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Sammi Awuku challenges government’s directive on post-election appointments

Sammi Awuku, a prominent political figure, has issued a strong call to President Akufo-Addo to reverse a recent directive that he argues could set...

Botswana introduces monthly allowance for newborn babies

The Government of Botswana has announced a series of new social welfare initiatives aimed at improving the lives of its citizens, with implementation set...

COCOBOD Case: I spent two nights in EOCO cells – Seidu Agongo

Businessman Alhaji Seidu Agongo has revealed that he spent two days in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following accusations...

Police on manhunt for thugs who disrupted the Kumasi Council of State elections

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for suspected thugs who stormed the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council to disrupt the Council of State...

Mahama fires Director of non-existent Keta Port

President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed Dr. Alexander Adusei as Director of the Keta Port, a project that has remained stalled since its announcement. Dr....

Oti Regional Minister assures Nkwanta North residents of development commitment

On his familiarization visit to the Nkwanta North District, Oti Regional Minister John Gyapong Kudjo assured the chiefs and people of his commitment to...

Ahafo Regional Council of State nominee promises to be truthful, respectful in his service

The Ahafo Regional National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Yaw Okyere, who has been elected as the Council of State Representative, has promised to be...

They should know better – Ashanti Regional Council of State aspirant condemns chaos

Ashanti Regional Council of State aspirant, Frederick Adjei, has described the chaos that erupted during the election at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council in...

Men in uniform allegedly raid Ken Ofori-Atta’s home

A group of individuals in military and police uniforms have reportedly raided the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The incident occurred on Tuesday...

CETSED lauds toll reintroduction but demands plan for former workers

The Centre for Transport Security Dialogue (CETSED) has commended the government for its proactive approach in recognizing the need to revamp the road toll...

[Infographic to Keep] The Council of State: Who are they?

The Council of State sits at the heart of Ghana’s governance system, billed as a council of elders offering wisdom and oversight to the...

‘Council of State must do more than advise’ – Muhammed Mumuni pushes for expanded role

The newly elected Northern Regional representative on the Council of State, Muhammed Mumuni, is calling for a broader role for the Council. The former vice...

Jesse James Azzu: The man behind Big Six monument, others

On the campus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where history and culture are deeply rooted, the Big Six Monument at...

I’ll prioritise healthcare delivery in Ahafo region – Minister

The Ahafo Regional Minister, Charity Gardiner, has promised to ensure that health facilities are well-equipped to provide quality healthcare services to the people. She said...

‘Okada’ legalisation process begins

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has directed the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to commence the process for registering and licensing...

More females living with HIV and AIDS in Bono Region – HIV Coordinator

The female population of Persons Living with HIV and AIDS (PLwHAs) in the Bono Region outnumbers the male population, according to statistics from the...

Minority opposes suspension of Roads Authority Act implementation

The Minority in Parliament has opposed the suspension of the implementation of the National Roads Authority Act, describing it as illegal. The Act merged the...

It’s about experience, not age – Council of State nominee Gabriel Tanko

A Council of State nominee for the Volta Region has dismissed claims that age should be a determining factor in selecting members for the...

Supporters of Nana Nkansah Boadu insist their candidate won the Council of State election in Ashanti

Some supporters of the Chief of Agric Nzema, Nana Nkansah Boadu, are anticipating their candidate will be declared winner of the Council of State...

Council of State election: MPs condemn attack in Ashanti region

The Kumasi Bloc of Parliament has strongly condemned what it describes as disgraceful and undemocratic, actions that occurred at the premises of the Ashanti...

Abesim murder trial: Two jurors withdraw

Two jurors have withdrawn from the trial of a 28-year-old architect accused of murdering two children at Abesim in the Bono Region. When the case...

Minority condemns discontinuation of several high-profile criminal cases

The Minority in Parliament has condemned as the decision by Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine to withdraw several high-profile criminal cases involving government officials. The...

Court denies BenLord Ababio bail again

A self-acclaimed traditional ruler accused of fatally shooting a military officer over a land dispute at Millennium City, near Kasoa in the Central Region,...

Security analyst urges gov’t to expose persons behind seized containers of dollars and gold bars

Security Analyst Professor Kwesi Aning has called on the government to publicly identify those responsible for the covert stockpile of counterfeit currency and suspected...

I regret taking up this profession – SHS teacher stabbed by student in left eye

A teacher at Asuaso Senior High School(SHS) in the Offinso North Municipality of the Ashanti region. Ishmael Famous has said he regrets taking up...

IET-GH Women Wing pays courtesy call on Prof. Opoku Agyemang

The Women in Engineering (WIE) wing of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), led by its Chairlady, Engr. Mrs. Adjoa Agyinba T....

A-G to give reasons for discontinuation of high-profile cases – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has said that the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, will soon provide reasons for...

Re-elected Council of State member vows to drive Oti Region’s development

Re-elected member of the Council of State for the Oti Region, Kings Richard Atikpo, has reaffirmed his dedication to advocating for policies that enhance...

Parliament summons Health Minister over cholera and meningitis outbreak

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has been directed to appear before Parliament within a week. The summons is for Mr. Akandoh to provide a comprehensive...

ORAL Crimes: Martin Kpebu chokes over whether NDC members are involved

Private legal practitioner and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, Martin Kpebu, on Tuesday struggled to confirm whether persons mentioned in...

Sumahene elected as Bono Region’s Council of State representative

The Paramount Chief of Suma Traditional Area in the Jaman North District, Odeneho Dr. Afram Brempong III, has been elected as the Bono Regional...

Michael Yamson Appointed Administrator of District Assemblies Common Fund

President John Mahama has appointed Michael Harry Yamson as the new administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), settling widespread speculations about the...

Parliament needs divine intervention to restore order among MPs – Speaker

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced plans to hold the next annual prayer meeting inside the parliamentary chamber to exorcise any spirit of...

Curfew imposed on Tema Newtown

The content is mostly fine with only a small typo. Here's the corrected version: The Tema Traditional Council (TTC) has announced the imposition of a...

Council of State has outlived its usefulness, abolish it – Prof. Akotey

Political Sociologist at Valley View University, Prof. Martin Akotey, has called for the abolition of Ghana’s Council of State. Speaking in an interview on LUV...

Mahama inaugurates 19-member ‘120-days social contract’ task force

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a 120-day social contract task force, tasked with monitoring and ensuring the delivery of these social contracts within...

Former NDC women’s organizer elected Eastern Region Council of State member

Former Eastern Regional Women's Organizer of the NDC, Evelyn Korang, emerged victorious in the Eastern Region Council of State election. She secured 17 votes out...

Mahama directs urgent action to address USAID funding gap

President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to take immediate steps to address a funding gap caused...

PwC audit uncovers GH₵5.3 billion revenue discrepancy at ECG

A 2024 audit of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has revealed a GH₵5.3 billion revenue discrepancy, exposing financial irregularities in...

Gabriel Kwamigah elected as Volta Region’s Council of State rep

In a remarkable display of confidence, 36-year-old business mogul and philanthropist Gabriel Kwamigah Tanko Atokple has been elected to represent the Volta Region in...