The former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has refuted claims by the new minister for the sector that the Akufo-Addo government constructed around 673 kilometers of roads. According to the former minister, the claim was not factual, as the previous government constructed 13,624 kilometers of road in the eight-year period. “Let me put […] The post Asenso

The Achimota District Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Karen Baaba Sam for the unlawful custody of her four-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Following this, the police have declared her wanted and are pursuing all avenues to apprehend her. This declaration stems from a bench warrant issued for her arrest to assist the Criminal Investigation […] The post Child Custody Dispute: Court

Ghana’s energy sector is on the brink of transformation with the appointment of Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor as Minister of Energy Designate. His appointment is a fresh opportunity to revitalize an industry that has struggled with stagnation and inefficiencies for the past eight years, benefiting only a select few while the broader economy has suffered. […] The post A New Era For

A Circuit Court in Dansoman, presided over by Judge Halimah El-Alawa Abdul Baasit, has granted bail to Ernest Oti Arthur, a 31-year-old Warehouse Manager, accused of stealing electronic appliances valued at GH¢72,130. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act of 1960, Act 29. […] The post Electroland Warehouse Manager charged

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 it was reported that some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bole, the Savannah Region, accused President John Dramani Mahama of neglecting the Bole-Bamboi Member of Parliament, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana in his ministerial appointments. In response to what they perceive as a snub, party supporters gathered outside President […] The post Editorial:

The Young Accomplishers International (YAI) has held its maiden edition of the Accomplishers Summit for young people from diverse backgrounds in Accra. The summit, which is a flagship initiative of Young Accomplishers International, was created to empower, inspire and equip young people with the tools needed to unlock their potential and achieve their goals. Speaking […] The post YAI

Okofrobour Obeng Nuako III, Dunkwahene, has advised Ghanaian youth against relying on the government to provide jobs, hinting that the agricultural sector is worth pursuing to eke out a decent livelihood. He advised  the citizenry at the observation of the first “Akwasidae” last Sunday to desist from misappropriation of funds at their workplaces, with the intention of sabotaging […] The post Youth

Nana Kofi Senyah, a local government expert, has recommended the exemption of chiefs from the Council of State. He added that the chiefs themselves should also cease lobbying for the position. According to him, involving Chiefs would defeat the constitutional requirements, as they would be indirectly dabbling in partisan politics, against the fact that the […] The post Self-seeking

The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Mr. Roey Gilad, has expressed his government’s unwavering commitment to fostering partnerships with Ghana in key sectors such as agriculture, energy efficiency, and cyber-security. This assurance comes despite historical differences in Ghana’s voting patterns on sensitive issues at international fora. Addressing journalists at the Israeli Embassy in Accra yesterday, […] The post Israeli

The management of Ghana Lebanon International Secondary School (GLISS) in Accra has raised grave concerns over an ongoing illegal development on a parcel of land, close to the school’s premises, that pose danger to the safety and well-being of students and teachers. The Headmaster of the school, Mr Somaila Mohammed, has pointed to the construction of wooden structures by […] The post Lebanon

The management and staff of Jospong Group have commended one of its staff – Mr. Salifu Ibrahim – who is working with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) unit, under Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZL), in Tamale, for returning to the owner a staggering GH¢20,000 he found on the ground. To the Jospong Group, Salifu Ibrahim’s conduct […] The post Honest Zoomlion Staff Returns GH¢20K

Parliament has approved by consensus six ministerial nominees of President John Dramani Mahama. The nominees approved include Dr. Ato Forson, John Jinapor, and Dr. Dominic Ayine for the positions of ministers for Finance, Energy and Attorney General and Minister for Justice. The rest are Kwame Governs Agbodza for Roads and Highways, Eric Opoku for Food […] The post Parliament Approves Six Ministers appeared

The minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, had bemoaned that the District Roads Improvement Programmes (DRIP), even though a good initiative, was politicised and destroyed at birth. He said this during his appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 21, 2025. “Mr Chairman, the DRIP contract was politicised and destroyed at […] The post DRIP

Soldiers stationed at AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi mines reportedly opened fire on some illegal miners who had entered the concession of the mining giants to mine for gold without approval from any authority. Nine people have so far been confirmed dead when the bullets stopped flying at the spot the confusion erupted. The miners claim […] The post Editorial: Obuasi Violence: There Was A

Mr Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), has vowed to prioritize transparency, stakeholder engagement, and the equitable distribution of the country’s mineral wealth. Mr Gyamfi,?a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the minerals sector, has officially taken the helm of PMMC, succeeding the outgoing Managing Director, Nana […] The post PMMC’s

The National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana (NCSSMAG) has condemned the tragic loss of lives following recent shootings at Obuasi. While extending its condolences to the families of those affected in their quest to earn a living, the association stressed that these actions are unacceptable and called for justice for the victims. In […] The post Concerned Small Scale Miners

The RACE for selection and appointment as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) for the fourteen Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Western Region has begun with key three personalities slugging it out for the SekondiTakorad Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) seat. Though, the STMA race has nine NDC stalwarts putting forward their names […] The post Battle

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly released all captives held by his group. This comes amid intensified military operations aimed at apprehending the fugitive and dismantling his network in Zamfara State and neighboring regions. Sources informed Zagazola Makama that Turji’s decision to free the hostages is a response to mounting pressure from the Nigerian […] The post Notorious

The Cross River State House of Assembly is currently amending some local government laws of 2007. Member representing Abi State Constituency, Davies Etta, sponsored the bill to amend the laws. The bill proposes an increase in the number of appointees in each LGA to 50, including 16 Special Adviser positions and the creation of a […] The post Cross River Assembly amends LG

Popular Ghanaian comedian and event organiser, OB Amponsah, has made a shocking revelation about the challenges he faces in putting up his events. In an interview on Hitz FM’s, morning show, he revealed that he doesn’t make profit from his events. He acknowledged the difficulties comedians face in organising their own events, stating that his recent comedy […] The post I