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We are working in the interest of Ghanaians – Fisheries Minister

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Louisa Kobiaba Ama Atinka Arthur, has assured Ghanaians of the government’s commitment to improving the sector and...

Mahama commits to implementing Affirmative Action Act for gender equity

President John Mahama has pledged to implement the Affirmative Action Act of 2024 (Act 1121) to ensure gender equity across all sectors of national...

Foreign Affairs Ministry strengthens security frameworks to tackle global challenges

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening security frameworks in response to pressing global challenges. Speaking at...

Tordze is safe, treat before consuming – VRCC declares

Water from the Tordze River, a tributary of the Volta River flowing through Agotime Ziope, Adaklu, and nearby districts, has been declared safe following...

Today in history: February 28, 1948; understanding its significance 77 years on

Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, and Private Odartey are names deeply etched into the memories of most Ghanaians. These ex-servicemen fought for the British in World...

Immigration foils another cocoa smuggling attempt

Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) stationed at the Gagbiri Inland Checkpoint in the Tempane District have intercepted two drums of cocoa beans...

MoMo vendor shot dead at Manso-Asamang

Unknown assailants have shot and killed a 33-year-old Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor at Manso-Asamang in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region. The deceased,...

Ablakwa urges Diplomatic Missions to treat Ghanaian visa applicants with dignity

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on Diplomatic Missions in Ghana to ensure that Ghanaian nationals applying for visas are...

Son loses case against parents over move from London to Ghana

A 14-year-old boy has lost a court case he brought against his own parents after they moved him from London to Ghana to go...

21-year-old boyfriend of late KNUST student arrested after CCTV review

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has confirmed that a final-year student reportedly in a relationship with the late Miss Joana Deladem Yabani, has been...

Woman arrested for biting customer’s testicles over 20 pesewas

A 43-year-old woman, identified as Esi Affumwaa, has been arrested by the police in Assin Wurakese Camp, located in the Assin Fosu Municipality of...

GNACOPS leadership visits Education Minister to strengthen collaboration

The leadership of the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) has paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Minister of Education, Haruna...

Minority must have a big heart; there is a long way to go – Adongo [Video]

Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament (MP), Isaac Adongo, has urged the Minority caucus to exercise restraint as the Mahama-led administration works to fulfill its...

Gov’t to automate national pensions operations

President John Mahama has outlined plans to automate the operations of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) in a bid to improve efficiency, transparency,...

Order ECG and NEDCo to publish load shedding timetable – Minority to Mahama

The Minority in Parliament has urged President John Dramani Mahama to take immediate action to resolve the ongoing power crisis, known as "dumsor," following...

What is gov’t doing with the revenue left behind? – Minority questions

The Minority in Parliament has accused President John Mahama’s administration of mismanaging public funds, raising concerns over how the government is handling the significant...

Your ‘criminally managed economy’ comment is unpresidential – Minority to Mahama

The Minority in Parliament has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for describing Ghana’s economy as “criminally mismanaged,” calling the remark unpresidential and unnecessary. According to...

Minority questions Mahama on 25% wage increase despite ‘mismanaged’ economy

The Minority in Parliament has challenged President John Dramani Mahama’s claim of inheriting a “criminally mismanaged” economy while delivering a lower wage adjustment for...

SONA 2025: Gov’t promises 20% allowance for teachers in rural areas

President John Mahama has announced the introduction of a 20% allowance for teachers posted to rural and underserved areas. Ahead of the 2024 elections, Mr....

SONA 2025: ‘Nkokɔ Nketenkete’ project to cover 55k households – Mahama [Video]

President John Mahama has announced that his government is on course to implement the proposed poultry programme dubbed Nkokɔ Nketenkete. Delivering his first State of...

SONA 2025: Sign language in curriculum, free tertiary fees for disabled – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama, in his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), announced a series of educational reforms designed to promote inclusion, equity,...

Minister for Local Gov’t pledges good governance and accountability

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has emphasized the government's commitment to good governance and accountability. Speaking during a meeting...

SONA 2025: Mahama expresses concern over low women participation in MMDCE roles

President John Mahama has expressed concern over the low number of women applying for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) positions, citing systemic...

Full Text: President Mahama’s 2025 SONA

President John Mahama on Thursday, February 27, delivered the First State of the Nation  Address(SONA) for his second term. In the much-anticipated address, the President...

SONA 2025: COCOBOD owes GH₵32.5bn – Mahama

President John Mahama has revealed that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is currently facing a total debt of GH₵32.5 billion. Delivering his State of the...

SONA 2025: Our roads sector is in crisis – Mahama

President John Mahama has described Ghana’s road sector as being in crisis, highlighting issues such as mismanagement, stalled projects, and mounting contractor debts. In his...

SONA 2025: I’ll not cancel free SHS – Mahama [Video]

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that his government will not cancel the Free Senior High School (SHS) program. In his State of the Nation...

NSA Scandal: I have directed for culprits to be declared wanted – Mahama

President John Mahama has directed that individuals involved in the National Service Authority (NSA) scandal be declared wanted, with their assets frozen as investigations...

SONA 2025: No dedicated funding for Agenda 111 despite $400m spent – Mahama

President John Mahama has disclosed that the Agenda 111 hospital project lacks a dedicated funding source, despite $400 million already being disbursed. Speaking during the...

Identity of KNUST student found dead on campus uncovered

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has officially identified the female student whose lifeless body was discovered on campus in the...

Three Years of Grace: Lifeahead Vision Ministries celebrates growth, unity, and impact

From a vision rooted in faith to a thriving spiritual community, Lifeahead Vision Ministries marks its third anniversary this weekend, reflecting on its transformative...

SONA 2025: NSS to include short military training – Mahama

President John Mahama has announced plans to introduce short military training as part of the National Service Scheme (NSS) to promote fitness and discipline...

SONA 2025: You’ll be paid to the last pesewa – Mahama assures bondholders [Video]

President John Mahama has urged calm among bondholders while pledging his commitment to honoring all financial obligations. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address...

SONA 2025: Mahama urges Minority to participate in National Economic Dialogue

President John Mahama has called on the Minority in Parliament to participate in the upcoming National Economic Dialogue, scheduled for March. Speaking during the 2025...

SONA 2025: My gov’t will reduce number of presidential staffers – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a drastic reduction in the number of presidential staffers in his administration. The President emphasized the need for a...

SONA: I solve challenges; my style is not to lament and shift blame – Mahama

President John Mahama has reiterated his commitment to resolving the challenges facing Ghanaians with his renewed mandate as their leader. According to him, he will...

SONA: Ghana’s economic crisis deeper than previously known – Mahama

President John Mahama has acknowledged that Ghana's economic crisis is more severe than previously understood. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address delivered...

3 on the run, 6 arrested for alleged defilement at Kasoa Gada

The Kasoa Ofaakor District Police Command has arrested six young boys for allegedly assaulting two Junior High School (JHS) pupils at Kasoa Gada in...

Oko Vanderpuije assures NDC will tackle Accra’s sanitation and congestion issues

Former Accra Mayor and Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South, Alfred Oko Vanderpuije, has assured Ghanaians that an NDC-led government will take decisive steps...

KNUST student found dead on campus in suspected murder case

A female student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been found dead near the school's Centre for Disability in...