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Nii Lante Vanderpuye can ‘break unscrupulous cartel’ as Sports Minister – Boxing Promoter

The CEO of Box Office Promotions, Alex Ntiamoah, has backed the appointment of Nii Lante Vanderpuye as Sports and Recreation Minister, following his ability...

Don’t introduce new taxes through back door after scraping e-levy, betting tax – Gideon Boako

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, is cautioning the Mahama government against introducing alternative taxes in disguise following their promise to...

Gospel singer caught with human head [Video]

Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, purported to be a gospel musician, has been arrested in Orozo, Nigeria after being found with a decapitated head in a black...

Seth Terkper hails Ato Forson and John Jinapor

Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has commended the performance of Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson and Energy Minister-designate John Abdulai Jinapor during...

How production of traditional mat can serve as gateway to economic growth in South Tongu

Nestled in the scenic South Tongu District of the Volta Region lies Aglokpovia, a community where the art of mat weaving has thrived for...

Mahama revokes appointment of MIIF CEO 

President John Mahama has revoked the appointment of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Income and Investment...

Fuel supply, financial challenges top priorities for energy sector – John Jinapor

Energy Minister-designate, John Jinapor, has identified fuel supply and financial stability as the most pressing challenges confronting Ghana’s energy sector. Speaking during his vetting before...

Opuni trial: Scientific report on fertiliser unreliable, inaccurate – Witness

The accuracy and reliability of the prosecution’s scientific report on lithovit fertiliser in the trial of former Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board...

School Feeding Caterers directed to resume service

Following the reopening of basic schools on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has directed all existing caterers to resume...

Spain plans 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents

Spain is planning to impose a tax of up to 100% on properties bought by non-residents from countries outside the EU, such as the...

The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Despite being vilified, threatened and humiliated in public, veteran Cameroonian lawyer Alice Nkom is determined to uphold the rights of homosexual people in her...

Dead bodies seen in videos from South African mine

Disturbing videos have emerged showing the dire situation at a disused gold mine in South Africa where scores of illegal miners have reportedly been...

Ugandan opposition figure hit with extra charge carrying death penalty

Ugandan military prosecutors on Monday added a charge of "treachery" - which carries the death penalty - to the list of violations of military...

‘Take the naughty, stealing taxes away’ – E.P Church Moderator to Mahama

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rt. Rev. Dr. Lt. Col. Divine Agbeko has advised President John...

Bright Simons: Finance Minister-designate grilled over tax promises

The Minister of Finance-designate of Ghana’s new government was very supportive of the positions of Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in some of our advocacy campaigns...

Ejura Death: Family rejects autopsy report, alleges police brutality

The family of 28-year-old Masawudu, also known as Cantona, who allegedly died in police custody at Ejura in the Ashanti Region has rejected the...

African Union adopts new strategy for the development of agricultural sector

African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has called on African governments to make agriculture a real priority sector as leaders on the continent...

Ministry of Local Gov’t, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs demands an experienced hand

Refreshingly, President John Dramani Mahama appears on track to keeping his campaign promise to govern with 60 ministers. Already, he has realigned the ministries, reducing...

Mahama holds meeting with leadership of National House of Chiefs

President John Mahama on Monday held a meeting with the Members of the Steering Committee of the National House of Chiefs to enable him...

New government must secure sustainable funding for Free SHS – Dr. Peter Partey Anti

Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies (IFES), Dr. Peter Partey Anti, has urged the new government to prioritize sustainable funding for the...

Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike ‘mistake’

At least 16 civilians in Nigeria's north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs. Residents...

Nominate Education Minister immediately to address challenges – Dr. Peter Partey Anti to Mahama

Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies (IFES), Dr. Peter Partey Anti, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to expedite the nomination...

Adding private schools to Free SHS not feasible – Bright Appiah

Executive Director of Child Rights International, Bright Appiah has cautioned the government against extending the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy to private...

Be cautious in handling ORAL matters – Former UN Governance advisor counsels

Former United Nations Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has cautioned the Operations to Retrieve Assets and Loot (ORAL) team to exercise caution in their...

Canadian miner Barrick to suspend operations in Mali after gold seized

Canadian miner Barrick Gold said it will have to suspend mining operations in Mali after the government seized gold stocks from the company's Loulo-Gounkoto...

Angela Tabiri: Ghana’s Math’s Queen becomes first African to win The Big Internet Math Off competition

Known in Ghana as the Maths Queen, Dr Angela Tabiri is the first African to win The Big Internet Math Off competition - quite...

NDC sets up Regional Vetting Committees for MMDCE selections

President John Mahama has issued a directive to guide the appointment process for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country. The directive,...

President Mahama announces measures to tackle recurring market fires

President John Dramani Mahama has issued directives to tighten security around major markets nationwide to address the recent spate of market fires. Speaking after a...

NPP elders urge members to halt campaigns after 2024 election defeat

The National Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a strong appeal to its members and supporters to desist from...

ORAL is legal and constitutional – Attorney General-designate defends [Video]

The Attorney General-designate, Dr Dominic Ayine, has defended the legality of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative. He described it as a constitutionally grounded...

NPP must eat humble pie – JFK says as he renders unqualified apology [Watch]

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) Justin Frimpong Kodua has on behalf of the party rendered an unqualified apology to Ghanaians. The apology...

I’ll ensure that Ghana’s interest is not compromised – Attorney General-designate

Attorney General and Minister of Justice-designate, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has pledged not to compromise the interest of the nation when approved. The Bolgatanga East MP...

I’m in a difficult period – NPP General Secretary [Audio]

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua has said he is in a difficult period of his leadership. This according...

Afenyo-Markin walks out during Dominic Ayine’s vetting [Video]

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin on Monday, January 13, walked out of the vetting of Attorney General and Minister for Justice-designate Dr. Dominic Ayine. The action of...

Volta Region to receive fair share of appointments in Mahama’s gov’t – NDC Chairman

The Volta Region has been assured of its due recognition in government appointments under the administration of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. This assurance was...

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...