Capping of Road Fund by NPP gov’t led to deterioration of roads – Deputy Minister

The Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has attributed the worsening state of Ghana’s roads to the capping of the Road…

Appointing new IGP while injuction is pending is contempt of court – Kofi Bentil

The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has strongly condemned the government’s decision to appoint a new Inspector General of Police (IGP) while a Supreme Court ruling on the…

Mahama’s removal of Dampare was ‘cold and lacked appreciation’ – Franklin Cudjoe

The President of IMANI Africa has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over the dismissal of ex-Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, describing the manner of his removal…

We can only wish Dampare well and appreciate his services – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has extended his best wishes to the former Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare following his removal from…

E/R Minister calls for investigation into the drowning of two siblings

The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has called on the Ghana Police Service to launch an immediate investigation into the tragic drowning of two young siblings in an…

Ashanti Region: 6 excavators seized, 3 foreign nationals arrested for mining along River Anum

The Ashanti Region Anti-Galamsey Task Force has seized six excavators deployed in illegal mining operations along River Anum in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region. Three foreign nationals…

Coalition of Anti-Galamsey Executives urges action on galamsey, demands probe into politically linked miners

Representatives of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey and Senyo Hosi have raised critical concerns with the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources regarding the fight against…

5 granted bail in payroll fraud case, trial adjourned to April 2025

The Commercial Court in Tamale has granted bail with strict conditions to five out of six individuals facing trial for payroll fraud and corruption-related offences. The sixth defendant was absent…

President Mahama swears in COP Tetteh Yohuno as new IGP

President John Mahama has sworn in Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). COP Yohuno’s appointment was announced on Thursday, March 13, marking…

1,000 maternal deaths recorded in Ashanti Region – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revealed that 1,000 women lost their lives during childbirth in the Ashanti Region between 2020 and 2024. This alarming statistic underscores the persistent challenge…

Mahama appoints new heads for Fire Service, Immigration and Prisons

President John Dramani Mahama has made new appointments to the Ghana Immigration Service, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the Ghana Prisons Service. The new appointees were named in…

Dampare expresses gratitude following exit as IGP

Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has expressed gratitude to the Ghanaians, government, and the Ghana Police Service following the announcement of his replacement. In a statement…

Mahama appoints COP Yohunu as new IGP

President John Dramani Mahama has relieved Dr George Akuffo Dampare of his duties as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and appointed his deputy, Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu as…

Dampare: The IGP who divided a nation

Dr George Akuffo Dampare has been a polarizing figure, he’s divided opinions in a way few recent IGPs have. For better or worse, he left no one indifferent. Even within…

I’m for the change, but I’m not happy about the open jubilation – COP (Rtd) Mensah on Dampare

Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) Alex Mensah has expressed concerns about the open public display of jubilation by some police officers following the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police…

I thank God that I’m still alive – Kofi Adoma

Ghanaian journalist and media personality Kofi Adoma Nwanwani has publicly addressed the traumatic incident that left him with a severe eye injury, expressing deep gratitude for his survival. The incident…

Ato Forson introduces bills to remove E-Levy, Emissions Levy, and Betting Tax

On March 13, 2025, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented three significant bills to Parliament, aiming to repeal certain taxes that have been subjects of public debate. The proposed…

Price of ordinary passport booklet reduced from GH₵500 to GH₵350 – Ablakwa

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is seeking an urgent amendment to the Fees and Charges Act to reduce the price of the ordinary passport booklet from GH₵500…

ECG blames Thursday’s power outage on heavy rainstorm

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has explained that the power outage experienced in various parts of the country, particularly in the Greater Accra Region, on Thursday, March 13, was…