Military training for National Service Personnel begins August 3
By: Belinda Nketia The National Service Authority has officially confirmed that starting August 3, 2025, all National Service Personnel (NSP) across the country will undergo up to two months of basic military training as part of a new initiative introduced by the National Service Authority (NSA). The training, which falls under the National Service Emergency […]
Doctors at Tamale Teaching Hospital declare indefinite strike
By: Murtala Issah Patients seeking medical services at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) will have to look for alternative healthcare options starting today, Thursday, April 23rd, 2025, as doctors have announced a strike in protest against the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhiyini. A […]
Bawah Abdulai replaces Dr. Adam Atiku as new CEO of Tamale Teaching Hospital
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A senior official at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Dr. Abubakar Bawah Abdulai, has been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama to replace Dr. Adam Atiku as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH). His appointment comes on the heels of the dismissal of Dr. Adam […]
Leverage technology to transform your business – GEA Boss to MSMEs
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ms. Margaret Ansei, has appealed to Chief Executive Officers of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to leverage technology for business growth. According to leveraging technology will improve operational efficiency, and customer engagement, which ultimately leads to increased revenue and market share. […]
Two new removal petitions hit Justice Torkornoo
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Office of the President says it has received two new petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from her position as Chief Justice (CJ). These latest petitions, whose authors remain anonymous, bring the tally of removal petitions against the CJ to five. The first three were submitted […]
Council of State’s advice on CJ’s suspension “acidic, poisonous”- Former Deputy A-G Tuah-Yeboah
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has strongly criticized the advice given by the Council of State to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, describing it as acidic and poisonous.Speaking on Citi FM, Mr. Tuah-Yeboah said the Council’s advice was “acidic” and “poisonous,” warning that such a decision could badly affect […]
ECOWAS is Africa’s most integrated regional bloc- Dr. Touray
By Hannah Dadzie President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has declared that despite the many challenges facing West Africa, there is every reason to celebrate the achievements of the sub-regional body as it marks its 50th anniversary. Speaking at the official launch of the anniversary in Accra, Dr. Touray said the Jubilee […]
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie expected to act as Chief Justice after Torkornoo’s suspension- Martin Kpebu
By Ashiadey Dotse Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is expected to act as the Chief Justice of Ghana following the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, according to private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu.Mr. Kpebu explained that the Constitution makes it clear that the most senior judge on the Supreme Court takes over when the Chief Justice is […]
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo suspended
By: Henrietta Afful The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has been officially suspended from office after a prima facie case was established against her, stemming from multiple petitions alleging misconduct. The suspension follows the submission of three separate petitions to President John Dramani Mahama, who, in accordance with constitutional provisions, referred the […]
Volta Regional Minister honoured for outstanding leadership at EUC Thanksgiving
By: Jones Anlimah Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has been recognized as the most hardworking Regional Minister in the first quarter of the current President Mahama’s administration. The acknowledgment came during the Evangelical Universal Church (EUC) Easter Thanksgiving service held in Ho. Mr James Gunu and Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious […]
Dr. George Smith-Graham returns as CEO of Fair Wages and Salaries Commission
By: Belinda Nketia Dr. George Smith-Graham has been reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), officially assuming office today, April 22, 2025. The appointment, made by President John Dramani Mahama, marks Dr. Smith-Graham’s return to a role he first held from 2009 to 2017. During his initial tenure, […]
Government Revokes Akonta Mining Lease Over Illegal Operations in Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve
Felix Cofie The Government of Ghana has taken decisive action against Akonta Mining Company Ltd., allegedly owned by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has directed the Minerals Commission to immediately revoke the company’s mining lease […]
Osei-Adjei: MP urges churches to join fight against youth drug abuse
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Member of Parliament for the New Juaben North Constituency in the Eastern Region, Nana Osei-Adjei, has called on religious leaders, especially church leaders, to join the fight against the use of illicit drugs — particularly “Red” — among the youth in the country. He noted that the church plays a […]
Afenyo-Markin advocates support for youth beyond party colours
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated that Ghanaian youth must not only be supported when they wear party colours. Speaking at the second edition of the 2025 Kwahu Business Forum in the Kwahu South District, he underscored the importance of empowering local businesses, saying, “when we empower local businesses, […]
