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Former NSA Deputy Director Granted GH¢10 Million Bail

Former NSA Deputy Director Granted GH¢10 Million Bail

The Accra High Court has granted bail of GH¢10 million to Gifty Oware‑Mensah, the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA). Her bail followed her appearance before the court on October 22, where she was officially charged with five counts, including willfully causing financial loss to the state, theft, money laundering, and...

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AG Uncovers $2 Million Overpayment in DRIP Contract

AG Uncovers $2 Million Overpayment in DRIP Contract

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has revealed that the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration made an excess payment of $2 million to J.A. Plant Pool, the company contracted under the District Roads Improvement Programme (DRIP). This occurred even though the actual cost of the procured machinery was slightly above $1 million....

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Former Buffer Stock CEO Acquired Properties Worth Millions Through Proceeds of Crime – Attorney-General Reveals

Former Buffer Stock CEO Acquired Properties Worth Millions Through Proceeds of Crime – Attorney-General Reveals

The Attorney General has revealed that a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company allegedly acquired several high-value properties across the country using proceeds of crime. Taking his turn at the government Accountability Series on Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025, the Attorney General disclosed that investigations uncovered that the former...

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Ablakwa Engages US, Canadian Envoys on Visa Facilitation for Black Stars Fans

Ablakwa Engages US, Canadian Envoys on Visa Facilitation for Black Stars Fans

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, yesterday convened high-level meetings with officials of the United States Embassy and the Canadian High Commission to begin discussions on visa arrangements for Ghanaian football fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghanaian delegation included the Technical Advisor to the Minister for...

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Parliament Completes Full House with Swearing-in of Two New MPs

Parliament Completes Full House with Swearing-in of Two New MPs

Ghana’s Parliament has attained its full complement of 276 Members following the swearing-in of two newly elected legislators from the Akwatia and Tamale Central constituencies. The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Hon. Bernard Bediako Baidoo, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, and Hon. Professor...

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Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Global Food Security at Borlaug Dialogue

Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Global Food Security at Borlaug Dialogue

Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has underscored the nation’s commitment to global food security as she joined world leaders and experts at the opening of the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, held in connection with the prestigious World Food Prize. The Vice President was accompanied by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon....

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GES Warns Against Unauthorized PTA Levies in Schools

GES Warns Against Unauthorized PTA Levies in Schools

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned heads of schools and staff against the collection of unauthorized Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) levies in second-cycle and basic schools across the country. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit at the GES Headquarters in Accra, the Service noted with concern that some institutions have been collecting...

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Parliament Refers Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s Nomination as Chief Justice to Appointments Committee

Parliament Refers Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s Nomination as Chief Justice to Appointments Committee

The Speaker of Parliament has forwarded the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for the position of Chief Justice to the Appointments Committee for vetting and recommendation. This comes after President John Mahama formally presented his name to the House for consideration and approval, in line with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution. Making the referral...

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Mahama Pledges Completion of Western Regional Hospital in 18 Months

Mahama Pledges Completion of Western Regional Hospital in 18 Months

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday visited the construction site of the new Western Regional Hospital at Apemanim, assuring residents that his government will release the necessary funds to ensure the project is completed within 18 months. The hospital project, which commenced in 2022, was halted in 2023, leaving the structure unfinished. Designed as a...

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President Mahama Breaks Ground for Cape Coast–Takoradi Road Dualisation

President Mahama Breaks Ground for Cape Coast–Takoradi Road Dualisation

President John Dramani Mahama has officially broken ground for the dualisation of the 73.6-kilometre Cape Coast–Takoradi highway, a vital stretch of the National Route 1 and the Trans–West African Highway. The project, scheduled for completion within two years, is part of the government’s Big Push roads programme. The upgraded dual carriageway will include nine interchanges,...