Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, the National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has launched a scathing critique of former President John Dramani Mahama following the arrest of Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi. In a press conference held at the party’s headquarters in Accra, […]
Joy News Journalist Reportedly Assaulted Amidst Coverage of Wontumi’s Arrest
Tensions flared on Tuesday as Joy News journalist Latif Iddrisu was allegedly assaulted while reporting on the arrest of Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred at the Police Headquarters in Accra, where a large crowd of supporters, security personnel, […]
Government Introduces Revised School Selection Framework for 2025 BECE Candidates
The Ministry of Education has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the school selection process for candidates sitting the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), aimed at enhancing fairness, transparency, and accessibility in the placement of junior high school graduates into senior high schools and technical institutions. At a press briefing in Accra, officials from the […]
Activist Urges U.S. to Probe Alleged Corruption Within Ghana’s Embassy in Washington
Prominent Ghanaian activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has called on the United States government to shift its attention toward alleged financial irregularities and corruption within Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C., rather than targeting civil society voices in Ghana. In a strongly worded statement released over the weekend, the #FixTheCountry convener accused officials at the Ghana Embassy […]
KEDA Ghana Under Fire for Alleged Failure to Pay Social Security for Thousands of Workers
Ceramic manufacturing giant KEDA Ghana has come under intense scrutiny following allegations that it has failed to remit Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions for over 4,000 of its workers, sparking outrage among labor unions and civil society groups. According to documents and testimonies obtained by sources close to the matter, the company—located […]
OneGhana Movement Condemns NIB’s Arrest of Adenta Kumi as Unjustified and Undemocratic
The civil society group OneGhana Movement has strongly criticized the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) over what it described as the “heavy-handed and wholly unjustified” arrest of Emmanuel Kumi, popularly known as Adenta Kumi, a community youth organizer and outspoken advocate for local development. In a statement released on Monday, the movement decried the manner in […]
Street Children Crisis Escalating Into Security Concern, Says Richard Kumado
Governance and security expert Richard Kumado has raised the alarm over the growing number of street children across Ghana, warning that the phenomenon, known locally as streetism, poses a serious and escalating threat to national security. Speaking at a youth development forum in Accra on Wednesday, Kumado described the rise in streetism as “a ticking […]
Lab Scientists Urge Action on Financial Clearance, Hint at Nationwide Disruption
The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) is calling on the government to urgently issue long-delayed financial clearances for its members, warning that continued inaction could spark widespread industrial action across the country’s health sector. At a press briefing held in Accra on Thursday, union leaders expressed growing frustration over what they described as “persistent […]
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Returns Home After Successful Medical Stay Overseas
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has returned to Ghana following a period of medical treatment abroad, the Office of the President confirmed late Thursday. Arriving at Kotoka International Airport to a warm welcome from government officials and close aides, the Vice President was seen in good spirits, waving to supporters who had gathered quietly to […]
Legal Experts Condemn Suspended CJ’s Lawsuit as ‘Unconstitutional and Provocative’
Legal analysts and political observers have sharply criticized a recent legal challenge filed by the suspended Chief Justice, describing the suit as unconstitutional, inflammatory, and lacking real legal force. The embattled Chief Justice, who was recently suspended pending the outcome of an impeachment inquiry, filed a suit contesting the legality of the proceedings initiated against […]