In line with Article 211 of the 1992 Constitution, President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in the newly appointed members of the Ghana Armed Forces Council at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence in Accra. The Council is tasked with advising the President on key areas, including defence policy, military administration, and the […]

President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the urgent need to ban the use of gas cylinders and open flames in markets to reduce the risk of devastating fires. During a visit to the Adum market in Kumasi, which was recently gutted by fire, President Mahama emphasized that cooking with gas cylinders and open flames in […]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated disciplinary measures against Sarah Adwoa Safo, former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya, over allegations of breaching party directives. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP indicated that Adwoa Safo’s comments during an interview on Joy News’ Pulse Show were […]

A devastating fire has engulfed a cluster of electrical shops at Adum, a bustling commercial hub in Kumasi, Ghana, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The fire, which broke out early Friday morning, reduced multiple shops and stalls to ashes as it spread rapidly through the area. The cause of the blaze is yet to […]

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, clarifying that ongoing reviews aim to enhance the quality of education rather than abolish the program. During a debate on the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, Iddrisu emphasized that the Free SHS initiative remains […]

A former Tiger Eye PI employee, Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Akwasi Amakye, has been arrested in connection with the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale. Koranteng is alleged to have leaked photographs of the deceased to a prominent Ghanaian politician before the journalist’s assassination. Reports indicate that he was a close associate […]

The Ashanti Region is set to become a major power generation center following the completion of critical energy projects expected to produce approximately 700 megawatts (MW) of electricity, according to John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition. During a visit to assess the region’s power supply challenges, the minister toured key facilities, including […]

 The Acting Ashanti Regional Security CoordinatorCaptain (Retired) John Jabari, , has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating galamsey, or illegal mining, in the region. Speaking to the media in Asiwa, Bosomefreho District, after a joint security operation on Friday, he highlighted the devastating effects of illegal mining on water bodies, road networks, and local communities. […]

President Mahama Appoints COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu as New IGP President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), with immediate effect. His appointment comes as part of ongoing security sector reforms, leading to the removal of Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare from the position. COP […]

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Christian Tetteh Yohunu as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), replacing Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. This move has been well-received by both senior and junior officers, as well as members from the political divide. Christian Tetteh Yohunu brings 40 years of experience to the role and is widely recognized […]