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The Accra High Court has placed an injunction on the planned burial of the late Ghanaian music icon Daddy Lumba, following a petition filed by his maternal family. The ruling restrains the family head (Abusuapanyin), Kofi Owusu, from proceeding with funeral arrangements until the substantive issues before the court are …

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has undertaken a working visit to the Amasaman Public Employment Centre (PEC) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen labour administration and improve employment facilitation services across the country. The visit formed part of the Ministry’s regular monitoring …

President John Dramani Mahama has directed Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill aimed at repealing the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act. The directive follows the President’s recent public endorsement of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as …

Parliament has passed the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025, paving the way for the legalisation of motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles for commercial transport across the country. The new legislation is also expected to enhance road safety by revising the permissible alcohol concentration levels for drivers in an effort to curb …

A state of institutional disarray has engulfed the Cameroonian national football team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This crisis follows the team’s failure to qualify for the recent FIFA World Cup and threatens to destabilize their preparations for the AFCON 2025. The situation has reached a Level …

President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to expedite its investigations and deliver visible results to reinforce its relevance in Ghana’s fight against corruption. Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council in Accra on Wednesday, December 10, President Mahama addressed recent public …

President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed growing calls for the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing the demands as premature and urging that the institution be given more time to deliver on its mandate. Debate over the relevance and effectiveness of the OSP has intensified in …

President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act 2025, officially abolishing the 1% levy imposed on the consumption of goods, services, and imports during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The repeal follows Parliament’s approval last month and forms part of the government’s …

Daniel Nsala Wakpal, the 2024 parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kpandai Constituency, has filed a contempt application against the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, for allegedly refusing to comply with a High Court order mandating a rerun of the parliamentary election. According …

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has sharply criticised Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, accusing him of failing to act independently in the Kpandai parliamentary election dispute. During an appearance on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, December 10, Aboagye said the developments …