The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has presented a statement on the floor of Parliament to commemorate World Kidney Day 2026, urging Ghanaians to take proactive steps in safeguarding their kidney health. This year’s celebration is being observed under the theme “Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Environment.” Hon....
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Counsellor Lutterodt Arrested Over Viral Comments
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt, popularly known as Counsellor Lutterodt, following comments he allegedly made in a viral video that incited youth to storm the residence of the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba. Police say preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect’s remarks were offensive...
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Parliament Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Leadership on International Women’s Day
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, has delivered a statement on behalf of the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to mark International Women’s Day, underscoring the critical role of women in legislative leadership and governance. In his address, Hon. Ahiafor emphasized that women’s participation in parliamentary leadership is essential to...
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Three Arrested Over Murder of Abamba Queenmother
The Bono East Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the murder of the Queenmother of Abamba near Amantin in the Atebubu area. The suspects — Rafiu Haruna, Muftawu Adamu, and Michael Owusu Spermi — were picked up during an intelligence-led operation. Police say the arrests mark a significant...
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Ghana Hosts Kimberley Process Review Mission
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., has welcomed a high-level delegation of the Kimberley Process to Ghana as the country hosts a review visit under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) from March 9 to March 12, 2026. Addressing the delegation in Accra, Mr. Gyamfi reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment...
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President Mahama Begins Official Visit to South Korea
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the Republic of Korea for a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Ghana and South Korea. During his visit, President Mahama is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Lee Jae Myung and meet with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-shik. The...
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Parliamentary Service Signs MOU to Boost Climate Governance
The Parliamentary Service of Ghana has taken a major step toward strengthening climate governance through a new partnership with the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES). The collaboration was formalised this morning with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to enhance Parliament’s capacity in climate-related legislation, oversight, and budgeting. Delivering opening...
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Speaker Swears In Baba Jamal as Ayawaso East MP
Parliament today welcomed Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed as the newly sworn-in Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso East Constituency. At the commencement of proceedings, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, led Hon. Baba Jamal through the oath of office and oath of allegiance before ushering him to his seat in the chamber. The...
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Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality at UN Commission on the Status of Women
Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, has underscored Ghana’s dedication to advancing gender equality and strengthening access to justice for women and girls during her address at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Speaking before distinguished delegates, Dr. Lartey emphasized that...
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Ghanaian Embassy in Kuwait Issues Evacuation Advisory Amid Regional Tensions
In response to escalating security concerns in the Middle East, the Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Kuwait has issued an urgent advisory to Ghanaian nationals residing in Kuwait and Iraq. The announcement, dated March 16, calls for calm while offering consular support to those considering evacuation. The Embassy emphasized its commitment to the...