Suspended CJ drags Ghana to ECOWAS court in fresh application – Srem Sai confirms
By Ashiadey Dotse The Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, has confirmed that the suspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, has taken her case to the ECOWAS Court in Abuja, Nigeria, seeking justice over her suspension. Justice Srem-Sai revealed in a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 8, that Justice Torkornoo filed the […]
Accra: Chief Justice Getrude Torkornoo describes decision to suspend her as ‘arbitrarily’ in statement of case
By: Barbara Kumah Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo says President John Mahama acted arbitrarily in his decision to suspend her from office because of the three petitions calling for her removal on grounds of stated ‘misbehaviour’ and ‘incompetence.’ According to her, the decision to suspend her in the absence of a reasoned prima facie determination […]
Education Minister to lay Scholarship Authority Bill before Parliament
The Government will next week place before Parliament the Scholarship Authority Bill, as part of efforts to deal with nepotism and cronyism in the award of scholarship. The Minister for Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, announced this at the launch of the Government’s flagship education programme, dubbed “No Fees Stress Policy” initiative at the SDA College […]
Minister for Defense Inaugurates New DIHOC Board, Charges Members to Lead Ghana’s Defence Industrial Revolution
Felix Cofie Minister for Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Defence Industries Holding Company Limited (DIHOC), with a firm call to action: transform the company into a strategic driver of Ghana’s defence self-reliance, industrial development, and economic resilience. Speaking at the official ceremony in Accra, Dr. Boamah described DIHOC […]
No ghost names in ‘No Fees Stress’ initiative – Dr Saajida Shiraz assures
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr. Saajida Shiraz, has assured the public that her office will ensure no ghost names are included in the ‘No Fees Stress’ initiative recently launched by President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, Dr. Shiraz reaffirmed her commitment […]
Accra: Woman petitions acting Chief Justice over alleged abuse by estranged ‘baby daddy’ allegedly aided by some judicial officers
By: Barbara Kumah A Ghanaian woman, Karen Baaba Sam, who has been in a long legal custody battle with her ex-lover over their daughter, has petitioned the acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over alleged harassment by her child’s father. Miss Sam, accused her estranged lover, Nana Kwadwo Adjei last January, of years of physical, […]
Julius Debrah inaugurates team to draft bold new anti-corruption strategy
By Celestine Avi Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has launched a fresh charge against systemic corruption with the inauguration of a working group to draft Ghana’s second National Anti-Corruption Strategy, citing a clear mandate from President John Dramani Mahama to deliver “a beating, impactful rhythm” in the nation’s anti-corruption space. Speaking at the Presidency, Mr. […]
GJA President-Elect denies politicization of the Association, Affirms commitment to objectivity
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The President-Elect of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has firmly denied allegations of politicization within the Association, reaffirming his commitment to impartiality and to holding power to account. Mr. Dwumfour emphasized that under his leadership, the GJA has consistently taken a principled stand against injustices and violations of […]
2025 President’s Cup: Shatta Wale confirmed as headline performer
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian music superstar Shatta Wale has been confirmed as the headline performer for the 2025 GHALCA President’s Cup, taking place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium. The event promises a thrilling blend of sport and entertainment, featuring the classic football rivalry between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante […]
Women in Suke get solar-powered mechanized water farm for economic leverage
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo A solar-powered mechanized water farm has been commissioned at Suke in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region. The facility was provided to the community through the instrumentality of an NGO, Capacity Enhancement and Community Support (CAPECS), in partnership with UNDP Ghana and the governments and people of Denmark and Luxembourg. […]
Indian Prime Minister Modi calls for reform in global governance; lauds Ghana’s democracy
By: Valentia Tetteh India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has called for bold and coordinated global action to address the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change, pandemics, terrorism, and cyber security. Speaking in Ghana’s Parliament as part of his two-day official visit, Prime Minister Modi cautioned that the scars of colonialism and the lingering effects […]
Ghana has capacity to successfully implement 24-Hour Economy – Goosie Tanoh
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, Mr. Goosie Tanoh, says Ghana can successfully implement the 24-hour economy initiative, one of the flagship campaign promises by the John Dramani Mahama-led administration during the 2024 electioneering campaign. According to him, the country has an excellent manpower base and the resources to drive meaningful economic […]
Transport Minister Inaugurates GCAA Board, Urges Stronger Aviation Safety Standards
By Felix Cofie Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has charged the newly inaugurated Board of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to prioritize safety and security in Ghana’s airspace in line with international standards. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, Mr. Nikpe emphasized that the economic prospects Ghana hopes to gain from its […]
Launch of GNCCI Chamber initiative- U.G Chapter
By Lindsey Abbey The Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Mr. Julius Debrah, has called on Ghanaian students to become the next generation of job creators and innovators, not mere job seekers. He made this appeal while delivering the keynote address as Special Guest of Honour at the official launch of the […]
