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Renowned Accra-based radio presenter Nana Romeo has filed a legal suit against Sally Frimpong Mann over alleged defamatory remarks made during a live broadcast. Via his legal representatives, Nana Romeo alleged that Sally Mann falsely asserted he had been found guilty of rape and depicted him as dishonest. He claims these remarks have damaged his reputation, resulted …

Sammi Awuku, the MP for Akuapem North, has adopted a positive and hopeful outlook after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) moved to the opposition following the 2024 elections. In a political environment frequently characterized by hostility, Awuku’s comments demonstrate a wish for national unity and advancement. During an appearance on …

Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister-Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, has expressed his support for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), stating that now is the perfect time to pursue this long-debated reform. The idea of electing MMDCEs has been a contentious issue in Ghana …

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr Omane Boamah as the Defence Minister. Okudzeto Abuakwa will head the Foreign Affairs Ministry if approved by Parliament’s appointment committee. Member of Parliament for Asawase in the Ashanti Region, Muntaka Mohammed heads to the Interior Ministry. Felix Ofosu Kwakye has been …

President John Dramani Mahama has submitted a third list of ministerial and regional ministerial nominees to Parliament for prior approval, continuing the formation of his government. The names, delivered through the Speaker of Parliament on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, include individuals expected to serve as Ministers of State and Regional …

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has established a Special Investigative Team to probe the deaths linked to the 2020 and 2024 general elections, following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama.  The team, composed of highly skilled and experienced officers from the Ghana Police Service, is chaired …

The Minister-designate for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has stated that the government intends to reimburse tuition fees for first-year students in public universities who have made payments. This initiative is included in the “No Fees Stress Policy” pledged by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during John Mahama’s leadership. Ahead of the …

An American woman, Skylah Leeann Marine Travis, and her Liberian fiancé, Daniel Ireland, have been sentenced to 10 years of hard labor by an Accra Circuit Court for attacking and robbing a Bolt driver in Ghana. During the trial, a tearful Travis apologized to the victim, saying, “I did not …

Ghanaian musician, Captain Planet has challenged the reasoning for the statue of former President Nana Addo at the James Town Harbour. The musician stated that he visited the town and noticed the statue of the former President at the fishing port. He noted that he was merely updating the public, …

President John Dramani Mahama has named Nana Oye Bampoe Addo as Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), a significant appointment that brings her extensive experience in human rights, social justice, and governance to the Ghanaian presidency. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo is a distinguished human rights lawyer with over 30 years of …