“Karpower has just sent us a letter that by 18th, they will shut down the plant because we owe them more than $400 million.”
– John Jinapor, Energy Minister
Author: J.O. Brefo
Six Convicted in Payroll Fraud Case in Tamale
“Fraud at the expense of the taxpayer must end. This is only the beginning,” said the OSP.
“Oil and Renewable Energy, a Dual Bet for Ghana’s Future”- President Mahama
“Oil is in transition. Everybody who has any assets should be pumping like there’s no tomorrow.” – President John Mahama
Bank of Ghana to Restrict Over-the-Counter Dollar Withdrawals
“Dollars are meant for spending abroad, not for cash withdrawals in Ghana.” – Isaac Adongo
Ghana’s Health Ministry Opens Recruitment for Medical and Dental Officers
“Applicants should beware… whoever pays money does so at his or her own risk” – Ministry of Health
Bank of Ghana to Celebrate 60 Years of the Cedi
“The cedi is more than a means of exchange – it symbolises Ghana’s independence, resilience, and economic ambition,” the Bank of Ghana said in a statement.
Government Hands Over Vehicles to Ghana Police to Boost 24-Hour Economy Security
“This initiative is critical to safeguarding lives and property, especially as Ghana embraces an economic model that runs throughout the day and night.” – Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak
Ghana’s Health Ministry Reshuffles Principals of Nursing Training Institutions
“This reshuffle marks a strategic move to strengthen leadership and training standards across all health institutions in Ghana.”
Teacher Blinded in Student Attack Left Without Support, Family Appeals for Help
“A teacher lost his sight in the line of duty, yet has been left to suffer in silence. Where is the justice?”
Minority Calls for Suspension of GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi Over Viral Dollar-Gift Scandal
“As a lawyer, he understands the consequences. He should take responsibility.”
— Dr. Kabiru Tia Mahama, MP
Chief of Staff Summons Sammy Gyamfi Over Viral Cash Gift to Nana Agradaa
“The gesture was a personal one, not intended for public display,” said Sammy Gyamfi after a video of him gifting money to Nana Agradaa went viral.
President Mahama Visits Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang in London on Mother’s Day
“A special Mother’s Day greeting to my Vice President… She is taking a deserved rest and looking forward to resuming her duties soon.” — President John Mahama
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace in Gaza, Ukraine, and South Asia
“Cease fire immediately! Let humanitarian aid be provided to the exhausted civilian population and let all hostages be freed.” — Pope Leo XIV
St. Stephen Catholic Rectorate, Bodomase, Celebrates Mothers’ Day with Faith, Love and Unity
“I remember my mother’s selflessness. Even small acts of love can make a big difference in someone’s life.” – Rev. Fr. Peter Kusi Twumasi.
Otumfuo Honours Kofi Kinaata at Millennium Excellence Awards 2025 in Celebration of African Greatness
“Your lyrics carry wisdom that uplifts the nation” – Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Millennium Excellence Awards 2025 Celebrates African Greatness in Grand Style at Manhyia Palace
“We honour those whose work transforms communities and uplifts Africa” – Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Foreign Affairs Ministry Begins Delivery of Chip-Embedded Passports
“These new passports are safer, smarter, and delivered to your doorstep” – Minister Okudzeto Ablakwa
Heavy Security Deployed in Bole Over Youth Protest Against MCE Nomination
“We’ll resist this nominee; he’s not one of us” — Bole youth demand change over Abdulai Mahmoud’s appointment
Government Bans Political Appointees from Accessing State Scholarships
“We cannot allow political influence to deny brilliant but needy students a chance to succeed.” — President Mahama
US Embassy in Ghana Approves only 25,000 Visas out of 61,000 Applications in 2025
“More than half of Ghanaian visa applicants were denied in 2025, as US embassy data reveals a tough screening process.”
US Donates 14 Armoured Vehicles to Ghana to Strengthen Border Security
“The United States values its close relationship with Ghana and will continue to support its efforts to enhance national and regional security.” – U.S. Ambassador Virginia Palmer
Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected as First American Pope
“We are the Church of the margins, and from the margins, God speaks,” Pope Leo XIV is reported to have said following his election.
New Pope Elected on Day Two of Conclave After Fifth Ballot
“We have a pope.”
— Traditional Latin announcement made to the world following papal election
Speaker Bagbin Calls for NHIS Support for Lupus and Autoimmune Disease Patients
“Chronic conditions like lupus should not bankrupt our citizens. The NHIS must rise to the challenge.”
Black smoke signals end of first day of conclave
No Pope was elected after the first ballot of the conclave to elect the 267th Pope.
Employment Minister to conduct survey on qualification and skills mismatches
“This data will help us streamline education and training with what industries actually need.” – Labour Minister Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo
Newly Posted Teachers Demand Salaries After Eight Months Without Pay
“We’ve worked since September and still haven’t been paid. That’s eight months of hardship.”
Bawumia Calls for Ceasefire and Unity in Bawku Conflict
“Let us give peace in Bawku a chance through the many things that bring us together.” – Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
National Education Conference Must Drive Real Change – Dr Frank Bannor Warns
“A National Education Conference without real action is just another wasted opportunity.” — Dr Frank Bannor
Parliamentary Committee Commends Dredge Masters, Urges Crackdown on Encroachers
“If the silt re-enters the canal, it defeats the purpose of the dredging. The MMDCEs must ensure that the right measures are taken quickly,” – Hon. Vincent Asamoah Oppong.
IMANI Petitions CHRAJ Over Alleged Mismanagement of Electoral Equipment
“Ghana cannot afford such waste and disregard for due process in handling public assets.” – IMANI Africa
