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Mahama swears in Dumelo, Suhuyini, other Deputy Ministers

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in newly appointed deputy ministers, including John Dumelo as Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture and Alhassan Suhuyini...

Ken Ofori-Atta sues National Security Operatives

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against National Security operatives, accusing them of unlawful trespass at his Cantonments residence. The lawsuit, filed...

Gov’t to scrap double-track system, expand Free SHS to private schools

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced major reforms to the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, including the scrapping of the...

Mahama seeks international partnership to complete Agenda 111 hospitals

President John Dramani Mahama is calling on the international community to partner with his government in completing the stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects. He disclosed...

Odike criticizes 2025 budget

Founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addae Odike, has criticized the 2025 Economic Policy and Budget Statement, describing it as...

Young man electrocuted in Navrongo

An electrician in his early 30s has been electrocuted in Navrongo in the Upper East Region. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday while the deceased,...

Two EPA staff interdicted for fraud and forgery of CEO’s signature

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has interdicted two officers, Daniel Godsway and George Amoako, over allegations of fraud, document alteration, impersonation, and forgery of...

I felt assaulted – Nhyiaeso MP defends causing arrest of activist Ralph

Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, has justified his decision to cause the arrest of activist Ralph following a confrontation at the forecourt...

Family accuses immigration officers of killing their relative

The family of 38-year-old farmer who died at the hands of some immigration officers stationed at the Naro checkpoint in Nadowli-Kaleo District are appealing...

Police yet to release Kwashieman School fire report – Education Director

The Municipal Director of Education for Ablekuma North, Ebenezer Perry Ofori, says authorities are still awaiting a report from the police on the cause...

Kwahu Professionals Network unveils new leadership 

The Kwahu Professionals Network (KPN) has elected a new executive team at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to lead the organization for the next...

New Takoradi health staff threaten night shift boycott over theft

Health workers at the New Takoradi Health Center in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly are threatening to suspend night services due to repeated theft attempts...

GNFS sensitises Dambai market women on safety measures

As part of the ongoing Fire Service Safety Week campaign, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Command in the Oti Region has taken proactive...

Economic growth alone is not development – Haruna Iddrisu

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated that economic growth alone is not a sufficient measure of development, stressing that true progress must reflect...

Mahama to meet CEOs of State-Owned Enterprises

President John Dramani Mahama is set to meet with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other key government entities on March...

Akwatia MP’s Case: Supreme Court to rule on High Court’s decision

The Supreme Court will today, Wednesday, March 12, make a determination on a motion by convicted Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, that sought to...

2025 Budget: Gov’t has demonstrated good intentions – GUTA

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has praised the government for the 2025 budget, describing it as a demonstration of good intentions and...

10-acre site retrieved from galamseyers in Ashanti Region

The Ashanti Regional Security Task Force has reclaimed about 10 acres of forest reserve that had been taken over by illegal miners in the...

5 killed in violent clash between illegal timber loggers in Sehwi Agyemadiem

A deadly confrontation between two rival groups of illegal timber loggers in the forested area of Sehwi Agyemadiem in the Juaboso District of the...

Assembly Members thank Mahama for monthly allowance

The Coalition of District Assembly Members (CODAM) has expressed gratitude to President John Mahama for responding to their plea and allocating funds to begin...

Kumasi to experience water shortage as Ghana Water shuts Barekese plant for three days

The Kumasi metropolis is expected to experience an acute water shortage beginning Monday, March 17, 2025, as the Ghana Water Limited in Ashanti region...

2025 budget a breath of fresh air but… – Franklin Cudjoe

President of Imani Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has praised the government’s 2025 budget presentation, describing it as a breath of fresh air. However, he raised concerns...

Exclusive PHOTOS from the 2025 Budget Presentation

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament. This marks the first...

2025 Budget: Gov’t allocates GH¢499.8m for free University tuition for first-year students

The government has earmarked GH¢499.8 million for the implementation of the free university tuition initiative for first-year students. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced...

Gifty Anti named among Africa’s phenomenal 50 women

Renowned Ghanaian broadcaster and media personality, Oheneyere Gifty Anti, has been named among Africa’s Phenomenal 50 women, a prestigious recognition celebrating outstanding African women...

2025 Budget: Assembly members to receive monthly allowances

President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled his electoral promise to pay assembly members an allowance. To facilitate the payments, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson...

Gov’t uncaps GETFund to finance Free SHS

President John Mahama has taken steps to address concerns about the Free Secondary Education programme, particularly its quality and funding. Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement,...

2025 budget: How govt plans to boost revenue after scrapping E-Levy, betting tax

The government has announced a series of revenue measures to address the fiscal gap following the removal of key taxes, including the E-Levy and...

2025 budget: Govt allocates GH¢200m to support tidal waves victims

The government has allocated GH¢200 million to support victims of tidal wave devastation in parts of the Volta Region. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson...

2025 Budget: GH¢242.5m allocated for Akosombo Dam spillage victims

The government has allocated GH¢242.5 million to support communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in 2023. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this...

2025 Budget: Good news for teacher and nursing trainees

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the allocation of GH¢203 million for the payment of teacher trainee allowances and GH¢480 million for...

$761,000 was stolen from my storage room – Cecilia Dapaah tells court

Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, has alleged that her domestic workers stole substantial amounts of money and valuables from her...

Accused persons stole my jewellery worth $53,000 – Cecilia Dapaah tells court

Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, has testified in an Accra High Court in the ongoing trial of her domestic workers...

Ga Mantse resolves disputes to promote peace and unity

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has met with council members of the Ga State to address ongoing concerns and strengthen unity...

Sammy Gyamfi assures Ghanaians of tax relief in 2025 Budget

The Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, has reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to avoiding harsh taxes...

Thieves steal 500 meters of ECG cables in Gomoa Dominase

Unknown thieves have stolen cable covers from over ten electricity poles at Gomoa Dominase in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, plunging...

Ekumfi MP vows to transform education in his constituency

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ekumfi Constituency, Dr. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe, has unveiled plans to transform education and stimulate socioeconomic development in Ekumfi. Speaking...

OSP meets EOCO’s new leadership to strengthen anti-corruption efforts

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has met with the newly appointed leadership of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in...

Eastern Regional Minister visits family of boy who drowned in galamsey pit

Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has paid a condolence visit to the family of 14-year-old Sampson Seku, who drowned in a galamsey...

Driver indiscipline major cause of road accidents – NRSA CEO

The Chief Executive of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has expressed deep concern over the increasing rate of road accidents in...