Parliament has approved the fourth batch of ministers nominated by President John Mahama, following their vetting by the Appointments Committee. The approval came after the committee recommended the nominations of Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, MP for Wa; Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, MP for Nanton; Samuel Nartey George, MP for Ningo-Prampram; Kofi Adams, MP for Buem; and Joseph…
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is embroiled in a trademark dispute with a prestigious French winery company, Chateau Palmer over his attempt to trademark his nickname, ‘Cold Palmer’. The midfielder, known for his distinctive ‘cold’ goal celebration that involves rubbing his arms and puffing his cheeks, filed last year to protect both the name and the gesture. …
After nearly three years of deliberation, Parliament has finally passed the highly contentious Anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill, introduced in the House years ago, was approved unanimously on Wednesday, February 28, following the completion of the third reading. Proposed amendments to the bill were rejected by the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, during the session. The bill is…
The story of the Gbele Resource Reserve is intertwined with the history of a community that once lived within the protected area before being relocated to a new settlement. The Gbele community, located in the Sisaala West District, is understood to have given its name to the reserve after residents once lived within the area….
Mr Tahiru Issahaku Moomin, the Wa Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has asked Assembly Members to see their work as sacrificial service to their communities, the Municipality, and the nation to propel development. He entreated them to serve the people they represented and the country at the Local Government Level in a way and manner that…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of “Operation Keep the Lights On” from January 15 to January 31, 2025, across all its operational areas. The initiative aims to recover arrears, inspect prepaid meters, and enforce compliance with disconnection regulations. ECG emphasized that self-reconnection is illegal, citing Legislative Instrument (LI) 2413, and urged customers…
The Ghana Police Service has successfully recovered a stolen pickup vehicle belonging to the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful. The vehicle was reported stolen on December 9, 2024, following a break-in at her office during the widespread unrest that erupted after the December 7 elections. In an update, the Director of Public…
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Dacosta Aboagye, has dismissed suggestions that the timing of the rollout for free dialysis treatment is politically motivated. According to him, when he was appointed to oversee the authority, he immediately informed the board that implementing dialysis coverage was a top priority. Speaking…
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says the absence of Ghana forward Fatawu Issahaku is massive in the Foxes’ quest to stay in the English top flight. Leicester regained promotion ahead of the 2024/25 season after winning the 2023/24 Championship under Enzo Maresca. However, the head coach was coaxed by Chelsea prior to the start…
