Speaker clears Adwoa Safo of defection rumours in 2021 Speaker vote
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has finally addressed and dismissed persistent rumours that former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, voted for him during the closely contested election that made him Speaker of the 8th Parliament. Bagbin, who was elected Speaker in January 2021 following a tense and chaotic voting process, was widely believed to have secured the position...
Gifty Oware and Osei Assibey arraigned before court over GH¢600m NSA scandal
Two former top officials of Ghana’s National Service Authority (NSA) have been dragged before the Accra High Court over a wide-ranging corruption scandal involving more than GH¢600 million in public funds. Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director of the NSA, and Osei Assibey Antwi, former Executive Director, are facing a combined over 20 charges related to stealing, causing financial loss...
Bawumia to Kick off Nationwide Tour as NPP Flagbearer Campaign Begins
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is set to officially begin his campaign to become the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Flagbearer with a nationwide tour of all 276 constituencies starting Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The campaign tour is expected to take a grassroots-centered approach, focusing on direct engagement with key party stakeholders. These include polling station executives, electoral area coordinators, current...
Adwoa Safo leads family delegation to parliament
Former Member of Parliament, Sarah A. Safo has led a delegation of her family to officially inform the speaker of parliament about the death of Apostle Safo Kantanka on 13, October 2025 at the speaker's conference room at parliament house. Madam Adwoa was accompanied by elders and some representatives of the Kantanka family. On behalf of the family, Madam Adwoa talked...
Government Secures Financial Clearance for Nearly 31,500 Health Workers – Health Minister Confirms
Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government has made substantial progress in addressing the longstanding issue of unpaid salaries and allowances affecting health workers across Ghana. Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on Monday, October 13, the Minister revealed that the Ministry of Health has successfully secured financial clearance for the payment of 17,909 nurses,...
Police arrest 10 for running fake food delivery scams targeting online customers
The Ghana Police Service has arrested ten individuals in connection with a sophisticated online fraud scheme involving fake food delivery platforms, used to defraud unsuspecting customers across the country. The arrests were carried out by the Cybercrime Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) after weeks of sustained intelligence operations. The first group of suspects — Wonder Sakpiti, Sedinam Amaglo, Godsway...
Mahama predicts Ghana’s First Female President amid progress on Gender Equality
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that Ghana will soon elect its first female President, pointing to the country's steady progress in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. Speaking at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, China, on Monday, October 13, President Mahama noted that Ghana has taken concrete steps to mainstream gender in all national development...
Government extends dialysis subsidy to private health facilities – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has directed an extension of the government’s dialysis subsidy to include private health facilities. The announcement was made during the inauguration of a 13-member governing board for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund—popularly known as “Mahama Cares.” The fund is a flagship initiative aimed at providing financial support...
2026 World Cup: Ablakwa pledges visa slots for Ghanaian fans
In the wake of the Black Stars of Ghana's qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured Ghanaian football fans of enhanced travel arrangements to the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, October 13, the Minister congratulated...
Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup as Otto Addo makes history
History was made under the floodlights of the Accra Sports Stadium as Ghana sealed their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a tense 1-0 win over Comoros. The victory not only sent the Black Stars to a fifth global appearance but also etched Otto Addo’s name into Ghanaian football folklore. He becomes the first coach to guide...
