In a bold move to combat corruption and promote integrity, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has announced the establishment of the National Vultures Award, an initiative aimed at exposing and shaming corrupt officials in the country. Speaking before Parliament was adjourned indefinitely, Speaker Bagbin emphasised the importance of integrity in governance and society. He outlined…
Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu has urged school management across the country to allow students to freely practice their religious faith without restrictions. “Every Ghanaian child is entitled to the full benefit of the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the constitution, so is the child and school,” he stated. The minister made this call while joining…
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang is in good health after receiving treatment at UGMC. Former deputy spokesperson Eric Adjei assures Ghanaians she is recovering well. Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is reportedly in good condition following concerns over her health. The Vice President was said to have fallen ill after work on Friday, March 28, 2025,…
The Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel A. Jinapor, has emphasized the need for Ghana to take a leading role in advocating democratic governance in the Sahel region. He asserts that as a nation built on democratic principles, Ghana must actively promote these values, particularly in its…
The Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed concerns that GoldBod’s dual role in trading and regulatory oversight could lead to conflicts of interest. In a post on X, Gyamfi clarified that GoldBod is neither a regulator nor a competitor in the gold trade but a monopoly responsible…
Sponsors of the 2025 Channel One TV/Citi FM “Back to Your Village” Food Festival have lauded the event for significantly enhancing their brand visibility and engagement with the community. The sponsors have committed to partnering with Channel One TV and Citi FM for the 2026 Food Festival. Notable sponsors include Jibu, Gino, KOA Natural, Twellium Industries, Pan…
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has received medical treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) after suffering a sudden illness on Friday, 28th March 2025. The Presidency’s Communications Directorate released a statement on Sunday, 30th March 2025, confirmed that she attended UGMC on Saturday following the unexpected health incident. According to the statement,…
At least 24 people have been killed as multiple wildfires continue to ravage South Korea‘s south-east region. Most of the victims are in their 60s and 70s, authorities say, adding that some 26 people are injured – with 12 in critical condition. More than 23,000 people have been forced to flee their homes. The “unprecedented” crisis…
Parliament has approved a GH¢31 billion budget for the Ministry of Education for the 2025 fiscal year. As part of its initiatives for the year, the Ministry plans to waive academic fees for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions to promote access to higher education. Additionally, the government will introduce free tertiary education for…
Fintech Block laid off 931 people, roughly 8% of the company’s staff, on Tuesday, according to a leaked message from the company seen by TechCrunch. The news was announced to staff in an email from Block’s co-founder and CEO, Jack Dorsey. Dorsey told staff that on Tuesday, Block will be “making some org changes, including eliminating…
