The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced the suspension of parliamentary sittings to enable Ghana to host the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Sovereignty, scheduled for June 3–6, 2026. Addressing the media, the Speaker emphasized that Parliament remains the most fitting venue for the continental gathering, which will...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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TOR Records First Profit in a Decade — SIGA Commends Refinery’s Turnaround
The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has lauded the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) for achieving a historic financial turnaround, marking its first profit in ten years. In a press statement issued in Accra on June 1, 2026, SIGA disclosed that TOR posted a profit before tax of GHS 1.24 billion in 2025, supported by...
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“Integrity is the Strongest Antidote to Corruption” — Speaker Opens Training for Parliamentary Staff
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially launched a training programme on integrity and related themes for staff of the Parliamentary Service. The initiative, jointly organised by the Legal and Governance Services Office, the Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI), and the Human Resource Department, seeks to instill values of integrity, ethical...
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Mahama: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Faces Long Road Before Becoming Law
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, widely referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, still has significant hurdles to clear before it can be enacted. Speaking during a question-and-answer session at Chatham House in the UK, President Mahama explained that several procedural and constitutional matters must...
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Police Arrest Two Suspected Robbers, Recover Stolen Motorbike in Tumu
The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested two suspected robbers in connection with a violent attack along the Tumu-Kowie road in the Sissala East District. The suspects, identified as Seidu Muizu (20) and Salifu Mutada (22), allegedly robbed three individuals at gunpoint on May 30, 2026, and made away with an unregistered Apsonic motorbike....
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NDC has diluted anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of hypocrisy and breaching public trust over what it describes as significant alterations to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. Addressing a press conference on Monday, June 1, the Member of Parliament for Assin...
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13 Drivers Arrested for Illegal Use of Sirens on Kasoa-Winneba Highway”
The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has arrested 13 drivers for unlawfully using sirens and emergency lights during a special enforcement exercise along the Kasoa-Winneba Highway. The operation, conducted at Budumburam, forms part of ongoing measures to enforce road traffic regulations and instill discipline among motorists. According to the MTTD, the...
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Foreign Affairs Ministry Secures Jobs for Evacuees from South Africa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a nationwide initiative to provide employment opportunities for Ghanaian nationals being evacuated from South Africa in the wake of recent xenophobic attacks. In a public statement, the ministry invited Ghanaian CEOs and entrepreneurs to partner in offering jobs to returnees. The Delivery Unit, led by Ambassador Alexander Grant...
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OMCs begin fuel price increment; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢15.20
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started increasing the prices of petroleum products at the pumps from this morning, June 1, 2026. The increase is in line with the two-week review of fuel prices by the various oil firms in the country, as part of the price deregulation policy. Star Oil took the lead this...
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Ghana Issues Travel Advisory Over Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
The Government of Ghana has issued a formal travel advisory cautioning its citizens against non-essential travel to South Africa following a surge in xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, groups identifying themselves as anti-immigrant vigilantes have carried out violent acts resulting in injuries, looting, and the closure of businesses...