The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear last-ditch legal arguments from TikTok as to why it should not be banned or sold in the US. The US government is taking action against the app because of what it says are its links to the Chinese state – links which TikTok and its parent company […]
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ORAL: We won’t witch-hunt, we’ll focus on transparency, not revenge – Ablakwa
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Chairperson of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team, has assured the public that the body will operate transparently and fairly as it investigates acts of suspected corruption reported by citizens. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express with Evans Mensah on Wednesday, December 18, he stressed that the ORAL Team is focused solely on […]
CHAN 2024: ‘There is a bright chance of qualification’ – Didi Dramani on Nigeria clash
Head coach of Ghana’s Black Galaxies, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, believes there is a good chance of his side securing a ticket for the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN). For the second consecutive year, the Black Galaxies will come up against Nigeria in the playoff round for a place in the competition which has been rescheduled […]
Bawumia is the best person to lead NPP back to Presidency – Miracles Aboagye
The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has reaffirmed his belief in Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP’s best choice to lead the party to electoral victory. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, he expressed unwavering confidence in Bawumia’s capabilities and his ability to guide the party and […]
Supreme Court dismisses petition against constitutionality of anti-gay bill
A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Lovelace Avril Johnson, has unanimously dismissed a petition filed by broadcast journalist and lawyer Richard Dela Sky, challenging the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. Mr Sky had sought a declaration that the bill, which has sparked intense national debate, was […]
There’s no agreement to halt recruitment processes, and payments – Information Minister to Mahama’s transition team
The Spokesperson for the Government’s Transition Team and Minister for Information, Fatima Abubakar, has dismissed claims that there is an agreement to halt recruitment processes during the ongoing transition period. Her comments follow threats from President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s Transition Team to reverse what they described as “last-minute recruitments” initiated by the outgoing administration. Speaking […]
Mahama forms 5-member team to collect public reports on suspected corruption cases
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has established a team to gather and receive information from the public regarding suspected acts of corruption. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, December 18, and signed by the Spokesperson of the Mahama Transition Team, the newly formed body will serve as a conduit for citizens to report corruption-related […]
Central banks gold reserves: Ghana places 5th in Africa
Ghana placed 5th in Africa as the largest holder of central banks gold reserves, data from International Statistics has revealed. The country also placed 60th globally, According to the figures, the nation boasts of 28.1 tonnes of gold reserves, about 41.2% of the reserves. The country’s gold reserves have increased steadily since May 2023, when they stood […]
Election 2024: ‘Bawumia was a crowd-puller, but we failed him’ – NPP MP
The outgoing MP for Asante Akim North has expressed profound regret over what he describes as a collective failure within the NPP to support Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s historic campaign. Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi speaking on Joy News’ Upfront with Raymond Acquah, described Dr Bawumia’s unprecedented efforts on the campaign trail, the internal sabotage he faced, and […]
‘Ken Ofori-Atta grew too pompous and more powerful than Akufo-Addo’ – Andy Appiah-Kubi
The outgoing Asante Akim North MP, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has delivered a scathing critique of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, accusing him of being “too pompous” and wielding more power than even President Nana Akufo-Addo. Speaking in an interview on TV3, he detailed what he described as the dysfunctional dynamics in the government under Mr Ofori-Atta’s […]
All political parties participated in re-collation at Tesano Training Depot – EC
The Electoral Commission has clarified that agents of all major political parties were present and actively participated in the re-collation exercise held at the Tesano Training Depot for some outstanding constituencies. This exercise was necessary due to security concerns that had disrupted the collation process in certain constituencies, making it impossible for officials to complete […]
My administration won’t be a walk in the park – Mahama to people lobbying for positions
President-elect John Mahama has sent a strong message to those lobbying for positions in his incoming administration. Mr Mahama cautioned them to prepare for the challenges ahead. He said this during a Thanksgiving Service held in his honour at the Ringway Gospel Church in Accra on Sunday, December 15, 2024. “I have been receiving calls […]