A structure belonging to the Architectural Engineering Group at Roman Ridge in Accra has reportedly caved in, with several individuals feared to be trapped under the wreckage. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed the occurrence in a statement shared on Facebook. Nonetheless, the GNFS has assured the public that a specialized rescue team from...
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to evaluate Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie on Monday, November 10, 2025, for his proposed elevation to the role of Chief Justice of Ghana. According to an official communication from Parliament, the vetting session will commence at 11:00 a.m. and will take place in Committee Rooms 1, 2, and 3...
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has declared his intention to vie for the party’s national chairmanship in the forthcoming internal elections. Mr. Afoko, who first assumed the role of NPP National Chairman in April 2014, stated that his decision was the result of “extensive reflection and encouragement” from...
A bench warrant issued earlier today for the apprehension of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and serving as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, was officially withdrawn following his subsequent appearance in court. The warrant was issued by the Criminal Division of the High Court around 9:40 a.m. after...
President John Mahama paid a visit to the home of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings to express his sympathies and pay tribute to her distinguished career in public service. During his visit, President Mahama spoke about her remarkable contributions and enduring impact. He further revealed that the former First Lady will receive a state funeral...
The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry for the Interior and the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), has announced plans to roll out a Gun Amnesty Programme aimed at reducing the proliferation of illicit firearms and curbing gun-related violence across the country. In a press release issued in Accra and signed...
In a bold move to elevate Ghana’s gold narrative on the global stage, GoldBod Jewelry, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has officially unveiled celebrated broadcaster Kwabena Anokye Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray, and award-winning actress Joselyn Dumas as its brand ambassadors. The announcement was made at a colourful ceremony held at the...
The Member of Parliament for Tolon and First Deputy Minority Whip, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, requesting an update on the investigation into the tragic helicopter crash of August 6, 2025, which claimed the lives of eight high-ranking government and military officials. In a letter dated October 27, 2025, Mr....
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled revised guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/PF), aimed at enhancing regulatory control and ensuring stricter adherence across the financial sector. The central bank explained that the updated framework is part of a broader initiative to safeguard Ghana’s financial ecosystem from unlawful...
Cameroon’s long-standing President Paul Biya, aged 92, has been officially declared the winner of the October 12 presidential election, securing 53.66% of the vote according to the Constitutional Council. His closest rival, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former ally turned opposition candidate, garnered 35.19%. This victory extends Biya’s rule into a potential 43rd year, possibly keeping...