Author: Constance Awunor

A member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), James Agbey, has accused some government appointees of undermining President John Mahama’s administration, warning that the party will not allow what he described as “internal saboteurs” to derail the President’s agenda. In a public statement issued on Thursday, July 23, Mr Agbey said President Mahama continues to enjoy strong public support, but the actions of some ministers and heads of state institutions are generating growing public frustration. Describing himself as “a longstanding operative, active and loyal member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC),” Mr Agbey said he was encouraged by President…

Firefighters from the Weija Fire Station have successfully contained two separate fire outbreaks at Weija and Kasoa within hours of each other, preventing the flames from spreading and rescuing one person. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Greater Accra Region on Thursday, July 23, the first incident occurred at Weija Sampa Valley in the early hours of Thursday, while the second involved a commercial fire at China Market in Kasoa on Wednesday night. The first fire broke out at a residence in Weija Sampa Valley. Firefighters received…

The Minority in Parliament has declared that it will oppose any request for additional funding when Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presents the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, First Deputy Minority Whip and MP for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, said the government should use the budget review to account for its campaign promises, clear arrears owed to contractors and provide updates on key flagship programmes instead of seeking fresh financial approvals. He insisted that Parliament had already approved substantial funding for the government and warned that the Minority would not support any new funding…

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament today, Thursday, July 23, outlining the government’s fiscal performance during the first half of the year and its economic priorities for the remainder of 2026. The review is expected to assess the economy’s performance against the targets set in the 2026 Budget, which aimed to transition Ghana from macroeconomic stabilisation to sustained economic growth while maintaining fiscal discipline. Since the budget was presented in November 2025, key economic indicators have shown stronger-than-expected performance. Inflation has declined to 5.3%, while fiscal consolidation, the external…

The European Commission has approved Paramount’s proposed $110 billion (£85 billion) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery after the companies agreed to competition remedies, although the blockbuster merger remains on hold in the United States due to ongoing legal challenges. The approval comes after Paramount agreed to terminate its major European film distribution partnership with Universal Pictures within 13 months and pledged not to enter into a similar arrangement for the next 10 years. European regulators had expressed concerns that the existing distribution partnership could give the combined company excessive influence over cinema releases across Europe. US legal battle delays completion…

The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark agreement allowing the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme, marking a significant step in energy cooperation between the two longtime allies. The agreement, described by the US Department of Energy as a “peaceful nuclear co-operation agreement,” is expected to create multi-billion-dollar opportunities for American companies to participate in Saudi Arabia’s nuclear energy sector. While the full text of the agreement has not been released, US media reports indicate it could eventually allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically. Enriched uranium is used to fuel nuclear power plants but…

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney-General to discontinue the prosecution of a man being tried for allegedly publishing false news and making offensive comments about him. In a press release issued on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Dr Bawumia said he had neither lodged a complaint nor authorised any prosecution against the organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Agona West, whose arrest and arraignment reportedly stemmed from comments made about him. “The attention of the Office of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been drawn…

Researchers at Imperial College London have raised concerns over a sharp increase in cases of type 2 diabetes among women in their 20s in England, warning that the trend is closely linked to rising obesity levels since the Covid-19 pandemic. The findings, based on an analysis of NHS data from 2011 to 2024, show that while new diagnoses have declined slightly among older adults, they are increasing rapidly among people under the age of 40, with some of the steepest rises recorded in women aged between 20 and 29. Researchers say the trend is particularly concerning because type 2 diabetes…

The United States is expected to unveil an agreement with Saudi Arabia that will allow the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme, according to multiple US media reports. The announcement is expected to be made on Wednesday by the administration of US President Donald Trump. The proposed agreement could be worth billions of dollars, with American companies expected to play a central role in building facilities linked to Saudi Arabia’s nuclear energy ambitions. Reports indicate that the agreement would permit Saudi Arabia to develop a US-backed uranium enrichment facility after completing a joint feasibility study with the United…

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has paid a morale-boosting visit to Ghanaian boxer John Laryea as he intensifies preparations for his WBA World title eliminator against Argentina’s Adrian Robledo Maximiliano. Gyan visited Laryea during a training session at the Bronx Boxing Gym on Tuesday, July 22, shortly after returning from his media and ambassadorial engagements at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Ghana captain expressed confidence in Laryea’s ability to deliver on the world stage, praising the unbeaten boxer for his discipline, talent and determination. Gyan was accompanied by his elder brother, Baffour Gyan, and his manager, Samuel…