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The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has strongly dismissed suggestions that the executive branch of government exerts control over his actions or influences the work of Parliament. Responding to remarks made by Asante-Akim Central MP, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, during Thursday’s parliamentary debate on the Appointments Committee’s report regarding Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Mr. Bagbin said …

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to release an additional GH₵200 million to purchase surplus maize from farmers struggling with the ongoing glut across the country. The move forms part of the government’s broader strategy to curb food wastage, strengthen national food security, and preserve surplus produce for future use. Speaking at …

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested ten armed men at the Nyankamam-Armori Forest in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region for allegedly posing as members of the national anti-galamsey task force. The suspects, who are believed to have links with the Aowin Traditional Authority, were reportedly operating with impunity — extorting money from illegal miners …

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has filed a GH¢20 million defamation suit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over claims linking him to the alleged embezzlement of GH¢1.3 billion from the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF). In a writ filed at the High Court (General Jurisdiction Division) in Accra …

The Minority in Parliament has accused the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and the Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Agyei, of allegedly colluding to unlawfully withdraw GH¢1.4 billion from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) account at the Bank of Ghana. According to the group, the alleged withdrawal, which occurred in November 2025, follows an earlier removal of …

President John Mahama has conveyed his profound sorrow and regret over the calamitous incident that befell the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, claiming the lives of six young women who had harbored aspirations of serving their nation. In a poignant address at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Poultry Initiative in Kumasi, …

The Minister for Labour,Jobs and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, on Wednesday evening visited the 37 Military Hospital to sympathize with victims of the tragic incident that occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise. Dr. Pelpuo expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate loss of lives and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He also interacted with the injured, offering …

President John Dramani Mahama visited the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to check on victims of the tragic stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium. During his visit to the hospital’s emergency ward, the President received briefings from medical officials on the condition of the injured and the ongoing response efforts. Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson and other government officials accompanied him. …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has suspended its recruitment exercise following a devastating stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium, which claimed six lives and left dozens injured. The incident occurred when thousands of hopeful applicants gathered at the stadium, leading to severe overcrowding and chaos at the entrance points. President John Mahama visited the 37 Military Hospital to console the victims …

Gifty Oware Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), has been released from custody after meeting the GH¢10 million bail condition set by the Accra High Court. The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, confirmed her release in an interview on Channel One TV, noting that her former superior, Osei Assibey …