Kpong Irrigation Dam to be closed on Monday February 3, for rehabilitation
By Mike Dewornu From Monday 3rd February 2025, the kpong Irrigation Dam will be closed down for rehabilitation works to begin. The project, valued at 22.6 million U.S. dollars and funded by the World Bank, aims to modernize and expand irrigation infrastructure to benefit more farmers in Akuse and Asutsuare area in a move to […]
Neymar Jr. returns to boyhood club Santos FC after 12 years
By Kwame Bediako Neymar Jr. has made a sensational return to Santos Futebol Clube, the club where he began his illustrious career, captivating fans during an emotional presentation at Vila Belmiro on Friday, January, 31, 2025. After twelve years away, Neymar’s return marks a significant moment for both the player and the club, as he […]
CAF announce match schedule for TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025
By Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the match schedule for the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, which will take place in Morocco. With nine venues across six cities, the tournament promises to be a thrilling showcase of African football talent. The competition is set to kick […]
Ghana’s Communication Overhaul: Kwakye Ofosu Outlines Plans
By Sarah Baafi During the vetting session for Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communications, on January 31,2025, he addressed key concerns regarding the restructuring of government communication in Ghana. Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that while his role as Minister of State and the previous Minister of Information may seem similar in function, […]
Minority Caucus rejects Suspension over Appointment Committee Chaos
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Minority Caucus has rejected the suspension of 3 members of their party over Appointments Committee chaos and demands an immediate reversal of the decision made by the Speaker of Parliament. On January 31, 2025, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, announced the suspension of four Members of Parliament […]
No Staff Will Be Sacked Under the Ministry of Information – Felix Kwakye Ofosu Assures
By Rebecca Ampah The Minister of State for Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has assured staff within the Ministry of Information and its agencies that no one will be dismissed following recent government appointments. Speaking during his vetting before the Appointment Committee, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu addressed growing concerns from employees within the ministry, many of whom […]
Movement for Change Condemns Violence and Vandalism During Ministerial Vetting
By Sarah Baafi The Movement for Change has issued a strong condemnation of the chaotic scenes that erupted in Ghana’s Parliament on January 30, 2025, during the vetting of Ministerial nominees Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The incident, marked by physical confrontations among lawmakers and the destruction of parliamentary property, has drawn widespread […]
VICE PRESIDENT AT 2025 AFRICA PROSPERITY DIALOGUES
LINDSAY ABBEY MENSAH The 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogues has open in Accra. Delivering the keynote address at the Accra International Conference Centre, the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang opined that for Africa to realize the dream of a single market, it must prioritize infrastructural development. She further stated that by breaking down barriers and creating a single market […]
Speaker Bagbin Suspends Four MPs Over Chaotic Vetting Incident
By Valentia Tetteh The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Bagbin, has suspended four Members of Parliament (MPs) for two weeks following a chaotic altercation during Thursday’s (January 30, 2025) sitting of the Appointments Committee.The suspended MPs include the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, MP for Gushegu, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli and […]
Minority Vows to Resist Intimidation Amid Vetting Tensions in Parliament
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority Caucus in Parliament has declared that it will not succumb to intimidation from the Majority, as tensions continue to rise over the vetting of ministerial nominees.The latest confrontation follows chaotic scenes during the Appointments Committee sitting on Thursday, January 30, where disagreements over scheduling led to a heated standoff between […]
Clerk to appointments committee is ‘a typical NDC member’ – Afenyo Markin
By Ashiadey Dotse The heated clash between the Majority and Minority in Parliament erupted during the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, leading to accusations of bias against the Clerk of the Appointments Committee. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accused the Clerk, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, of siding with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). […]
My criticism of CJ was constructive; she isn’t above the law – Sam George
By Ashiadey Dotse Samuel Nartey George, the Minister-nominee for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, has defended his criticism of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, saying his comments were made in good faith during his with the parliamentary appointment Committee on Thursday January 30, 2025. Mr. George explained that he believed the Chief Justice deliberately delayed a […]
Kofi Adams advocates for pension scheme to secure financial future of Ghanaian athletes
By Kwame Bediako Hon. Kofi Adams, Minister Designate for Sports and Recreation has proposed the introduction of a pension scheme for active athletes and sportsmen. This initiative seeks to provide financial security for sports professionals post-retirement, addressing a critical gap in the current support system for athletes who often face economic challenges after their playing […]
Majority and Minority caucus Clash, committee room vandalised
By Valentia Tetteh Tensions flared during a session of the Appointments Committee sitting as members of the Majority and Minority caucus clashed over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The disagreement erupted when the Minority proposed rescheduling the vetting of the two nominees to Friday, citing concerns over the day’s proceedings […]
