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Men in military uniform seize assembly vehicles at Gomoa Budumburam [Video]

A group of men in military uniform have seized seven assembly pickups from a mechanic shop at Gomoa Budumburam in the Central Region. The vehicles,...

Kintampo Fire Commander urges residents to stay cautious despite preventive measures

The Kintampo Municipality has successfully avoided domestic and market fire outbreaks in recent times, a development attributed to adherence to preventive education, according to...

Govt to introduce 2 Agric programmes

The government of President John Dramani Mahama will introduce two new agricultural programmes, namely Feed Ghana and Feed The Industry, as direct measures to...

NDC to announce new parliamentary leadership on Thursday – Ato Forson

Majority Leader and Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will unveil its new front bench in...

Parliament limits public access to ministerial vetting proceedings

The Appointments Committee of Parliament has officially commenced public hearings to vet nominees for ministerial and regional ministerial positions following their nomination by President...

Volta NDC condemns destruction at Ho party office

The Volta Regional Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned the recent riot, destruction, and burning of party items at the...

Mahama traveled commercially to UAE – Ato Forson disputes Nitiwul’s claim

Majority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has refuted claims that President John Dramani Mahama used a private jet for his recent visit...

Minority accuses Mahama of violating Presidential Office Act in recent appointments

The Minority in Parliament has accused President John Mahama of breaching Section 4(1) of the Presidential Office Act, which requires him to make appointments...

Akwasi Agyeman resigns as CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman, has stepped down from his position. Mr. Agyeman, who assumed office in January...

EC debunks viral video claiming smuggling of dollars in branded bags

The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted allegations circulating in a viral video claiming that EC-branded bags containing dollars were being smuggled out of the...

Trade Minister-Designate unveils vision to boost exports

The Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has outlined a strategic plan to leverage international trade agreements, particularly the African Continental Free...

TikTokers offered $5,000 to join Facebook and Instagram

Social media giant Meta has offered to pay up to $5,000 (£4,040) to popular creators in the United States who join Facebook and Instagram. It...

Six Trump executive orders to watch

Donald Trump has signed sweeping executive orders on his return to the US presidency, vowing swift action on some of his top campaign issues. Among...

We’ll tackle 1D1F hurdles with a 24-Hour economy – Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare

Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has proposed a 24-hour economy to address challenges facing the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative. Speaking...

‘No choice but to go back’ – migrants despair over Trump border restrictions

Shivering a little, Marcos pulls his hoodie over his head as much to protect his identity as to shield him from the cold. A year...

Reboot Your Life Series: Entrepreneur urges aspiring business owners to embrace innovation

Entrepreneur and CEO of Tiwajo Industries Ltd., Mrs. Ivy Appiah, has advised aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace innovation and seize opportunities to thrive in business. Speaking...

I’ll champion improved maternity leave – Gender Minister-designate

The Minister-designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has pledged her commitment to championing improved maternity leave policies once approved. The...

Gender Minister-Designate commits to resolving payment delays in school feeding program

The Minister-designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has pledged to address the persistent payment delays faced by caterers under...

Oti Regional Health Director warns of possible health facility closures amid Nkwanta South conflict

The Oti Regional Health Director, Dr. Osei Kuffour Afreh, has expressed grave concern over the safety of health workers in Nkwanta South, as escalating...

We’ll imbibe Ghanaian values into our curricula to promote acceptable behaviours – Naa Momo

Naa Momo Lartey, the ministerial nominee for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has pledged to incorporate Ghanaian family values into the country’s educational curriculum. During...

Gender and ethnic considerations in appointments problematic – Prof Gyampo

Professor Ransford Gyampo of the University of Ghana (UG) has condemned the calls for gender and ethnicity balance in President John Mahama’s ministerial appointments. He...

We’ll hold NDC accountable for every campaign promise – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has criticized the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the party of deceiving Ghanaians with unrealistic promises to secure victory...

Ministerial appointments in graphics: What you need to know

The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, had promised to appoint 60 ministers to oversee the affairs of the country before...

Cyber Security Authority sets up taskforce to address social media incitement in Bawku

The Cyber Security Authority of Ghana has established a Special Cybersecurity Taskforce in Bawku to receive, investigate, and take action against those using social...

Media Coalition against galamsey calls for renewed fight after deadly clash at Obuasi

The Media Coalition Against Galamsey is urging intensified efforts to combat illegal mining following a fatal clash at AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Mines. The violent confrontation,...

Bole unrest: Mahama never promised anyone ministerial position – Savannah Regional Minister-designate

The Savannah Regional Minister-Designate, Salisu Bi-Awuribe, has clarified that President John Dramani Mahama never promised anyone a ministerial position. He said not even the MP...

Cannabis can help reset Ghana’s economy – Chamber

The Chamber of Cannabis Industry has urged the government to invest in the cannabis industry as part of its policies to diversify Ghana’s cash...

You have the ultimate prize – Kwakye Ofosu tells Bole-Bamboi youth

Acting Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has urged National Democratic Congress (NDC) rioting youth in the Bole-Bamboi constituency to exercise restraint. Some irate youth on...

How Mahama will fulfill 60-ministers promise [Listen]

Abura Asebu Kwamankese MP, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has reaffirmed President John Mahama’s commitment to working with 60 ministers. The Acting Presidential Spokesperson explained that, in...

Ghana’s roads will improve under Agbodza – Edem Agbana

Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Edem Agbana, has expressed confidence in the ability of the Minister-designate for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza,...

Mahama appoints Jones Borteye Applerh as Acting GIHOC CEO

President John Mahama has appointed Jones Borteye Applerh as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of GIHOC Distilleries. Mr. Applerh’s appointment is in accordance with Article...

Afenyo-Markin urges Mahama gov’t to waive admission fees for first-year students

The Minority Leader of Parliament, Afenyo-Markin, has expressed concerns over the Mahama administration's commitment to delivering on its pledge to cover the admission fees...

ACEPA criticises Appointments Committee for poor performance in vetting nominees

The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has expressed serious concerns over the ongoing ministerial vetting process, describing it as lackluster and ineffective. ACEPA claims...

Mahama to embark on ‘Thank You’ tour in Volta Region

President John Mahama is scheduled to embark on a 'Thank You' tour in the Volta Region on Friday, January 24, 2025. A statement issued by...

Lakeside Estate valid owner of 2,900-acre Katamanso land – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has brought finality to the ownership of 2,900 acres of land at Katamanso in the Greater Accra Region, ruling that the...

373 fire cases recorded in Northern Region in 2024

The Northern Region last year recorded a total of 373 fires, with an estimated cost of damage to properties at GH₵68,217,224, an increase over...

Free university tuition: Ghanaians will not be angry even if… – Kwakye Ofosu [Audio]

President Acting Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has said the Mahama-led administration is committed to fulfilling its free first-year university tuition promise. However, the Abura Asebu...

Meet Sam George, Minister-Designate for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations

In President John Dramani Mahama's latest round of appointments, Samuel Nartey George has been named Minister-designate for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations. The announcement was...

Appointments Committee to vet Trade and Gender Ministers-designate today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will vet ministers-designate, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey and Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, today, January 22, 2025. This follows the postponement of the...