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Parliament Set to Reconvene on May 27

May 12, 2025

Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has officially declared that the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. In a statement released from his office on May 12, the Speaker confirmed that the House will reconvene at 10:00...

Angel Smile Foundation Donates to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and La Polyclinic for Mother’s Day

May 12, 2025

Prophetess Naa Adoley Nmlami I, the Development Queen Mother of the Sempe Traditional Council, has donated wax prints and sanitizers to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and La Polyclinic through her Angel Smile Foundation in celebration of Mother’s Day. Iris Quashie, secretary of the Angel Smile Foundation, delivered the items on behalf of Prophetess Naa...

Bank of Ghana Issues Warning Over Fraudulent Foreign Investment Schemes Promising High Returns

May 12, 2025

The Bank of Ghana has issued a stern warning to the public regarding individuals and groups masquerading as foreign investors, luring unsuspecting citizens with the allure of high investment returns. In a public announcement dated 9th May 2025 and signed by the Bank’s Secretary, Ms. Sandra Thompson, the central bank highlighted that these so-called investors...

McDan Affirms Commitment to Airport Land Investment Amid Legal Challenges

May 12, 2025

Renowned Ghanaian businessman McDan has reaffirmed his dedication to a crucial parcel of airport land in Accra, following a recent court decision that awarded the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) control of the property. The High Court in Accra issued its ruling on 6 May, granting GACL full re-entry and possession of over 16 acres...

Rocky Dawuni Celebrated by Grammy Awards for 67th Nomination

May 12, 2025

Ghanaian reggae and afrobeat artist Rocky Dawuni has received recognition from the esteemed Grammy Awards Academy. On May 10, 2025, the four-time Grammy nominee took to X to share a certificate he received from the Academy, acknowledging his nomination in the 67th edition of the awards. The certificate celebrates his song “Rise,” which has been...

Chief of Staff Calls Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi to Account Over Controversial Cash Transfer to Nana Agradaa

May 12, 2025

Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, has summoned Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, following the emergence of a video that shows him transferring an undisclosed sum of money, allegedly in US dollars, to the controversial evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng, commonly known as Nana Agradaa. Sources from the Jubilee...

Agradaa Defends Sammy Gyamfi’s Dollar Donation; Encourages NDC Supporters to Embrace Her Blessings

May 12, 2025

Patricia Asiedua, widely known as Nana Agradaa, has urged supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to stop criticising Sammy Gyamfi’s dollar donation to her, labelling the backlash as unwarranted. In a viral video, the founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry addressed the ongoing controversy, asserting that the sum in question was merely ‘800...

Pope Leo XIV Urges an End to War in Inaugural Sunday Address

May 11, 2025

In his inaugural Sunday address on May 11 at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV made a heartfelt appeal for “no more war,” addressing global leaders amidst ongoing conflicts. The newly elected pontiff called for a “lasting peace” in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and expressed optimism regarding the recent agreement to halt hostilities between India...

Mahama visits Prof Opoku-Agyeman on Mother’s Day

May 11, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has extended heartfelt Mother’s Day wishes to mothers across Ghana, with a special mention of his Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. In a Facebook post on Sunday, May 11, President Mahama shared that he visited Professor Opoku-Agyemang earlier in the day, describing the encounter as a meaningful gesture. “A special...

Parliament’s Education Committee Calls for Pre-Project Budget Allocation to Tackle School Infrastructure Issues

May 11, 2025

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Education has urged the government to prioritize budget allocations well in advance of initiating any educational projects. The committee emphasized that securing funding ahead of time would effectively mitigate the ongoing infrastructure challenges faced by schools, which have become a significant concern for school administrators and adversely affect both teaching...