Human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has arrived in Parliament to face the Appointments Committee following a summons over bribery allegations against its members. Barker-Vormawor had accused committee members of demanding money from ministerial nominees under former President John Mahama before vetting and approval. His claim, made in a Facebook post on January 24, sparked strong […]
A heated exchange erupted during the vetting of ministerial appointees when Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission, clashed with Nsawam Adoagyiri Member of Parliament (MP), Frank Annoh-Dompreh. The disagreement stemmed from the use of the phrase “micro-minority,” which sparked tension between the two. In a viral video capturing […]
Human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has indicated his willingness to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee following a summons over his claims that members of the committee demand bribes from ministerial nominees before vetting and approval. Sharing his thoughts ahead of the scheduled probe, Barker-Vormawor wrote on X, “This is how a Democracy improves. I look […]
Human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been summoned to appear before Parliament on Wednesday following his recent claims that members of the Appointments Committee demand bribes from ministerial nominees before vetting and approval. The directive for the summons was issued by the Clerk of Parliament, following concerns raised by Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of the Appointments […]
GCB Bank, Ghana’s largest commercial bank, has officially appointed Farihan Alhassan, a distinguished banking professional with two decades of experience, as its new Managing Director. At 44 years old, Mr. Alhassan’s appointment follows the resignation of Kofi Adomako and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the institution. Mr. Alhassan joins GCB Bank […]
Colombia has agreed to accept deported Colombian migrants from the United States, backing down after threats of steep tariffs and other punitive measures from President Donald Trump. The deal comes after a brief standoff over US military flights carrying deportees, which Colombia had initially blocked, accusing the US of treating its citizens unfairly. On Sunday […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has dispatched 1.4 tonnes of critical medical supplies to Tanzania’s north-western Kagera region as part of efforts to combat an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. The shipment, sent from WHO’s Regional Emergency Response Hub in Nairobi, includes diagnostic kits and personal protective equipment to bolster the country’s response. A team […]
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, has taken steps to consult with seasoned diplomats as he prepares to assume his new role. On Saturday, he visited Dr. Obed Yao Asamoah, Ghana’s longest-serving Foreign Minister, for guidance and inspiration. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Mr. Ablakwa described his encounter with the 89-year-old statesman as […]
On Saturday, Manchester City faced Chelsea, who began the day in fourth place in the Premier League standings. The Blues had a nightmare start, conceding to Noni Madueke’s strike just three minutes into the match. Chelsea nearly doubled their lead on nine minutes, but Cole Palmer’s decision to square the ball to Nicolas Jackson allowed […]
President John Mahama’s respectful greeting of traditional chiefs during his Thank You Tour of the Volta Region has caught the attention of Ghanaians on the X platform, with many users offering reactions that reflect on his leadership style. During a meeting with the chiefs on Friday, Mahama surprised onlookers by asking the chiefs to remain […]
