The nominations of the Regional Representatives to the Council of State which began last Tuesday is expected to end tomorrow (Friday, January 31, 2025).

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has refuted claims that his membership in Freemasonry contradicts Christian teachings, asserting that the organisation is not anti-Christian.

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has initiated a validation process to determine the government's actual indebtedness to road contractors.

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has withdrawn all charges in the trial of former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, and former Deputy Communications Officer, Anthony Kwaku Boahen.

The Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant for the Ablekuma Central Constituency, Collins Amoah, over his alleged involvement in a GH¢800,000 fraud case at Tse Addo, Accra.

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Accra after participating in a High-Level Retreat on African Union (AU) Institutional Reforms, held in Kenya from January 27 to 28, 2025.  

Parliament has approved the nomination of seven new ministers, paving the way for their swearing-in by President John Dramani Mahama.

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the government will terminate the Pwalugu Dam contract due to the contractor’s failure to complete the project as scheduled.

The Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has decided not to pursue an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of the Finance Minister, Dr Ato Forson, by the Court of Appeal.

Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has denied claims of ever being affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), asserting that he has always been a committed member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP).

Appearing before the committee, on Wednesday, January 29, Barker-Vormawor sought to put to rest the speculation surrounding his political alignment, stressing that his loyalty has always remained with the CPP. 

“I have never been an NDC member; I have always been a CPP member,” Barker-Vormawor stated.

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) represent a viable financing solution for Ghana's infrastructure and public services deficit, the Senior Country Partner of PwC Ghana, Vish Ashiagbor, has said.

Activist and lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor has issued an apology to the Appointments Committee of Parliament following a controversial social media post that led to allegations of corruption among committee members.

The post, which was widely circulated implied that members of the committee took bribes from ministerial nominees.

Appearing before the committee on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, after being summoned, Barker-Vormawor explained that his post was never intended to tarnish the reputation of the committee or its members. 

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has affirmed his commitment to elevate the authority and advance the country’s petroleum downstream industry.

Social activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has clarified that his recent bribery allegations were not aimed at Parliament’s Appointments Committee, following widespread backlash over a social media post he made.  

This year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for School Candidates (BECE-SC) has been slated for June 9 to 16, 2025, with the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE-SC) taking place from August 4 to September 19, 2025.

The Sales and Marketing Manager of DPS Industries Limited has been dragged to the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly investing the company’s GH¢491,000 in casino and online sports betting. 

Linda Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, has become potentially the fastest nominee to complete vetting before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee.  

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged Defence Minister-designate Dr Edward Omane Boamah not to deny him a “protocol allocation” due to the intense questioning he faced during his vetting.

An Accra High Court has remanded into lawful custody two South Africans and a Nigerian accused of possessing over 16 kg of methamphetamines, a narcotic drug. 

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced significant changes to the Black Stars' technical team as they gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March.  

Defence Minister-designate Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah has pledged to address disparities in United Nations peacekeeping allowances for Ghanaian soldiers.

The Defence Minister nominee, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has cautioned Ghanaians against seeking enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) without meeting the requisite qualifications.

Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (GGBL), a leading brewery on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), has announced the sale of Diageo Holdings Netherlands BV’s entire 80.4 percent shareholding in the company to the Castel Group.  

“I will add that the living God I serve has disgraced, cursed all my enemies, my persecutors and destiny haters,” those were the immediate reaction of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni as he walked a freeman on Tuesday (Jan 28, 2025) after almost seven years of trial. 

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has withdrawn the charges against former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni and businessman, Seidu Agongo.