The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Chief Justice (CJ) nominee, amid objections from the minority in Parliament. The vetting was announced by Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mr. Mahama Ayariga, during the presentation of the Business Statement for the upcoming week. However, the announcement drew criticism … The post Parliament

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that feasibility studies for a new Green City aimed at decongesting Accra are set to commence, with the Finance Ministry expected to make the necessary budgetary allocations for the city’s design. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Multi-purpose Norbert Anku Solar Energy Project at the Dawa Industrial Park … The post Decongesting

Hearts of Oak Communications Director, Kwame Opare Addo, has acknowledged the disappointment following the clubâ??s 1-0 loss to arch-rivals Asante Kotoko in Sundayâ??s Super Clash at the Accra Sports Stadium.The only goal of the match came in the first half from Guinean striker Morifing Donzo, ending Hearts of Oakâ??s unbeaten run in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.Speaking to Asempa FM, Opare Addo admitted the setback was painful but expressed confidence in the squadâ??s

Undue discretion and possible arbitrary removals of heads of anti-corruption agencies in Ghana are especially concerning regarding officials or bodies with operational and regulatory functions or where boards hold decision-making powers that can compromise the autonomy of agency heads, a Technical Assistance Report, titled “Governance Diagnostic Assessment March 2024”, prepared by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), […]

Hearts of Oakâ??s Communications Director, Kwame Opare Addo, has confirmed that the club will officially respond to the charges levelled against them by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following incidents in their 1-0 loss to Asante Kotoko.The Phobians were edged by their archrivals in Sundayâ??s Matchday 9 fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Guinean forward Morifing Donzo converting a first-half penalty to secure victory for Kotoko.In the aftermath of the game,

A Technical Assistance Report, titled “Governance Diagnostic Assessment March 2024”, prepared by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has pointed out that the office of the President of Ghana holds considerable power and discretion over the appointment of heads of most anti-corruption institutions, which could impact their independence. The report stated that in seven out of eight anti-corruption […]

Ghana suffered a 3-1 defeat against Nigeria in their second match of the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup. The Black Princesses started the game strongly, controlling possession and pressuring Nigeria’s defence. Mary Amponsah and Linda Owusu Ansah had early chances but were unable to convert. A pivotal moment came when Ivy Osei Owusu handled the … The post Ghana Lose to Nigeria in WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup

Nottingham Forest came from behind to beat relegation rivals Leeds United and earn their first Premier League win under manager Sean Dyche. United struck first when Brenden Aaronson picked out Lukas Nmecha, who drove his shot into the bottom corner. But Ibrahim Sangare levelled for Forest after goalkeeper Lucas Perri parried Dan Ndoye’s ball into […] The post Dyche’s Forest come from behind

Real Madrid’s lead at the top of La Liga is down to five points after Xabi Alonso’s side were held by local rivals Rayo Vallecano. The 36-time league winners were seeking to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the table after Villarreal moved into second with a 2-0 win away at Espanyol on […] The post Real Madrid held by Rayo Vallecano in drab draw appeared first on The

In the heart of Africa’s correctional system, the World Prison Brief estimates a prison population of 3.8 million people, nearly one-third of the global prison population of 11.5 million. Ghana’s 14,133 inmates as of August 25, 2025, comprise 7.1 per cent foreigners and 1.6 per cent female prisoners. Men and women who are incarcerated face … The post Correctional

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has broken his silence on comments by Asante Akim South MP, Kwaku Asante Boateng, who labelled him a stranger in the New Patriotic Party ( NPP), who is not fit to lead the party as its flagbearer. The MP’s comment attracted widespread criticism, with the national secretariat of the […]

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An advocate for inclusive education, Dr. Priscilla Dseagu, has called for a collective societal effort to empower individuals with autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). She emphasised that with the right skills and opportunities, individuals with autism and IDD could transition from dependence to become active and contributing members of society. Dr. Dseagu, who … The post Equip

For decades, the global economy has promised convergence. The message has been straightforward: open your markets, liberalise your trade, attract investment, and prosperity will follow. Yet many nations across the Global South (primarily Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania) have followed this path and still find themselves burdened by persistent poverty, inequality, and dependence. To […] The post Dependency

NPP members in the Oti Region, have been urged to consider the progress of the party by supporting a leader who has demonstrated competence and has been better marketed, over the lure of money. Welcoming Dr. Bawumia to the Oti Region on Friday November 7, the Regional Chairman of the NPP, Evans Yaw Dapaah, alleged […]

At the 9th Biennial General Meeting held in Accra, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin was elected President of the African Parliamentarians’ Network Against Corruption (APNAC). As part of his role, he is expected to promote integrity in public life and support the continent’s fight against corruption. Speaker Bagbin expressed gratitude to the […]