Mr Alban S. K. Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has called for increased investment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to enhance healthcare delivery, particularly for patients battling Lupus and other autoimmune diseases. Mr Bagbin emphasised the urgent need to integrate Lupus care into the NHIS, highlighting that many patients face significant financial burdens […] The post Bagbin

Mr James Agalga, Chairman of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, has categorically denied allegations of bribery made by Mr Kwabena Adu Boahene, former Director General of the National Signals Bureau. Mr Adu Boahene’s lawyer had alleged that GH¢ 960,000 was paid to the Committee as Members of Parliament (MPs) allowance to facilitate the […] The post Chair of

Three men have been arrested in Japan for attempting to smuggle hermit crabs out of the country. The suspects, aged 24, 26 and 27, and widely identified in Japanese media as being Chinese nationals, were detained on Amami, a southerly island where the spiral-shelled crustaceans are a protected species. Authorities were alerted to the men’s […] The post Three men held in Japan over

Pope Leo XIV appealed for “no more war” in a message to world powers during his first Sunday address at the Vatican. Reflecting on current conflicts, the newly selected pontiff called for a “lasting peace” in the war in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and welcomed Saturday’s agreement to end recent hostilities between India and […] The post Pope Leo appeals for

Donald Trump says there has been a “total reset” in US-China trade relations following the first day of talks between American and Chinese officials in Switzerland. In a social media post, the US president described the talks as being “very good” and said change had been “negotiated in a friendly, but constructive, manner”. An escalating […] The post Trump

Juventus were moments away from a huge away victory in the fight for Champions League qualification, but after Randal Kolo Muani’s header and a Pierre Kalulu red card, Matias Vecino snatched Lazio’s last-gasp equaliser. These teams went into the weekend locked together in fourth place on 63 points, along with Roma, so it was a crucially important […] The post Juventus drop points after

Harry Kane scored and then lifted his first ever trophy as newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich beat Borussia Monchengladbach in Thomas Muller’s last home game for the club. Muller started on his 750th appearance for Bayern before his summer departure and was honoured pre-match. With 31 minutes played, Michael Olise cut inside before aiming a shot […] The post Bayern beat

Newcastle United moved within touching distance of Champions League football next season with a crucial victory against 10-man Chelsea at St James’ Park. The Magpies and Chelsea started the day locked on the same 63-point tally before Newcastle got the perfect start when Sandro Tonali’s close-range finish gave them the lead after just 112 seconds. […] The post Newcastle in crucial

Nottingham Forest missed the opportunity to move into the Champions League positions as they conceded a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw against rivals Leicester. Argentina midfielder Facundo Buonanotte scored with eight minutes left on the clock to earn a point for the Foxes, who are already relegated. Goals from striker Chris Wood and midfielder […] The post Leicester strike late to dent Forest’s

Barcelona closed in on the league title as they fought back from two goals down to beat Real Madrid in a thrilling Clasico. Hansi Flick named an unchanged Barcelona side following their draining Champions League semi-final defeat by Inter Milan on Tuesday, and in the early stages they looked lethargic. Mbappe converted from the penalty […] The post Barcelona beat Real Madrid in a thrilling Clasico

The Ghana Police Service has arrested one Bukari Yakubu for the possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, following an intelligence-led operation in the Volta Region. According to a police statement, the suspect was apprehended at his residence in Akatsi on Saturday, May 10, 2025, around 1:00 a.m., after officers […] The post Man Arrested at Akatsi

Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has issued a stirring call to newly enrolled lawyers to resist the commercialization of the legal profession and instead embrace their roles as custodians of justice and integrity. Delivering the keynote address at a mini call to the Bar ceremony in Accra, where 123 newly qualified lawyers were officially admitted […] The post Baffoe Bonnie to New

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has confirmed the safe return of two Ghanaian women who were rescued from a human trafficking syndicate in Nigeria. The victims, Evelyn Serwaa Konadu and Anatasia Baidoo, arrived in Ghana earlier today and are in stable condition, according to CID Director-General DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor. […] The post CID Confirms

Popular Ghanaian actor and comedian, Koo Ofori, known in private life as Samuel Seth Karikari, is expected to spend the weekend in police custody after he was arrested on a bench warrant for failing to honour court summons on two occasions. The 55-year-old actor was first served with an accused summons to appear before court […] The post Comedian Koo Ofori to Spend Weekend

The Chair of the National Election Security Task Force (NESTF), Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has reaffirmed the Task Force’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful and lawful conclusion to the protracted Ablekuma North parliamentary collation dispute. Speaking at a high-level meeting on Thursday between officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) and security agencies, […] The post NESTF

A 32-year-old Nigerian commercial sex worker, Patience Gideon, also known as Gold, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for human trafficking and related offences. The sentence, which covers four counts, will run concurrently. The prosecution, led by Detective Chief Superintendent Adams Mumuni and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) […] The post Sex

The Minority in Parliament has delivered a scathing review of President John Dramani Mahama’s first 120 days in office, describing his much-touted “reset” agenda as a dangerous relapse into misgovernance, populism, and political persecution. Speaking at a press briefing on May 8, 2025, Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, minced no words as he tore into the […] The post Minority

The Kumasi Diocesan Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Rt. Rev. Stephen Kwaku Owusu, has raised a stark warning about the devastating impact of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, asserting that Ghana’s environment is teetering on the edge of collapse. Speaking at the 64th Annual Synod of the Diocese under the theme “Discipleship: Growing […] The post Ghana on the Brink

The Chief Executive Officer of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Richard Ofori Agyeman-Boadi, popularly known as King Zuba, has sparked public debate after stating he cannot stop commercial drivers in Kumasi from charging exorbitant lorry fares. Speaking on Nhyira FM’s morning show, King Zuba acknowledged the growing public outcry over arbitrary fare hikes but said […] The post I Can’t

CUTS International, a leading policy research and advocacy organization, is calling for urgent and sweeping reforms to Ghana’s public sector recruitment system, citing pervasive opacity, politicization, and lack of meritocracy. Appiah Kusi Adomako, West Africa Regional Director of CUTS International, highlighted the structural flaws in the country’s recruitment practices, describing the current system as “a […] The post CUT