US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, according to pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk. It is the first pill of its kind to receive approval from the regulator, marking a new era for weight-loss drugs. Wegovy’s Danish makers Novo Nordisk said the once-daily pill was a […]
All pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school now free – officials
Nigerian authorities say they have secured the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in the country’s central Niger state. Nigeria’s federal government described the latest release as a “moment of triumph and relief”, after one of the country’s worst mass kidnappings. More than 250 children and staff […]
Afrobeats star Asake ‘devastated’ after fan dies in Kenya stadium crush
Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has mourned a Kenyan fan who died following a crush at his concert at a stadium in Nairobi. The victim, 20-year-old Karen Lojore, was reportedly amid the long queues near a gate into the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday. Delays in getting in were worsened by heavy rain, with other fans […]
STC, Metro Mass to receive new buses in 2026 – Transport Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced that the State Transport Company (STC) and Metro Mass Transit (MMT) will receive new buses by the end of the first quarter of 2026. Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, December 22, 2025, the minister said the […]
EDDT denies loss of land title and urges calm after Tse Addo encroachment incident
By Rebecca Ampah The East Dadekotopon Development Trust (EDDT) has dismissed claims that its land title at Tse Addo has been cancelled, describing the assertions as false and intended to deceive and extort money from legitimate landholders. At a press conference held in Accra on Monday, December 22, the Trust said no court of competent […]
Regional Maritime University graduates 43 forklift and mobile crane operators
By Rebecca Ampah The Regional Maritime University has held its ninth graduation ceremony for forklift and mobile crane operators, graduating a total of 43 trainees under the theme Accelerating Africa’s economy with an improved logistics industry. The ceremony, held on December 22, 2025, produced 17 forklift operators and 26 mobile crane operators, reinforcing the university’s […]
BoG welcomes passage of Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill
By Sarah Baafi Parliament has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) Bill, creating Ghana’s first comprehensive legal framework for regulating virtual assets and businesses operating in the sector. The Bank of Ghana says the law is expected to strengthen oversight of the fast-growing digital asset space while protecting users and the wider financial system. […]
Constitution Review Committee recommends separating executive from legislature
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Professor Kwasi Prempeh, has recommended a separation of executive powers from the legislature to enable Parliament to focus fully on its constitutional responsibilities. “We are proposing that the executive be separated from the legislature so that we have a Parliament that focuses on its […]
Ghana introduces Sankofa Initiative to deepen Diaspora Engagement
By Hannah Dadzie The 2025 Diaspora Summit in Accra officially introduced the Sankofa Initiative, a global programme aimed at deepening historical, cultural and development ties between Ghana and its diaspora, while reaffirming the diaspora’s status as the country’s 17th region. Speaking at the summit, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, described the initiative […]
Mahama to set up committee to drive constitutional reforms
By Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish a committee early next year to oversee the implementation of wide-ranging constitutional reforms. The move follows the submission of the final report of the Constitution Review Committee in Accra on Monday, December 22. Speaking after receiving the report, President Mahama said some members […]
Akpaloo fraud case: A-G says GH¢3.1m COCOBOD cheques were diverted
By Ashiadey Dotse The Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine Akuritingah, has announced the conclusion of investigations into an alleged fraud involving the founder and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Percival Kofi Akpaloo, revealing that COCOBOD cheques totalling GH¢3,169,432.22 were diverted and never paid to the legitimate contractor. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series […]
A-G to prosecute Wontumi Farms, directors over alleged GH¢24m Exim Bank fraud
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that the state will prosecute Wontumi Farms Limited and its directors over an alleged fraud involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) amounting to more than GH¢24 million. According to Dr Ayine, investigations conducted by the Economic and Organised […]
Constitution Review Committee set to present final report to President Mahama
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Constitution Review Committee (CRC), established by President John Dramani Mahama in January 2025 with a six-month mandate to review the 1992 Republican Constitution, has reportedly completed its work and is set to present its final report to the President by the close of work on Monday, December 22, 2025. The committee […]
Attorney-General warns state institutions against delaying ORAL investigations
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has cautioned state institutions against delaying the release of information required for investigations being conducted by the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) team, warning that such delays could be interpreted as complicity. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December […]
