The Chairman of the Greater Accra Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, Jefferson Asare, has called for an urgent overhaul and strengthening of internal security protocols in public health facilities. Speaking on The Big Issue on Saturday, August 23, he stressed that while nurses are not demanding the permanent deployment of police officers, there must be reliable and…
Former Minister for Railway Development, Joe Ghartey, has been invited by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) for questioning regarding the controversial Ghana Sky Train project. Sources indicate that Ghartey, who served as Minister from 2017 to 2021, is being questioned as part of ongoing investigations into the feasibility and financial dealings of the ambitious urban…
ByAraba Incoom Although the presidency eluded her, the late Akua Donkor undeniably made a significant impact on Ghanaian politics. She challenged expectations and broke through stereotypes Ghana mourns the loss of a truly unique and unforgettable figure in its political landscape: Akua Donkor, founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP). Born in February…
Joseph Boahen Aidoo has officially resigned from his position as Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). His resignation comes in response to the government’s recent directive regarding the cessation of all boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), communicated on January 13, 2025. In his resignation letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Aidoo…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has rescheduled the Special Voting exercise for the Eastern and Western Regions following the recall of ballot papers for the presidential and parliamentary elections. Initially set for Monday, December 2, the Special Voting for these regions will now take place on Thursday, December 5. The announcement was made by EC Chairperson…
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…
The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament has urged his colleagues to acknowledge the bold decision taken by the President to combat the menace of galamsey (illegal mining) in Ghana. According to Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency, the President has reinforced the operational and tactical capacity…
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has described himself as “more humbled than before” after being appointed as the 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football. His elevation was confirmed on Saturday, April 26, 2025, by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe during a press conference in Accra. Kurt has now joined Faouzi Lekjaa,…
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team led by Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of flying drones over his private properties in an alleged surveillance operation. The Effutu legislator claimed that he was informed by his associates of the suspicious activity on multiple occasions but chose to remain…
The Volta Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a stern warning to the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), urging the institution to cancel its proposed honorary doctorate for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The group has threatened to organize sustained demonstrations against the university if the proposed honour…
