Asiedu Nketia tops latest NDC flagbearer poll -Global InfoAnalytics
A new poll by Global InfoAnalytics indicates a tightening contest among potential contenders for the flagbearer position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2028 general elections. The survey, shared by the firm’s Executive Director, Mussa Dankwah, on Monday, April 13, 2026, shows that Johnson Asiedu Nketia continues to lead in a “top-of-the-mind” baseline assessment of the party’s...
Anti LGBTQ+ Bill: “We will embark on a naked demonstration if the President fails to sign the bill” -Jesse Jakes
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Team, Jesse Jakes, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to expedite the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill to allow the bill to be assented before the end of the year. Speaking on MX24's News Review segment on the AM Club, Mr. Jakes called for swift legislative action on the bill,...
Pope Leo begins 10-Day Africa tour, calls for Global Attention to Continent
Pope Leo XIV has begun a 10-day tour of four African countries, urging global leaders to prioritise the needs of the continent, home to more than a fifth of the world’s Catholic population. The tour, which commenced on Monday, will see the pontiff visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, covering 11 cities and towns over nearly 18,000 kilometres across...
Ghana to honour Christina Koch for Artemis II achievement
The Government of Ghana has announced plans to honour Christina Hammock Koch for her role in the historic Artemis II mission, citing her groundbreaking achievement and strong academic ties to the country. In a Facebook post on Sunday, April 12, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, congratulated the Artemis II crew, describing the mission as both scientifically significant...
US court approves extradition of former MASLOC CEO
A United States District Court has certified the extradition of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, to Ghana following her conviction for multiple financial crimes. The ruling, delivered by U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts in Nevada, determined that there is sufficient legal basis for her extradition. “Probable cause exists to believe...
GCBC urge leaders not to downplay family values debate
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has cautioned political leaders against downplaying national discussions on family values, warning that moral issues tied to identity and social structure must remain central to Ghana’s development agenda. In a pastoral and public statement issued on Friday, April 10, the Conference expressed concern over recent remarks by President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister of...
Most Rev. Kofi Appiah installed as Bishop of Jasikan Diocese
Most Rev. Simon Kofi Appiah has been appointed and installed as the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jasikan in the Oti Region. He succeeds Most Rev. Gabriel Akwasi Ababio Mante, who stepped down after serving as the founding bishop of the diocese for 31 years following its establishment on December 19, 1994. The Diocese of Jasikan covers the administrative...
Gov’t moves to cut fuel taxes to ease rising pump prices
Government has announced plans to remove some taxes and margins on fuel in a bid to reduce pump prices and cushion consumers against global shocks. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, following a Cabinet meeting held on Thursday, April 9, to assess the impact of recent global developments on Ghana’s economy. According...
Mahama celebrates NASA Astronaut Christina Koch, calls Artemis II journey inspirational
President John Dramani Mahama has commended Christina Koch for her role in the historic Artemis II mission, describing her journey as an inspiration to young Ghanaians. The Artemis II mission, which includes astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, is set to take humans farther from Earth than any mission in recent decades, with Koch poised to become...
Here is why the NSRA has banned the commercial use of Toyota Voxy Vehicles
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has declared the Toyota Voxy unfit for commercial use in Ghana, warning that individuals operating the vehicle for passenger transport are doing so illegally. The directive follows a report presented on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, by a technical working group tasked with assessing the safety and suitability of the vehicle. The review was triggered...
