The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has attributed its humiliating defeat in the December 2024 general elections to what it describes as a spiritual influence. According to the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, there were inexplicable occurrences on the day of the election that suggest a spiritual dimension to the outcome. Mr Kodua highlighted the […]
President Donald Trump has urged Russia’s Vladimir Putin to make a deal to end the “ridiculous” Ukraine war or face new tariffs and sanctions. In a social media post, he said he had a good relationship with his Russian counterpart but if a deal was not made soon he would impose fresh economic penalties Russian […]
Former Auditor General of Ghana, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for insisting that his appointees declare their assets. He said, however, that the requirement should have been fulfilled before they were sworn into office. Domelevo made this assertion during an interview on Joy FM’s *Super Morning Show* on Thursday, January 23, […]
Police in Kenya have arrested a man carrying a mutilated corpse in his backpack, which he reportedly said belonged to his 19-year-old wife. Officers came across 29-year-old John Kiama Wambua while patrolling Huruma, a district east of Nairobi, just before dawn. Suspecting Wambua was carrying something illegal, they searched his backpack and “to their shock” […]
The General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on the government to constitute an independent non-partisan committee to investigate the alleged misconduct of some outgone members of the Board of Directors of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR). At a media conference held at the TUC Head […]
President John Mahama has appointed the Senior Partner of the KPMG, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, as Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The appointment was made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 13(1) of the Ghana Revenue Act, 2009 (Act 791). This was contained in a statement issued by the […]
Former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has dismissed claims by Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, that the Akufo-Addo administration constructed only 673 kilometres of new roads during its eight-year tenure. Speaking in Parliament on January 21, 2025, he accused his successor of misrepresenting the facts, arguing that the government actually constructed […]
Flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has stated that President John Mahama is not obligated to include members of the PNC in his government, despite the party’s support in the 2024 elections. Speaking on PM Express on Joy News on Tuesday, January 21, he made it clear that any appointment decision rests solely with […]
President John Mahama has announced key appointments to his office, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to strong governance and operational excellence. The new appointees, drawn from diverse backgrounds, are expected to bring their wealth of experience and dedication to their respective roles, driving national progress and effective leadership. Among the notable appointments, Mrs Joyce Bawah Mogtari […]
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has urged public officers of the new government, members of the ninth Parliament and all public officers to take immediate steps to apprise themselves of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers and declare their assets in accordance with law before taking office. The commission further […]
Pope Francis on Sunday criticised President-elect Donald Trump’s reported plan to sharply intensify immigration enforcement actions across the U.S. in the days after his inauguration. In an Italian television interview, the pontiff said it would be a “disgrace” if Trump went forward with the plan, in unusually forceful language for the leader of the global Catholic […]
The Acting Spokesperson to President John Mahama has defended the President’s use of a private jet owned by his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, for official trips to Senegal and The Gambia. Addressing public concerns, Felix Kwakye Ofosu explained that the private jet had been at the President’s disposal even before the 2024 general elections. He stressed […]
