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October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Sekondi Market Collapse Claims One Life; MP and Traders Demand Urgent Redevelopment

Tragedy struck at the aging Sekondi Market on Monday, October 6, when a section of the deteriorating structure collapsed, leading to the death of a trader who suffered severe injuries. In the aftermath, traders and the Member of Parliament for Sekondi,

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Continuous Adjournments Deepening Our Pain – Family of Slain Immigration Officer Cries Out

The family of Stephen King Amoah, the 38-year-old Immigration Officer allegedly murdered by a close friend, has voiced deep frustration over repeated delays in the ongoing court proceedings. They say the continuous adjournments are compounding their grief and placing a heavy

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Mahama Administration Committed to Free Speech – Kwakye Ofosu Assures Journalists

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has assured media practitioners and the general public that the Mahama-led administration has no plans to limit freedom of expression, particularly within the digital space. Speaking at the launch of the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA)

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

US Visa Reversal Will Not Compromise Ghana’s Security – Ablakwa Assures

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reassured Ghanaians that the recent reversal of U.S. visa sanctions poses no threat to the country’s sovereignty or national security. This follows a major diplomatic achievement on Friday, September 26, when the United

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Accra Will Be Cleaner and Brighter by December 2025 – Local Government Minister

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has vowed that Accra will see significant improvements in cleanliness and street lighting by December 2025. Speaking at the launch of a GH¢2 billion decentralisation fund, the Minister tasked all

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Police, CHRAJ, Parliament Among Institutions Fined GHC5.6m for RTI Breaches

A recent investigation by Corruption Watch has uncovered that several prominent state institutions—including the Ghana Police Service, CHRAJ, Parliament, the Judiciary, and the Attorney-General’s Department—have collectively been fined over GHC5.6 million for violating Ghana’s Right to Information (RTI) law. The six-month

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Retire Justice Torkornoo Honourably or Keep Her on the Bench – Palgrave Urges Government

Former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has called on the government to adopt a "mature and fair" approach in handling the status of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following her removal as Chief Justice. Dr. Boakye-Danquah emphasized that Justice

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Announce Withdrawal from International Criminal Court

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly declared their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing concerns about the court’s legitimacy and effectiveness. In a statement released on Monday, September 22, the three military-led governments accused the ICC of operating

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025

GES Announces September 17 Start Date for 2025 School Placement Exercise

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced that the 2025 school placement exercise will begin on September 17, 2025. The announcement was made by GES Director-General, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, during a press briefing on Wednesday, August 27, following the

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025

Interior Ministry Imposes Curfew on Bole Township Amid Renewed Chieftaincy Dispute

The Ministry of the Interior has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Bole Township and surrounding communities in the Savannah Region, following renewed chieftaincy tensions that have sparked security concerns in the area. According to a statement signed by Interior Minister Muntaka