Private citizens go to Supreme Court over Chief Justice’s removal
A private citizen is evoking the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in respect of the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. The writ, led by Godfred Yeboah Dame, former Attorney General, for Vincent Ekow Assifuah, against the Attorney General, is seeking the following reliefs. Mr Assifuah, the plaintiff and Member of Parliament for Old […]
GES reschedules reopening date for single-track Senior High Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has revised the reopening date for single-track senior high schools (SHSs), shifting it from March 29, 2025, to April 23, 2025. This change was outlined in a circular dated March 27, 2025, addressed to all regional directors of education. The letter, signed by Prince C. Agyeman-Duah, Director of the Schools […]
Review of free SHS policy must bring about higher quality in education – Prof. Bill Puplampu
By: Mercy Nimo The Vice Chancellor of Central University, Professor Bill Puplampu, has announced a notable increase in student admissions, which he attributes to the success of the Free Senior High School (SHS) education policy in Ghana. He emphasized that any review of the policy should focus on enhancing the quality of education, ensuring that […]
Anas on $18M defamation victory says “The Bigger Impact is the Message”
Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has expressed hope of receiving the $18 million (£14 million) awarded to him in a defamation case against Ghanaian MP Kennedy Agyapong. However, he says the true victory lies in the message it sends. “The bigger impact for me is not the money but the fact that young journalists are […]
NIB smashes $350 million cocaine haul
In a groundbreaking operation, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has intercepted a staggering 3,319.66 kilogrammes (3.3 tonnes) of substances suspected to be cocaine, with a street value of approximately $350 million. The massive haul was concealed in sacks and bags cleverly hidden in heaps of sand in a tipper truck to evade detection. However, the […]
King Charles III experiences temporary side effects of cancer treatment
King Charles III spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing temporary side effects during cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said. The King returned to Clarence House, where he was said to be continuing to work on state papers and make calls from his study. He has cancelled a tour of Birmingham […]
Chief Justice removal petition: President Mahama has no power to assess case – Ofosu Kwakye
The Minister for Government Communications, Mr Felix Ofosu Kwakye, says President John Dramani Mahama has no authority under the Constitution to assess the merit of a petition seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. In an interview on Joy FM on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, Mr Ofosu Kwakye explained that the President’s role […]
Chief Justice requests for petitions seeking her removal from office
The Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has officially written to President John Dramani Mahama requesting copies of the petitions calling for her removal from office. In a letter addressed to both the President and members of the Council of State on Thursday, March 27, 2025, Justice Torkornoo asked for a seven-day […]
Ghana’s Parliament approves GH₵65.9 million budget for Sports and Recreational Ministry
By: Kwame Bediako The Parliament of Ghana has approved an allocation of GH₵65,899,456 for the services of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation for the year ending December 31, 2025. The budget approval came with concerns from Members of Parliament (MPs) over the lack of allocation for maintaining sports infrastructure in the country. According to […]
CAF Executive Committee meeting to take place in Accra on April 26
By: Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee is set to convene in Accra, Ghana, on April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Kempinski Hotel. This highly anticipated meeting promises to be a pivotal moment for African football, with key decisions and announcements expected. One of the major highlights of the […]
HFFG urges government to prioritize health financing in 2025 Budget for sustainable Universal Health Coverage
By: Hannah Dadzie Hope for Future Generations (HFFG) and its partners have commended the government for presenting the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy but are calling for increased and sustainable health financing to drive Universal Health Coverage (UHC). While acknowledging the government’s decision to increase the health budget from GHS 15.6 billion in 2024 to […]
World Schools’ Chess Championship: Ghana’s Botwe and Quartey to compete against 700 young chess players in Serbia
By: Kwame Bediako Two promising Ghanaian chess talents, Glenn Johnson Botwe and Alba Karina Quartey, are set to participate in the 2025 World Schools’ Chess Championship in Serbia, thanks to sponsorship from the Danny List Foundation. The young players had initially dropped out of Ghana’s team due to financial constraints, despite qualifying for the prestigious […]
Black Queens to resume camping ahead of international friendlies against Senegal in April
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s women’s National team, the Black Queens will resume camping in the coming days as they prepare for their upcoming international friendlies against Senegal. The team is set to travel to Dakar, where they will face the Teranga Lionesses in two matches, scheduled for April 5 and 8, 2025. The friendlies are […]
Want to live better in old age? Scientists advise following these eating habits
A new large-scale study tracked people’s dietary habits and health outcomes from midlife to about age 70. This is what they found out. Eating a diet that is mostly plant-based – and that skips red meat and ultra-processed foods – is tied to better physical and mental health in old age, a large new analysis […]
