President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to intensify efforts in the fight against corruption, emphasizing that it deprives nations of crucial resources needed for development.

Four people lost their lives on the spot when a Toyota RAV4 and a Toyota Hiace mini-bus collided head-on along the Ho-Accra Road near Anum-Asikuma on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

French mixed martial artist Nassourdine Imavov delivered a stunning performance, securing a second-round TKO victory over former champion Israel Adesanya in their highly anticipated UFC showdown. The victory cements Imavov’s status as a legitimate title contender in the middleweight division.

A gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease, with a price tag of £1.65m, is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England.

Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelovo has urged Parliament to adopt a more serious and purposeful approach to the vetting of ministerial nominees, citing concerns over the effectiveness and depth of recent sessions.

President John Dramani Mahama has engaged in talks with Comoros President, Azali Assoumani, for potential areas of cooperation including infrastructure development, trade and visa-free policies.

He Minister designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has described the government’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) as a master stroke that has saved the country a chunk of resources, which otherwise would have been lost to corruption.

The Minister-Designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that 156 Ghanaians are currently facing imminent deportation from the United States.

Elections are over, results have been declared, and happy winners have celebrated in thanksgiving services and street carnivals, while others observe from the sidelines and whip their fingers.

Our President’s inauguration was great with record crowds and august visitors all hailing the Ghana flag. But on a point of order. Who were the real winners, and why?

That was the reason behind my recent gossip with Ayorkor Maame and Akweley, impudently leaked in my recent post. Our irreverence continues today with a footnote and a ‘lest-I-forget.’

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has issued an unreserved apology to the Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his wife over comments made during a press conference on the vetting process.

In the wake of a chaotic vetting session in Ghana's Parliament, four MPs have been handed two-week suspensions from parliamentary duties.  

The Minister Designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has outlined plans to modernise the passport acquisition process in Ghana.

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr Johnson Asiama to serve as Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending approval by the Council of State. This announcement was made in a statement released by the Presidency on Friday, January 31, 2025.

The Foreign Minister designate, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has committed to enhancing consular support for Ghanaians living abroad, particularly in light of recent mass deportations, including announcements by countries such as the United States.

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the nominee for Minister of Foreign Affairs, presented a set of reforms for the country’s foreign policy and diplomatic operations during his vetting session on January 31, 2025.

Mr Ablakwa, who has served as a key member of the Foreign Affairs Committee for eight years, outlined several priority areas he plans to address if confirmed.

Health Minister nominee Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has given an assurance that he will not arbitrarily terminate existing contracts in the health sector if approved for the role.

Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, January 31, Mr Akandoh underscored the importance of the private sector in national development and pledged a fair approach to contractual agreements.

The Appointments Committee of Parliament was once again the scene of heated political clashes on Friday morning, as the Minority and Majority Members engaged in a fresh round of accusations and counter-accusations during the ongoing vetting of ministerial nominees.  

The businessman who was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted has appealed to the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice to take over the prosecution of the case from the police. 

Kofi Iddie Adams, Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister Designate, yesterday faced the Parliamentary Vetting Committee following his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama. 

Guaranteeing a loan for someone can be a significant financial commitment, with potential legal implications. 

A neurosurgeon, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has taken over from Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye as Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), with a promise to implement the governing party’s reset agenda in the health sector. 

A 40-year-old trader who hit the head of a public servant with an empty crate, leading to his death, has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment. 

A session of the Appointments Committee of Parliament descended into chaos late on Thursday as tensions between Minority and Majority members flared over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

A man who sparked violent protests after burning the Quran has been shot dead in Sweden.

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated a five-member committee to investigate the cause of over 2,500 uncleared containers procured by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and left at the port.