The Minority in Ghana’s parliament has vehemently protested the arrest and detention of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Minority describes the circumstances surrounding his arrest and subsequent bail conditions as excessive and politically motivated. Chairman Wontumi was arrested by the Economic…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has made it clear that the legislature will not shield any member found to be engaged in wrongdoing, regardless of political affiliation. Addressing the House during yesterday’s sitting, Speaker Bagbin cautioned Members of Parliament (MPs) against abusing the privileges and immunities afforded them by their positions. He described these…
Residents of Ataabade, a community in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KEEA) Municipality, are raising concerns over worsening sanitation conditions due to the accumulation of uncollected waste along a residential pathway. The narrow route, bordered by residential buildings, has become a dumping ground for plastic bags, bottles, food wrappers, and other refuse. The situation, residents say, has persisted…
A major scandal has rocked Ghana’s energy sector as the Ministry of Energy has confirmed that only 40 out of 2,637 containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have been traced and recovered. The containers, many of which carried vital electrical materials, had gone missing from the Tema Port under mysterious circumstances, raising…
The Ghanaian cedi has continued its strong performance against the US dollar, with the Bank of Ghana reporting an interbank selling rate of GH¢10.95 per dollar as of Monday, May 26. This represents a significant appreciation compared to earlier this month, when the rate hovered around GH¢12.30 per dollar. Even more notably, the current rate…
Ghana has taken the extraordinary step of shutting down its embassy in Washington, D.C., following an explosive corruption scandal that has rocked its diplomatic corps. The closure, described by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as “temporary but necessary,” comes in the wake of a forensic audit that revealed large-scale fraud involving illegal visa issuance and…
A British Airways passenger was arrested at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for attempting to smuggle approximately 18 kilograms of cannabis onto a flight bound for London. The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) intercepted the suspect during routine security checks. The seized cannabis has an estimated street value of $232,000….
Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić has officially announced he will leave the Spanish giants after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, ending a glittering 13-year career at the Santiago Bernabéu. The 39-year-old Croatian midfielder confirmed the news via social media, stating, “The time has come”, signaling the close of one of the most successful eras…
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has announced the arrest of 2,244 individuals identified as street beggars, with 90% of them being Nigerien nationals.
The Ghana National Service Authority (GNSA) has issued a firm directive to all National Service Personnel who are concurrently engaged in full-time employment to immediately report to any of the Authority’s Regional Offices or its Head Office in Accra.
