1. Members, in furtherance of the powers conferred on me by the Constitution, 1992, the Parliament Act, 1965, Act 300, the Standing Orders of Parliament, and the Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament of Ghana, I make this statement with a heavy heart and “righteous anger”. I am so shocked and scandalized at what […] The post Full Text: Speaker Bagbin suspends four MPs appeared first on

The new Mahama administration will re-register all SIM cards again, after the previous Akufo-Addo government took the nation through that exercise. The Minister-designate for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, who announced this plan at his vetting on Thursday, January 30, 2025 justified that what was done in 2022 was at par with […] The post SIM

The new Mahama administration will re-register all SIM cards again, after the previous Akufo-Addo government took the nation through that exercise. The Minister-designate for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, who announced this plan at his vetting on Thursday, January 30, 2025 justified that what was done in 2022 was at par with […] The post SIM

Former Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Ernest Thompson, has been ordered by the High Court to take the witness stand and open his defence on March 13, 2025. The ruling was made by Justice Henry Kwofie, a Supreme Court Judge, sitting with additional responsibility as a High Court Judge. The […] The post Ernest Thompson to Open Defence on

Two individuals, Odartey Lamptey, a labourer and Mary Ama Otoo, a trader, have been arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly causing unlawful damage to property belonging a Court of Appeal judge. The damaged property, a wall constructed around a 10-plot land at Danchira, has been valued at GH¢58,089.00. Both accused persons have pleaded […] The post Two in court for destroying

The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) has assured the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, of their unwavering support for his vision to transform the mining industry. In a statement issued in Accra on Thursday, January 30, 2025 and signed by its General Secretary, Godwin Nickleson Amarh, GNASSM noted […] The post We’ll

Ghana’s cholera outbreak has so far claimed the lives of 43 persons and a total of 480 infections, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said. The cholera outbreak, which hit the country in October 2024, has spread to five regions, including Greater Accra, Central, Western, Eastern and Ashanti. Data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) […] The post Cholera claims 43 lives, 480 infections recorded

The Central Regional manager of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Mr Lawrence Adom, has cautioned the public to beware of fake vehicular documents whenever they decide to purchase a car. According to Mr Adom, many unsuspecting car buyers hardly pay attention to documents they receive when they pay for vehicles they desire to […] The post DVLA warns public: Demand

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr Joseph Obeng, made a startling revelation on Ghana Television breakfast show yesterday. According to him, Ghanaian traders control only 20% of all imports and that the rest are done by foreigners. He went further to state that the cost of doing business at the […] The post Editorial: President Mahama, Please You Have To

The Tarkwa Circuit Court has fined a 23-year-old small scale miner, Ibrahim Bansie, GH¢2,400 for the possession of narcotic drugs without authority. Bansie, who pleaded guilty would go to prison for 10 months in default of the fine. Prosecuting Chief Superintendent of Police Alex Odonkor told the court, presided over by Mrs Hathia Ama Manu […] The post Miner fined for possession

A businessman, Anthony Kojo Ababio, has allegedly been defrauded of GH¢800,000 by two individuals who claimed they could use their political connections in the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration to clear his tax arrears at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The accused, Solomon Okuley, a 51-year-old trader and Collins Amoah, a failed parliamentary aspirant for the Ablekuma […] The post NPP’s

Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has stressed the need for a comprehensive strategy to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey in Ghana. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 he noted that military intervention alone would not solve the problem. “The fight against galamsey should not be […] The post Military

TheAowin Traditional Council (ATC) in the Western region has accused the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Oscar Ofori Larbi, for his alleged involvement in illegal mining in the Aowin forest. The Council has, therefore, given assurance of its readiness to provide evidential materials to prove the Legislator’s involvement in the illegal mining in […] The post Aowin Chiefs, MP Clash Over Galamsey

Business woman and mining colossus, Angela List, has reaffirmed her rightful position as a shareholder and director of BCM, a mining services company that operates across sub-saharan Africa and Jordan. Angela has been an integral part of BCM International’s growth and success, playing a crucial role in shaping the company’s vision and strategy. Her contributions […] The post Angela

Parliament has approved the nomination of seven minister-designates for various positions, following their successful vetting and adoption of the Appointments Committee’s recommendation by consensus. “At the conclusion of the debate, the question is all those in favour say ‘Aye’ and those against say ‘No’. Honourable Members, it is obvious the Ayes have it. The motion […] The post Parliament Endorses

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a lawyer and social activist, has clarified that his recent social media post regarding the parliamentary Appointments Committee was not intended to accuse its members of corruption. Appearing before the committee on Wednesday, January 29,  2025 Mr. Vormawor stated, “Mr. Chair, I am saying here clearly that my post was not intended to […] The post My post

The seemingly neglect and its associated impact on Members of Parliament (MPs) when they either voluntarily retire from public service or lose an election has come to the fore of the legislature, with the Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, requesting the House to critically reflect and set up a committee to welcome proposals for the setting […] The post MPs demand Pension Scheme

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced the safety audit of commercial airline Max Air after one of the planes of the local carrier suffered a tyre burst while landing at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Tuesday night. A source told Channels Television that the audit began immediately after the incident […] The post NCAA Begins Safety Audit Of Max

The Member of Parliament for the Abuakwa South Constituency, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has supported advocacy for public education on pre-hospital emergency care. He has also called for enhanced and well-coordinated efforts to educate the public on handling emergency health issues. According to him, it was important that the public was educated on how to render […] The post Public

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday charged Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali to rescind their decision to quit the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. Musa said the three nations should not allow political differences to cause a split with ECOWAS. He spoke at the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ […] The post We’re