Chairman: Thank you very much. I will now give the floor to Honourable Alhassan Umar. Alhassan Umar, MP, Zabzugu: Thank you, Chairman, for giving me this opportunity. Mr. nominee and Leader, congratulations. I have a question on public debt. And I’ll base it on the Mid-Year Review, 2024 Mid-Year Policy Review. Paragraph 51 states that […] The post How Members Of

The Minority in Parliament has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the vetting process for three ministerial nominees, accusing the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor of obstructing thorough scrutiny. Addressing a news conference in Accra yesterday, the Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, who spoke on behalf of the minority, contended that this conduct […] The post Vetting

The Family and Juvenile Court in Accra has ordered the Director of Social Welfare to assist in retrieving a four-and-a-half-year-old girl (name withheld), who is being unlawfully detained by her mother, Karen Baaba Sam. This directive follows the court’s earlier ruling that granted temporary custody of the child to her father, Kwadwo Adjei, with Ms. […] The post Court Orders

President John Dramani Mahama yesterday visited Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga II, the overlord of the Mamprugu Kingdom in the North East Region, as part of his efforts to restore peace in Bawku. During the meeting, President Mahama expressed gratitude for the paramount chief’s support during his election campaign and emphasised his commitment to resolving […] The post Bawku

Jonas Awini, an unemployed resident of Sakumono Railways, has been arraigned before the Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Judge Susana Edufu, on charges of unlawful entry and stealing. Awini pleaded not guilty to both counts during his initial appearance. He has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with two sureties, who […] The post Unemployed charged with unlawful entry, stealing

Dr. Ken Ashigbey, Convenor of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, has urged the government to revoke licenses granted for prospecting and mining in forest reserves. He called for an immediate halt to mining activities in forest reserves and water bodies (LI2462) to prevent further environmental destruction. Dr. Ashigbey made the call during the Annual New […] The post Revoke licenses

President John Mahama, according to myjoyonline.com report, is set to visit the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, this weekend, as part of his ongoing mediation efforts to secure lasting peace in Bawku, in the Upper East region. It would be recalled that President Mahama undertook a critical peace-building mission to Bawku and Nalerigu on Tuesday, […] The post Editorial: Bawku Conflict:

Ghana faces an escalating challenge with plastic waste. Every year, the country generates over 1.1 million tons of plastic waste, yet only about 9% is recycled, leaving the rest to clog waterways, overwhelm landfills, and harm ecosystems. Single-use plastics—such as bags, bottles, and wrappers—are among the most problematic, with their ubiquitous use exacerbating flooding, pollution, […] The post From

President John Dramani Mahama has initiated significant reforms to the national security structure and regional governance of Ghana through strategic appointments announced on January 14 and 15, 2025. These decisions reflect his administration’s commitment to ensuring robust national security and effective governance at all levels. The President appointed Prosper Douglas Bani, a former Chief of […] The post President

The founding members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region has called for the annulment of the delegate system within the party, as the latter embarks on an introspection exercise to unravel what caused the humiliating defeat in the just ended elections. In a statement issued in Kumasi, under the signatories of Mr […] The post NPP founding members want delegate system abolished

Africa’s contribution to the global GDP currently stands at 3%, contributing only 2% to the world’s manufacturing value add (UNIDO 2024). Resource-rich nations with economies based on the export of commodities are only able to capture a maximum of 30% of its value. A strategic shift toward product valorisation and export could generate returns exceeding […] The post Multi-Billion

Just about everyone feels pain from time to time. When you cut your finger or pull a muscle, pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. Once the injury heals, you stop hurting. Chronic pain is different. Your body keeps hurting weeks, months, or even years after the injury. Doctors often define […] The post What Makes You Feel Chronic Pain? appeared first on The

Man United and Southampton  square off at Old Trafford Seeking to build on their positive FA Cup results last weekend, struggling Premier League duo Manchester United and Southampton square off at Old Trafford on Thursday night. The two teams meet for the first time since September last year when the Red Devils secured a 3-0 victory over the Saints […] The post Today’s Premier League & Copa