The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has expressed deep concern over a viral social media video showing a group of men forcing a young child to smoke a cigarette. The Ministry has described the act as abusive, criminal, and a violation of the child’s rights and dignity. In a statement issued on...
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been hailed as a visionary leader, with supporters insisting he possesses the qualities needed to transform Ghana if given the mandate as president. This endorsement came from 22 out of 25 electoral area coordinators in Assin South, who publicly declared their backing for Dr. Bawumia to remain the...
Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has cautioned that any government appointee found engaging in illegal mining will face arrest, signalling a firmer position by the Mahama administration against the escalating environmental crisis. He made the statement in Parliament after Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, requested weekly briefings from the Minister for Lands and Natural...
The Bono Region has documented 19,979 individuals living with HIV and AIDS, according to Ahmed Ibrahim Bambila, the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Technical Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC). He revealed that the region also registered 875 new HIV infections, describing the statistics as “alarming” and stressing the need for stronger, coordinated...
Deloitte Ghana has commended the government’s decision to implement a debt reprofiling and buyback programme, describing it as a well-considered response to the challenges posed by costly debt obligations and uneven repayment schedules. The firm advised that to maximise the impact, authorities should focus buybacks on the most expensive and volatile debt instruments, particularly those...
The Ghana Police Service has begun investigations into a disturbing viral video that shows an adult male giving a substance believed to be a cigarette to a young child. In a statement, the Police described the act as concerning and said efforts are underway to identify and arrest the suspect captured in the footage. According...
President John Mahama has revealed that the government will soon roll out a nationwide programme focused on keeping Ghana’s beaches tidy. He noted that young people will be engaged and provided with monthly stipends to take care of coastal zones. The announcement was made during the National Conference of Chief Fishermen and Queen Fishmongers on...
The University of Ghana has commenced internal disciplinary proceedings following a widely circulated video capturing a confrontation between two of its senior academic members during a live television programme. The incident, involving Professor Ransford Gyampo and Dr. George Domfeh, occurred on Saturday, 15th November 2025, during an appearance on The Key Points, a current affairs...
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man for allegedly publishing false information about a private individual, following a complaint lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). According to a police statement issued on Thursday, Samuel Amadotor was arrested with support from the National Signals Bureau (NSB) after Mr. Okatakye Boakye Danquah Ababio I filed...
An Accra Circuit Court has approved bail for blogger Samuel Amadotor, operator of Dklassgh.net, in the amount of GH¢50,000 with two guarantors. This follows accusations that he circulated misleading information intended to damage the image of Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio II, the former Chairman of the National Communications Authority (NCA). Presiding judge, Her Ladyship Evelyn...