The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong to immediately retract and apologize for recent comments he made regarding the Afari Military Hospital. In a statement issued by the party’s headquarters in Accra, the NPP described the remarks as “unfortunate,” warning that they could undermine the image of the Minority in...
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MP Urges Action Against Xenophobia
The Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has issued a strong appeal to African leaders to confront the growing threat of xenophobic violence on the continent, particularly in South Africa. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Dafeamekpor warned that the resurgence of attacks against fellow Africans undermines...
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Deputy Minority Leader Raises Alarm Over Ghana’s Aging Population
The Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Hon. Patricia Appiagyei, has urged urgent national attention to Ghana’s rapidly aging population, cautioning that demographic changes will have far-reaching social and economic consequences. Presenting a statement on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Appiagyei highlighted projections showing that the number of Ghanaians aged 60 and...
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Government to Promote Teshie Homowo Festival
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to elevating the Teshie Homowo Festival as a flagship cultural and tourism event in Ghana. Appearing before Parliament to answer questions, Hon. Gomashie described the festival as a vital part of Ghana’s cultural heritage, with immense tourism and economic...
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Ghana’s Economy and Banking Sector Reaffirmed at MPC Meeting
At the Post-130th MPC Heads of Banks meeting held today at Bank Square, Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama reaffirmed the resilience of Ghana’s economy and banking sector, while outlining key regulatory priorities to safeguard financial stability and support sustainable growth. Governor Asiama highlighted that the domestic economy continues to demonstrate strong resilience, driven by growth in...
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OSP Refutes Reports On Ofori-Atta’s US Residency
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a statement to dispel reports suggesting that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta has been granted permanent residency in the United States. According to the reports, a US immigration court had allegedly raised doubts about the validity of criminal charges filed against him in Ghana....
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Former Finance Minister Secures Path to Permanent Residency
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has scored a major legal victory in the United States after an immigration court approved his petition to adjust his status, clearing the way for him to secure lawful permanent residency. The ruling was delivered on Monday following proceedings on his I-485 application, a critical step toward obtaining a green...
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Black Stars Land in Toronto for World Cup Opener
The Ghanaian national team has touched down in Toronto ahead of Wednesday’s curtain-raiser at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Panama at BMO Field. The squad arrived on Monday afternoon following their final round of preparations in the United States. Ghana had been camped there since their international friendly against Wales in...
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Ghanaian Master’s Students In UK To Picket Over Unpaid Fees
Six Ghanaian master’s students at Loughborough University are set to stage a protest over unpaid scholarship funding on Tuesday, June 16, at the Ghana High Commission in London over nearly two years of unpaid tuition and stipends. They say that the promise of government-sponsored education abroad has become a prolonged struggle marked by financial hardship,...
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GoldBod Partners with Armed Forces and Forestry Commission on Land Reclamation
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced a landmark partnership with the Ghana Armed Forces and the Forestry Commission to launch a national land reclamation project. The initiative begins with the restoration of 50 hectares within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve, a critical step toward reversing environmental degradation caused by mining and other human activities....