Author: Gifty Boateng

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has paid a visit to model and actress Rosemond Nana Akua Addo, following the circulation of a video showing her being assaulted by her husband, Harold Norman. The disturbing footage, which surfaced on social media, also captured the couple’s teenage daughter being assaulted by her father. The Minister’s visit comes after she earlier confirmed that her attention had been drawn to the domestic violence footage and that authorities were already taking steps to protect the actress. Details of the visit remain largely undisclosed, with only images of…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is living no stone unturned when it comes to discipline and orderliness as part of it on-going reorganization agenda. The governing party has ordered its members and aspirants to take down oversized campaign posters and banners within five days, as the party tightens rules governing its ongoing reorganisation exercise. In a statement released on Friday, October 9, and signed by General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the party announced that the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) had imposed a size limit of five feet in width by eight feet in height for all campaign posters and banners.…

Minister for Communication, Digital Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has been called to the General Legal Council’s Call to the Bar ceremony, alongside several politically exposed individuals and media practitioners. The Minister, who serves as Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram in the Greater Accra Region, graduated with a Master of Laws (LLM) in Professional Legal Practice from The University of Law in the United Kingdom, after which he enrolled at the Ghana School of Law, Makola. With this milestone, Sam George, as he is affectionately called, is now qualified to practise as a legal professional in Ghana. The latest credential adds…

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that beyond the “humiliating” terms of the United States (US) health compact, American authorities also piled pressure on Ghana to sign the deal — even imposing deadlines. “In some cases, they were giving us deadlines. Can you imagine? Yes, they were giving us deadlines,” he disclosed during an interview on Joy News. No Fear of Repercussions Asked whether Ghana was not afraid of the consequences of rejecting the compact in its entirety, Akandoh said the government had no such fears, explaining that the rejection does not signal an end to relations with…

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama has instructed all his appointees to submit any agreement or contract they are uncertain about to Cabinet for direction. The directive, according to the Minister, informed his ministry’s decision to refer the controversial United States (US) health compact — subsequently rejected by government — to Cabinet for consideration. President Mahama recently revealed that his administration turned down the US health compact intended to replace USAID funding, describing its terms as “humiliating.” “We received the health compact from the US to replace USAID funding, and we flagged several…

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has officially opened the European Film Festival Ghana 2026 in Accra, describing film as “a formidable means of telling our stories, preserving our memories, shaping our identities and connecting people across cultures and borders.” The launch, held on Monday, October 5, 2026, brought together government officials, diplomats, filmmakers and creative industry stakeholders under the theme “Peace, Tolerance and Inclusivity” — a theme the Minister described as timely “not only for our country and the European Union, but for the world.” “The world needs to feel a sense of peace and…

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has appointed the central bank’s Second Deputy Governor, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, to represent the central bank on the Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). In a letter dated May 11, 2026, Dr Asiama authorised Mrs Asante-Asiedu to attend and fully participate in meetings of the GoldBod board on his behalf, effective from the same day. She is also authorised to represent the bank’s interests and exercise the rights and responsibilities attached to the position as a board member. A report filed by Myjoyonline said the appointment comes amid renewed scrutiny over the…

A total of 64 suspects have been arrested for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition during a special police operation at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7 in the Greater Accra Region. The operation was conducted by the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police (SOA), in collaboration with the National SWAT Unit. Operation Triggered by Residents’ Complaints The raid followed complaints from residents about suspected criminal activities at the lounge and its surroundings, including the open display of firearms and their possible sale. During the operation, officers identified a blue, unregistered Acura vehicle with a…

President John Dramani Mahama has lamented the state of Ghana’s new media landscape, saying that while he remains unmoved by insults directed at him, some of the reasons for which citizens have been arrested over their utterances are far too trivial to justify police action. The President made the remarks when he addressed the Ghanaian community in the United States, where he is attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Changing Media Landscape Reflecting on his background as a trained media professional, Mahama said the concept of “information integrity” has become necessary because the media environment has transformed dramatically.…

The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for stronger collaboration among government, research institutions, and industry to translate locally developed research into practical, commercially viable solutions. She made the call during a familiarisation visit to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the E-Waste Management Fund Secretariat, where she met with researchers and officials to discuss the role of science and technology in addressing national challenges. Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings said Ghana possesses considerable scientific expertise and institutional capacity but needs stronger mechanisms to move research from laboratories into industry and communities. She identified closer…