Parliament vets Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei
Parliament’s Appointments Committee is vetting Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, following his nomination by President John Mahama. He is the second nominee to be vetted today, Monday, June 16, 2025, following the just-ended vetting of Justice Senyo Dzamefe. Watch here: More Stories Here
Justice Dzamefe opposes extension of retirement age for judges from 70 to 75
By Ashiadey Dotse Supreme Court Justice nominee, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has firmly rejected suggestions to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court and Appeal Court judges from 70 to 75 years. Speaking at his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, 16 June, Justice Dzamefe made it clear that he supports keeping the current retirement […]
Uganda leader signs new law allowing military trials for civilians
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law an amendment that will allow, once again, civilians to be tried in a military court under certain circumstances. A previous law permitting such trials was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in January. Before that ruling, civilians could be taken to a military tribunal if they had been […]
‘If it’s fair and thorough, it must be published’ – Justice Dzamefe rejects suppression of investigative journalism
By Ashiadey Dotse Supreme Court Justice nominee, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has strongly opposed any attempts to suppress investigative journalism in the name of protecting the judiciary, stating that once a report is fair and factual, it deserves to be published. Speaking during his vetting in Parliament on Monday, June 16, 2025, Justice Dzamefe firmly denied […]
Black Queens announce provisional squad for 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana Women’s National Team, the Black Queens, has taken a significant step towards the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by unveiling a 24-player provisional squad. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren announced this final camp squad as part of preparations for the tournament scheduled to be hosted in Morocco. The team is […]
Ghana and UK Assemblies of God to collaborate on missions
Leaders of Assemblies of God, Ghana, have engaged in discussions with their British counterparts in Manchester on potential collaboration in missions and leadership development. The Ghanaian delegation is led by the General Superintendent, Rev. Stephen Wengam. Other members include the National President of the Ministers’ Wives Association, Lady Mrs. Monica Wengam; the Assistant General Superintendent, […]
Iran-Israel war could deepen Ghana’s economic woes – Patrick Boamah
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Patrick Yaw Boamah, has warned that the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel could further destabilize Ghana’s already fragile economy. Speaking to members of the Parliamentary Press Corps during a media briefing in Parliament on Monday, June 16, 2025, […]
GFA charges Golden Kick and head coach Nii Parker Hanson over misconduct after FA Cup final defeat to Kotoko
By: Kwame Bediako Golden Kick and head coach Nii Parker Hanson have been formally charged by the Ghana Football Association Disciplinary Committee over separate misconduct during their FA Cup final game against Kotoko on Sunday, June 15, 2025. On the side of coach Hanson, he alleged that his team lost to Asante Kotoko due to […]
BECE accident victims assured of SHS placement
By Murtala Issah The Ministry of Education has assured candidates of the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) who missed the English and Creative Arts and Design papers due to an accident that their chances of placement will not be affected. Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, emphasized that the academic futures of the […]
Live: Parliament begins vetting of Supreme Court nominees
Parliament’s Appointments Committee has begun the vetting of seven nominees to Ghana’s Supreme Court, following their selection by President John Dramani Mahama. President Mahama nominated the judges under Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution, a move seen as part of his broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s judiciary and ensure the effective delivery of justice at […]
Ghana closes embassy in Tehran over escalation of Israel-Iran conflict
The Government of Ghana has ordered the immediate closure of its embassy in Tehran due to intensifying hostilities between Iran and Israel. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the decision in a social media update on Monday, 16 June, emphasizing that the move is aimed at protecting the lives of Ghanaian citizens. “The Mahama […]
Minority calls for immediate repeal of Dumsor Levy
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority Caucus in Parliament is urging the government to urgently initiate steps to repeal the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025, commonly referred to as the Dumsor Levy, following its indefinite postponement. This follows a directive by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on June 13, 2025, suspending the implementation of the […]
Lordina celebrates Mahama in heartfelt Father’s Day message
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has celebrated her husband, President John Dramani Mahama, on Father’s Day. In a post shared on social media on Sunday, June 15, 2025, she praised the President as a devoted husband and an exceptional father, thanking him for his unwavering support and love. “To my amazing husband and a truly […]
7th Ghana Football Awards full list of winners: Partey, Doris Boaduwaa, Razak Simpson and Benjamin Asare win big
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana Football on Saturday, June 14, 2025, awarded football excellence in the 6th Ghana Football Awards at the Accra International Conference Centre. Thomas Partey took home the footballer of the year, and Doris Boaduwaa also grabbed the female footballer of the year. The award saw some great talents take home big honours, […]
