Parliament begins vetting of Supreme Court nominees; Justice Senyo Dzamefe first to face committee
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has officially commenced the vetting process for seven individuals nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to serve on the Supreme Court of Ghana. The nominees — Justices Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Senyo Dzamefe, Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo, Philip Bright Mensah, Janpere Bartels-Kodwo, and Hafisata Ameleboba — were put forward in line with Article...
Minority Leader slams gov’t postponement of Energy Sector Levy as “Shameful Retreat”, demands full repeal
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is demanding the immediate and total repeal of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 — widely referred to as the “Dumsor Levy” . The lawmaker is describing the government’s indefinite postponement of the controversial tax as “a shameful retreat” and an “insulting half-measure.” In a strongly worded statement issued, the Effutu MP lashed out...
Minority urges gov’t to permanently scrap fuel levy, calls for sustainable revenue solutions
The Minority in Parliament is urging the government to permanently withdraw the proposed GHS1 per litre fuel levy and instead adopt more sustainable and equitable methods of raising revenue to address the country’s energy sector debt. This follows the government’s decision to postpone the implementation of the levy, which was scheduled to take effect today, June 16. The suspension comes...
Spaun wins 2025 U.S. Open with clutch 64-foot putt
On a rain-soaked Sunday at Oakmont, J.J. Spaun delivered one of the most unlikely finishes in U.S. Open history, sinking a 64-foot birdie on the 72nd hole to claim his first major title. Spaun’s journey to glory was anything but smooth. The 34-year-old stumbled out of the gate with five bogeys in his opening six holes, seemingly out of contention...
Israel-Iran tensions: Ghana to evacuate citizens from Iran – Ablakwa anounces
The Government of Ghana has announced plans to evacuate its citizens from Iran in response to escalating tensions and conflict between Israel and Iran. The decision was made public by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a statement shared on social media on Monday. He emphasized that the move is a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding Ghanaian lives. “In the...
Mohammad Kazemi killed as Israel-Iran conflict enters day 4
The conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified as it enters its fourth day, with ongoing airstrikes and mounting casualties reported on both sides. Overnight, Iranian strikes on central Israel killed five people and injured dozens more, according to Israel's national emergency service. The attack marks a significant escalation in hostilities, as Iran continues to respond to Israeli strikes with...
Duplantis breaks pole vault world record in Stockholm
Twelve world records and countless breathtaking vaults later, Mondo Duplantis finally did what he’s long dreamed of, setting a new mark in front of his home fans in Sweden. At Stockholm’s historic 1912 Olympic Stadium, Duplantis soared over 6.28 meters on his first attempt, rewriting his own world record once more. The two-time Olympic champion had spoken openly about wanting...
Zoomlion clarifies expiry of YEA Contract, backs Government accountability reforms
Waste management firm Zoomlion Ghana Limited has clarified that its contract with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) under the Street Sweeping Programme reached its natural expiration in September 2024, countering media reports suggesting it was terminated by the government. In a statement responding to a June 11, 2025 letter from the Office of the President, Zoomlion stated that the contract,...
Jean Mensa to brief Parliament on stalled Ablekuma North election results
Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, is expected to appear before Parliament this week to address ongoing concerns surrounding the unresolved parliamentary election in the Ablekuma North Constituency. The constituency has been without a Member of Parliament since the general elections held on December 7, 2024, due to a dispute over the collation of results from several polling...
Asante Kotoko secures dramatic 10th Ghana FA Cup title with 2-1 win over Golden Kick
Asante Kotoko secured their 10th Ghana FA Cup title in dramatic fashion on Sunday, edging past a resilient Golden Kick side 2-1 at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra. The victory, which included a brace from forward Kwame Opoku, was sealed in controversial circumstances, as a last-minute penalty proved to be the game’s defining moment. This win moves Kotoko within...
