“Military force to deploy to protect rivers from galamsey” – Lands Ministry
The government is taking a bold step to protect its precious water bodies from the ravages of illegal mining, also known as galamsey. The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry has announced plans to deploy military and security forces to key river bodies, marking a significant escalation in the fight against this environmental menace. The Deputy […]
US deportee agreement must be ratified in parliament – Minority insists
The Minority in Parliament has emphasised the need for parliamentary oversight following Ghana’s agreement with the United States to serve as a receiving point for West African nationals deported from America. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, September 24, Samuel Abu Jinapor, Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, cited constitutional provisions requiring ratification […]
Mahama nominates Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as next Chief Justice
President John Mahama has nominated His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the next Chief Justice of Ghana following the removal of Gertrude Torkornoo. The announcement was made on Tuesday, September 23, by Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. According to the Presidency, the nomination was made in line with Article 144(1) of the 1992 […]
NPP knows I’m ready to be president – Ken Agyapong
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful and former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, says he is confident of winning the party’s presidential primary and leading the NPP into the 2028 general elections. Speaking to the media after his vetting on Tuesday, September 23, Mr Agyapong said he was well-prepared for the election and believes […]
Fuel prices rise with petrol now at GH¢13.38, diesel GH¢14.20
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting prices at the pumps, with GOIL leading the way. A litre of petrol is now selling at GH¢13.38, up from GH¢12.99 on September 2, 2025. Diesel has also increased to GH¢14.20 per litre, from GH¢13.90. GOIL, the second-largest player in the industry, is the first to adjust […]
TEWU-TUC directs members to remain at home until gov’t meets demands
Teachers and Educational Workers Union of the Trade Union Congress (TEWU-TUC) intensified its industrial action over poor conditions of service. The union has directed members to remain at home until the government meets their demands. On Friday, September 19, 2025, the union withdrew its services across all technical and public universities, the Ghana Library Authority, […]
Viral video TikToker jailed 7 months for threats against President Mahama and gov’t officials
David Kwodow Prah Afful, the man seen in a viral video threatening to kill the President, Members of Parliament and other government officials if he had a gun or cutlass, has been sentenced to seven months in prison. Afful, popularly known on social media as Kwame Nkrumah II, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court where […]
Wode Maya, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine and two others granted diplomatic passports by Foreign Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has presented diplomatic passports to five distinguished Ghanaians in recognition of their contributions to promoting Ghana and Africa’s image on the global stage. The recipients — travel vlogger Wode Maya, reggae icon Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster Anita Erskine, visual artist Ibrahim Mahama, and entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng MBE — […]
GHS30bn more to be allocated to Big Push in 2026 – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that his administration will inject an additional GHS30 billion into the Big Push infrastructure programme in 2026, expanding its focus to cover critical sectors such as health, education, agriculture, agribusiness, and sports. Speaking at the launch of the Big Push project in Afienya, Accra, on Tuesday, September 16, President […]
166 constituencies to get 40km of roads each in 4 years – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that 166 constituencies across the country will each receive 40 kilometres of roads over the next four years. According to the President, these constituencies have been identified as having some of the worst roads in Ghana. Under the new plan, each constituency will get 10 kilometres of roads, including […]
