Child custody case: District Court sets aside “illegal” arrest warrant against Karen Baaba Sam
By: Barbara Kumah The Achimota District Court presided over by his worship, Prince Osei Owusu, has granted a motion filed by Ms. Karen Baaba Sam’s lawyers seeking an order to set aside what she says is was an “illegally” obtained arrest warrant against her allegedly procured by her ex-partner, Nana Kwadwo Adjei with the assistance […]
Asante Kotoko withdraws from all football activities following tragic death of fan
By: Kwame Bediako Asante Kotoko, has announced its withdrawal from all football activities in the wake of the tragic death of Francis Yaw Frimpong, affectionately known as Nana Pooley. The dedicated supporter and Communications Member of the Supporters’ Group was fatally stabbed by unknown assailants during the team’s Match-day 19 fixture at the Nana Kronmansah […]
NIA announces fees for Ghana Card Services at premium centres
By: Henrietta Afful The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced approved fees and charges for Ghana Card services at selected premium registration centres. A Facebook post on the NIA’s official page outlined the fees for services such as First Time Registration, Card Replacement, and Record update Only. The rest are Record Update with Replacement of […]
WHO Chief seeks global support to reverse US withdrawal from health agency
The WHO faces major challenges as the US withdraws, risking funding for key health programmes. The World Health Organization (WHO) chief asked global leaders to pressure the US to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the UN health agency, which will squeeze health programmes in Europe and beyond. But countries also pressed WHO […]
China announces retaliatory action as Trump tariffs take effect
As part of its retaliation against Trump’s tariffs, Beijing has added two US companies to its “unreliable entity” list. The two “blacklisted” companies are PVH Corp, the holding company for brands including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and US biotechnology firm Illumina. In a statement, China’s commerce ministry accused the firms of “discriminatory measures against […]
Greater Accra Minister revives Sanitation Day and Cleanest City Award to foster cleaner communities
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has announced the revival of the National Sanitation Day and the Cleanest City Award to enhance environmental cleanliness in the region. This initiative, introduced during her first engagement with the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, aligns with the National Democratic Congress’s “Clean Up Ghana” agenda. Linda […]
Trump says sovereign wealth fund could help US buy TikTok
Last night, Trump signed an executive order to start the process of establishing a US sovereign wealth fund. These are investment accounts owned by countries, allowing surplus income from annual budgets to be used in a way that benefits future generations. For instance, Saudi Arabia has made use of its fund to invest in the […]
Afenyo-Markin to face Privileges Committee if he fails to apologise to clerk – Bernard Ahiafor
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has warned that the Minority Leader Mr. Alexander Afenyo-Markin could be sent to the Privileges Committee if he does not apologise to the Clerk of the Committee. Mr. Afenyo-Markin, who is the Minority Leader, was caught on live television accusing the Clerk, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, […]
Gaming Commission begins discussions with GRA to scrap betting tax
By: Doreen Ampofo The Gaming Commission will be meeting the Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, this week to begin conversations on scrapping the ten percent betting tax promised by President John Mahama during the 2024 election campaign. The ten percent tax on winnings was introduced by the previous administration in 2023 to regulate the industry and […]
Dr. Nii Moi Thompson appointed NDPC chairman; Albert Twum Boafo takes the helm at FIC
By: Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Development Economist Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), pending consultations with the Council of State. According to the statement released by the Spokesperson to the President Felix Kwakye on January 3, 2025, Dr. Thompson has served as the Director-General of […]
Niger becomes first African country to eradicate Onchocerciasis
By: Henrietta Afful Niger has made history as the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness. This achievement makes Niger the fifth country globally to be recognized for successfully halting the transmission of the Onchocerca volvulus parasite. Niger now stands alongside four others in the Americas that have achieved the same […]
Afenyo-Markin accuses Majority of “Blackmail” in vetting clash
By: Belinda Nketia The Minority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has detailed his account of the recent chaotic events in Parliament, accusing the Majority side of deliberately “frustrating” the vetting process and engaging in “unfortunate” conduct. Speaking exclusively on GTV’s Breakfast Show this morning, the Minority Leader explained that while the session was scheduled […]
Accra: Victory Bible Church Int. launches 40th Anniversary
By: Barbara Kumah One of the leading charismatic churches in Ghana, Victory Bible Church International (VBCI), has announced a year-long programme of activities to celebrate its 40th anniversary since its establishment. This was at a service held on Sunday, 26 January 2025 at its headquarters church, Dominion Sanctuary, in Accra. VBCI, under the leadership of […]
Afenyo-Markin accuses ORAL team of flying drones over his properties
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, led by Foreign Affairs Minister-Designate, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, of flying drones over his private properties. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday, February 2, 2025, Mr. Afenyo-Markin claimed that he was informed […]
