EPA calls immediate cessation of illegal mining in water bodies
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a strong directive calling for the immediate cessation of all illegal mining popularly called Galamsey activities in and around Ghana’s water bodies. The authority cited environmental and public health risks as the reasons for its call to cease Galamsey activities in and around water bodies […]
UEFA Champions League final league phase table — 2024-25 season
By Kwame Bediako The inaugural league phase of the revamped Champions League has wrapped up after an eventful Matchday 8, which saw teams across Europe battling for crucial standings. Liverpool managed to retain their position at the top of the table, despite suffering a setback with a defeat to PSV Eindhoven. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s hopes of […]
ChatGPT’s mobile users are 85% male, report says
Led by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, overall spending on AI apps jumped to $1.42 billion in 2024, according to app analytics firm Appfigures. This marks a 274% increase from 2023 (the app launched in May of that year). Among tens of thousands of competitor apps — some of which license OpenAI’s own technology — ChatGPT is so dominant that it […]
Trump offers incentives to US federal workers to quit jobs
US President Donald Trump has offered incentives to federal workers to leave their jobs, in a major effort to shrink and reform the US government. His administration has asked almost all government employees to decide by 6 February whether they want to be part of a “deferred resignation” programme that will mean them leaving their […]
Zuma’s daughter to appear in court over South Africa riots, reports say
The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, will be charged for her alleged involvement in the 2021 riots that left over 300 dead, her father’s party uMkhonto WeSizwe (MK) says. Violence, chaos, and fear ripped through the port city of Durban, then spread to Gauteng, after Zuma’s jailing sparked intense protests […]
Be bold and defend yourself – Annoh Dompreh tells Barker-Vormawor
By Ashiadey Dotse The member of parliament for Nsawam Adoagyire, Frank Annoh Dompreh has called on the convener of Fix the Country, Oliver Barker Vormawor to be courageous enough to defend himself regarding a social media post leveling a bribery allegation against the Appointments Committee on January 29, 2025 on taking money from ministerial nominees […]
Barker-Vormawor denies bribery allegations against NDC MPs
By Franice Tandoh Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s lawyers have firmly denied any connection between their client and allegations of bribery involving majority members of Parliament’s Appointments Committee. Their response follows a summons from the Committee after a social media post attributed to Barker-Vormawor claimed that its members had accepted bribes. However, his legal team clarified that another […]
Edgar Wiredu urges judicial reforms to end delays in court cases
Insurance marketer, Edgar Wiredu has voiced significant concerns regarding the protracted duration of court cases in Ghana, highlighting the detrimental effects this has on justice in the legal system. In an interview with Kafui Dey on GTV’s breakfast show on January 29, 2024, He emphasized that many legal matters should not take years to resolve, […]
GFA committed to learning from AFCON failure – Henry Asante Twum
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is vowing to learn from the disappointing performance of the Black Stars, who failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. In the wake of this setback, GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has expressed optimism about the future of Ghanaian football, despite […]
Bernard Monah slams Minority for halting vetting over bribery allegations
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian politician, Bernard Monah has criticized the minority in Parliament for their decision not to vet nominees due to allegations of bribery against the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor. Bernard Ahiafor was accused by an activist and private legal practitioner, Oliver Barker Vormawor of demanding monies from nominees before […]
Omane Boamah assures impartiality as defence Minister-Designate
By Ashiadey Dotse Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Defence Minister-designate, has assured Parliament’s Appointments Committee of his commitment to impartiality if approved for the role. Speaking during his vetting on January 28, Dr. Omane Boamah addressed concerns about his political affiliations and past role as Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). […]
DR Congo hospitals overwhelmed after Goma fighting – UN
UN aid agencies have warned of a major humanitarian crisis in the Congolese city of Goma, with hospitals overwhelmed by casualties and bodies lying on the streets. Thousands of people have been fleeing “multiple active conflict zones”, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said. The aid agencies said their warehouses with food and medical supplies have […]
COCOBOD Case: State withdraws charges against Opuni and Agongo
By Ashiadey Dotse and Belinda Nketia In a significant legal development, the Attorney-General, Dominic Ayine, has withdrawn all charges against Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni, former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), and businessman Seidu Agongo. The announcement was made today, January 28, by State Attorney Ms. Enam Loh Mensah at the Accra […]
I will prioritize sanitation and waste management to keep our cities clean – Ahmed Ibrahim
By Juliana Yayra Lawoe The newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, has pledged his commitment to improving sanitation and waste management across the country. Speaking at his maiden meeting with staff and stakeholders of the Ministry in Accra on Monday, Mr. Ibrahim outlined the government’s vision for the […]
