The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially commenced the nomination process for its parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central Constituency, beginning Friday, August 22. This move follows the untimely demise of the sitting Member of Parliament, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, who perished in a fatal helicopter crash on August 6, which claimed eight lives. In a press release dated Wednesday, August 20, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC announced that nomination forms would be accessible at the party’s Northern Regional Office for both collection and submission. The nomination window, which opened today, will remain...
Mahama Signs Landmark Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill into Law
President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025, ushering in a new era of sustainable fisheries management in Ghana. The legislation, now officially known as the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146), is hailed as a transformative move to protect marine resources, enhance compliance, and improve the livelihoods of millions of Ghanaians dependent on the sector. Passed by Parliament in July 2025, the Act introduces sweeping reforms aimed at aligning Ghana’s fisheries governance with international standards, safeguarding seafood exports, and restoring depleted fish stocks. Among the key provisions is the creation of an...
Health Minister Launches 24-Hour Hotline for Patient Complaints Nationwide
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has unveiled a new 24-hour call centre designed to receive and address patient grievances from hospitals across Ghana. During a press briefing held in Accra on Thursday, Mr. Akandoh emphasized that the initiative aims to offer citizens a direct and accessible platform to voice concerns about healthcare services. “The best you can do is lodge a complaint. And that brings me to the client service. So this is what we are doing. We have some numbers available where if people feel dissatisfied, you can then call,” he said. He clarified that while the...
Mahama Urges African Leaders to Champion Peace, Reforms, and Stability for Investment Growth
President John Dramani Mahama has urged African heads of state to place emphasis on peace, economic resilience, and effective leadership as the cornerstone for drawing long-term investment into the continent. He emphasized that Africa’s potential to thrive on the global stage will not be realized through mere aspirations, but through intentional changes that foster a favorable climate for commerce and enterprise. Delivering his remarks at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, the president highlighted that collaboration with global partners remains valuable, yet the primary duty lies with African...
Shatta Wale Secures GH₵10 Million Bail in Lamborghini Probe
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has released dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, widely known as Shatta Wale, on bail set at GH₵10 million, with two sureties required to be validated. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 21, EOCO confirmed that Shatta Wale was invited to support ongoing inquiries into a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, which U.S. authorities have identified as assets acquired through a $4 million fraud scheme involving Ghanaian citizen Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently incarcerated in the United States. The statement read, “Nii Armah was granted bail around 9 pm shortly after the interrogation...
Mahama Commends Youth in Fintech for Addressing Issues Beyond Government Reach
Former President John Mahama has commended young Africans working in the fintech sector for developing solutions to issues that governments have grappled with for generations. Speaking at the public-private business forum during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IX) in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday, Mahama emphasized that youth-led innovation is reshaping Africa’s economic landscape and providing lasting remedies to problems once deemed unsolvable. “The youth form 60%. If you take the age category of between 16 and 35, they form 60% of Africa’s population. And so that’s not a demographic you can ignore. But aside from that,...
Shatta Wale Detained by EOCO Over Lamborghini Tax Probe
Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., widely recognized by his stage name Shatta Wale, has been taken into custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as part of an inquiry into the tax status of a yellow Lamborghini Urus. A statement issued by his management confirmed that the artist voluntarily appeared at EOCO’s headquarters on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, accompanied by his legal counsel, Cephas Biyuo. Shatta Wale’s team called on his fan base the “SM Family”to stay composed and refrain from spreading rumors. They assured supporters that his legal representatives are actively engaging with the authorities...
Obuasi Court Rejects K.T. Hammond’s Election Case, Imposes GH¢60k Penalty
The High Court in Obuasi, located in the Ashanti Region, has rejected an election petition brought by former Minister for Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahiru Hammond widely known as K.T. Hammond contesting the parliamentary win of Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani in Adansi Asokwa. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Justice Kwabena Twumasi dismissed the case and ordered Mr. Hammond to pay a penalty of GH¢60,000, labeling the petition as a misuse of judicial resources. Following the verdict, Mr. Dorani’s legal representative, Richard Andy, stated that the petition was baseless and welcomed the court’s decision. He noted that the decision...
Government to Introduce Performance Benchmarks for Ambassadors and Diplomats
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that Ghanaian ambassadors and diplomatic representatives will soon operate under specific performance benchmarks. This groundbreaking initiative, designed to enhance economic diplomacy, represents a significant milestone in the nation’s foreign affairs strategy. Speaking at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9), Minister Ablakwa announced that the framework will be formally unveiled on September 1 by President John Dramani Mahama. He described the move as a first in Ghana’s diplomatic history. “On the first of September, the President will be launching, for the first time ever, key performance indicators (KPIs) for all...
2025 WASSCE Begins with Over 460,000 Students Taking Oral English
The 2025 edition of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) officially kicked off today, Wednesday, August 20, with 461,640 students nationwide sitting for the Oral English paper. This year’s cohort includes 207,381 boys and 254,259 girls, showing a modest rise of 1,029 candidates compared to the 460,611 who participated in the exam last year. The examination is being conducted in phases, beginning with the practical assessments on August 4, while the core written papers commenced today. This year also marks the fourth consecutive time Ghanaian students are taking part in the “Ghana Only” version of WASSCE, a format...