DCOP Frank Abrokwa, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, has been relieved of his duties following the violent disruption of the Council of State election in Kumasi on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, sources at Police Headquarters have confirmed to Original TV News. He has been reassigned to the Accra Police Headquarters, though details of his new […]

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) to launch an immediate investigation into the operations of the National Service Authority under the previous administration. This follows the discovery of 81,885 suspected ghost names on the Authority’s payroll. The fraudulent entries were uncovered during a headcount of active National Service personnel, conducted […]

The Special Prosecutor has issued a wanted notice for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in connection with investigations into the SML deal, National Cathedral disbursements, and other financial matters.   Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, February 12, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng stated that Ofori-Atta is required to report to his office […]

A total of 155 candidates from all 16 regions of Ghana have submitted their nominations for the Council of State elections, scheduled to take place today, February 11. The elections, a crucial aspect of Ghana’s governance structure, will determine the regional representatives who will advise President John Dramani Mahama on key national matters.   According […]

Former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Namibia’s first president, Dr. Sam Nujoma, who died in Windhoek at the age of 95. In a tribute shared on X (formerly Twitter), Akufo-Addo described Nujoma as a towering figure in Africa’s independence movement, whose legacy will continue to inspire […]

A fierce fire outbreak along the Agbogba to Ritz Junction Road near Madina, Accra, has destroyed multiple wooden and container structures, leaving several homes and businesses in ruins. Despite challenging conditions, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) swiftly responded and managed to bring the blaze under control. According to GNFS spokesperson Alex King […]

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has strongly warned the region’s illegal miners to stop and leave their contentious areas of operation. The illegal miners had two weeks to fully comply, according to Dr. Amoakohene. According to him, the directive applied to illegal mining (galamsey) operators and operations in water bodies, forest reserves, and […]

Parliament has confirmed five ministerial nominations to be sworn in by President Mahama. On February 4, the House considered and approved the nominations. They are: 1. Hon Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo – Minister Designate, Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment; 2. Hon Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Minister Designate, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology; 3. Hon […]