The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has refuted claims made during a broadcast on Wontumi TV that suggested different voting dates for various presidential candidates in the upcoming general election. In a press release issued on November 24, 2024, the Commission urged the public to disregard these false statements and clarified that voting will take…
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…
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…
President John Dramani Mahama has charged the newly constituted Armed Forces Council to uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism in the Ghana Armed Forces. The President underscored the vital role of the Armed Forces Council in shaping military policies and ensuring that the security forcaes operate with professionalism and dedication to national…
Bournemouth and Blacks Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has described Ghanaians as “lovers of football.” Semenyo has been in blistering form for Bournemouth in the 2024/25 Premier League season, scoring nine goals across all competitions for the Cherries. The latest of Semenyo’s strikes came over the weekend when Bournemouth beat Everton 2-0 to seal their place…
The end of the era of the Electronic Transaction Levy, commonly called E-Levy, kicked in fully on Thursday as the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) sanctioned its reversal upon the President’s assent of the Bill that abolished the levy. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has since reaffirmed that the E-Levy has been officially abolished as of…
Cardi B hurled a pen at a reporter outside a Los Angeles courthouse on Tuesday after being asked about pregnancy rumours, a tense moment that has added fuel to an already high profile civil trial. A short video of the incident sourced from TMZ, went viral. In the clip the rapper appears to grab a…
The Electoral Commission has declared Faustina Akurugu, the NDC candidate, as the winner of the Dome Kwabenya parliamentary seat in the 2024 elections. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has secured the Dome Kwabenya parliamentary seat for the first time. Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, the NDC candidate, was declared the winner by the Electoral Commission (EC) on Tuesday, December…
The Sisaala Council of Chiefs has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight gallant Ghanaians, including government officials and military personnel, while on duty. In a press release dated August 13, 2025, and signed by Kuoro Abu Diaka Sukabe Ninia V, Paramount Chief of Zini and Interim…
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects and rescued 57 Nigerian nationals from a human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate operating at Adom Estates, Community 25 in the Greater Accra Region. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, was led by the CID’s Operations Unit following intelligence gathered…
