Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater professionalism, sustainable investment, and strategic positioning of African narratives to enable the continent’s film industry to compete globally. Speaking at the maiden Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) 2025 in Accra, she stressed that African stories must be told with “purpose and excellence” to resonate internationally while preserving cultural authenticity. “Our stories are rich, authentic, and powerful. But they must be told with the excellence they deserve if we are to claim our rightful place in the global film industry,” she said. The Vice President urged filmmakers to prioritise depth and...
Parliament to Adjourn Sine Die on December 19
Parliament is expected to adjourn sine die on Friday, December 19, 2025, according to the Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga. Presenting the Business Statement for the ninth week ending December 19, Hon. Ayariga, who also chairs the Business Committee, urged Committee Chairpersons to treat all pending referrals with urgency and report back expeditiously. He commended the Speaker, Deputy Speakers, and Members of Parliament for their sacrifice and dedication throughout the Meeting. “The Committee looks forward to a smooth discharge of the business proposed for the last week of the Meeting before the House adjourns sine die,” he noted. During the...
ECOWAS Endorses Mahama as Sole Candidate for 2027 AU Chair
ECOWAS Presidents have unanimously endorsed the resolution of the Ministerial Council naming former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama as the sole West African candidate for the African Union (AU) Chairmanship in 2027. The decisive backing by the Heads of State and Government clears all hurdles, effectively positioning Mahama as the AU Chairperson‑in‑waiting when the rotating leadership reaches West Africa’s turn. In his remarks, President Mahama expressed deep gratitude to his peers and pledged to rise to the occasion. “I will meet the legitimate high expectations of our continent,” he assured, noting that the endorsement reflects confidence in his leadership and...
Accra High Court Issues New Order on Daddy Lumba’s Burial
The Accra High Court has delivered a fresh ruling regarding the burial of highlife icon Daddy Lumba, directing the parties in the ongoing family conflict to deposit GH₵2 million by 2:00 pm today. Should they fail to comply, the funeral will go ahead tomorrow as originally planned. During the hearing, the court recalled the lawyers involved and clarified that the payment is meant to offset expenses already incurred in preparing for the funeral, in case the burial is eventually suspended. This decision comes after an earlier injunction from the same court, which prevented Kofi Owusu, the family head (Abusuapanyin), from...
High Court Blocks Daddy Lumba’s Burial Pending Family Dispute
The Accra High Court has granted an injunction sought by the maternal relatives of late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, preventing the first respondent, Kofi Owusu, the family head (Abusuapanyin), from proceeding with burial arrangements that had been scheduled for this weekend in the Ashanti Region. The ruling also prohibited the third respondent, Transitions Funeral Home, from releasing the musician’s remains until the substantive case is concluded. In delivering its decision, the court observed that affidavits presented indicated the immediate family had been excluded from the funeral planning. The judge emphasized that the merits of the case must be considered before...
GRA Intensifies Nationwide Tax Enforcement Amid Rising Non-Compliance
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has heightened tax enforcement and compliance operations across the country in response to increasing levels of taxpayer default, according to Assistant Commissioner for Accra Area Enforcement, Joseph Annan Adjeikwei. Speaking to the press in Accra, Mr. Annan highlighted a troubling pattern where many taxpayers submit returns merely to avoid penalties but fail to make the actual payments. He noted that some businesses have stopped filing altogether despite ongoing operations, while others deliberately declare far less than they are obligated to pay. “For some time now, we relaxed our enforcement mandate to encourage voluntary compliance through...
Police Restore Calm After Violent Mob Attack on Kwame Danso District Court
The Bono East Regional Police Command has restored calm at Kwame Danso in the Sene West District after a violent mob attack on the District Court and District Police Headquarters on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. According to a police statement issued in Techiman, an angry mob of about 100 youth stormed the Kwame Danso District Court around 10:30 a.m. during a court session. The group reportedly assaulted court officials, vandalised furniture, fans, and other property, before forcibly freeing two accused persons who were on trial. The mob also assaulted the complainant in the case. The statement further revealed that the...
GES Releases Feeding Grants and Perishables for Special and Senior High Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of outstanding feeding grants for Special Schools and perishable items for Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) across the country. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of GES and signed by Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the grants cover the 3rd Term of the 2024/2025 academic year and the 1st Term of the 2025/2026 academic year. Additionally, all outstanding perishables owed to SHS and SHTS for the period between July 29 and October 17, 2025, have been disbursed. According to the release, funds...
Police Arrest 41 in Joint Operation Against Illegal Forex Trading
A joint operation conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service and the Bank of Ghana on December 9 has led to the arrest of 41 suspects engaged in illegal foreign exchange trading across major parts of Accra. The suspects, comprising Ghanaians and nationals of Togo, Benin and Niger, were picked up at Tudu, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Airport, and Osu. The operation also resulted in the seizure of significant amounts of Ghana cedis and foreign currencies. Recovered cash included GHS 1,266,770; CFA 100,100,000; NGN 3,383,570 (including ₦1,266,770 on an e-cash device); and USD 5,105, the CID...
Parliament Passes Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025
Parliament has passed the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, 2025 under a certificate of urgency, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at improving road safety and modernising Ghana’s transport sector. Presenting the report of the Road and Transport Committee, Chairman Hon. Isaac Adjei Mensah explained that the Bill amends the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683) to set limits for determining alcohol concentration in drivers and regulate the use of motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles for commercial purposes. He noted that the legislation will establish standards for seat belts and other safety equipment, reduce the age restriction for commercial drivers, and introduce mandatory motor...