Ghana’s Supreme Court has sparked controversy by turning down an appeal from Speaker Alban Bagbin to authorize by-elections for three parliamentary seats that became vacant after a fatal accident claimed the lives of three MPs. The ruling has prompted intense criticism from both legal experts and political observers, including noted lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata. Speaker Bagbin...

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, a Member of Parliament and a key member of the Defence and Interior Committee, walked out of the Joy News Newsfile show after receiving heavy criticism from viewers during a live discussion on the recent cocaine allegations at Kotoka International Airport. The Newsfile program on Saturday, 6th April, 2025, hosted by...

On Wednesday, April 9, the Supreme Court will hear a pivotal constitutional case challenging the process initiated to possibly remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office.The lawsuit, filed by the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, disputes the procedure followed by President John Mahama after receiving three separate petitions seeking Torkornoo’s removal....

By Kwame Larweh The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Bomah, has extended a helping hand to traders devastated by a recent fire outbreak at Adum PZ in Kumasi. During a visit to the affected area on Monday, the MP donated GH₵50,000 in cash and 200 bags of cement to support the recovery...

The Ghanaian government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the nation’s School Feeding Programme (SFP), unveiling plans to enhance nutrition for students and ensure timely payments to caterers. The pledge came during a pivotal meeting between Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Ms. Aurore Rusiga, the newly appointed Country Representative of the United Nations...

MTN Ghana has officially launched the Y’ello Ladies Network, an all-female employee group aimed at promoting career development, professional growth, and empowerment among women within the organisation. The network is open to all female employees, regardless of their role, designation, tenure or function. Stephen Blewett, MTN Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, emphasised the company’s commitment to...

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, in collaboration with the Fisheries Commission, has announced the suspension of licenses for four industrial trawl vessels operating within Ghana’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) due to repeated violations of the Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act 625) and the Fisheries Regulations, 2010 (L.I. 1968). The vessels—Meng Xin 10 (owned by...