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We can keep energy sector challenges under control – John Jinapor

Energy Minister-designate John Abdulai Jinapor says government will do anything to keep the challenges in the energy sector particularly the electricity under control. The former...

NPP Council of Elders send strong message to members

The National Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all members to seize campaign activities and focus on rebuilding following...

We don’t intend to privatise VRA and Bui Power – John Jinapor

Energy Minister-designate, John Jinapor has proposed merging the Volta River Authority (VRA) and Bui Power Authority into a single entity to be known as...

Jospong Group CEO pledges support for 24-Hour Economy at JLC 2025

The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has reiterated his company’s unwavering commitment to partnering with the...

ECG to embark on revenue mobilisation exercise

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is set to embark on a revenue mobilisation exercise from Wednesday, January 15 to Friday, January 31, 2025. The...

Mahama offers support to Kantamanto traders

President John Dramani Mahama has reached out to traders affected by the recent fire at Kantamanto Market. The fire, which occurred on January 2 this...

Mahama should scrap deputy ministerial position for tourism

In fulfilment of his promise to run a lean government, one bold decision President John Dramani Mahama must take is to scrap the deputy...

PUWU reiterates opposition to ECG privatisation

The Public Utility Workers' Union of TUC Ghana (PUWU) has reiterated its opposition against the privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). In a...

Energy Minister-designate announces major initiative to enhance ECG’s revenue

Energy Minister-designate John Jinapor has unveiled plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the Electricity Company of Ghana's (ECG) metering system. The initiative aims to replace...

John Jinapor raises alarm over escalating energy sector debt

Energy Minister-Designate John Abdulai Jinapor has expressed deep concern over the escalating debt burden in Ghana’s energy sector, calling it a pressing issue that...

Private sector participation crucial in power distribution – Jinapor

Energy Minister-Designate John Abdulai Jinapor has emphasized the importance of private sector participation in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to...

NHIA lauds Mahama over promise to uncap NHIS levy

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commended President John Mahama's decision to uncap the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) levy. In a statement, NHIA...

I’m determined to move Ghana from the current crisis – Finance Minister-Designate

Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged commitment to move Ghana out of its current economic challenges, tackling high inflation, cedi depreciation, and...

Fuel shortage persists in Damongo despite NPA’s assurances

Despite assurances from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to normalize fuel supplies in the Savannah Regional capital of Damongo, the product is still in...

Kwawu Apradang chief decries waste challenges from illegal mining activities

The Kontihene of Kwawu Apradang in the Kwawu West Municipality of the Eastern Region, Nana Baffour Nyarko, has expressed grave concerns about the health...

NPP gov’t didn’t use ESLA for intended purpose, revenue mismanaged – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has accused his predecessor of mismanaging revenues generated from the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA). Mr. Mahama has said the New...

NPP gov’t released all school feeding arrears before leaving office – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government paid all outstanding arrears to school feeding caterers before leaving office. In...

What I want to be remembered for if approved as Finance Minister – Ato Forson

Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged commitment to leave behind a strong legacy that will live in the minds of Ghanaians forever. Dr....

NDA boss addresses allegations of missing motorbikes and procurement irregularities

Sulley Sambian, Acting Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Northern Development Authority (NDA), has strongly refuted allegations circulating on social media about suspected land sales,...

Tourism Minister bid: Francis Doku vouches for Kojo Bonsu [Video]

While awaiting the appointment of a minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, some industry stakeholders have expressed their opinions on who best fits...

Oral sex identified as leading cause of throat cancer

Oral sex has now been identified as the leading cause of throat cancer, overtaking smoking, alcohol consumption, and poor diet, according to medical experts. The...

Mahama engages Independent Power Producers to avert power crisis

President John Dramani Mahama has held an emergency meeting with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to address Ghana’s looming energy crisis. The meeting, held on Monday,...

Road toll will be restored – Ato Forson

Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will work to reintroduce road tolls to generate revenue for maintenance. Dr....

Free SHS will continue uninterrupted – Finance Minister-designate assures

Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians that the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy is here to stay, reaffirming his party’s...

We’ll set up independent value for money office – Ato Forson

The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will establish an Independent Value for Money Office. The...

NDC exposes three policemen over seizure of gov’t vehicles

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has disassociated itself from an alleged ongoing seizure of government vehicles from public officers. In a statement, the NDC Greater...

Sunyani Queenmother seeks court intervention to restrain factions from enstooling new chief

The Queenmother of the Sunyani Traditional Area, Nana Akosua Dua Asor Sika Brayie II, has filed an interlocutory injunction to restrain Yaw Agyare from...

I won’t be threatened – Appointment Committee chair to Afenyo-Markin

The Chairman of the Appointment Committee and Akatsi South MP, Bernard Ahiafor, has cautioned the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, against any attempts to threaten...

You’re elected to work, not to lament – Afenyo-Markin tells gov’t

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Akufo-Addo administration of attempting to shift blame for a looming power crisis onto the previous government...

We’ll abolish betting tax, E-Levy in our first budget – Ato Forson insists [Video]

The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has vowed to abolish the betting tax and the e-levy in his first budget. Speaking before the Appointments...

Don’t be scared; we won’t default on our debt obligations – Ato Forson to Akufo-Addo

The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured former President Nana Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana that the country will not default...

Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 flight TK630 returns to Accra hours after takeoff

A Turkish Airlines flight, TK 630, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, scheduled for Istanbul from Accra on Saturday, January 11, was forced...

You can’t direct Mahama on how to appoint ministers – Mahama Ayariga to Afenyo-Markin

Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for attempting to direct President John Mahama on how to handle ministerial appointments. Speaking...

My priority is a stable cedi, low prices and job creation – Ato Forson

The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has outlined his top priorities as ensuring a stable Ghanaian cedi, reducing the cost of living, and...

Minority urges Justice Minister-designate to investigate post-election disturbances

The Minority in Parliament has called on Justice Minister-Designate, Dominic Ayine, to ensure that all individuals involved in post-electoral disturbances are thoroughly investigated and...

Parliament not aware of appointment of President’s secretary – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about the appointment of Dr. Callistus Mahama as the Executive Secretary to the President. Dr. Mahama was appointed...

I don’t need a siren as MP – John Dumelo

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has stated his opposition to the use of sirens on vehicles by Members of...

OSP completes probe into police recruitment, Charles Bissue cases

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Ghana’s Foremost Independent Anti-Corruption Agency, has released its Comprehensive Half-Yearly Report for the Period July to December...

My problem with tax exemptions is the opaqueness and favouritism – Ato Forson

The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed concerns about the current tax exemption regime, describing it as opaque and prone to favouritism. Speaking...

Revenue growth possible without tax hikes, some taxes will be scrapped – Ato Forson

The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has outlined his vision to raise revenue without resorting to tax increases, emphasizing a focus on improving...