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‘God Knows Best’ – Afenyo-Markin Leads Parliament in Mourning Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has led tributes in Parliament following the sudden death of Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, who passed away on Monday,...

IMF Approves $370 Million Disbursement to Ghana After Successful 4th Review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved Ghana’s 4th Review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme, unlocking a fresh $370 million...

Breaking: Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi Dies Suddenly, Months Into 1st Term

Parliament has been hit with tragedy following the sudden death of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia in the Eastern Region....

Ablekuma North: EC’s Decision to Rerun Elections in 19 Polling Stations Unfair and Unprincipled – Brako-Powers

The Electoral Commission’s (EC) directive to rerun parliamentary elections in 19 out of 37 polling stations in Ablekuma North has stirred significant political controversy. The...

We’re working to ensure Ghana is not affected by impending US visa ban – Ablakwa

Washington D.C., June 30, 2025 – Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed holding crucial diplomatic engagements with senior US officials amid rising...

Sam George Engages DStv Ghana Over High Subscription Fees

Communication Minister Launches Talks With MultiChoice to Address Consumer Concerns Minister for Communication, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has commenced formal talks with Digital...

27 Arrested in Anti-Galamsey Raid at Wassa Amanten

Police Seize Equipment, Step Up Crackdown on Illegal Mining The Western Regional Police Command has arrested 27 individuals in a coordinated operation against illegal mining,...

Parliament to Implement Shift System Under 24-Hour Economy – Speaker Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced plans for Ghana’s Parliament to adopt a shift system as part of...

Friday, July 4 Declared Public Holiday – Interior Ministry Confirms

The Ministry of the Interior has officially declared Friday, July 4, 2025, as a public holiday across Ghana. This follows the recent amendment to...

EPA Confirms Plastic Ban Targets Only Single-Use, Non-Recyclable Items

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed that the country’s upcoming plastic ban will focus solely on single-use and non-recyclable plastic products, aiming to...

CJ Removal Not Politically Motivated – Felix Kwakye Ofosu Defends President Mahama’s Actions

Presidential Spokesperson, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has firmly denied allegations by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo that her removal is politically driven. Addressing the...

Parliament Amends Public Holidays Law: July 1 Restored, August 4 Scrapped

Ghana's Parliament has passed the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing significant changes to the country’s statutory public holidays. Under the new...

“This is a Threat to Judicial Independence” – Suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo Speaks Out

Suspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has broken her silence following her controversial removal proceedings, calling the move "historic" and...

SML Scandal: Former GRA Boss Rev. Dr. Owusu-Amoah, 2 Others Arrested

A former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, along with two other former senior officials of the Authority, has...

Electricity Tariffs Go Up by 2.45% from July 1 – PURC Announces

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs across all customer categories, effective July 1, 2025. The upward adjustment...

King Mswati III Visits Ghana for Four-Day Diplomatic Mission

Eswatini monarch seeks deeper Ghana-Eswatini ties King Mswati III of Eswatini has arrived in Ghana for a four-day state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and...