Former Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has extended Eid-al-Adha greetings to Muslims in Ghana and across the world, urging citizens to uphold the values of sacrifice, compassion and unity associated with the festival. In a goodwill message shared to mark the occasion, Dr Bawumia reflected on the spiritual significance of Eid al-Adha, one of the most important […]
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to safeguard the nation’s enduring peace and reject all forms of division, extremism, and intolerance. The President made the remarks at the National Eid al-Adha celebrations at Black Star Square in Accra on Wednesday, May 27, stressing that the message of Eid al-Adha is particularly timely, as […]
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has urged the Greater Accra Regional Minister to take immediate action to shut down or relocate the growing livestock market operating at Kanda near the National Mosque. It cites concerns over sanitation, congestion and the orderly development of the capital. According to the Committee, the trade in cattle, […]
An Accra court has given lawyers for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, a final deadline of Thursday, May 28, 2026, to produce any additional witnesses in his ongoing criminal trial. The directive was issued in the case Republic v Bernard Antwi Boasiako & 2 Others after counsel for the accused, Andy Appiah-Kubi, prayed the […]
Parliament resumes sitting today, Thursday, May 21, marking the beginning of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Lawmakers are expected to deliberate on a wide range of major bills and policy reforms across key sectors of the economy. Speaking on JoyNews’ *The Pulse* on Wednesday, May […]
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, a.k.a. Chairman Wontumi, has been slapped with fresh charges at the High Court in Accra. According to the charge sheet filed by the Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, Wontumi himself and one Thomas Antwi-Boasiako, a Director of Wontumi Farms Limited, are alleged to have […]
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has strongly rejected claims by Government spokesperson and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, that the association is aligned with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). The comments come amid growing public debate over the GBA’s perceived silence regarding remarks made by Minority Leader and […]
The Flag Bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) to prepare themselves for key leadership roles ahead of the 2028 general election. He said the party was deliberately investing in the training and development of young people because the youth remained central to […]
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has described the detention of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, in the Netherlands as a matter of national concern, urging Parliament to release any available information to curb public speculation. Speaking on the development […]
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. In a brief statement posted on Facebook, Parliament said the matter had been brought to the attention of the House and that efforts were underway to obtain full details […]
A high-stakes anti-galamsey operation in the Kobro Forest Reserve has exposed the deep-seated challenge of political interference in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining. On Monday afternoon, a joint task force comprising the Ashanti South Police Command and Logist Group Company Limited successfully apprehended four suspected illegal miners. However, the mission was nearly derailed when local […]
Founder and President of the MILLS Institute, Koku Anyidoho, has affirmed that he remains a bona fide member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). He insists that he has not been suspended or formally removed from the party. Mr Anyidoho clarified that he continues to identify with the NDC and maintains cordial relations within […]
