#SONA2025: Ghana’s public debt has ballooned to GH₵721 billion – President Mahama
By Seli Baisie Ghana’s public debt has risen to GH₵721 billion, President John Dramani Mahama revealed on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Addressing Parliament in his first State of the Nation Address since assuming office, he said the country is facing severe economic challenges due to high debt levels and poor financial management by the previous […]
Interior Minister warns against usage of chieftaincy crests as vehicle registration plates
By Deborah Pofara Luu Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has issued a stern warning to chiefs who use their chieftaincy crests instead of official registration plates on their vehicles. Speaking at the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs meeting in Dodowa on February 26, 2025, he emphasized that this practice poses a significant […]
Gender Minister pledges integrity, fairness to women
By Gloria Anderson The Executive Committee (EC) officers and members of the Greater Accra East Region of Assemblies of God, Ghana, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, and MP for Krowor, Hon. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, PhD, in Accra. The Greater Accra East Regional Superintendent of the Church, […]
Martin Kpebu, Ken Ashigbey petition police over delayed probe into Akonta Mining
By Ashiadey Dotse Private Legal practitioner lawyer Martin Kpebu and Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey have petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, expressing frustration over delays in investigating Akonta Mining Ltd and its chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. In their letter dated February 24, 2025, and addressed to […]
2026 World Cup Qualifier: Ghana to host Chad on March 21 at Accra Sports Stadium
By Kwame Bediako The Black Stars are set to face Chad in a critical 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The match is scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, which has been the approved venue for the team’s home games. This clash marks the beginning of Ghana’s efforts to secure a […]
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife found dead at their home
Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In a career spanning more than six decades, Hackman received two Academy Awards, two Baftas, four Golden Globes and a Screen Actors Guild Award. A statement from the Santa Fe County […]
Parliament vets Yusif Sulemana, Deputy Minister-designate for Lands
Yusif Sulemana, the Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament following his nomination by President John Mahama. Watch here: More Stories Here
FDA bars Samos Pharma’s export partners over alleged Opioid smuggling
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has revoked the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification of Samos Pharma’s export partner, Aveo Pharmaceuticals, following a BBC Africa Eye investigation that exposed the company’s alleged role in the illegal distribution of opioid-based medications across West Africa. In response to the BBC Africa Eye investigation, the […]
Supreme Court, directs High Court in Koforidua to halt sentencing of Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Mr. Ernest Yaw Kumi.
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s apex court, the Supreme Court (SC), at its sitting today, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, directed a High Court in Koforidua to halt the sentencing of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akwatia, Mr. Ernest Yaw Kumi. The apex court, in a 4-1 majority decision, stayed the Koforidua High Court from sentencing […]
Thousands of Canadians petition to revoke Elon Musk’s citizenship
By Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur Thousands of Canadians are calling for Elon Musk’s citizenship to be taken away. A petition started five days ago, accuses Musk of acting against Canada’s interests and interfering in its politics. The petition, which has already been signed by over 250,000 people, claims that Musk has used his wealth to […]
Parliament vets Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy A-G nominee
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is vetting Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, nominee following his nomination by President John Mahama. Watch here: More Stories Here
Ghanaian traders urged to comply with Burkina Faso’s ban on cereal and bean exports
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an alert to Ghanaian traders and businesses regarding Burkina Faso’s continued ban on the export of cereals and white beans, urging full compliance to avoid sanctions. In a statement released on Tuesday, February 25, the Ministry referenced official communications from Burkina Faso—joint communiqués No. […]
Veterans Administration Ghana calls on gov’t for funding
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Veterans Administration Ghana (VAG) has called for government subvention, citing that the only time they receive assistance is when veterans are admitted to the hospital, but they are left to cater for themselves once discharged. According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of VAG, Ex WOI Bright Segbefia, the administration […]
Breaking the silence: The untold story of infertility and stigmatization
By Dzifa Tetteh Tay For two years, Mrs. Angela Ama Yankah (not her real name), a Human Resource Manager of a reputable organisation, battled infertility. “Every month, I looked forward to a positive result from a pregnancy test strip, but I was always slapped with a negative. It was so disheartening,” she recollected sounding emotional. […]
