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Ghana Immigration Service launches major crackdown on undocumented immigrants, collaborates with embassies to deport over 2,000 arrested.

"Cabinet has approved that aside critical agencies, all other MMDA's must budget for electricity bills" - John Jinapor, Energy Minister.

“It doesn't have any basis. We are not convinced that someone should apologise, and that's the end of it. So today, if any other minister commits a crime, the person comes out to apologise and that is all?” - Deputy General Secretary of the NPP, Haruna Mohammed.

The Minority caucus in Parliament is demanding tough actions from President John Mahama against the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.

Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mustapha Gbande, has issued a public apology on behalf of the party and the government following the controversial dollar gift incident involving the acting CEO of Goldbod, Mr Sammy Gyamfi.

Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director General of Ghana's NSB, is facing intense scrutiny following his claims that the NSB allocated GH¢8.3 million to an opposition party ahead of the 2024 general elections. The assertion has sparked controversy and demands for accountability.

The new pope has been revealed as Robert Prevost of the US, the first American pontiff in history. This comes after white smoke billowed above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals had selected a new pontiff on the second day of the conclave.

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Obra Spot heats up as the Generational Right Protection Society kicks off a massive anti-galamsey protest led by media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah.

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

“Our democracy is under attack, our judiciary is under attack. Do not think that this attack is on the person of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. No. It is the entire judiciary.” - Henry Nana Boakye, National Organiser of the NPP.

President John Mahama has suspended the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo. This follows the establishment of a committee to investigate petitions against the top judicial official.

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Akufo-Addo Government Falls Short to meet IMF expectations. Despite efforts to stabilize the economy, issues like fiscal discipline and public sector spending could hinder long-term recovery.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced a significant restructuring of the country's gold trading framework following the passage of the Ghana Gold Board Act (Act 1140), 2025.

Minority Caucus Condemns IGP's Promise of Special Police Recruitment for Bawku Youth, Calling It a “Dangerous” Precedent

The IGP, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Thursday led a delegation of operations, investigation, and intelligence officers to Bawku in the Upper East Region to assess the security situation and gather firsthand information on the ground.

Key personalities from the opposition NPP gathered at the residence of Assin South Member of Parliament , Rev. Ntim Fordjour, at Spintex in Accra, to prevent an attempt by the NIB to effect an arrest warrant on him.

The Minority in Parliament has formally appealed to the international diplomatic community to intervene in what it describes as a growing threat to Ghana's national security and international reputation.

Former NPP Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has expressed her frustration with the party's disciplinary committee, after the committee failed to inform her about the postponement of her scheduled appearance.

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has ordered the immediate transfer of all Police Commanders stationed in mining areas as part of intensified efforts to curb illegal mining, also known as galamsey.

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah says illegal miners, or galamsey operators, should be viewed as "terrorists" who are actively endangering the lives of Ghanaians.

Government's proposal to privatize ECG has faced opposition from labor unions. Energy Minister John Jinapor advocates for private sector participation to enhance efficiency, while a ministerial committee has been established to investigate procurement issues within ECG.

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

Parliament passes income tax (amendment) bill to abolish controversial betting tax, lottery tax and gaming tax in historic reversal of Akufo-Addo Policies

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Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, is accused of embezzling state funds and laundering them through real estate investments in Accra.

President Mahama has visited the Adum-Kumasi fire scene, assuring victims of ongoing relief efforts with NADMO. He has cautioned traders against using gas cylinders due to fire risks.