The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has urged African legislators to reimagine their approach in fighting corruption on the continent, in light of its evolving nature. He emphasized the importance for members of the African Parliamentarians’ Network Against Corruption (APNAC) to leverage new technologies to uncover corruption, mobilize resources, and strengthen inter-parliamentary … The post African

The address by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards in Kumasi on Saturday was more than a ceremonial speech; it was a clarion call for national responsibility. His remarks cut straight to the heart of two pressing issues confronting Ghana today: the scourge of illegal mining, popularly … The post Let’s heed Asantehene’s

The Chairman of the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG), Alhaji Abdul Rauf Tanko Ibrahim, is currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to represent Ghana at the annual Hajj and Umrah conference ahead of the 2026 Hajj Pilgrimage. The Annual Hajj and Umrah Conference and Exhibition commenced in Jeddah on Sunday and will end … The post PAOG chairman attends annual Hajj,

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has marked a historic double victory at the 29th World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) World Investment Conference in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Under the leadership of its CEO, Mr Simon Madjie, GIPC competed with Zimbabwe’s Investment Promotion Agency (ZIDA) to win the bid as Regional Director for … The post GIPC

THE country records an estimated 28,000 deaths annually as a result of air pollution, the Director of Infinity 970, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), Mr Emmanuel Lamptey, has stated. According to him, air pollution poses serious health risks comparable to deadly diseases such as malaria and HIV. Speaking at a community sensitisation programme on pollution held … The post Ghana

UNIVERSITY administrators have been urged to focus on the purpose for which the universities were established in order for the institutions to become a catalyst of national transformation and not just centres of instruction. According to the immediate past Dean of the University of Ghana (UG) Business School, Professor Justice Nyigmah Bawole, that goal could … The post Focus

RESIDENTS of Dansoman are unhappy about the untidy state of roads in the Ablekuma West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, a situation which makes movement difficult and mars the beauty of the community. The streets are littered indiscriminately with plastic waste, food wrappers, and sand piled along the main streets, with choked gutters compelling … The post Dansoman residents decry untidy roads

PERSEUS Mining (Ghana) Limited (Perseus) has reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana’s socio-economic development through responsible and sustainable mining operations at its Edikan Gold Mine in the Central Region. For the year ended June 30, 2025, Perseus generated a direct economic value of GH¢ 4.6 billion in Ghana, underscoring its role as a key contributor to … The post Perseus Mining deepens impact in

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, has called for a shift from traditional subsistence farming to a competitive and sustainable agri-food economy that guarantees food security, jobs, and export growth for the country. According to him, transforming the country’s agricultural sector into a dynamic, modern and resilient system was crucial to meeting … The post Let’s shift

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted that talk of a Premier League title challenge was premature given their current form as he candidly analysed his side’s humbling 3-0 away defeat to rivals Manchester City on Sunday. The trouncing marked the reigning champions’ fifth league loss of the season, one more than all of the last campaign, … The post Liverpool must focus on results,

THE Navrongo Senior High School (NAVASCO), with its motto “Lux Borealis” or “Light of the North,” held its 8th speech and prize giving day (SPGD) co-sponsored by the 1984 year-group, on the theme: “Countering Drug Abuse: Measures and Strategies towards Effective Teaching and Learning for Building Ghana Human Capital” last Saturday. The programme was well … The post NAVASCO holds Speech and

The Minority in Parliament yesterday rejected the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice of the Republic. According to Caucus Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu, his side had preliminary issues well-grounded in law and could not be part of a process that would give right to one person while denying another of “her … The post Majority, Minority Clash Over Chief

Journalists across Ghana have been urged to leverage the Right to Information (RTI) Law to access information that might otherwise remain hidden, rather than relying solely on whistle blowers. Kwaku Krobea Asante, an investigative journalist with The Fourth Estate, a subsidiary of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), noted that while whistle blowers are … The post Journalists

Member of Parliament for Asante Akim Central, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, has explained that the Minority’s decision to walk out of the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, was based on principle and concerns about due process. Addressing the media after the Minority staged a walkout during the vetting, Mr. Anyimadu-Antwi said the caucus believed … The post Minority

Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has revealed that he once sentenced notorious armed robber Ataa Ayi to 70 years in prison because he feared for his safety and that of his family. Speaking during his vetting in Parliament on Monday, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie explained that although judges are guided by sentencing principles, they sometimes have … The post I

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to continue the fight against illegal mining, saying it is vital for Ghana’s survival. In a Facebook post, he said: “We cannot destroy our environment while claiming to build our future.” He also praised journalists like Erastus Asare Donkor for exposing environmental crimes. The President highlighted alternative programs for … The post President

The National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency to tackle illegal small-scale mining, also known as galamsey. In a statement signed by National Youth Organizer Salam Mustapha, the youth wing expressed alarm over recent events in which the Environmental Protection … The post NPP youth wing

Chief Inspector Angel Lolo, the representative of junior ranks on the Ghana Police Service Council, has completed a nationwide tour aimed at engaging junior officers across the country on issues of welfare and professional development. The initiative, described by many regional commanders as the first of its kind, focused on identifying the key challenges facing … The post Police

President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the Cybersecurity Amendment Bill (2025) and the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill currently before Parliament are not intended to limit free speech. In a message posted on his Facebook page after the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards on Saturday, the President said the bills are aimed at … The post Cybersecurity

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2028 elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has ended a three-day tour of the Oti Region with visits to the Akan, Biakoye, Buem, and Guan constituencies. Dr. Bawumia described the tour as exciting and fruitful, saying it allowed him to engage directly with party members, opinion leaders, … The post Dr. Bawumia concludes three-day tour of Oti