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The Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has criticized the actions of the Acting CEO of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, calling for a public apology and retraction over her conduct. This comes in the wake of a viral video from the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, …

Accra High Court has remanded into lawful custody two South Africans and a Nigerian accused of possessing over 16 kg of methamphetamine, a narcotic drug. This follows their arrest at the Kotoka International Airport on January 20, 2025, by officials of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC). The accused persons (names …

Trump offers millions of federal workers eight months pay to resign SourceBBC United StatesInternational January 29, 2025 7:37 am – FacebookWhatsApp President-elect Donald Trump gestures as he meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on November 13. Brian Snyder/Reuters President-elect Donald Trump gestures as he meets with …

John Dramani Mahama has officially been sworn in as the 6th President of Ghana’s Fourth Republic in a grand ceremony held at the Independence Square on January 7, 2025. The historic event marked Mahama’s return to the presidency after a previous term ended in 2017, making him the first leader …

Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s strong support for Ghana’s newly inaugurated President, John Dramani Mahama. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra on 7th January 2025, Tinubu conveyed his solidarity and expressed his commitment to strengthening the relationship between the two neighbouring nations. Addressing the gathering, President …

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his dedication to enhancing Ghana’s public health systems to better equip the nation against future health crises, particularly those linked to the ongoing climate emergency. Delivering his inaugural address on 7th December at the Black Star Square, President Mahama presented his vision for a …

The Office of the Speaker of Parliament is working towards the recall of the House in early November. This follows the petition of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus of the House to the Speaker to reconvene the meeting to consider urgent matters before it. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, …

With the passing of GFP’s Akua Donkor, many are wondering: what happens when a presidential candidate dies before an election in Ghana? As the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) prepares for the presidential polls, many are wondering: what happens when a presidential candidate dies before an election in Ghana? If …

Ariana Grande has apologised to the actress who plays horror icon Elvira after she accused the singer of ignoring her during a meet-and-greet. Actress Cassandra Peterson, who’s best known for her Mistress of the Dark alter-ego, said Ariana Grande had requested tickets for herself and family members to one of …

A row between a prominent journalist and a king has captivated many in Ghana. It began when Afia Pokua criticised the Ashantihene’s handling of tensions with other ethnic groups, and the deference that politicians show him, and expressed her frustration about the apparent supremacy of the Asante community. “Even the …