The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that 50 out of 150 Ghanaians currently in detention in the United States have received final deportation orders and are expected to return to Ghana by mid-year. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Mr Ablakwa disclosed that three Ghanaians have already been processed […]
President John Dramani Mahama has relieved Dr George Akuffo Dampare of his duties as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and appointed his deputy, Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as his replacement. This decision was announced in a press statement issued by the presidency on Thursday, March 13, and signed by the Minister for Government […]
In a move that has sparked intense debate, President Mahama has relieved Dr George Akuffo Dampare of his duties as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). While the President may be well within his rights to make such a decision, Franklin Cudjoe, founder and president of IMANI Africa, has stated that this development underscores a […]
Renowned Ghanaian businessman and Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, Daniel McKorley, has revealed that his fear of financial responsibilities delayed his decision to marry. Speaking at the 2025 edition of PCH Hangouts at the ICGC The New Wine Temple, East Legon, Mr McKorley widely known as McDan shared his personal struggles and the impact […]
The Former Minister of Water and Sanitation, Cecilia Dapaah has told the Accra High Court on Wednesday, March 12, that she is unable to tell how much each of the accused had stolen from her storage room. She was giving evidence as the complainant on the second day of her testimony in the ongoing criminal […]
US President Donald Trump has pledged to impose more tariffs after his latest move to introduce import taxes on steel and aluminium entering the US prompted retaliation from the European Union (EU) and Canada. Trump said “of course” he would respond to the countermeasures, repeating his warning to reveal “reciprocal” tariffs next month on countries […]
Ineos Automotive, the vehicle maker owned by multi-billionaire businessman and Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has recalled more than 7,000 of its sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US. The recall centres on latches that may not engage properly, which could lead to the doors on Grenadier SUVs opening while being driven “increasing the […]
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has clarified that there is no freeze on employment in the public sector. Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on Wednesday, March 12, he dismissed speculations suggesting that the government had halted recruitment into various sectors. Dr Ato Forson’s statement comes amid concerns over job opportunities in […]
The government has uncapped the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to ensure the full financing of the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. It will also support the funding of free tertiary education for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The government also allocated GH¢292.4 million for the free distribution of sanitary pads to female students in […]
The Minority in Parliament has described the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy of the government as one that lacked hope and inspiration, arguing that it fails to address the pressing needs of Ghanaians, particularly the youth. Reacting to the Budget Statement presented on the floor of Parliament by the Minister of Finance yesterday, the Minority […]
A deadly confrontation between two rival groups of illegal timber loggers in the forested area of Sehwi Agyemadiem in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region has left five people dead and several others severely injured. The violent clash, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, was reportedly triggered by tensions over control […]
The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, has described the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy as welcoming. This comes after the Finance Minister in the 2025 budget presentation announced the abolition of several taxes, including the Covid-19 levy, Betting Tax and E-Levy. In an interview on Joy FM‘s Newsnight […]
