NPP Council of Elders Forms Ad Hoc Committee to Monitor Conduct Ahead of 2026 Primaries
The National Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the formation of an ad hoc committee to oversee the conduct of presidential aspirants, their campaign teams, and supporters in the lead-up to the party’s presidential primaries, scheduled for January 31, 2026. The decision was reached following a meeting with the aspirants on Thursday, September 11,...
Ghana’s Embassy in Iran to Fully Reopen on September 16 – Foreign Minister Confirms
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana’s embassy in Iran will fully reopen on Tuesday, September 16, following a three-month closure due to security concerns. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, Mr. Ablakwa assured that comprehensive safety measures have been implemented to protect diplomatic personnel. “I can announce that after three months...
Pope Leo XIV: Vatican Advocacy for Peace More Realistic Than Mediation in Global Conflicts
Pope Leo XIV has stated that while the Vatican will continue to advocate for peace, it is less realistic for the Holy See to act as a formal mediator in conflicts such as the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. In excerpts from an interview published on Sunday by Crux, a Catholic news outlet, the pope clarified early speculation about...
Coalition Against Illegal Mining Renews Call for State of Emergency Over Galamsey Crisis
The Coalition Against Illegal Mining is intensifying its call for the government to declare a state of emergency in areas severely affected by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The group describes the situation as a dire threat to livelihoods, public health, and national security. At a press conference held in Accra on Monday, the Coalition’s Convenor, Dr. Ing. Kenneth...
1,455 Ghanaians Still Displaced in Burkina Faso After Gbinyiri Conflict – Ablakwa Confirms
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that 1,455 Ghanaians displaced by the Gbinyiri conflict remain in Burkina Faso, marking a significant decrease from the peak figure of 2,500. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, Mr. Ablakwa stated that he had engaged with his Burkinabe counterpart, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, to ensure the continued...
Spurs bounce back, Arsenal impress, Chelsea stumble
The Premier League returned in full force this weekend, and it had everything: dazzling debuts, crushing setbacks, and late drama that left fans gasping for breath. From Arsenal’s statement win at the Emirates to Chelsea’s late heartbreak at Brentford, the narrative was as unpredictable as ever. At the Emirates, Arsenal’s summer recruits wasted no time in showing their worth. Martín...
Mahama: No Mining Licences Issued in Forest Reserves Under My Administration
President John Dramani Mahama has emphatically stated that his administration has not approved any mining licences for operations within Ghana’s forest reserves since returning to office, reaffirming his government’s commitment to protecting the environment. Speaking at a media encounter in Accra on Wednesday, the President addressed mounting concerns over illegal mining and environmental degradation, assuring the public that his government...
Ghanaians Will Suffer If Bawumia Is Not Elected – K.T. Hammond Warns
Former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, K.T. Hammond, has issued a strong warning that Ghanaians will face severe hardship if former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is not elected President in the 2028 general elections. Speaking during Dr. Bawumia’s campaign tour of the Ashanti Region, Mr. Hammond expressed unwavering confidence in the NPP flagbearer hopeful, describing him as...
Wontumi Describes EOCO Detention as Near-Death Experience
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has opened up about what he described as a harrowing and near-death experience while in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). Addressing supporters at a political event in the Adansi Asokwa constituency on Wednesday, Chairman Wontumi recounted his...
Do I look like a supreme leader? – Mahama denies third term comeback, reaffirms commitment to democracy
President John Dramani Mahama has firmly dismissed suggestions that he intends to push for constitutional amendments to allow him to seek a third term in office. Addressing journalists during the Presidential Media Encounter at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, President Mahama responded to the speculation with humour and clarity, stating, “Look in my face, do I look like a...
