The Parliamentary Service has announced with deep sorrow the passing of His Royal Majesty, Yaa‑Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom and President of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs. He died on Saturday, July 11, 2026. In a statement issued from Parliament House, Accra, the Service extended condolences to the Gbewa Palace, the Dagbon Traditional Council, the royal family, and the people of Dagbon. The release described the late King as a unifying figure whose reign restored peace and cohesion to Dagbon after years of division. Yaa‑Naa Abukari II ascended the Yendi skin on January...
Vice President Commends Finance Ministry for Driving Economic Reforms
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku‑Agyemang has lauded the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, his deputies, and staff of the Ministry of Finance for their commitment to reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability and advancing Government’s Reset Agenda. The commendation came during her working visit to the Ministry, part of a series of engagements with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) designed to strengthen coordination with the Presidency, assess progress on national priorities, and understand institutional challenges. Briefing the Vice President, officials outlined Ghana’s fiscal outlook and ongoing reforms to stabilise the economy. They highlighted the difficult fiscal conditions...
GoldBod Signs GH¢8.4m Agreement with Ghana Water Limited to Rehabilitate Key Supply Systems
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has entered into a GH¢8.4 million partnership with Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to rehabilitate the Bonsa, Daboase, and Sekyere Heman Water Supply Systems in the Western and Central Regions. At the signing ceremony, GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., explained that the Board had conducted an independent technical assessment before approving the project. He reaffirmed GoldBod’s commitment to responsible mining, environmental sustainability, and improving the lives of Ghanaians. GWL Managing Director, Adam Mutawakilu, expressed gratitude for the intervention, noting that the rehabilitation works would restore water production and improve service delivery to affected communities...
“Science Is Universal”: Vice President Commends MESTI, Urges Public Education and Stronger Climate Action
The Vice President of the Republic, H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to harnessing science, technology, and innovation for national development during a working visit to the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI). Received by Acting Minister Hon. Emmanuel Armah‑Kofi Buah, alongside the Chief Director, management, and agency heads, the Vice President was briefed on the Ministry’s oversight of key institutions including the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), National Biosafety Authority, and the Nuclear Regulatory Authority. Together, these agencies drive scientific research, environmental protection,...
Curfew Imposed on Nkwanta South Municipality
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak (MP), has announced a review of curfew hours in several communities within the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. By Executive Instrument and on the advice of the National Security Council, the curfew will now run from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily, effective Monday, July 13, 2026. The affected communities include: Keri Abrewanko Abrewanko Junction Nyambo Nyambo Junction Shari Kromase Power Nyakoma Odomi Bonakye and Nkwanta Government has urged Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and residents to exercise restraint and adopt non‑violent means in addressing challenges confronting the area. The...
Vice President Visits Interior Ministry, Calls for Public Trust and Education to Strengthen Security
The Vice President of the Republic, H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang, has underscored the importance of public trust and education in strengthening Ghana’s security architecture during a working visit to the Ministry of the Interior. The visit, part of her ongoing tour of government ministries, was aimed at bridging communication between the Presidency and key institutions, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to accessibility and collaboration across sectors. Welcomed by staff and agency heads, Prof. Opoku‑Agyemang commended the Ministry for its punctuality and dedication, noting its unique role in safeguarding lives through peace, security, public safety, and law enforcement. “Peace and security...
Parliament to Honour First Speaker of Fourth Republic, Justice D. F. Annan
The Parliament of Ghana has announced a two-day commemoration to mark 20 years since the passing of Rt. Hon. Justice Daniel Francis Annan, the first Speaker of the Fourth Republic. The programme, scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and Thursday, July 16, 2026, will be held under the auspices of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin. Justice Annan, who presided over the First and Second Parliaments of the Fourth Republic from 1993 to 2001, is remembered for his pivotal role in consolidating Ghana’s return to constitutional rule and shaping the foundations of parliamentary democracy in the Fourth Republic....
Minister Commends Young Guinness World Record Holders
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has lauded four Ghanaian pupils for their remarkable achievements in setting Guinness World Records, describing their success as a source of national pride and inspiration to children across the country. The commendation was made when the Executive Director of the Sophia Boadi Readathon International Foundation (SBRIF), Ms. Sophia Boadi, led the pupils from Pentecost Preparatory School on a courtesy call to the Minister. Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Lartey congratulated the young champions for their discipline, determination, and commitment to excellence. She emphasized that their accomplishments demonstrate...
Minister Flags Collapse of 1D1F Factories, Some Converted into Churches
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has disclosed that certain factories established under the One District, One Factory (1D1F) programme have shut down and, in some cases, been turned into churches. Appearing before Parliament’s Assurance Committee, Mr. Ibrahim attributed the collapse of some facilities to poor siting decisions, noting that factories were set up in districts without the raw materials needed to sustain production. He argued that political considerations, rather than economic viability, influenced the location of some projects, leading to their eventual failure. “We sited factories and companies far away from raw materials because...
Dutch Referee Dies Weeks After Being Dropped From World Cup
Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup following a police investigation in the UK. Dieperink had been selected to be a video assistant referee (VAR) official at this summer’s tournament, but was removed from Fifa’s list of World Cup officials in May. The 38-year-old was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in April following a report of a sexual assault against a teenage boy, but the case was dropped because of a lack of evidence. The Netherlands’ football association, the KNVB, said they were “shocked and deeply saddened” by Dieperink’s...