The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed six new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 85 as of June 9, 2025. In its latest update, the GHS noted that no new deaths have been recorded, maintaining the country’s Mpox death toll at zero since the outbreak began. Currently, only one person is on admission receiving medical care. The health agency reminded the public that Mpox, a viral illness, spreads primarily through close contact with infected individuals. Although the situation remains under control, the GHS continues to urge Ghanaians to remain vigilant and observe…
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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has ruled out any move to refer the Ranking Member on the Health Committee, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, to the Privileges Committee following Tuesday’s chaotic scenes in Parliament. The disturbance erupted on June 10 after Dr. Ayew Afriyie defied a decision by the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, who had refused to admit a statement on the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). Dr. Afriyie insisted on addressing the House, prompting the Speaker to order the Marshal to remove him from the chamber—a directive that triggered strong protests and…
Supporters of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia have hit back hard at Kennedy Agyapong, accusing him of peddling falsehoods and insulting the very people he hopes to lead. In a fiery response to Agyapong’s weekend speech in Mampong, the Bawumia camp said the former presidential aspirant’s remarks were riddled with contradictions, disrespect, and dangerous rhetoric. “Ken Agyapong has described NPP members as fools. He’s questioned why poor people in the party should speak. And now, he wants to be leader of the same people he insults? How does that make sense?” the group fired. Agyapong, in his Mampong address,…
Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician, Amy Newman, has opened up about her early marriage and how it played a crucial role in rescuing her from a painful childhood. Speaking at the maiden edition of MzGee’s “A Convergence of Mothers”, the renowned singer behind “Okamafo Jesus” revealed that she got married at the age of 18 — a turning point she described as a divine intervention. According to her, life as a child was filled with hardship and abuse. She explained that her father had many children with different women and later sent them to live with various relatives. Unfortunately, Amy ended…
Renowned Ghanaian highlife singer and songwriter, Kwabena Kwabena, has opened up about a deeply personal battle with depression — a period he describes as one of the darkest in his life and career. Speaking in an interview with Doreen Avio on Hitz FM, the “Aso” hitmaker, born George Kwabena Adu, shared his experience in hopes of encouraging others who may be facing similar mental health challenges. “There was a time in my life I went through serious depression,” he revealed. “It was so intense that only those close to me can truly testify or describe what I went through.” According…
Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has strongly criticised a raid conducted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), calling it “unwarranted and unjustified.” The operation, which took place on Tuesday, June 10, saw OSP officials, accompanied by National Security operatives, storm SML’s offices in Osu and Tema without prior notice or the presentation of a warrant, according to the company. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 11, SML expressed concern that the raid jeopardises the integrity and continuity of a critical national revenue assurance system it operates in partnership with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The company said…
Nigerian music icon Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, professionally known as D’banj has waded into the ongoing rift between the famous Okoye brothers—Peter, Paul, and their elder brother Jude—urging respected figures and even the federal government to help resolve the feud. Speaking in a recent interview with Adesope Live, the Afrobeats veteran expressed concern over the family dispute, which escalated into a legal battle involving fraud allegations. Peter Okoye, one half of the celebrated duo P-Square, had taken legal action against Jude and his company, Northside Entertainment, over claims of financial mismanagement. Paul Okoye, the other half of the group, further inflamed…
The government is set to declare Tema and Takoradi ports as 24-hour operational hubs following the official rollout of the national 24-hour economy initiative on July 1, 2025. President John Dramani Mahama announced during his address at the ongoing Ghana Horticulture Expo on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, highlighting the pivotal role of logistics and exports in Ghana’s economic transformation. “We are also implementing a game-changing strategy, which is the 24-hour economy, to unlock Ghana’s production potential across all sectors,” the President said. “I am pleased to announce that from July 1, the 24-hour Economy policy will be ready to go…
More than 30 foreign embassies, including Ghana’s High Commission in Abuja, face possible closure as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) begins enforcement action over unpaid ground rent. According to the FCTA, the affected embassies have accumulated arrears dating as far back as 2014, amounting to a total of N3.66 million. Despite several warnings, the diplomatic missions have reportedly failed to settle their debts, prompting the administration to act. President Bola Tinubu has issued a 14-day ultimatum for all defaulters to clear their outstanding payments or risk sanctions, including the possible sealing of embassy premises. Embassies named on the defaulters’…
Over the past five seasons, women’s football in Ghana has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven in large part by the increasing visibility brought through television and digital streaming platforms by the Ghana Football Association. What was once a marginalised and under-publicised aspect of the national sporting landscape is now emerging as a growing force, thanks to enhanced broadcast coverage and media engagement. This new era of exposure has not only elevated the Ghana Women’s Premier League (GWPL) but has also played a crucial role in shifting public perception, growing audiences, and opening new commercial and developmental pathways for women’s football.…