Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, has described the current efforts to remove the Chief Justice as politically motivated and carefully orchestrated. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Thursday, May 29, Oppong Nkrumah argued that the matter is driven more by political interests…
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to uphold the constitutional rights of Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, following his arrest on Tuesday. In a statement shared on Facebook on May 28, 2025, Dr. Bawumia expressed serious concern over the detention of the New…
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) is set to be renamed after the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills, as part of a government initiative to honour his lasting legacy in Ghana’s educational and political spheres. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during the official inauguration of…
Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has reaffirmed the Mahama administration’s commitment to sustaining the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, initially introduced by the Akufo-Addo government. In an interview on Face to Face on Channel One TV with host Umaru Sanda Amadu, the South Dayi MP clarified that the Free SHS initiative…
Ghanaians could see a notable drop in fuel prices this week, with petrol potentially selling for as low as GH¢12 per litre, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs), Dr. Riverson Oppong. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, May 26, Dr. Oppong expressed optimism that if the…
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, widely known as “Chairman Wontumi” and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been taken into custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The arrest occurred shortly after he exited the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Accra. Wontumi had reported to the CID for further interrogation…
Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Professor Ameyaw-Akumfi, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including willfully causing financial loss to the state, intentional dissipation of public funds, and conspiracy to commit a crime. His plea was entered on Monday, May 26, following two earlier absences from court, which his legal…
Former President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline as Ghana prepares to exit the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by 2026. Speaking at the 9th Ghana CEO Summit on Monday, May 26, under the theme “Transforming Business and Governance for a Sustainable Futuristic Economy,” Mahama emphasized the importance of responsible…
Ghana recorded a significant surge in exports in April 2025, reaching $9.33 billion, according to the Bank of Ghana’s May Economic Summary Report. The boost was largely fueled by strong performances in gold and cocoa exports. This export growth propelled the country’s trade surplus to $4.14 billion, representing 4.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Crude…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has confiscated significant quantities of unregistered and illegal tobacco products during a targeted enforcement exercise in Accra. The operation, carried out with support from two police officers, uncovered various contraband items across four active facilities. These included 15 brands of unauthorized shisha (waterpipe) flavours, three illicit cigarette brands, seven…
