Following the observation by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) that there was an increasing number of public officers presenting unearned academic titles and certificates for appointment, promotion, or certification in the public sector in Ghana in recent times, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has been drawn into the campaign to help with investigations to sanitise […]
The Government’s decision to lead discussions that could result in the acquisition of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) interest in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP 2) has generated widespread debate across the energy sector and the broader public space. While some of the commentary may be well-meaning, a significant portion reflects […]
In a new survey by Global Info Analytics, former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has established a commanding lead across 14 out of the 16 regions of the country in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming presidential primary. According to the survey, conducted between November 17 and 21, 2025, Dr Bawumia is ahead in Ahafo, […]
The United States has officially lifted the 15% tariffs that were imposed on cocoa and certain agricultural products from Ghana, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced. According to the Minister, the decision took effect on November 13, 2025, following a new executive order from President Trump. In a post on Facebook, Mr […]
The Tamale High Court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, has annulled the 2024 parliamentary election results for the Kpandai constituency and ordered a fresh poll within 30 days, following a successful legal challenge. The petition was filed by National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Daniel Nsala Wakpal, who claimed that the December 7, 2024, election was […]
The Volta Regional Police Command has destroyed 600 sacks of cannabis, with a total weight of 47,530 kilogrammes and an estimated street value of GH¢4.2 billion. The narcotics, seized in 2022 as part of a case involving suspects Yao Kwadwo and two others, were burned on Monday, November 17, at the Klefe dumping site in […]
Private legal practitioner Victoria Bright says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) now suffers a credibility gap that is undermining its ability to lead the country’s anti-corruption fight. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, November 22, during a discussion on the OSP’s charges against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and others, Ms Bright said the public no […]
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli, has raised concerns about what he describes as the growing “weaponisation” of bail by state investigative bodies, particularly the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, November 22, the MP said recent developments indicate that bail, meant to protect the […]
All is set for negotiations and other activities to continue at the United Nations climate change conference (COP30) in the Brazilian city of Belem less than 12 hours after fire outbreak at the Blue Zone forced authorities to shut down the conference centre. Graphic Online’s Timothy Ngnenbe reports from Belem in Brazil that the fire outbreak, […]
The Bimbilla MP, Dominic Nitiwul, is demanding answers from government over its decision to acquire two new aircraft for the Ghana Air Force after years of rejecting similar proposals. His challenge follows Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s announcement on Thursday, November 13, that government will begin the procurement of four modern helicopters, one long-range […]
A Florida congresswoman has been charged with stealing $5m (£3.8m) in federal disaster funds. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of laundering some of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) money into her 2021 election campaign. The 46-year-old Democrat is under investigation by the House of Representatives Ethics Committee and could be expelled from the chamber. Attorney […]
The Ghana Police Service has arrested blogger Samuel Amadotor of Dklassgh.net for allegedly publishing false information about the former board chair of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Mr Okatakye Boakye Danquah Ababio II, according to a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The CID, in a release signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, […]
