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Supreme Court sets date to rule on Oppong Nkrumah’s lgal vacation trial challenge
The Supreme Court will on Friday, August 21, 2026, rule on an application by Ofoase Ayirebi Member of Parliament, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, seeking to suspend certain High Court…
Energy Minister appeals for calm as Permanent Akosombo Power Solution nears completion
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has appealed to Ghanaians to remain calm following a power outage that affected parts of Accra and other parts…
John Boadu leads NPP chairmanship race as 47% remain undecided – Global InfoAnalytics
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has taken an early lead in the race for the party’s National Chairmanship, according to a new…
Victor Smith not linked to audit allegations – Ghana Embassy
The Embassy of Ghana in Washington DC has rejected allegations linking Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, to issues uncovered in a recent forensic audit of…
‘I’m not intimidated by threats or criticism’ – Sammy Gyamfi
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says he remains unfazed by criticism and alleged threats directed at him, insisting that his focus is…
Dr. Kingsley Agyemang speaks to the BBC, calls for dedicated fund to tackle Africa’s growing flood risk
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, is calling on African governments to establish dedicated, legally protected disaster risk management funds to help countries prepare…
We’ll reinstate Torkornoo as Chief Justice when we return to power – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has disclosed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will seek to reinstate former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo if the party returns to…
GoldBod officials will face accountability – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned officials responsible for the management of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) that they will eventually be held accountable over reported losses linked…
Srem-Sai rejects GBA’s Legal vacation interpretation as ‘unworkable’
Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has criticised the Ghana Bar Association’s (GBA) interpretation of the legal vacation arrangements, describing its position as “bizarre” and impractical. According to…
“I beg you, forgive me” – Jeff Konadu appeals to NPP Members
Re-elected Eastern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Jeff Konadu Addo, has called on party members to end their differences and unite following the conclusion of…