I am puzzled, dismayed – Ken Ofori-Atta declares over OSP’s criminal probe against him

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed his dismay over the recent legal tussle with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), following allegations of financial misconduct. In an open…

Ken Ofori-Atta’s claim on SML contract false – Manasseh Azure

Renowned investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has challenged claims made by former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta regarding his role in the controversial Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) contract, which is under…

Former NSA Deputy Director Gifty Oware-Mensah released by NIB

Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSS), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been released by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) after being questioned in connection with an ongoing probe…

Intention behind National Economic Dialogue remarkable but… – Dr Kabiru Mahama

Member of Parliament for Walewale, Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has lauded the just-ended National Economic Dialogue program. He acknowledged its positive intentions but called for a more structured approach to…

There is strong willingness to address the economic problems – Prof Gatsi

A member of the National Economic Dialogue (NED) Committee, Professor John Gatsi, says there was urgency and collective resolve demonstrated during the recently held National Economic Dialogue to tackle Ghana’s…

Minority appoints John Darko as Legal Counsel

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has appointed the Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, as its Legal Counsel. In a letter signed by Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, on Friday,…

Galamsey crisis worsening; state agencies must act – A Rocha Ghana

The Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Darly Bosu, has expressed deep concern over the worsening impact of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, citing the severe pollution of major…

Former NSS Deputy Boss Gifty Oware Detained by NIB Over Payroll Fraud Investigation

Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has reportedly been detained by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in connection with an ongoing payroll fraud investigation…

Anas Aremeyaw Anas Multimedia Centre inaugurated at North Eastern University, Nigeria

Ghana’s celebrated undercover journalist and lawyer, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has been honoured by the North Eastern University (NEU) at Gombe, Nigeria, in a grand ceremony. The university has named its…

Group petitions Parliament over “JB Danquah was a traitor” comment by an MP

A group has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, demanding an apology from the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister of Science and Technology for allegedly referring to JB…

We’re not undertaking load shedding – John Jinapor

The Minister of Energy, John Jinapor, has dismissed claims that Ghana is undergoing load shedding, stating that there is no need for a load-shedding timetable. Speaking at a press briefing…

Full details: Illegal mining spree on Manhyia-linked concession

It remains to be seen, what steps the government will take after the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, publicly lamented that illegal miners had overran a gold prospecting concession belonging to him.…

Plans underway to upgrade Ridge Hospital to a Teaching Hospital – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the government’s intention to upgrade the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, commonly known as Ridge Hospital, into a Teaching Hospital. According to…

‘Monetary policy alone won’t save Ghana, fiscal discipline must lead’, says Dr Ishmael Yamson

Renowned business leader and economist, Dr. Ishmael Yamson, has cautioned that economic recovery cannot rely on monetary policy alone, stressing that fiscal discipline must be the top priority of the…

Sosu and 9 other MPs renew push for anti-witchcraft bill to safeguard vulnerable women

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu has once again presented the Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill in Parliament, aiming to criminalize witchcraft allegations and…

Civil society groups demand new leadership for mining sector to tackle galamsey effectively

A coalition of civil society organizations, environmental advocates, and concerned citizens has called for urgent leadership changes within Ghana’s minerals and mining regulatory bodies and the government to take immediate…

CSOs condemn arrest of forestry officer, demand Police commander’s removal over galamsey

A coalition of civil society organizations, environmental advocates, and concerned citizens has strongly condemned the arrest of a Forestry Commission officer who was enforcing anti-illegal mining laws in the Atewa…

Upper East: 66 galamseyers arrested in joint operation at Tilli forest reserve

About 66 illegal miners have been arrested by a joint military and police operation at the Tilli forest in the Upper East Region. The operation, which took place on Tuesday,…

‘Mahama has set the tone, now his team must follow’, says Dr Ishmael Yamson

Former Unilever Ghana boss Dr. Ishmael Yamson has called on President John Mahama to lead by example, insisting that the commitment to resetting Ghana must be demonstrated from the highest…

GHS reassigns Regional Health Directors

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a significant reshuffle of Regional Health Directors as part of efforts to enhance healthcare service delivery across the country. The reassignments, which take…