Ghanaian actor and comedian, Funny Face, born Benson Nana Yaw Oduro, has shared a heartfelt message of hope and resilience at a recent church event. Drawing from his personal experiences, Funny Face opened up about his struggles with “serious depression” and suicidal thoughts, noting how his faith in God helped …
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Play-fight claim dad jailed for murdering daughter
A father has been jailed for at least 15 years for murdering his daughter after the jury rejected his claim he had killed her in a play fight. Scarlett Vickers, 14, bled to death at her home in Darlington after being stabbed deep in the chest with a …
Read More »What do you want to know about the essence of Council State Establishment and Its Election
According to Article 89(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the Council of State is “to counsel the President in the performance of his functions.” The Council of State advises the President to enable him to discharge his duties effectively. The framers of the 1992 Constitution wanted a semblance of the council …
Read More »Govt unveils committee for 24-hour Passport office rollout
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has inaugurated a committee to oversee the implementation of the government’s planned 24-hour passport application office. Additionally, the minister announced the establishment of another committee focused on migration and the welfare of Ghanaians in the diaspora. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with …
Read More »Military Engineers to resolve dangers faced by pupils to access school at
The Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that engineers from the Ghana Armed Forces have visited the Asuokow community in the Eastern Region to assess the challenges faced by schoolchildren who are forced to cross a dangerous water body to access education. This development follows a directive …
Read More »ORAL: Ghana is no longer a safe haven for corruption – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is no longer a haven for those who defraud the state of Ghanaian culture-inspired products Speaking at the presentation of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team’s report in Accra on Monday, President Mahama assured Ghanaians that the fight against corruption will continue with …
Read More »Mahama bans non-essential travel for govt appointees
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a ban on non-essential travel for government appointees, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to modesty and prudent resource management. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 17 ministers, President Mahama stressed the need for fiscal discipline and cautioned against arrogance and extravagance. “The hallmark of this …
Read More »Stepdad jailed for murdering 22-month-old boy
A man who murdered his partner’s 22-month-old son has been jailed for at least 25 years. Christopher Stockton, 38, claimed Charlie Roberts choked on a biscuit at their Darlington home in January 2024, but doctors quickly deduced the toddler had been fatally shaken. Stockton was jailed for life with a …
Read More »‘Help your NPP colleagues beat NDC members’ – Annoh-Dompreh to supporters
Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called on supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ablekuma North to stand by their fellow party members in confrontations with members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Addressing a gathering of party supporters during a visit …
Read More »Council of Zongo Chiefs commend gov’t on Hajj fare reduction
The Council of Zongo Chiefs in Sunyani has commended the government for reducing the Hajj fare. The government yesterday announced a reduction in the fare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from GH₵75,000 to GH₵62,000 for Ghanaian Muslims travelling to Mecca as fulfilment of the campaign promise made before the 2024 …
Read More »Ashanti regional minister issues a two-week ultimatum to illegal miners to evacuate mining sites.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has threatened illegal miners in the region, giving them a 14-day ultimatum to vacate their sites. At a press engagement today, he said the directive includes those mining in forest reserves, water bodies, and other prohibited areas. He said an illegal mining fighting …
Read More »Brogya Gyenfi Appoints As Deputy Defence Minister-designate
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Ernest Brogya Genfi as the Deputy Minister-designate for Defense, recognizing his important role in the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s victory in the 2024 general elections. Brogya Genfi, an experienced politician and former Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer of the NDC, played a pivotal role in …
Read More »Bagbin suspends Majority , Minority Chief Whips and Two others over vetting
In an unprecedented move, Members of Parliament involved in the violent clashes during the Appointments Committee sitting on Thursday, January 30 have been suspended for two weeks. The decision, announced by Speaker Alban Bagbin on Friday, January 31, 2025, intimated it is an indication of Parliament’s strong stance against …
Read More »Violent confrontation as Minority and Majority MPs clash over vetting of Ablakwa, Akandoh
Tensions flared during a session of the Appointments Committee as members of the Minority and Majority Caucuses clashed over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The disagreement erupted when the Minority proposed rescheduling the vetting to Friday, citing concerns over the day’s proceedings. However, Majority members …
Read More »I’ll leverage social media to promote development, Ashanti Regional Minister nominee
Ashanti Regional Minister-designate, Frank Amoakohene, has promised to leverage his active presence on social media platforms to promote good governance and engage with the people of the region. During his vetting on Monday, January 27, 2025, the nominee was questioned about his digital presence and its influence if given the …
Read More »Mahama petitioned to remove EC Chair, 3 others from office over alleged ‘gross incompetence’
A resident of the Volta Region has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to remove the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Jean Mensa, from office. The petitioner also wants the two deputies, Samuel Tetteh and Dr Bossman Eric Asare, and EC member, Dr Peter Appiahene, out of office. The petition filed on …
Read More »Abass Nurudeen ESQ.Appointed CEO of Social Investment Fund
His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has appointed the Ashanti regional Ndc Communication Director and Legal practitioner, Abass Nurudeen as the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Investment Fund (SIF). He has dedicated his entire life, time, and resources to serving the party holistically in order to bring his party, the …
Read More »Providing alternative livelihood key to ending galamsey – Opare Addo
George Opare Addo, the Minister-Designate for Youth Development and Empowerment, has emphasized the critical need to provide alternative livelihoods to residents in mining areas as a sustainable solution to the issue of illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey.” During his appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Opare Addo, widely known as …
Read More »I will not tolerate arrogance and disrespect – President Mahama warns Ministers
President Mahama has charged newly sworn-in ministers to serve with humility, transparency, and accountability, emphasizing respect for Ghanaians and good governance. President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a strong message to his newly sworn-in ministers, emphasizing that arrogance and disrespect toward the Ghanaian people will not be tolerated under his …
Read More »Declare your assets – Mahama tells his ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed all his appointees to declare their assets. He said that the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, would ensure that all the appointees comply with the directive to declare their assets. Speaking after swearing into office his ministers at the seat of government in …
Read More »It can’t be business as usual; Ghanaians demand transparency – Mahama to Ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and accountability, cautioning his newly sworn-in ministers against complacency. Addressing six ministerial appointees at their swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on January 22, 2025, President Mahama emphasized the need for integrity and a renewed focus on public …
Read More »We’ll work to make you Ghana’s best president – Ato Forson assures Mahama
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the newly sworn-in Minister of Finance, has pledged his unwavering commitment to ensuring President John Dramani Mahama becomes the most successful leader in Ghana’s Fourth Republic. Ghanaian culture-inspired products Speaking after his swearing-in on Wednesday, January 22, Dr. Forson expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve …
Read More »Mahama appoints Dr Randy Abbey as acting COCOBOD CEO
Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) by President John Dramani Mahama. Ghanaian-themed art The appointment was formally announced in a letter dated January 21, 2025, by Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 12(2) of …
Read More »Parliament approves Ato Forson, John Jinapor and Dr Ayine
Similarly, Dr Dominic Ayine and John Jinapor have been approved as Ministers for Justice and Attorney General and Energy, respectively. The House approved the nominees on Tuesday, January 21, after a debate. The three were the first to have been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama. Meanwhile, President Mahama has …
Read More »Obuasi Shooting:7 out of 9 miners shot dead in Obuasi buried
Seven out of the nine miners who were shot dead for illegally invading the concession of mining firm AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) have been buried. The bodies were released to the family on Tuesday, January 21 after an autopsy was conducted. The seven, all Muslims, were buried according to Islamic rites …
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