Govt defends venue for suspended Chief Justice hearing, rejects intimidation claims
By: Kwame Bediako Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has responded firmly to suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s allegations that the choice of Adu Lodge as the venue for her hearing was intended to intimidate her. Kwakye Ofosu clarified that Adu Lodge is a secure and appropriate state facility, stating, “The state only offered […]
I’ve been threatened to resign or face harm – Suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo
By: Kwame Bediako Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has rejected calls for her to resign amid ongoing proceedings to remove her from office, warning that doing so would legitimise a politically motivated process. In an address following her suspension by President John Dramani Mahama, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo said she had received calls from loved […]
Torkornoo: Judges can’t quit during Article 146 probe
By: Ashiadey Dotse Suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esabaa Torkornoo, says resigning or retiring while proceedings to remove a judge are in progress is not an option, describing such actions as unconstitutional and dangerous for Ghana’s democracy. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Chief Justice said resigning or retiring while […]
Peace Dempo Ameyibor Foundation organises free medical screening for Peki residents
By Elorm Yao Aryee A non-governmental organization, the Peace Dempo Ameyibor Foundation, has organized a free medical screening exercise for hundreds of residents in the Peki Traditional Area in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region. The exercise, held at Avetile Peki, sought to create awareness of the effects of non-communicable diseases and to […]
Energy Ministry, NPG engage stakeholders on draft Nuclear Power Bill
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG), under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, held a stakeholders’ engagement on Nuclear Power Ghana Limited’s draft bill in Accra. The engagement brought together key industry leaders, policymakers, and media practitioners to share their views and make input on […]
Ghana and Eswatini establish joint commission to deepen bilateral cooperation
By Celestine Avi Ghana and the Kingdom of Eswatini have formalised their commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic relations with the establishment of a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC). The signing ceremony took place at the Presidency in Accra and was witnessed by President John Dramani Mahama and His Majesty King Mswati III, who is […]
29-year-old in police custody for alleged robbing, killing of filling station employee
The Nkawie Divisional Police Command has detained a suspect in connection with a recent incident of robbery and murder. The suspect, William Ofori Atta, aged 29, was arrested at Kukuom in the Ahafo Region for his alleged involvement in the robbery and subsequent killing of one Emmanuel Kwabena Boakye, aged 28. Deputy Commissioner of Police […]
Ghana’s beach volleyball team lands in Morocco ahead of 2025 Africa Championship
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s senior and U21 beach volleyball teams have arrived in Morocco, marking the beginning of their campaign at the 2025 Africa Beach Volleyball Championship. The teams touched down at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport, ready to compete from 22 to 30 June. This prestigious tournament not only offers continental bragging rights but […]
Ghana sets up committee to drive labour export strategy under Mahama’s vision
The Office of the President of the Republic of Ghana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, has officially inaugurated the National Planning Committee for the Ghana Labour Exchange Program (GLEP), marking a major milestone in the country’s quest to become a global leader in structured labour export and international workforce development. […]
Small-scale miners accuse government of targeted harassment in anti-galamsey drive
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A group of small-scale miners calling itself the National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association (NCSSMA), Ghana, has accused the government of targeted harassment and equipment seizures. In a press statement issued and signed by its president, Mr Michael Kwadwo Peprah, the group raised concerns over what it describes as a systematic targeting […]
NIA urges striking staff to end industrial action
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Management of the National Identification Authority (NIA) is appealing to staff currently on strike to return to work in the national interest. The call follows an indefinite strike declared by the NIA Division of the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of TUC (Ghana), which began on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. The strike […]
AMA clamps vehicles for violating revised street loading hours
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has begun clamping vehicles found flouting the newly revised loading and offloading hours within the city, as part of ongoing measures to ease congestion and enforce discipline in the capital. This follows the Assembly’s recent directive, which limits all street loading and offloading activities to the hours between 6:00 p.m. […]
Bryan Acheampong joins 2028 NPP flagbearership race
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A former Minister for Food and Agriculture and serving Member of Parliament (MP) for Abetifi Constituency in the Eastern Region, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has declared his intention to run for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidacy race ahead of the 2028 general elections. Dr. Acheampong, a staunch member of the Presbyterian […]
Bagbin hosts Eswatini’s Speaker of House of Assembly
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin hosted his counterpart from the Kingdom of Eswatini House of Assembly, Jabulani Mabuza, today, Tuesday, June 23, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Speaker Mabuza’s visit to Ghana forms part of a benchmarking visit aimed at strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. The […]
