ADOM KASIEBO

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has voiced concern over being sidelined by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He noted that despite his retirement from active politics due to age, he remains a committed party member and is still capable of contributing to key decisions. Kufuor expressed disappointment that the party no longer keeps him informed on important matters.

John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, has criticised the government for the prolonged breakdown of security scanners at Kotoka International Airport and other key entry points, calling it unacceptable.

More than 6,000 eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots today, Friday, July 11, 2025, in a high-stakes parliamentary rerun across 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency

President John Mahama has inaugurated a nine-member transitional committee to oversee the formal handover of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) to the University of Ghana (UG). This marks a key step in advancing medical education, clinical research, and specialized healthcare in the country

Government will begin settling debts owed to road contractors this month. Announcing the decision during a meeting with members of the Council of State at the Presidency, President John Dramani Mahama explained that these payments would enable contractors to return to their sites and resume work on stalled projects

An armed robbery attack on the Yeji-Kumasi Highway has left one person dead, while others lost their belongings during the incident. The attack occurred at Domeabra, a suburb of Yeji in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region

Small Arms Commission is actively conducting educational outreach programs in schools to address the issue of student firearm possession. This initiative aim to raise awareness among students, school staff, and the broader community about the dangers of illegal firearms, the legal consequences of gun possession, and the importance of reporting suspicious activities

Ghana GoldBod Taskforce conducted a major crackdown on illegal gold trading in Asankragua, Western Region, arresting ten Chinese nationals suspected of gold smuggling. Authorities seized 1.3 kilograms of gold worth about 1.4 million cedis, along with 1.3 million cedis in cash and casino cards, indicating possible ties to organized crime and money laundering in Ghana's gold sector.

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, as part of this year's Republic Day celebrations, hosted a luncheon in honor of the country's senior citizens to appreciate their contributions to national development. According to the President, his government aims to enhance and uphold the dignity of older persons for the nation's benefit

Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses involved in buying and selling gold without a valid GoldBod license. According to GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, anyone found operating outside the new licensing framework will face imprisonment ranging from a minimum of five years up to ten years, as stipulated under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).

Seidu Mubarak, the National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Sunyani East, has stated that the rot Maxwell Kofi Jumah left at GIHOC is unpardonable and calls for his immediate arrest. Former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, was detained by national security operatives at his Kumasi residence on June 29

National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana has called on the government to fulfil its commitment to introducing technological reforms and capacity-building programmes aimed at curbing illegal mining, popularly known as “galamsey.” Association expressed deep concern over what it described as targeted harassment of licensed miners by state security operatives since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed office

Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu dismissed suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's claim that Adu Lodge was chosen to intimidate her, stating it is a secure and appropriate state facility used at the committee's request. He assured that the venue meets all constitutional requirements and is not meant to intimidate or compromise the hearing's integrity

University of Ghana Health Services Directorate has issued a health alert to the university community following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases on and around campus. In a statement released on June 23, 2025, the directorate confirmed that several suspected and confirmed cases have been reported within the university's immediate environment

Management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has announced plans to resume full operations by October this year. According to the Acting Managing Director, the refinery's return to full capacity is expected to significantly reduce Ghana's dependence on imported refined petroleum products, strengthening the local energy sector and boosting economic resilience

Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP for Abetifi, has announced his intention to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 elections. Speaking at the NPP Constituency Chairmen Caucus Conference in Kumasi, he emphasized his commitment, stating, “I'm not here to test the waters. I'm here for power.” His declaration was warmly received by grassroots party leaders, as he urged unity and discipline within the party ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mamponteng District Police Command has arrested the proprietor of Big Six Educational Complex, Afoakwa Sarpong, over allegations that he prevented two students from writing some papers in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned of possible cancellations of some papers from the recently concluded Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to the Council, this is due to alleged malpractice incidents reported at certain examination centers across the country

Justice Philip Bright Mensah, a nominee for the Supreme Court, has argued in favor of maintaining the legal age of sexual consent at 16 years. He made these remarks during his vetting before Parliament's Appointments Committee on Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, has urged the abolition of the mandatory death penalty in Ghana, arguing that judges should be granted the discretion to impose alternative sentences in capital cases

Petroleum prices are set to decrease at the pumps starting Monday, June 16, 2025, following the suspension of the GH¢1.0 Energy Sector Levy. According to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) Pricing Outlook Report, this will be the seventh fuel price drop since February 16, 2025. The levy's implementation would have caused significant fuel price increases

Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will conduct a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise from June 16 to 27, targeting all customers with unpaid bills—including residential, commercial, industrial users, and government institutions

Gender activist and founder of the Ark Foundation, Mrs. Angela Dwamena Aboagye, has called on the government and opinion leaders to take action in ensuring the prosecution of men who impregnate BECE pupils as a result of defilement, rape, and other criminal offenses, in order to deter others

A total of 603,328 candidates across the country are set to sit for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), scheduled to take place from Wednesday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG has called off the intended nationwide strike originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025. This decision followed recent developments and continued engagements with government officials regarding the controversial GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy

Commercial transport operators, in a press statement, are calling on the government to immediately reverse the imposition of the GH¢1 energy sector levy on all petroleum products. According to the operators, the introduction of the levy has increased their operational costs, negatively affecting their livelihoods and the general public

Chief Superintendent Alexander Obeng, Director of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), has emphasized that only MTTD officers are authorized to inspect the condition of vehicles on public roads. He also advised drivers to assert their rights by asking for clear reasons when arrested or when their vehicles are impounded by police officers

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the independence of Ghana's anti-corruption agencies. He pledged not to interfere in ongoing investigations or influence the discontinuation of cases involving both past and present public officeholders

In a dramatic move, the minority lawmakers walked out in protest, rejecting what they called the “E-Levy.” They made it clear they were not involved in passing the levy, signaling their solidarity with Ghanaians affected by the rising petroleum costs

Early morning news bulletin in Akan

In a call for improved menstrual health support, the National Coordinator of the Ghana Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Platform on the Sustainable Development Goals, Levlyn Konadu Asiedu, has urged the government to re-evaluate its policy on the distribution of sanitary pads

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga announced that the Majority Caucus will lead efforts to probe COVID-19 expenditures, the Agyapa Royalties deal, and the $190 million PDS scandal

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), spent the night in custody at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters in Accra after failing to meet his bail conditions on Tuesday evening

President John Mahama says recent gains by the Cedi have helped the country reduce its total debt burden by almost 150 billion Cedis. He says if the trajectory continues, the target of reaching 55 to 58 percent debt sustainability by 2028 will be met by the end of this year

Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has expressed concern over the persistently high cost of building materials, despite the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar

Tensions are escalating at Akyem Ankaase in the Atiwa East Municipality of the Eastern Region, amid allegations that illegal miners have invaded farmlands, destroying crops and property without compensation. The incidents have reportedly involved brutal treatment of victims, raising serious concerns among local farmers and residents over the disputed land seizure

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has returned to Ghana from London, United Kingdom, after fully recovering from a recent illness that kept her away from public duties for several weeks

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has expressed deep concern over the growing influx of arms and ammunition into the country, many of which are unregistered and untraceable

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has announced that the government will soon evict scrap dealers occupying land designated for the Agenda 111 Hospital project at Agbogbloshie

Early morning news bulletin in Akan

Parts of the country experienced power outages on Sunday evening following a heavy rainstorm. In a statement, ECG attributed the outages to damage caused by the storm to sections of its power distribution network. The company assured affected customers that its engineers are working diligently to repair the faults and restore electricity supply as soon as possible

A Kumasi High Court has sentenced a notorious armed robber, Dominic Afriyie, also known as GH, to life imprisonment for murder and an additional 120 years with hard labour on two counts of robbery