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“I am here to offer an apology” – Bagbin sorry for controversial L.I on MPs siren use

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued an apology to the public regarding the government's effort to amend the Road Traffic Regulations.The suggested revisions included provisions allowing Members of Parliament (MPs) and state officials...

44 Oil Marketing firms owe BOST GHS59.525m levy margins – A-G Report

The 2023 Auditor General's report disclosed that 44 Oil Marketing Companies owed the Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation (BOST) Company a total of GH¢59.525 million in margin levies as of December 31, 2022.The report...

‘Agyapadie’ document was created to make Ghanaians hate Okyeman – Okyenhene

Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has dismissed the "Agyapadie" document, which features his image and outlines a strategy purportedly to elevate the Akyem people in Ghana’s economy, as a complete fabrication aimed at inciting...

Prepare, next year you will go to jail – Basintale threatens Charles Bissue on live TV

Deputy Communications Director of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, has vowed that a future NDC government will ensure that all corrupt officials from the current administration face trial in 2025.Speaking...

Parliament to ‘grill’ Interior Minister, Prisons Director over ‘land capture’ at Cantonments

The Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament has summoned the Minister of the Interior, Mr. Henry Quartey, and the Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service to address controversies surrounding certain state lands in...

Hotline documentary exposes customs officials demanding bribes at Ghana’s ‘Porous Borders’

An investigation by the media has revealed that customs officials accept bribes to permit traders to transport smuggled goods from neighboring countries into local markets.These officials accept bribes ranging from ¢20 to ¢200, allowing...

NPP’s Ahiagbah in stable condition after near fatal crash

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has announced that the party's Communications Director, Richard Ahiagbah, is in stable condition following an accident on Saturday, July 27.Mr. Ahiagbah was traveling...

Photo: J.J Rawlings napping during June 4 Revolution emerges online

Whenever the June 4, 1979, revolution is discussed, one prominent name that stands out in connection with this pivotal moment in Ghana's democratic history is Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings.Rawlings is widely recognized as...

“I will never tell you lies” – Mahama promises Ghanaians

National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer for the 2024 elections, John Dramani Mahama, has assured Ghanaians that he will maintain honesty and refrain from making unfulfillable promises as he campaigns for votes ahead of the...

Ghana can’t have another ‘try me’, the previous one threw us into a ditch – Mahama jabs Bawumia

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has sharply criticized Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's bid for the presidency in the 2024 general elections.During the launch of the NDC’s campaign on...

Richard Ahiagbah survives near-fatal accident on Accra-Kumasi highway

National Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah is in critical condition after a severe car accident.The incident took place early Saturday morning at approximately 1:30 am on the Kumasi-Accra highway...

Speaker Mike Oquaye Snr. is better than Bagbin – NDC MP Muntaka

Minority Chief Whip Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, representing Asawase, has sharply criticized Speaker Alban Bagbin, suggesting he is developing tyrannical tendencies.Muntaka voiced his discontent in a Joy news interview.He expressed his concerns, saying, “It’s unfortunate, but...

CETAG withdraws from meeting with Education Ministry amid prolonged strike

On Friday, July 26, the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) withdrew from a scheduled meeting with the Education Ministry meant to discuss the next steps regarding their ongoing strike.CETAG cited the...

Poor conditions among Ghanaian youth keeps me awake at night – Sophia Akuffo

Former Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, Madam Sophia Akuffo, expressed deep concern over the current state of Ghanaian youth, which she says keeps her awake at night.In an exclusive interview with TV3’s...

Police arrest heavily armed men threatening citizens, seize multiple charms and amulets

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a group of men notorious for their claims of possessing supernatural powers and threatening those who doubted them.The men, who had gained notoriety through their audacious declarations,...

Fix challenges with Anti-Witchcraft Bill and make it law – CHRAJ tells Akufo-Addo

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has urged President Akufo-Addo to address his reservations regarding the Anti-Witchcraft Bill and to provide his approval.The Anti-Witchcraft Bill, officially referred to as the Criminal...

Construction of new head office did not contribute to our financial losses in 2023 – BoG

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has defended its choice to proceed with the construction of a new head office, despite reporting a significant loss of 10.50 billion cedis in 2023.Last year, the Central...

Health Ministry reveals Chief of Staff’s role in $34.9m ambulance spare parts deal saga

The Ministry of Health has responded to concerns raised by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, about a service contract with Service Auto Group Ghana Limited for the maintenance of...

NAPO asked chiefs to contribute to development, not join political parties – Fiifi Boafo clarifies

Fiifi Boafo, spokesperson for Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, has clarified that Dr. Prempeh’s request for chiefs to weigh in on political matters does not violate Ghana’s...

Residents block Accra-Tema Motorway following fatal accident on Thursday

A severe traffic disruption occurred on the Accra-Tema motorway Thursday evening, bringing traffic to a standstill for commuters and drivers alike.Reports suggest that a hit-and-run incident was responsible for the chaos.According to eyewitnesses, a...

More Bawumia promises; as the veep promises farmers with tractors

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to support Ghanaian farmers with tractors and credit facilities to boost productivity and lower food prices.Speaking at a campaign rally in Wa...

Yagbonwura allegedly ‘sacks’ gov’t delegation sent to intercede for Jinapor

The paramount chief of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Soale Jewu Soale has had to send away a high-powered government delegation seeking to have the ban on Samuel Abu Jinapor, the MP for Damongo and...

Good Grow, the “wee” farm company set up by Akufo-Addo’s daughters

Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made startling allegations against President Akufo-Addo’s daughters, claiming they own a marijuana company named Good Grow Limited along with several other businesses.Mr Ablakwa...

Akufo-Addo’s daughters and friends have founded 42 businesses since 2017 – Okudzeto

Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that President Akufo-Addo’s daughters, Edwina Akufo-Addo, Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, together with friends have forty-two companies under their names in Ghana.He mentioned a marijuana...

“We will deal with him” – Family of late Atta Mills to Anyidoho 

In the wake of the chaos at the 12th-anniversary commemoration ceremony on July 24, 2024, the family of the late Ghanaian president, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, has announced potential legal action against...

NDC’s Kpeli Worlase suspended for misconduct

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the immediate suspension of Kpeli Worlase, a member of the Afram Plains North Constituency in the Eastern Region, due to various allegations of misconduct.This decision, declared...

Arrest Ken Ofori-Atta – Pillars of Cadres demands

The Pillars of Ghana Cadres, a faction within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), are demanding the immediate arrest of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.This call comes after allegations that Ofori-Atta approved a $34.9...

Gov’t is still providing you vaccines – Abena Osei justifies payment of COVID-19 Recovery Levy

The government will persist in collecting the COVID-19 recovery levy to address the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, according to Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei Asare.This stance comes in...

Chaotic scenes at Atta Mills’ 12th anniversary wreath-laying ceremony

The 12th-anniversary wreath-laying ceremony and memorial service for the late former President John Evans Atta Mills is being held at the Asomdwee Park, near the Black Star Square.The event has not been without drama...

Two of Akufo-Addo’s daughters fingered in shady $34.9m ambulance spare parts deal

North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has unveiled startling new details regarding the ongoing $34.9 million ambulance spare parts deal scandal.According to Ablakwa, President Akufo-Addo’s daughters are allegedly linked to Service...

Key highlights from the Mid-Year Budget Review presentation

After a nearly four-hour delay due to a standoff between the leadership of the Minority caucus and the government, the Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, delivered the Mid-Year Budget review on Tuesday,...

Gov’t to reintroduce road tolls in 2025 – Finance Minister

The government is set to reintroduce road tolls in 2025 following their suspension in 2021. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam announced this plan during the mid-year budget review in Parliament on July 23,...

Cabinet greenlights re-introduction of road tolls

Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, has noted that the Minister for Roads, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has received cabinet approval to begin the process of re-introducing road tolls.The Housing Minister made this known to...

Finance Minister presents 2024 mid-year budget

Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam is set to deliver the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament today.This marks Dr. Amin Adam's debut budget presentation since his appointment to the role in February...

Govt paid $10m, not $34m for ambulance servicing, apologise – Dormaa East MP to Ablakwa

Member of Parliament for Dormaa East, Paul Apreku Twum-Barimah, has called on North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to retract his statements and issue an apology regarding his claims about the ambulance servicing contract....

I am the voice of every Ghanaian, not just your voters – Bagbin to Sefwi-Wiawso MP

On Monday, July 22, 2024, Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin criticized Kwaku Afriyie, the MP for Sefwi Wiawso, for challenging his authority.During his announcement of the president's nominations for two new Supreme Court justices,...

“Away! Away! No laptop no council meeting!,” – GNAT stages walkout on Deputy Education Minister over failed promise

The National Council of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) recently staged a dramatic walkout during a meeting with Deputy Education Minister, Prof. Kingsley Nyarko. The protest stems from the government’s failure to...

You represent Sefwi Wiawso, I represent Ghana – Speaker descends on ‘rude’ MP

Parliament witnessed a dramatic confrontation today, Monday, July 22, 2024, when Speaker Alban Bagbin clashed with Kwaku Afriyie, the Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso.The altercation began when Speaker Bagbin informed the House...

Speaker Bagbin sacks “rude” Sefwi Wiawso MP from Parliament

The Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, Kwaku Afriyie, found himself wanting in Parliament today, Monday, July 22, 2024.During today's parliamentary sitting, Mr Afriyie passed a comment deemed to be rude by Speaker Alban...

Saturday is to worship, rest and not to vote – SDA tells EC, Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo's request for the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church to reconsider its decision against voting on December 7 appears to have been unsuccessful.The Church reiterated in a statement that while voting is...

Gyampo, Kpebu drag A-G, EOCO to court over Cecilia Dapaah case

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu and University of Ghana Professor Ransford Gyampo have jointly sued the Attorney-General (A-G) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the handling of the case involving former...

Ofori-Atta approved $34.9M for ambulance parts before leaving Finance Ministry – Ablakwa

In his latest exposé on financial mismanagement and corruption, North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has unveiled documents from Ghana's Ministry of Finance, revealing a scandal involving a $34.9 million payment authorized by former...

Yagbonwura bans Samuel Jinapor from stepping foot in palaces in Gonja land

The Overload of the Gonja Traditional Authority, His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewusoale I, is reported to have banned the Lands and Natural Resource Minister and Member of Parliament for the Damango Constituency, Samuel Abu...

Gov’t lands were sold under Kufuor, Mills, Mahama administrations; I have prove – Samuel Jinapor

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor claims to have evidence to prove that the sale of government lands occurred under previous administrations, including those of Presidents Kufuor, Mills, and Mahama.Mr...

My signature was forged – National Paralympic Committee President on Norway marathon saga

President of the National Paralympic Committee – Ghana, Samson Deen, has firmly denied allegations that he authorized a group of Ghanaian para-athletes to travel to Norway for this year’s Bergen Marathon.His comments come...

Ghana’s paracycling team members abscond upon arrival at Oslo for marathon

Members of Ghana's paracycling team have absconded to various Schengen states after arriving in Norway earlier this year to prepare for the Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon.The 11-member team failed to register and participate...

Students at College of Education abandon campus as CETAG strike intensifies

Students at Bimbilla College of Education are facing significant challenges as they are forced to leave campus due to the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG).The strike,...

Kasoa: Police arrest 3 for alleged baby theft

Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing a baby and deceiving the mother into believing the child had died in Kasoa, Central Region.The suspects, identified as Magdalene Nana Adwoa Boafo (28), Faustina Binney...

Global IT outage hasn’t affected KIA’s operations – GACL

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has confirmed that operations at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) remain unaffected by the ongoing global IT outage that has disrupted numerous airports and airlines worldwide.Industries globally, including airlines,...

Election security is not a part of our job – EC

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Adukwei Mensa, has clarified that the EC is not responsible for ensuring security during elections.Her statement comes as a response to misconceptions about the Commission’s role...

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