The High Court in Accra has removed the final legal obstacle to the Ayawaso East by-election, dismissing a case that sought to invalidate the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary over allegations of vote buying. In a decisive ruling delivered on Monday, March 2, Justice Agyenim-Boateng struck out the suit filed by the advocacy group...
Prices of petroleum products are set to increase marginally from March 1, 2026. That is according to the latest outlook report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), which guides pricing decisions for oil marketing companies and was seen by Joy Business. This marks the third time since January this year that fuel prices...
President John Dramani Mahama has hailed what he described as significant economic progress under his administration, asserting that Ghana has regained stability and renewed investor confidence. Delivering his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, February 27, Mahama struck an optimistic tone as he reviewed measures taken over the past year to revive...
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his determination to fully implement the 24-Hour Economy initiative, describing it as a bold step toward transforming Ghana’s economy. Delivering his State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, Mahama praised Parliament for passing the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, noting that the approval cleared the way for its...
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to recruit additional health professionals onto the national payroll as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare delivery system. Presenting the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament, Mahama said his government is committed to closing staffing gaps in public health facilities across the country. He explained...
Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa or Mama Pat, is scheduled for release from prison on 3 March 2026 under Ghana’s standard remission rules after serving two‑thirds of her revised sentence. She began her custodial term on 3 July 2025 and will have her sentence reduced under the country’s remission scheme, which allows eligible inmates to have...
Hillary Clinton told a congressional panel she “had no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, as she called for lawmakers to question President Donald Trump under oath about his past association with the late sex offender. “I want to see the truth come out,” the ex-US secretary of state said after testifying behind closed doors for...
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned Ghanaians not to let the excitement of the FIFA World Cup in 2026 lead to visa infractions. He issued the warning during his second State of the Nation Address in Parliament on February 27, 2026. “It is my hope that the FIFA 2026 World Cup will not turn into...
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged a GH₵20 million government investment in Ghana’s film sector, aimed at strengthening local hubs such as Kumawood and Gallywood and driving growth in the creative economy. The announcement was made during his 2026 State of the Nation Address to Parliament on February 27. Mahama emphasized that the creative arts,...
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has taken aim at President John Dramani Mahama, arguing that one year into his administration, the government is still “acting with slogans and no action.” Responding to the 2026 State of the Nation Address, Afenyo-Markin criticized rising electricity tariffs, which he said have become unbearable for ordinary citizens. He also pointed...