Tensions are escalating in the Tema Metropolis as youth groups stormed the offices of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly in fierce protest against rumors that actress-turned-politician Ebi Bright is being considered for the position of Mayor. The demonstrators, mainly concerned youth and residents of Tema East, voiced their anger with chants, drumming, and tyre burning, demanding […]

The Ghana Police Service has launched a widespread manhunt to capture the armed assailants responsible for the fatal shooting of two police officers on April 13, 2025, in Poyamirea, a community on the outskirts of Binduri in the Upper East Region. The officers, who were dressed in plain clothes, were traveling on a private motorbike […]

Daryl Bosu, Deputy Director of environmental advocacy group A Rocha Ghana, has criticized the Mahama-led administration for its lack of a clear and effective strategy to combat illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. Speaking on Citi FM on Thursday, April 10, Bosu expressed deep concern over the government’s approach to addressing the escalating environmental […]

The Minority in Parliament has successfully intervened to prevent an attempted arrest of the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, by operatives of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB). The incident occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the MP’s residence in Spintex, Accra. The attempted arrest is reportedly […]

Dr. Frank Bannor, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), has criticized the Mahama administration for relying on rhetoric rather than implementing practical policies to address Ghana’s economic challenges. In a letter addressed to the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Dr. Bannor urged a shift toward […]

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has met with the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, to discuss the newly imposed 10% tariff on Ghanaian goods by the US government. Held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting aimed to evaluate the implications of the policy on bilateral trade. Also present […]

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) of Ghana is calling on citizens to take a more active role in addressing the nation’s drug challenges. During an appearance on Adwenekasa on Original TV, officials emphasized a dual approach of strict law enforcement and public education to tackle drug abuse and smuggling. Patrick Agyapong from NACOC’s Education Department […]

The National Identification Authority (NIA) will begin issuing backlogged printed Ghana Cards in the Greater Accra Region starting April 7, 2025. This initiative forms part of efforts to ensure that every Ghanaian has access to a national identification card. Individuals who applied for a first-time card, a replacement, or an update of personal information from […]

In an effort to resolve ongoing tensions over delayed reimbursements, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the commencement of payments for outstanding claims owed to private healthcare providers. This move follows the Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana (PHFAoG)’s decision to suspend services to NHIS cardholders, citing persistent delays in payments. The suspension, […]