The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced its intention to conduct a thorough audit of ballot booklets earmarked for destruction in Ghana’s Western and Eastern Regions. This decision follows a statement by the party’s Director of Elections and IT, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, who emphasised the need for transparency in handling the ballot materials. Dr…
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President, George Afriyie, has suggested that Kwesi Appiah could be open to coaching the Black Stars again in the future. Afriyie’s comments follow Sudan’s 2-0 victory over Ghana in the second leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, played on Tuesday at the Martyrs of February…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed that investigations into 197 additional complaints are ongoing, with cases at various stages of review. This update was included in the OSP’s July to December 2024 half-year report, released on Monday, January 13, 2025. The report highlighted the OSP’s commitment to pursuing cases that meet the…
The Ministry of Education has released an additional GH₵25 million to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to support its operations and ensure the smooth and seamless continuation of marking activities. This follows mounting concerns over the potential delay in the release of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results due to the…
Three-time continental champions Nigeria were among five sides to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in the penultimate round of fixtures played on Thursday. Ten-man Tunisia netted a 93rd-minute winner to triump 3-2 away to Madagascar and book a record-extending 17th successive appearance at the finals. Gabon, South Africa and Uganda all progressed…
Freddie Blay, the former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has condemned Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s recent comments, calling them harsh and unnecessary. Bagbin had referred to the executive and judiciary as “sinners” for their involvement in delaying the passage of the anti-LGBTQ Bill, which Parliament has passed and is now awaiting…
The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday at 9:00 am to lie in state until his funeral on April 26, Saturday morning at 10:00 AM, the Vatican has confirmed. The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday, April 22 that Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of…
Marti Kpebu, a member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, has pledged to ensure that Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine takes action on the petitions received by the team. On Monday, February 10, 2025, the ORAL team presented its report to President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. The President subsequently handed the report to…
The former Member of Parliament for Sekondi Constituency, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has said that it is unacceptable for anyone to lose their life due to the unavailability of medical equipment that could have prevented such a death. According to him, while there may have been some negligence on the part of hospital staff and a…
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu, has disclosed that two suspects have been arrested over the alleged defilement of a 14-year-old girl by 18 men in Madina, Accra. According to the MP, the victim was discovered to be pregnant following the assault. In a statement on the floor of Parliament on Monday,…
