News of Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Minority considers Mahama impeachment over constitutional breaches

Galamsey: 208 arrested, 99 excavators retrieved nationwide – Police

Let his apology be enough – Tamakloe on Sammy Gyamfi’s dollar gift controversy

New gas processing plant will be a game-changer for Ghana - Finance Minister

QNET expresses deep concern over misuse of its name in Ghana kidnapping incident

‘Men need not fear Fertility Test’

Dollar gift: Sammy Gyamfi must disclose source of funds – Poku-Adusei

Commercial drivers to strike May 19 over roadside trading, traffic violations

Don’t start – Sogakope community marches to curb youth drug use

Dafeamekpor sues Ntim Fordjour for defamation

Ansa-Asare warns of power vacuum over succession lapse

BoG to mark 60 years of the Ghana Cedi with nationwide engagements

Dafeamekpor sues Ntim Fordjour for defamation over bribery allegation

Ablakwa hails ‘historic’ UAE visit as Ghana wins big on investment

Ayariga: We’ll ensure passage of legislation to combat disinformation

Just 120 days in gov’t, Sammy Gyamfi is flaunting an opulence lifestyle – Nana B

Sammy Gyamfi driving in 2025 Range Rover Autobiography valued at $350,000 – NPP

GIIF Boss Slapped with GH¢15m Bail Over SkyTrain Scandal

E/R: Over 700 residents benefit from free health screening organised by Begorohene

A/R: Chief of Staff donates to EKK Charity Foundation to support Mother’s Day outreach

Dismissing or reassigning Sammy Gyamfi will set a strong precedent – Prof Appiagyei-Atua

Depoliticise business for national growth – Dr Dominic Ayine

NPP overreaching by comparing Cecilia Dapaah’s case to Sammy Gyamfi’s dollar gift - Appiagyei-Atua

Man who petitioned CHRAJ over Sammy Gyamfi’s dollar gift alleges threats on his life

Act swiftly on Sammy Gyamfi’s dollar gift controversy – NPP tells Mahama

$2m Sky Train case: Ex-GIIF CEO granted GHc15m bail

If push comes to shove Adu Boahene would ‘snitch’ – Atta Akyea

If it is a crime to own dollars we better convert all forex bureaus into chop bars – Malik Basintale

BREAKING – AG files charges against suspects involved in $2m Sky Train scandal

Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi, 1 other handed criminal charges over Sky Train deal

Ex-GIIF CEO and Prof. Ameyaw-Ekumfi charged over $2m Sky Train fiasco

Ghana Railway Dev’t Authority distances itself from ongoing strike

Upper East Region records over 600 mental health cases in Q1 of 2025

Attorney General drags ex-GIIF leaders to court over controversial sky train payment

Watch – Chop bar operator storms office of Last Chance Travel and Tour with schnapps and eggs over visa scam

Video – Fishmonger shed tears after discovering she was paid GHS800 in counterfeit

Aflao rocked by suspected ritual murder, missing 5-year-old's remains found

Record 83.4m people displaced inside their countries in 2024 - New report warns of growing crisis

German Development Cooperation inaugurates Ghana’s 1st female scrap dealer association into SMIDO

Citizen Eye Ghana lauds Julius Debrah for leadership style and economic impact

Transport operators threaten nationwide strike over indiscriminate trading on roads

Atta Akyea slams “unjustified” re-arrest of former NSB Boss

Mahama’s Kwadaso MCE nominee secures 100% approval

Adu Boahene will expose national security matters if pushed further – Atta Akyea

Porter Jailed for Stealing and selling Commercial Vehicle for GH¢2,000

Former NSB Boss Kwabena Adu-Boahene Re-Arrested After Court-Ordered Release

Drama in Court as Prosecution and Defence Miss Scheduled Hearing in Koranteng Case

Ghana Railways workers strike over seven months of unpaid salaries

"We remain fully operational" - Railway Authority distances itself from GRCL strike

MDF administrator demands transparency and tangible benefits for mining communities

Yango Ghana honours mothers, wives of its partner drivers in celebration of Mother's Day

Mahama blames previous gov’t for 'toxic environment' in oil sector, vows to restore investor confidence

Court grants Daniel Owusu Koranteng bail in Ahmed Suale murder case

ActionAid Ghana to convene National Civil Society Dialogue to demand fair financing for development

I don't want to talk about Stonebwoy's congratulatory message - King Promise

Defence Ministry, Catholic Bishops’ Conference discuss collaboration on Sahel peace initiative

Adina Anita Addy, the lady using alleged Jubilee House-backed military to demolish private houses in Boi-Abokobi

File all witness statements against Adu-Boahene by May 26 – Judge orders AG

CHRAJ petitioned over Sammy Gyamfi’s dollars gift to Agradaa

I will return Sammy Gyamfi’s $800 and even double it – Agradaa brags

I don’t force hits and follow trends - King Promise

'No one is calling Sammy Gyamfi a thief' - Effia MP

HATOF Foundation CEO honoured for climate change work at Millennium Excellence Awards

Adu-Boahene ready to reveal classified information to defend himself - Atta Akyea

Fisheries Commission Governing Council commissioned with a charge to scale up enforcement

Adu-Boahene rearrested over GWCL contract - Atta Akyea

Children need human interaction, Not just devices — Carbonu

‘Let’s humanise our children’ – Paediatrician raises alarm over screen time addiction

UAE firms to explore investment in Ghana after high-level talks

Aflao: Shock as 5-year-old girl is killed in suspected ritual murder

Kwabena Adu-Boahene arrested again after spending 7-days in cells

Court orders AG to file witness statements in Adu-Boahene trial by May 20

Adu-Boahene rearrested on fresh charge after bail in cybersecurity scandal

File witness statements by May 20 - Court orders prosecution in Adu-Boahene criminal trial

Private citizen petitions CHRAJ over Sammy Gyamfi's dollar-sharing incident

NPP laid strong foundation for current cedi gains — Effia MP

Sammy Gyamfi’s right to privacy was breached – Martin Kpebu on dollar gift saga

Adu-Boahene rearrested on fresh GWCL charge - Atta Akyea

BREAKING – Adu Boahene re-arrested for another crime

Revealed – Sammy Gyamfi to know his fate upon Mahama’s arrival back into the country

NDC members jealous of Sammy Gyamfi want to use $800 gift to get him sacked – Agradaa claims

He was remorseful and pensive – Journalist drops details of Sammy Gyamfi’s meeting with Chief of Staff

Gov’t targets $500m annual savings with new Gas Plant initiative

Western Region ranked fifth according to the HIV prevalence rate indicators

I'll return Sammy Gyamfi's $800 gift and even double it - Agradaa

I’ll burn my church if Sammy Gyamfi loses his job – Agradaa reacts to $800 gift saga

Aflao: Police arrest 4 over killing of mobile money vendor

File witness statements by May 26 - Court orders prosecution in Adu-Boahene criminal trial

Vice President celebrates young children in special Mother’s Day breakfast session

I’m giving the ‘necessary attention’ to your Zoomlion-YEA contract petition – Mahama responds to Manasseh

Baseless and politically driven – MP slams Minority calls for Gyamfi’s suspension

NLA boss leads technology exchange in China to modernize Ghana’s lottery sector

Nana Agradaa vows to return and double Sammy Gyamfi’s $800 amid public backlash

Mahama responds to Manasseh Awuni over Zoomlion-YEA contract petition

Today’s Front pages: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

All of you should shut up and leave Sammy Gyamfi alone – Shatta Wale fires critics

“This noise about Sammy Gyamfi gifting dollars to Agradaa is dead on arrival” – Owusu Bempah

Video – Listowell Nana Kusi-Poku blasts Randy Abbey over COCOBOD contract snub

We know people in NPP who throw $50,000 on women – Owusu Bempah drops bomb

Asantehene reports calm in Bawku following mediation

Dumsor: ECG shares schedule for maintenance dumsor in Greater Accra Region

Mahama assures Manasseh Azure Awuni that YEA-Zoomlion petition is under review

Cloudy weather and thunderstorms to affect Ghana’s weather today

Aquila Beausoleil Partners UCC Law Faculty To Offer Scholarships

Cleaner jailed 3 years for stealing $5,000 from Lawyer’s chambers

Two men plead not guilty to GH¢20k recruitment scam, granted bail

Supervisor re-arrested after jumping bail in GH¢32,000 hotel theft case

New Chapter In Ghana’s Energy Story … Committee Commissioned To Oversee Construction Of Another Gas Plant … Oil Giants Ready To Invest Billions Of Dollars Into Petroleum Upstream

World Bank Hails Ghana’s SOCO Projects

Calls for Sammy Gyamfi’s suspension baseless – Titus Beyuo

I’ll return Sammy Gyamfi’s $800 gift – Agradaa

Minority want Mahama to sanction Sammy Gyamfi

Editorial: Should Men Found Guilty Of Defilement Be Sent To Prison?

Four arrested over murder of MoMo vendor in Aflao

Show me one politician who doesn’t give money and I will quit journalism – Journalist to critics of Sammy Gyamfi

Bridget Otoo quits Metro TV

If we don’t appreciate the efforts of Akufo-Addo, is the NPP worth dying for? – Ursula quizzes

I will sell my church building if Sammy Gyamfi is sacked – Agradaa vows

GSS conducts Qualification and Skills Mismatch Survey June

Greater Accra Regional Minister expresses concern about rejection of MMDCEs nominees

Minority calls for Sammy Gyamfi’s dismissal  … for allegedly gifting dollars to Nana Agradaa

TEWU rejects withdrawal of members from varsity governing councils

Health walk organised to raise awareness on non-communicable

Biotechnology misconception is disincentive to food security - Prof. Asare

Power subsidies crucial to tame rising mobile tariffs – Telecel Group CEO

Margins ID Group CEO honoured with third consecutive Millennium Excellence Award

 Sammy Gyamfi must be punished - Effah Dartey

Anglican Co-operative Credit Union records GHc36 million in assets

ADB MD urges agric students to lead Ghana’s transformation

Planned power cuts to affect parts of Accra and Tema on May 13 and 14

WISCONSIN varsity inaugurates High Definition Virtual Anatomy table and laboratory in Accra

Foreign Service Institute to gain semi-autonomous status

GPHA commissions 15 brand new trucks for operations at Tema port

Sammy Gyamfi must resign for public misconduct – ACUC

EU, Member States inject over €800m into Ghana’s infrastructure development

AU Conference on Debt: Mahama shares lessons on Ghana’s journey in debt restructuring

Defence Ministry, Catholic Bishops’ Conference forge partnership for Sahel Peace Initiative

UER: Residents to be surcharged for poor sanitation

“Maybe we have to give Anas $5,000” – Ken Agyapong mocks

At AU debt summit: Free Africa of debt crisis -Pres Mahama

Overbilled ECG customers reimbursed

GTA launches Public-Private-Partnership to drive growth

Induction service held for new Service Chiefs

Govt won’t interfere with academic freedom  …Haruna Iddrisu reassures

Climate change: Mahama advocates scaling up of green/blue bonds across Africa

Otumfuo says mediation process has brought relative calm in Bawku

Mahama calls for common African position ahead of 2025 G20 Summit

IMANI Africa's critical analysis of 120-day social contract of Mahama

GSS begins nationwide Quarterly Labour Force Survey on May 17

Makola, Okaishie traders resist immediate price cuts despite Cedi gains

Bawku Crisis: Mediation has yielded some peace – Otumfuo

Sustained cedi stability key to economic planning – Theo Acheampong

SLTF to reimburse academic user fees for first-year students from June

GTA eyes renewable energy to drive down hotel rates

Fiscal discipline, strong gold prices key to Cedi stability – Economists

GNCCI lauds govt’s bold start in first 120 days, urges sustained reforms

'Government can’t run 2026 budget like this, it must reflect its promises' - Prof Bokpin warns

'Sustain the cedi gains or it will all be in vain' - GUTA boss tells government

Margins ID Group CEO, Moses Baiden, wins 3rd consecutive Millennium Excellence Award

Illegal mining fight: 99 excavators retrieved, 208 suspects so far arrested

Alleged drug dealer arrested in possession of Indian hemp

Court asked to dismiss suit against former Governor, BoG

Father jailed 10 years for impregnating 15-year-old daughter

FDA and collaborators at the Aflao border nab woman with fake aphrodisiacs 

Court jails cashier for stealing employer’s money for gambling 

Robbery lands illegal miner into 20 years inprisonment

Woman, two others jailed for phone robbery

Driver in fatal accident granted bail 

Environment rehabilitation officer to spend 20 years behind bars over defilement

Edudzi: NPP lacks moral high ground to demand Gyamfi’s suspension

Sammy Gyamfi’s apology should end dollar gift row – Edudzi

‘There is no power vacuum’ – Edudzi Tamakloe replies Minority

NPP lacks moral ground to criticise Sammy Gyamfi - Gbande fires back amid dollar gift controversy

Mustapha Gbande apologises for Sammy Gyamfi's cash gift, vows it will not recur

AG drags Former GIIF Chair, CEO to court over failed Sky Train project

Dumsor crisis: Mahama vows to settle energy sector debt by early 2026

Maurice Ampaw drops bombshell on Sammy Gyamfi dollar drama

Richmond Rockson appointed as spokesperson for Energy and Green Transition Ministry

Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi charged over alleged $2m Sky Train payment

NPP questions Mahama’s silence on appointees’ partisan roles

Eric Sosu Defends Sammy Gyamfi, Says Dollar Gift To Agradaa Was No Crime

NLA Boss visits Huawei, Genlot to drive lottery innovation

NPP accuses Sammy Gyamfi of opulence lifestyle amid dollar gifting controversy

Yaw Ampofo Ankrah vows to use broadcasting experience to develop Ghana Football

CHRAJ petitioned to probe Sammy Gyamfi over alleged unexplained wealth

Bole Assembly endorses President’s nominee despite youth agitation and tensions

CHRAJ petitioned to probe Sammy Gyamfi over alleged corruption

Sammy Gyamfi's case has put Mahama to the test, he must show leadership - NPP

Interdict Sammy Gyamfi immediately to allow for investigations - NPP urges Mahama

Sammy Gyamfi engaging in opulence and ostentatious lifestyle – NPP

NLA Boss explores Tech partnerships in China to transform lottery operations

Yango Ghana honours mothers and wives of its partner drivers in celebration of Mother’s Day

Mahama pledges to settle Energy Sector debts by early 2026

Former NSB Boss Adu-Boahene Remains In Custody Following Fresh Arrest

New govt appointees need training on public conduct – Effia MP

Ex-NSB Boss Adu-Boahene rearrested after completing remand

Release parts of Mike Ocquaye Report to aid NPP reforms – Dr. Forkuo

Greater Accra Minister refutes allegations of coercion during MCE vote

Is This a Mobile Forex Bureau? NPP communicator mocks Sammy Gyamfi over viral dollar video

Effia MP Slams Sammy Gyamfi Over Dollar Gift To Agradaa, Urges Training For Public Officials 

President’s foreign travel without swearing in acting leader is illegal – Minority

Look at Sammy Gyamfi’s role in the resurgence of the Cedi and forgive him- Dr Michael Ayamga Adongo

ActionAid Ghana to convene national dialogue to demand fair financing May 14

Parliament To Resume Sitting On May 27 For Second Meeting Of Ninth Parliament

Agradaa Saga: Minority on Sammy Gyamfi’s neck because they can no longer smuggle gold – Adorye

GFL boss slams gov't over delayed prosecution of alleged corrupt officials

Parliament to resume sitting on May 27 for second meeting of ninth Parliament

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

“What Is Good For Cecilia Dapaah Must Be Good For Sammy Gyamfi”- Walewale MP

If Sammy Gyamfi loses his job because of me, I’ll burn my Church – Evangelist Mama Pat

Court denies Charles Bissue’s request for passport release

'President, Veep, Speaker all gone; who was in charge?' - Minority declares constitutional crisis

'They think they’ve broken the Judiciary' - Minority blasts gov’t over constitutional breach

No one was forced to reveal votes during Weija-Gbawe MCE confirmation – Linda Ocloo

NDC Executive: Linda Ocloo forced MCE confirmation in Weija-Gbawe

US Court ruling won’t affect Ken Agyapong’s presidential bid – Spokesperson

Minority condemns constitutional breach over absence of President, Veep and Speaker

Bole District Assembly confirms Abdulai Mahmud as MCE amidst tight security

Asutifi North District achieves open-defecation-free status, 90% district-wide water coverage

CMCE, ActionAid Ghana sensitises community-based violence teams on conflict

Seka Group to establish groundbreaking expo-city shopping centre in Ghana

Government to establish university at Kintampo

Education Ministry to settle SD Dombo University’s ECG debt as new council takes office

Abuakwa South MP partners with US creatives to establish film academy

Yam prices surge at Dambai market as season unfolds

Nana Amoasi VII Foundation marks Child Health Week with free services in Ekumfi Abor

Mother’s Day: Ahafo Minister donates to mothers and children at St John of God Hospital

Imperial General Assurance supports Korle Bu Hospital to provide 24-hour Radiology Services

Over-the-counter medicine sellers pledge to help curb abuse of opioids

Pregnant out of Rape: 15-year-old calls for help over health complications

Signs of Severe Depression