority slams petition to remove Chief Justice as ‘spurious, naked attempt to subjugate Judiciary’
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the petition to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, describing it as a blatant attempt to undermine the judiciary’s independence. Mr John Darko, the Legal Counsel of the Minority Caucus in Parliament, argued that the petition’s grounds, including allegations of advising the President on judicial […]
Gold hits new record over US-China trade war fears
Gold has jumped to a fresh high as investors fret over the impact of the trade war between the US and China. Spot gold touched $3,357.40 (£2,540) per ounce on Wednesday, before dipping from its peak. It has risen by around a third since the start of the year. The rise follows comments by the head […]
Minority urges Chiefs, Clergy to prevent President Mahama from ousting Chief Justice
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minority Caucus in Parliament led by its Legal Counsel and Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame Constituency in the Ashanti region, Mr. John Darko, has called on religious and traditional leaders to prevail upon the President to stop any attempt to oust Her Ladyship Chief Justice (CJ), Mrs. Gertrude Araba Esaaba […]
Volta Regional Minister donates GHC10,000 to support teen with spinal condition; Appeals for more help
By: Jones Anlimah The Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, has extended a helping hand to 15-year-old Mavis Agbo, a student of Takla Tokor E.P. Basic School in the Ho Municipality of the Volta region, who is battling a severe spinal condition known as scoliosis. The Minister visited the young girl and her family and […]
15-year-old BECE candidate appeals for GHC413,869 for life-saving scoliosis surgery
By: Jones Anlimah A 15-year-old Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidate, Mavis Agbo, from Takla-Tokor in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region, is urgently seeking financial support to undergo surgery for scoliosis, a severe spinal condition. Mavis, who dreams of continuing her education despite her health challenges, needs GHC 413,869.00 for the surgery, with […]
Interior Minister presents vehicles to security agencies
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has on behalf of the Government, presented new pickup vehicles to key agencies under his Ministry. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and mobility of these institutions in fulfilling their respective mandates. This move underscores the Government’s continued commitment to […]
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister highlights importance of grassroots collaboration in development planning
By: Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Kantamanso Mantse, Tatse Nii Laryea Akuetteh X has emphasized the critical role of local leadership and coordinated planning in delivering meaningful development across communities. Speaking on the Public Concern show on April, 15 2025, Tatse Nii Laryea Akuetteh X reflected on the systems previously in place to ensure that infrastructure and […]
Gabonese striker Aaron Boupendza dies after fall from 11th floor building in China
By: Kwame Bediako Gabonese striker Aaron Boupendza has passed away after falling from the 11th floor of a building in China at the age of 28. Boupendza, 28, was a former top scorer of the Turkish Süper Lig and had a standout performance at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, where Gabon […]
Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco in EU list of safe countries of origin
The European Commission presented its first list of ‘safe’ countries of origin on Wednesday for the purposes of asylum, providing a list of states from which those applying for asylum will be subject to expedited processing within a three-month deadline. The Commission considers that all candidate countries meet the criteria to be designated as safe […]
IMF’s 4th Review: What it means for Ghana’s wallet – Insights from Dr Senanu Kwasi Klutse
By: Sarah Baafi A Senior Lecturer in Economics and Finance and Head of the Department of Finance at NIBS University, Dr Senanu Kwasi Klutse, in a recent interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show, recently shared insights on the implications of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) fourth review for Ghana’s economy and public finances. Dr Klutse began […]
Countries agree on pandemic treaty to tackle future global health threats
Countries from around the world have agreed on a pandemic treaty that could be formally approved next month, creating a new rulebook for future global health crises. The deal comes five years after the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the globe, killing more than seven million people and exposing a stark north-south divide in access to medical […]
Assembly Members voting to approve MMDCEs nominees to be scrapped – Daboya-Mankarigu MP
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Member of Parliament (MP) for Daboya-Mankarigu Constituency in the Savannah Region of Ghana, and chairman of the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament, Mahama Shaibu, has hinted that the current system of Assembly members voting to approve Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) nominees will soon be scrapped. According to him, Parliament’s […]
Trump increases tariffs on China to 245% in ongoing trade dispute
By: Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko The trade fight between the United States and China has gotten more intense. U.S. President Donald Trump has raised taxes on Chinese goods coming into America, bringing the total tariff rate to as high as 245%. This move, according to a White House document, is a reaction to China’s actions in […]
ECOWAS vows to rebuild trust with breakaway states
By: Rachel Kakraba ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Ambassador Dr. Abdel-Fatau Musah, has reaffirmed ECOWAS’ commitment to rebuilding trust with the three breakaway member states-Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in an effort to prevent further escalation of the already fragile situation. Ambassador Dr. Abdel-Fatau Musah stated the dialogue process has also been […]
