The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has confirmed that the contentious Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill—popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill—will be introduced for its first reading during the second session of the Ninth Parliament. The legislation seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, including their promotion, advocacy, and…
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has returned to Ghana after making a full recovery from an illness that had kept her out of the public eye for several weeks. She arrived in Accra from London, United Kingdom, to a warm and heartfelt welcome at the Kotoka International Airport. President John Dramani Mahama and First…
Ghanaian socialite and musician Mona Faiz Montrage, widely known as Hajia4Reall, is expected to be released today, May 22, 2025, from the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. The 32-year-old is completing a one-year and one-day prison sentence after being convicted of conspiracy to receive stolen money, according to a report by Graphic Showbiz. Montrage’s conviction…
The Births and Deaths Registry has issued a strong warning to the public, urging caution against individuals or groups posing as its agents. The Registry clarified that it has not authorized any third party to operate or provide services on its behalf. In an interview with Channel One News on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Deputy…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is grappling with major enforcement difficulties in removing the banned Grand Chateaux Sangria Forte from the Ghanaian market, despite a nationwide recall issued two months ago. In a statement on March 18, 2025, the FDA ordered the recall of the 250ml Sangria Tetra Pack, citing safety concerns. However, the…
Transport fares across the country will be reduced by 15% effective Saturday, May 24, 2025, following successful negotiations between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport. This decision comes in response to recent macroeconomic improvements, notably the sustained appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar, which has led to a significant reduction in…
The Mayor of Accra and Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has begun direct consultations with street hawkers in the Central Business District (CBD) as the Assembly prepares to launch a major decongestion operation on Tuesday, May 20. The planned exercise is part of a wider initiative to restore order…
Former President John Mahama has revealed plans to develop a new city to help reduce congestion in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The proposed city, which will serve as an administrative and commercial hub, is aimed at easing the mounting pressure on the capital caused by rapid urbanisation and infrastructure challenges. The announcement was made during a…
Prosecutors have confirmed to the Madina District Court that the case docket concerning the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale has been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Office by the police. This development was revealed on Tuesday, April 13, 2025, during the court appearance of Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a businessman accused of involvement in Hussein-Suale’s killing….
A 23-year-old cashier has been sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour by the Kaneshie District Court One for stealing GHS 8,575.00 from his employer to gamble. The convict, Andy Tetteh, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea. He admitted to using the stolen funds to place bets, but…
