Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) agents at the Akanu Sector Command, with support from Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division officers, have intercepted a truck attempting to smuggle illegal cocoa beans into Togo. Acting on intelligence, the officers stopped the truck, registered AS 2103-W and driven by Ibrahim Fatawu, at the Ave-Havi border crossing. Upon inspection, they discovered […]

Former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Martin Amidu, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to go beyond rhetoric and fulfill his pre-election promises. In an article, Mr. Amidu expressed concerns over President Mahama’s characterization of Ghana as an “economic crime scene,” stating that this was not a new development. “I am more interested in […]

The High Court in Accra has granted bail to Gregory Afoko, a key suspect in the 2015 murder of Adams Mahama, the former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), after nearly a decade in custody. The court set bail at GH₵500,000 with two sureties, marking a significant development in a case […]

President John Dramani Mahama has chaired his first cabinet meeting since taking office, addressing key national issues and setting the agenda for his administration. In accordance with constitutional requirements, the cabinet consists of 19 ministers, with the President presiding as its chair. Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu unveiled the 19-member cabinet, which includes: Minister for […]

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has once again called for urgent reforms in Ghana’s broadcasting regulations following the shutdown of seven private radio stations by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations. For years, the MFWA has advocated for the transfer of broadcast licensing and regulatory functions from the National Communications Authority […]

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that a National Economic Dialogue will be held on March 3rd and 4th, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre. The event aims to bring together key stakeholders to discuss pressing economic issues and develop actionable solutions for sustainable growth. The dialogue will be led by President Mahama, who […]

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has defended her appointment to the 9th Council of State, stating that it aligns with constitutional provisions. Akuffo was among the 31 newly appointed members of the advisory body sworn in by President John Mahama on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Her selection has sparked mixed reactions, with some questioning the […]

The High Court in Koforidua has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, after finding him guilty of contempt of court. The ruling follows Kumi’s defiance of an interim injunction that barred him from being sworn in as a legislator. Despite the court’s directive to refrain […]

In line with a directive from President John Dramani Mahama, the Ministry of Finance has honored the Payment-In-Cash (PIC) coupon of GHS6.081 billion to all bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) as of February 17, 2025. Additionally, the government has fulfilled the Payment-In-Kind (PIK) obligation of GHS3.46 billion, which has been deposited into […]