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President Mahama Charges New Chief Justice to Lead Judicial Reform

President Mahama Charges New Chief Justice to Lead Judicial Reform

President John Dramani Mahama has called on newly sworn-in Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to spearhead sweeping reforms within Ghana’s judiciary, emphasizing efficiency, accessibility, and the protection of fundamental rights. Speaking at the investiture ceremony held at the Jubilee House, President Mahama underscored the urgent need to address systemic challenges that have long plagued the...

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Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie Sworn In as Ghana’s New Chief Justice

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie Sworn In as Ghana’s New Chief Justice

 Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has officially assumed office as the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana following his swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on Monday, November 17, 2025. The oath of office was administered by President John Dramani Mahama, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the nation’s judiciary. His appointment, endorsed by...

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COCOBOD Reports Heavy Cocoa Losses to Smuggling in Volta and Oti

COCOBOD Reports Heavy Cocoa Losses to Smuggling in Volta and Oti

 Jake Kudjo Samahar, Director of Special Services at COCOBOD, has disclosed that Ghana lost 7,128.13 tonnes of cocoa to smuggling between the 2020 and 2025 crop seasons in the Volta and Oti regions. He explained that cocoa output in these areas has seen a sharp decline over the years. “The tonnage recorded for 2020/21 crop...

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Hanoon Abubakar Maiga Crowned Winner at Ummah Show Grand Finale

Hanoon Abubakar Maiga Crowned Winner at Ummah Show Grand Finale

The Zenith University College auditorium came alive with creativity, inspiration, and celebration as the grand finale of Baina TV’s Ummah Show unfolded in spectacular fashion. The highly anticipated event showcased the diverse talents of contestants, leaving the audience captivated from start to finish. The evening featured a rich blend of performances, ranging from Quran recitals...

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IGP Orders Release of Kwahu Queen Mother, Calls for Probe into Police Operation

IGP Orders Release of Kwahu Queen Mother, Calls for Probe into Police Operation

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has ordered the immediate release of the Queen Mother of Kwahu after she was picked up during a police operation earlier this morning. In a statement, the IGP also directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to launch a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the operation. Officers found to...

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NPP Loses Ninkyiso Polling Station Chairman In Tragic Motorbike Crash

NPP Loses Ninkyiso Polling Station Chairman In Tragic Motorbike Crash

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been struck by tragedy following the death of its polling station chairman for Ninkyiso in Assin Breku, who was involved in a fatal motorbike accident on Friday, November 14. The incident occurred while he was attending a campaign programme for flagbearer aspirant Bryan Acheampong. The deceased, identified as Yahya,...

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Nationwide Security Recruitment Exercise Commences

Nationwide Security Recruitment Exercise Commences

Ghana’s internal security agencies have officially launched their nationwide recruitment drive today, Monday, November 17, 2025, with the opening of the Centralised Services E-Recruitment Portal (C-SERP). According to a public announcement, the portal will remain open until Friday, December 19, 2025, giving prospective applicants a one-month window to submit applications to join the Ghana Police...

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Australia, Canada, and UK unite to fight visa fraud in Ghana

Australia, Canada, and UK unite to fight visa fraud in Ghana

The diplomatic missions of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom in Ghana have come together to roll out a week-long public awareness drive aimed at addressing the rising issue of visa fraud. This campaign forms part of a broader international initiative spearheaded by UK Visas & Immigration, with backing from partner nations such as Australia,...

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EU launches €2.4m programme to revive Ghana’s degraded forests

EU launches €2.4m programme to revive Ghana’s degraded forests

The European Union (EU) has announced a €2.4 million forest recovery project designed to rehabilitate 5,000 hectares of damaged forest land and improve the livelihoods of 20,000 farmers and rural residents across Ghana. The initiative was officially introduced at the Forest Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG) in Fumesua, within the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti...

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Ghana, Qatar Deepen Labour Cooperation

Ghana, Qatar Deepen Labour Cooperation

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held a high-level meeting with Her Excellency Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al Thani, Undersecretary of the Qatar Ministry of Labour, to strengthen ties under Ghana’s Labour Export Programme. The discussions focused on expanding opportunities for Ghanaian professionals, with Qatar expressing immediate interest in recruiting workers in the...