Chair of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), Prof H Kwasi Prempeh, has justified the recommendation for an amendment to Article 62(b) of the Constitution to lower the minimum age a person must attain to qualify for election as President from forty years to thirty years. He argues that Ghana is a youthful population; therefore, a […]

Chair of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has said that going forward, the Attorney-General must give reasons for terminating court cases. He said the committee wants to sanitise the system where an A-G can just decide to discontinue a case simply because it involves a friend. Asked whether nothing is done […]

Chair of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has said that part of the recommendations of the committee is to constitutionalise the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). He explains that the OSP has been given part of the prosecutorial powers of the Attorney-General through legislation. But this time, he said, the […]

The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organized with the Government of India, opens today, bringing together government Ministers, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and practitioners from more than 100 countries. The Summit is expected to announce major scientific initiatives and new commitments aimed at advancing the implementation of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine […]

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says it is set to revoke the licenses of fifty large-scale mining companies due to regulatory breaches. This decision has been informed by a rigorous review of large-scale mining operations, which is currently ongoing by a special committee tasked with that purpose. At the behest of the Minister, […]

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Since 2005, the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has been transforming lives in its host communities through the Scholarship Programme, a flagship initiative designed to advance education and build professional capacity among the youth of Tarkwa and Damang. Over the past two decades, the scheme has supported 2,916 students with full scholarships and bursaries, covering educational […]

Light-heavyweight boxer Seth Gyimah, popularly known as Freezy Macbones, has cleared the air on his bout against Jonathan Tetteh at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium over the weekend. Freezy Macbones was deducted points after apparently biting his opponent, popularly known as Worldwide. As a result, he lost the WBA Africa Light-heavyweight belt by a […]

Across many communities in Ghana and beyond, there is a widely held belief, especially among caring and well-intentioned nursing mothers, that breast milk can be used to treat eye infections. This practice is often passed down through generations and is rooted in an important truth: breast milk contains protective antibodies that help babies fight infections […]

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has reinforced Ghana’s credentials as a regional and global leader in the fight against corruption, following a landmark outcome at the world’s largest anti-corruption summit in Doha, Qatar. Addressing the 11th Session of the Conference of States Parties (CoSP 11) to the UN Convention Against […]

All stalled projects are being worked on by the government to ensure their completion, President John Dramani Mahama has said. It is recalled that President Mahama pledged to continue and complete all major infrastructure projects in the Ashanti Region that have been abandoned or stalled due to financial constraints and lack of continuity. Speaking during […]

President John Dramani Mahama has told Ghanaians that his government is working to revive the economy. He says they are determined to ensure a country that works for all citizens. As part of the Resetting Agenda, President Mahama said the government is positioning Ghana on the path of inclusive growth, job creation, accountability, and prosperity. […]

The Presiding Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church for the Western West Africa Episcopal District, Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard Kwashie Dela Dogbe, has extended Christmas greetings to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana, while urging citizens to embrace hope, responsibility and national unity. In a Christmas message issued on […]

President John Dramani Mahama has wished all Ghanaians a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year celebration. President Mahama expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for the confidence they have placed in his government. He assured that his administration is committed to the Resetting Ghana Agenda to position Ghana on a path of inclusive growth, job creation, […]

Following a possible incident of criminal activities and attacks during the December 31st night activities to mark the New Year, the Head of Public Affairs Unit, Ashanti Regional Police Command, DSP Godwin Ahianyo, is appealing to officers to wear their uniforms when they attend religious services to make congregations feel safer. Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show […]

The Ashanti Regional Police Command, has raised concerns about commercial drivers charging inconsistent fares on the same routes, offering lower prices in the morning and higher rates in the evening. Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9fm in Kumasi with Sir John, on Tuesday, December 23,2025, the Ashanti Regional Head of Police Public Affairs […]

Senior leadership from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) International Division, led by Dr James Tucker, Director of ONS International Division, and Mr Adil Deedat, Assistant Deputy Director, engaged in strategic discussions with the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu. Also present was Mr Omar Seidu, Acting Deputy Government Statistician, together with members of the […]

Akim Swedru lawmaker, Kennedy Nyarko Osei, has expressed an opposing view on the recommendation of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to extend the four-year presidential term to five years. He makes the point that if a person is a leader, it doesn’t matter the number of years you give him; it will not change anything. “When […]

The President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, urged all those in possession of illegal arms to surrender them before the 15th January 2026 deadline for the Gun Amnesty Programme. He made the point that a critical national initiative aimed at reducing the proliferation of illicit arms in the […]

Hundreds of personnel drawn from Ghana’s security services on December 23 embarked on a joint dawn route march through some principal streets of Accra as part of efforts to test their operational preparedness and strengthen inter-agency collaboration. The exercise involved officers from the Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Prisons Service, […]