The government, working through the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service are working closely with partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Saint Jude’s Children Research Hospital to improve free access to essential childhood cancer medicines. The initiative will be effective from first quarter of next year where children diagnosed […]

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana will hold its 126th Regular Meeting from Monday, September 15, 2025, to Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The committee will be reviewing developments in the economy, including the recent fall of the Cedi. The meetings will conclude with a press conference on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, […]

Private legal practitioner, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has called for stronger measures to discourage incidents of vote buying during elections in Ghana. According to him, vote buying undermines the credibility and integrity of the country’s electoral process, which must reflect the true will of the people. “The political terrain has changed, and elections are supposed to […]

?The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has pledged close oversight of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), ensuring effective equipment utilization. At the orientation program for District Coordinators, he highlighted the critical role of roads in connecting communities, facilitating trade, and promoting social interaction. Mr. Nelson emphasized that poor road conditions impede development and stressed […]

Martin Kpebu, Private Legal Practitioner, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to release the full report that recommends the removal of the Chief Justice Getrude Torkornoo from office. Kpebu explained that since proceedings have concluded, the oath of secrecy and in-camera hearings also come to an end. “I urge President Mahama to release the full […]

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, is not happy with some of the party’s lawyers. The party’s scribe is accusing some of his compatriots of inhibiting efforts by government at prosecuting people found to have engaged in wrongdoing. “Despite the fact that pleas and pressure are coming from the public […]

The former Vice President of Ghana and NPP presidential hopeful, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia is set to kick off an extensive campaign tour across the Ashanti Region from September 10th to 12th. The purpose of the tour is to engage party delegates and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as well as outline his vision […]

The Cardinal Namdini Gold Mine in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region has officially responded to the allegations and agitations by a pressure group called Talensi Mining Community Initiative (TAMCI) on issues of poor mining practices and human rights abuses. TAMCI through several press conferences and demonstrations accused Cardinal Namdini Mining of division […]

The 2025 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon recorded a historic turnout with Kenyan athletes recording a clean sweep of medals in both the men’s and women’s events on Saturday morning. The historic marathon also served as a mega event to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the KGL Foundation, the CSR arm of the KGL Group. […]

The Executive Secretary of the Water Resources Commission, Prof Alidu Seidu has been elected to represent the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the by-election slated for September 30 in the Tamale Central Constituency. He beat his 11 contenders by securing 840 out of a total of 1,511 votes. 1. Prof.Alidu Seidu Mahama – 840 2. […]

Ten persons are reported dead in an accident that occurred at Kormantse in the Central Region on September 6. According to personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service “At 0350 hours today, the Mankessim Fire Rescue Team was dispatched to a road crash at Kormantse on the Cape Coast–Accra Highway involving a Mercedes Benz (AS […]

Former Member of Parliament for Effia in the Western Region, Honorable Joseph Cudjoe, has urged the Black Stars to take preparation more seriously following Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. The result, which leaves Ghana still on top of Group I with 16 points, has sparked widespread […]

Former Member of Parliament for Effia in the Western Region, Honorable Joseph Cudjoe, has defended the Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Idie Adams, over the public disclosure of the Black Stars’ budget ahead of Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against Chad. In the build-up to Thursday’s match, the minister’s decision to release budget details sparked debate, […]

The National Democratic Congress parliamentary primary for Tamale Central Constituency is underway at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale. A total of 1,551 delegates are expected to vote to choose a parliamentary candidate out of 12 aspirants contesting in this election. The contestants are: 1. Prof. Alidu Seidu Mahama 2. Mariama Naana Salifu 3. […]

Private Legal Practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has said that the next Chief Justice will be careful to follow due process in handling affairs. Kpebu made the point that no Chief Justice will want to go through what Gertrude Torkornoo experienced, hence they will be careful. “The next Chief Justice will be very careful about following due […]

A Former Director Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has said that Madam Gertrude Torekjonorr cannot claim ignorance of the payments that were made. As head of the judicial service, Mr Anasa-Asare said the buck stops with the Chief Justice. “The Chief Justice cannot claim ignorance about the said payments under question. The buck stops […]

Private legal practitioner Austin Brako Powers says the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was not handled properly. He argued that while the Constitution allows for the removal of a Chief Justice on grounds such as infirmity, misconduct, or inability to perform official duties, the threshold for such action must be high because of the […]

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) legal team, Abraham Amaliba has revealed that the removed Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, approached President John Mahama for a discussion to enable her to retire with all entitlements. According to Mr Amaliba, that cause of action ceased when suddenly Mrs Torkornoo appealed her removal process in court. […]

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has said he viewed the removal of the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as a premeditated agenda by the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He raised concerns about the dangers that this action poses for the country. “I see this act as a clear witch-hunt because the NDC had a […]

Vice President of IMANI Africa Kofi Bentil, has said he worries about the precedent that the removal of the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo sets. He says he viewed the removal as a premeditated agenda by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) “I see this act as a clear witch-hunt because the NDC had a premeditated plan […]