As the New Patriotic Party gradually moves toward its January 2026 presidential primary, the internal contest for the flagbearer position is beginning to take clearer shape, with endorsements from influential party figures adding momentum to the race. One such moment unfolded in the Savannah Region, where the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, […] The post I Endorse Bawumia,

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, says the former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Christine Tamakloe Ationu, is close to being extradited to Ghana, after United States authorities completed extradition proceedings against her. “The extradition proceedings have taken place in the United States and barring any […] The post Former

In a move to bring its services closer to contributors and Pensioners, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) have launched a virtual branch. The virtual branch, launched on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 fulfils the state pension regulator’s quest to improve its digital niche and cut operating costs for the Trust and customers while […] The post SSNIT Introduces Virtual Platform

A Foundation of Constitutional and Traditional Authority: Ghana’s esteemed tradition of conflict resolution uniquely blends constitutional governance with indigenous mediation systems. Within this framework, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has been instrumental in modernizing traditional Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), applying its historical depth, cultural legitimacy, and moral authority to the protracted chieftaincy dispute in Bawku. The […] The post The

Ghana, our beloved country, is battling one of the gravest environmental catastrophes in her history, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. This menace has not only ravaged forests, rivers and farmlands; it now threatens the very survival of the nation. What was once treated as a marginal economic activity has grown into a full-blown national […] The post Editorial: Shoot To Kill Or

THE Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, on Tuesday, commissioned a new Regional Police Headquarters for the Upper West Region (UWR) in Wa, stressing that it represented a renewed national commitment to safety, stability and resilience. According to him, the edifice symbolises discipline, leadership, sacrifice and continuity in Ghana’s security architecture, marking a … The post Interior

The Circuit Court 3 in Accra has granted bail to a 26-year-old corn miller, Kwame Asare, who has been charged with preparing to commit a crime, namely causing unlawful damage, after he allegedly planned to set fire to shops at the Kantamanto Market. Kwame Asare pleaded not guilty when he appeared before the court, presided […] The post Court Grants Bail to Alleged Kantamanto Arson Suspect

An Accra Circuit Court presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful has granted bail to architect Edmund Nii Sowah, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and defrauding by false pretence. Nii Sowah was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢200,000 with two sureties, all to be justified with landed property equal […] The post Architect Nii Sowah Fingered in Alleged

Acting Chief Justice, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to environmental justice, describing it as a critical pillar of sustainable justice in Ghana. Speaking at the 2025 Justice Education and Mentoring Programme, Justice Pwamang welcomed students, teachers and partner institutions, and commended the founders of the initiative for sustaining a platform that […] The post Judiciary

Nigeria and Burkina Faso have resolved the issue concerning the detention of Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew in the Francophone country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement, adding that the NAF personnel will return to Nigeria soon. This followed a visit by a Federal Government delegation, led by […] The post NAF Pilots, Crew’s Detention

The National Election Security Taskforce held a meeting with the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Election Committee on Thursday, December 18, ahead of the party’s presidential elections. The NPP will go to the polls on 31st January 2026 to elect a presidential candidate ahead of the 2028 general elections. The engagement was aimed at receiving official […]

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines Limited, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has said that air travel within Nigeria is one of the cheapest when compared with other countries globally. Okonkwo, who is also the Spokesperson for airline operators in Nigeria, made the submission while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday. His […] The post Air

THE GOVERNMENT has officially commenced the processes to have former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, and his chef de cabine, Ernest Darko Akori, extradited to Ghana. “On behalf of his Excellency the President of the Republic, we have taken the requisite steps to bring him to Ghana to face trial,” the Attorney-General and Minister of … The post Govt begins Ofori-Atta’s extradition

Parliament has passed the Bank of Ghana Amendment Bill 2025 to which seeks to improve transparency, accountability and strengthen institutional checks. The Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, while debating on the Bill before its passage, noted that the Bill seeks to establish a mechanism for the automatic recapitalisation of the Bank in the event of […]

INTRODUCTION On December 11th, 2025 news broke about the arrest of a Ghanaian National, Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica. The arrest was triggered when a federal grand jury returned a 2-count indictment charging the Ghanaian National with defrauding elderly victims out of over $8 million dollars dating back to 2023 and is expected […]

Unemployment remained relatively stable but elevated, particularly among young people, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said. The GSS said that the national unemployment rate edged down slightly to 12.8% in First Quarter 2025 from 13.1% in Fourth Quarter 2024, eased further to 12.6% in Second Quarter 2025, and then rose to 13% in Third […]

In relation to unemployment in Ghana, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said that significant regional, gender, and locality-based disparities persist. Among the regions, the GSS said that the Greater Accra recorded the highest youth unemployment, while Bono East recorded the lowest. Rural areas experienced higher levels of underemployment and labour underutilisation, while females continued […]

Despite strong employment numbers, job quality remains a major challenge, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said. It stated that more than two-thirds of employed persons were in vulnerable employment, particularly women, rural workers, and those engaged in Agriculture. The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, said this when he released the Labour Force Statistics 2025 […]

Looking ahead, strengthening Bank of Ghana’s independence, discontinuing quasi-fiscal activities, and deepening FX markets, while reducing the Bank of Ghana’s footprint, remain priorities, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. The Fund stated that Ghanaian authorities have taken decisive steps to safeguard financial stability, including by implementing the strategy to restructure and reform state-owned banks, […]

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Employment increased by over 330,000 persons between Quarter 1 and Quarter 3 of 2025, reflecting continued absorption of labour, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has indicated. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Statistics for Q1–Q3 2025, presented by the Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, showed that more than 15 million persons constituted […] The post Employment