The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is moving forward with its National Delegates Conference, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, despite reports of a potential court injunction. Chairman of the Accommodation Committee, Divine Otoo Agorhom, who also serves as the NPP’s Greater Accra Regional Chairman, is reported to have confirmed that the party hasn’t been served...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Burkina Faso Military Government Scraps Electoral Commission
The Burkinabe junta leader and head of state, Ibrahim Traoré, has decided to make some big changes, known as “institutional reforms”, after a meeting with his ministers on Wednesday. According to Pingdwendé Ouédraogo, who speaks for the government, these changes are meant to help the government run more smoothly. The Minister of State, Emile Zerbo,...
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Government Disburses GHS 462 Million in Allowances to 120,000 Nursing Trainees
The Ministry of Health has announced the successful disbursement of GHS 462 million in training allowances to 120,000 nursing trainees across the country, covering a six-month period. This major intervention underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting students in Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges with financial assistance throughout their academic journey. According to the Ministry,...
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Ablekuma North Re-run: Police Officer to Face Criminal Charges for Assaulting Journalist
A police officer captured in a viral video physically assaulting a journalist during the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run is set to face criminal prosecution, the Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed. The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, July 11, amid heightened tensions and pockets of violence that disrupted voting activities at several polling centers. In...
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Foreign Affairs Minister Issues Stern Warning Over Purported Attempt to Establish ‘Igbo Kingdom’ in Ghana
Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a strong warning to Nigerian national Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, following viral reports of his alleged intention to establish an “Igbo Kingdom” within Ghana. In a diplomatic engagement held in Accra, the minister reminded Mr. Ihenetu, and all foreign nationals, that while Ghana remains a proudly Pan-African nation...
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OSP charges ex-NPA boss and nine others in GH¢280m extortion and money laundering scandal
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed criminal charges against the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others for allegedly orchestrating a GH¢280.51 million extortion and money laundering scheme targeting bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies (OMCs). In a release dated Thursday, July...
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Ghana’s Foreign Minister Ablakwa pays tribute to late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has paid tribute to Nigeria’s late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, lauding him as a principled, forward-thinking, and compassionate statesman who left a lasting impression on Ghana’s political landscape. During a visit to the Nigerian High Commission in Accra to sign the condolence book, Mr. Ablakwa commended Buhari’s steadfast dedication...
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WAFCON 2024: Sports Ministry Rewards Black Queens with $2000 Each for Quarter Final Berth
The senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have each received a $2,000 cash bonus from the Ministry of Youth and Sports after advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The reward was announced on Thursday following the team’s spirited comeback in the group stage, where they bounced...
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Defence Minister Vows Restore Bawku Naba Statue
The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has assured residents of Bawku that the vandalized statue of the Bawku Naba will be fully restored. Describing the destruction as “regrettable and unacceptable,” Dr. Boamah revealed that reconstruction efforts are already underway, with firm commitments to hold the perpetrators accountable. He also condemned the recent shooting...
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GES Reinstates PTAs in all Pre-Tertiary Schools Nationwide
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has reinstated Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all public pre-tertiary schools across the country, effective immediately. This follows a policy directive by President John Dramani Mahama aimed at boosting stakeholder involvement and improving educational outcomes nationwide. In a statement released on Thursday, July 17, GES emphasized that the renewed PTA structure...