Armed men dressed in police uniforms and claiming to be National Security operatives stormed the Kwahu Paramount Chief’s palace at Abene in the early hours of Monday, November 17, 2025. The raid, which occurred around 4 a.m., involved gunfire inside the palace, throwing residents into panic. During the attack, the assailants abducted the Kwahuhemaa, Nana...
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Interior Minister Postpones Security Services Recruitment After El Wak Tragedy
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has announced a rescheduling of the nationwide recruitment exercise for the security services, moving the start date from Saturday, November 15, to Monday, November 17. The announcement, made on Friday, November 14, comes in the wake of the tragic incident at the El Wak Sports Stadium during the...
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Minority Slams 2026 Budget as “Growthless, Jobless, and Minimalist”
The Minority in Parliament has branded the 2026 Budget as “growthless, jobless, and minimalist,” arguing that it fails to tackle Ghana’s pressing economic difficulties. Addressing the media on Friday, November 14, former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament, Amin Adam, spoke on behalf of the caucus, criticising the budget for lacking depth and offering only...
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Police Arrest Four in Connection with Murder of Tanosu Chief
The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals believed to be connected to the murder of the Akwamuhene of Tanosu in the Bono East Region. According to a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the suspects — identified as Issifu Addae, also known as Akwasi Addae; Stephen Gyamfi; Augustine Arhinful; and Martha Mansah...
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President Mahama Inaugurates Expanded Tema Port
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the expanded Tema Port, marking the completion of phases one and two of the landmark project. The expansion, delivered through a public–private partnership between Meridian Port Services (MPS), APM Terminals, and the Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, was privately funded. President Mahama described the collaboration as a clear demonstration...
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Finance Minister Presents 2026 Budgets Statement And Economic Policy
Finance Minister, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, outlining government’s plan to reset the economy for growth, job creation, and transformation. The Minister said the budget seeks to consolidate macroeconomic stability by sustaining fiscal discipline, strengthening revenue mobilisation, and ensuring responsible debt management. He assured lawmakers...
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Ghana Strengthens Evidence-Based Health Policy Through Saving Project
The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing evidence-based health policy with the launch of the Sustainable Access and Delivery of New Vaccines in Ghana (SAVING) Project, a landmark initiative positioning the country as a leader in health technology assessment and policy innovation. The project, spearheaded by the Ministry, has built national capacity...
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Parliament Confirms Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s New Chief Justice
Parliament has officially endorsed Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the Chief Justice of Ghana, following his vetting by the Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10. His confirmation on Thursday, November 13, came after the Committee, through a majority vote, recommended the adoption of its report in favour of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s appointment. “The Committee therefore recommends to...
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Parliament Donates GH₵100,000 To Support El-Wak Stampede Victims
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, the Parliament of Ghana has donated GH₵100,000 to aid in the medical treatment of victims affected by the recent stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. The donation was announced during a visit to the 37 Military Hospital, where several victims are currently receiving care. The Rt Hon Speaker of...
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Ghana Targets 75% Poultry Self-Sufficiency by 2028 with New Processing Plant and Support Measures
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a modern poultry processing facility in Bechem, Bono Region, as part of a sweeping national strategy to revitalize Ghana’s poultry industry and reduce dependence on imports. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme in the Ashanti Region, President Mahama emphasized the need to match...