Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed his puzzlement and dismay over his ongoing legal battle with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) regarding allegations of financial misconduct. In an open letter dated February 26, 2025, Mr. Ofori-Atta stated that he found the recent developments perplexing and felt compelled to …

President John Dramani Mahama has visited Malian leader General Assimi Goïta in Bamako as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s ties with neighboring countries. The visit, announced by the presidency in a Facebook post on March 9, 2025, focused on discussions about bilateral relations, regional security, and economic cooperation. President …

Record hopeful Afua Asantewaa has disclosed that her team initially planned to hold her second sing-a-thon attempt at Times Square in New York City, USA. Following her widely publicized debut attempt in Accra in December 2023, Asantewaa made a second attempt in Kumasi in December 2024. However, this attempt was …

The Chief Imam of the Bole Traditional Area, Alhaji Mohammed Iddrisu, has officially banned extravagant Islamic weddings within his jurisdiction, with the directive taking effect from Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This decision follows extensive consultations with Islamic clerics and aims to reduce the financial burden associated with wedding ceremonies, ensuring …

Two former students of Achimota School, Davida Asante Boateng and Lilian Akorli, have died in a tragic hit-and-run incident on Friday, March 7, 2025. The two young women had attended the annual bonfire night at their alma mater and were returning to the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) when …

Gifty Oware-Mensah, a former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA) and current Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, has been detained by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) as part of an ongoing payroll fraud investigation within the NSA. Oware-Mensah was reportedly arrested on Friday, March 7, 2025, …

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the government’s intention to upgrade the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, into a Teaching Hospital. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance Ghana’s healthcare system and expand opportunities for medical training. Speaking on JoyNews …

The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has appointed John Darko, the Member of Parliament for Suame, as its new Legal Counsel. The appointment was announced in a letter signed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin on Friday, March 7, 2025. The caucus cited Mr. Darko’s extensive experience and legal expertise as …

A number of contract workers engaged by Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) during the December 2024 general elections are protesting over unpaid wages. Despite being promised GHC600 for their services, these workers claim they have yet to receive compensation, leading to growing frustration and calls for immediate action. The affected individuals, …

In a strategic move to enhance the efficiency of Ghana’s security framework, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed the Minister for Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, as the Acting National Security Minister. This decision, made in accordance with Section 24 of the Securities and Intelligence Act 2020 (Act 1030), was formally …