The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the tragic death of Yabane Deladem Aku, a 21-year-old Level 400 Biological Science student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi. A suspect, Daniel Tuffour, has been taken into custody and is assisting with the investigation. In a statement released on Thursday, […]

President John Dramani Mahama has hinted at the government’s intention to legalize motorbikes and tricycles, commonly known as “Okada”, for commercial passenger transport. During his State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, Mahama explained that the decision was driven by the practicality of motorcycles as a mode of transportation. “Motorcycles and tricycles, commonly known as […]

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed that the Free Senior High School (SHS) program will not be discontinued under his administration. Instead, he pledged to improve and refine its implementation. Speaking during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, Mahama acknowledged concerns about how the program was rolled out, […]

The National Service Authority (NSA) has instructed all Heads of Department (HoD) and Unit Regional Directors to terminate the appointments of all NSA volunteers across the country. Mr. Felix Gyamfi, Director General, NSA, signed a letter dated February 21, 2025, conveying this information. “As part of the restructuring of our volunteer program in National Service […]

John Dumelo, the Deputy Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, has firmly stated that he is not affiliated with any secret societies within the Catholic Church. Appearing before the Appointments Committee on February 25, 2025, Dumelo brought a rosary with him, affirming his strong Catholic faith. However, when questioned by Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin about whether he […]

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has dismissed comparisons between his 2016 appointment and the recent mass revocation of appointments by the government following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) electoral defeat. According to Domelevo, critics are unfairly equating his appointment with those made by the outgoing NPP administration. “They are, in effect, comparing apples and bananas,” […]

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 […]