A vehicle sustained extensive damage after a fire erupted late Friday evening near the Sports Stadium on the University of Ghana campus, prompting a swift intervention by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). According to a statement shared on Facebook, the GNFS reported that the Legon Fire Station received an emergency call at precisely 22:17...
The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has enforced an immediate restriction on motorbike usage after 7:00 pm in selected areas of the region, including the Asokore Mampong Municipality and the Kumasi Metropolis, following the fatal shooting of Alhaji Abdul-Malik Azenbge, Chief of Kusaase. The order, announced by Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene, was detailed...
Deputy Minister-nominee for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, James Gyakye Quayson, has reiterated his firm stance against LGBTQ-related activities in Ghana, making it clear that he will not endorse any initiatives aimed at advancing or legitimizing such practices within the country. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, July 25, the Assin North MP explained...
Deputy Minister-nominee for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has affirmed her unwavering dedication to supporting the substantive Minister in establishing a reliable, secure, and effective transportation system in Ghana. During her appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, she highlighted her eagerness to take on a proactive and impact-oriented role within the Ministry of Transport. The Member of Parliament...
The latest review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that Ghana’s new administration under President John Mahama acknowledges the pivotal role played by the previous Akufo-Addo government in stabilizing the economy and laying the foundation for ongoing reforms. According to the IMF’s Fourth Review under the Extended Credit Facility, the Mahama-led government expressed...
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has moved to allay public concerns over the availability of aviation fuel (ATK), firmly denying reports of a nationwide shortage. In a statement released on Thursday, the Authority emphasized that Ghana currently holds sufficient stocks of ATK to meet domestic demand. This reassurance comes on the heels of similar denials...
President John Mahama has put forward a fresh roster of Ambassadors and High Commissioners to serve as Ghana’s representatives in various international assignments. The disclosure, made through an official release endorsed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, comes after deliberations with the Council of State. It reflects the government’s ambition to revitalize...
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled the government’s intention to relaunch the domestic bond market as part of an updated debt management framework designed to lower borrowing expenses and enhance fiscal resilience beginning August 2025. While delivering the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 24, Dr. Forson stated that the...
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with violent incidents that occurred during the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run election held on Friday, July 11, 2025. The suspects have been identified as Musah Muntari, a 46-year-old station manager at STC, and Ali Saeed, also known as Mboma, a 43-year-old businessman. Both individuals...
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has forcefully pushed back against accusations that the government is neglecting crucial areas of public spending. Delivering the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review to Parliament on Wednesday, July 24, Dr. Forson stated emphatically, “Contrary to the perception that we are not spending, we are indeed spending and spending at...