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 […]

  Happy 70th Birthday, Mr. RexDanquah! May the good Lord remember all your sacrifices for the nation of Ghana and for countless individuals, and grant the desires of your heart for His glory. Remain blessed and highly favoured!           Source: Omanghana.com/SP

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 […]

Many Ghanaians have expressed disappointment over the decision to lift the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) who were sanctioned by Speaker Alban Bagbin. The four MPs—Frank Annoh Dompreh, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, and Alhassan Tampuli—were initially suspended for their alleged unruly behavior during parliamentary proceedings. Speaker Bagbin deemed their actions disorderly and […]

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has firmly rejected claims that Freemasonry is an occult organization, insisting that the fraternity is deeply rooted in Christian principles and values. Speaking on JoyNews on Sunday, February 2, Afenyo-Markin defended Freemasonry amid growing public scrutiny following his questioning of George Opare Addo’s membership during a vetting session. The discussion quickly […]

Ningo-Prampram MP, Samuel Nartey George, has strongly condemned the actions of Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, towards Madam Gifty Jiagge Gobah, the Clerk to the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Describing Afenyo-Markin’s behavior as “misogynistic and narcissistic,” Sam George asserted that such conduct, directed at a clerk with 18 years of service in Parliament, “must be roundly […]

Kennedy Osei Nyarko, the Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, has strongly criticized Speaker Alban Bagbin for suspending four MPs following the chaotic vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025. According to Osei Nyarko, it was procedurally wrong for the Speaker to unilaterally suspend lawmakers—including three from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and three from […]

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed that Ghana’s ongoing constitutional review is a national initiative aimed at strengthening governance and democracy—not a partisan exercise. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the eight-member Constitutional Review Committee at Jubilee House, Mahama emphasized the importance of unity and broad public participation in shaping a revised constitution that truly […]