The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced plans to consult the new Attorney General and Minister for Justice regarding the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 26, 2025, Bagbin reiterated the bill’s importance and criticized former President Akufo-Addo for not …
Read More »Catholic Bishops to Hold Talks with Afenyo-Markin Over Freemasonry Remarks
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has announced plans to meet with Honourable Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader, following his recent statement claiming he is both a Catholic and a Freemason. The Conference, in response to an open letter from Fr. Ebenezer Hanson on the …
Read More »You can’t be a true Catholic and a Freemason – Catholic Archdiocese of Accra
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has reiterated its unwavering stance against Freemasonry, emphasizing that membership in Masonic associations is incompatible with Catholic doctrine. In an official statement titled “Catholics and Freemasonry,” signed by Most Rev. John Bonaventure Kwofie, the Church dismissed any suggestions that its position on the matter has …
Read More »I will sacrifice my life to ensure anti-gay bill is passed – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to seeing the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, passed into law in 2025. Speaking to traditional leaders and National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters on January 26, Bagbin emphasized his dedication …
Read More »Cedi Begins 2025 with 2% Depreciation Against Major Trading Currencies
The Ghanaian cedi has commenced 2025 with an average depreciation of 2% against major trading currencies, highlighting ongoing difficulties in stabilizing the local currency. According to the Bank of Ghana’s latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data, the cedi weakened by: 2.4% against the US dollar 3.0% against the Euro …
Read More »Parliament to Vet Final Batch of Ministerial Nominees Starting January 28
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to begin vetting the final group of ministerial nominees on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The nominees, selected by President John Dramani Mahama, will take on key roles in various ministries and regions if approved. This process, a continuation of earlier vetting sessions that …
Read More »My appointments are based on merit and competence – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians, particularly indigenes of the Volta Region, that his government’s appointments will prioritize merit, competence, and regional balance. He emphasized that his administration is committed to inclusivity and the equitable representation of all regions in the nation’s governance. This assurance follows reports of vandalism …
Read More »Obuasi Mine Clash: Asantehene Condemns Illegal Miners’ Invasion of AGA Concession
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has strongly condemned the recent invasion of an abandoned concession of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi mine by illegal miners, which resulted in a violent clash with the military. The incident tragically claimed nine lives and left several others injured. Speaking at the Manhyia Palace …
Read More »Zoomlion Rewards Sanitation Worker for Returning GH₵20,000 Found in Waste
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has honored Mr. Salifu Ibrahim, a sanitation worker and Youth Employment Agency (YEA) beneficiary, for his remarkable display of honesty. During his routine duties in the Tamale metropolitan area, Mr. Ibrahim discovered GH₵20,000 in a waste bag. Instead …
Read More »Government Donates GH₵1 Million to Kantamanto Market Fire Victims
The government has provided GH₵1 million to support victims of the devastating fire that destroyed the Kantamanto Market in Accra on January 2, 2025. The donation fulfills a pledge made by President John Dramani Mahama when the Kantamanto Traders Association paid him a courtesy visit. The Chief of Staff, Julius …
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