Politics
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Minority threatens to petition IMF over dropped charges against BoG Acting Governor
The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised President John Dramani Mahama for allowing the discontinuation of criminal charges against Dr…
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Health crisis looms in Northern Ghana as USAID suspends supply chain support
A major health crisis is unfolding in Ghana’s northern regions following the suspension of USAID support for supply chain activities,…
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UN Secretary-General calls for urgent action to end Female Genital Mutilation by 2030
On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a powerful…
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We have washed our hands off Sam George’s approval” – Minority
The Minority caucus in Parliament, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has opted to abstain from the approval process for the Minister…
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Minority Leader apologises to Clerk of the Appointments Committee
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has unreservedly apologised to Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, the Clerk of the Appointments Committee, following controversial remarks…
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Speaker lifts suspension of four MPs
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension order placed on four Members of Parliament, namely Annoh Dompreh,…
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New Bank of Ghana Governor starts work without Council of State approval – Minority Leader raises alarm
A major controversy has erupted over the appointment of Dr. Johnson Asiamah as Governor of the Bank of Ghana, as…
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GSS launches CorePME Survey to assess phase 2 of Ghana’s Planting for Food and Jobs Initiative
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), has officially launched the Ghana…
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Kwame Sefa Kayi appeals to NDC to return to ‘Kokrokoo’ after five-year boycott
Veteran host of Peace FM’s flagship political program, ‘Kokrokoo,’ Kwame Sefa Kayi, has made a heartfelt appeal to the National…
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Fuel prices increase by 2%; petrol to sell at ¢15.72, diesel goes for ¢16.60 per litre
Ghanaians will have to brace for higher fuel costs as petroleum prices are expected to rise from today, with Liquefied…
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Inflation hit 23.5% in January 2025
Ghana’s inflation rate rose to 23.5% in January 2025, reflecting a sustained increase in the prices of goods and services,…
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Pesident Mahama sets up committee to plan National Education Forum
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed an eight-member committee to organize the National Education Forum, fulfilling his pledge to advance…
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Martin Kpebu questions Speaker’s authority to suspend MPs, calls for legal redress
Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has raised concerns over the Speaker of Parliament’s authority to suspend Members of Parliament (MPs), warning…
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“There’s no leadership in the Appointments Committee”- Nana Ato Dadzie
Renowned lawyer and former Chief of Staff, Nana Ato Dadzie, has criticized the Appointments Committee, stating that it lacks effective…
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Minority Pulls Out of Appointments Committee In Protest Of Speaker’s Verdict
The Appointments Committee’s minority side has abruptly withdrawn from the vetting process, claiming reservations over a previous decision by Speaker…
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Four MPs suspended following Parliamentary brawl
Four Members of Parliament—Frank Annoh-Dompreh, MP for Nsawam Adoagyiri; Rockson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi; Alhassan Sulemana Tampuuli, MP for…
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Africa Prosperity Champions Awards 2025 to be held on February 1 in Accra
The Africa Prosperity Champions Awards (APCA) & Presidential Gala Dinner 2025 will take place tomorrow, February 1, 2025, at the…
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Mahama nominates Dr. Johnson Asiamah as BoG Governor
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah to serve as Governor of the Bank of Ghana pending approval…
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BoG Governor to start his terminal leave Feb. 3, 2025, ahead of his retirement on March 28, 2025
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, is set to commence his terminal leave on February…
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Appointments Committee Chairman apologizes to Ghanaians, takes full responsibility
The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has publicly apologized and taken full responsibility for the physical altercation that…
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Jerry Ahmed Shaib explains Parliamentary brawl, apologizes to Ghanaian
Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, has shed light on the events that led to the heated brawl…
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Mahama Oversees Swearing-In Of 14 Ministers
The third group of ministers was sworn in by President John Dramani Mahama on January 30, 2025, in a ceremony…
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Chaos erupts in Parliament, microphones and tables completely destroyed
What was supposed to be a routine democratic practice in Parliament descended into chaos on Thursday, January 30, as a…
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Parliament approves Omane Boamah as Defence Minister-designate
Parliament has approved the nomination of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah as the Minister-Designate for Defence. This comes after the House…
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill will be reintroduced in the 9th Parliament—Sam George
The Minister of Communication-Designate, Sam George, has announced that the LGBTQ+ Bill will be reintroduced in the 9th Parliament. …
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Prices of petroleum products to see marginal increases from February 1
Prices of petroleum products at the pumps are set for a marginal adjustment in the next pricing window which begins…
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Ex-NPP MP For Lower West Akim Gifty Klenam Joins NDC
Gifty Klenam, a former member of parliament for Lower West Akim, has made a big change by joining the National…
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Prof. Gyampo appointed CEO of Ghana Shippers Authority
The John Dramani Mahama-led government has appointed Prof. Ransford Edward Van Gyampo as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…
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NPP credits Akufo-Addo for Ghana’s $2.86 Billion debt relief agreement
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has attributed Ghana’s recent $2.86 billion debt servicing relief to the policies and decisions made…
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Government Withdraws All Charges Against Ofosu Ampofo In Leaked Tape Scandal
Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, the former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Anthony Kwaku Boahen, the party’s communications…
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