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Mahama sets record straight on number of political appointees at Jubilee House
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to running a lean government, disclosing that only 30 political appointees currently serve at the Jubilee...
Man, 35, arrested for smuggling drugs through Aflao Border
A 35-year-old Nigerian national, Obinna Robinson, has been arrested by a joint security team at the Aflao Border for allegedly smuggling Hepatitis B medication...
We’ve witnessed an ‘Azaa’ budget; it offers no hope – Afenyo-Markin
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized the 2025 Budget, describing it as an "Azaa budget," meaning a deceptive budget.
According to him, the budget...
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...
Don’t remove COVID-19 Levy, rename it instead – Economist tells gov’t [Audio]
Economist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, has advised the government to retain the COVID-19 Levy rather than...
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...
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: US$279m allocated to Goldbod for gold purchases
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the establishment of a US$279 million revolving fund to support Ghana’s gold industry.
Presenting the 2025 Budget...
Akufo-Addo calls for end to attacks on JB Danquah’s legacy
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to refrain from making derogatory remarks and distorting historical facts about the late Dr. Joseph...
Mahama assigns Interior Minister to oversee National Security
President John Mahama has appointed Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak as the Minister responsible for National Security.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, announced this...
Lady Julia’s mentorship masterclass 2025 empowers young women for equality
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, led by Lady Julia Osei-Tutu, has organized a Mentorship Masterclass in...
If you don’t make time, you’ll never have time – Pastor urges Gen Zs
The Convener of the International Youth Empowerment Summit (IYES), Pastor Brian Amoateng, has shared an essential life principle that young people can adopt to...
Unilever Ghana to support 10 women with GH₵100,000
In celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day, Unilever Ghana hosted the Geisha National Women Summit and Expo on Friday, March 7.
The event, held...
Minority criticizes Majority over poor attendance in Parliament
The Minority caucus in Parliament has criticized the Majority caucus for failing to attend Friday’s parliamentary proceedings in significant numbers.
Their concerns stem from the...
Parliament approves first set of Deputy Ministers and Minister of State
Parliament has approved the first batch of deputy ministers and a minister of state.
This follows their vetting last week, with a recommendation for their...
Group petitions Parliament over MP’s “JB Danquah was a traitor” comment
A group has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, demanding an apology from the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister of Science and...
Support Mahama’s reset agenda – CPP urges Ghanaians
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has called on Ghanaians to support President John Dramani Mahama’s reset agenda, emphasizing the need for national reflection, economic...
Kwakye Ofosu defends Mahama’s ministerial cuts
The Abura Asebu Kwamankese Member of Parliament (MP), Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has revealed that there are currently fewer than 60 presidential staffers, as well...
BoG assures parliament on procurement process for new headquarters
Stephen Yankyera Amoh, a technical member of the team that accompanied the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, to Parliament, has...
Discussion for the new headquarters started in 2011 – BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has disclosed that discussions surrounding the construction of a new headquarters for the...
‘The old Bank of Ghana HQ lacked structural integrity’ – BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has stated that the old headquarters of the central bank lacked structural integrity, making...
Pressure on gov’t for immediate solutions unreasonable – Richard Sumah
Richard Sumah, a leading member of the Movement for Change, has described as unreasonable the pressure on the new government to resolve the country’s...
Rotary Club raise funds to invest in ICT equipment and school roofing projects
The Rotary Club of Kumasi-4 Garrison has launched a fundraising campaign to support the provision of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment for the...
Life after Parliament is yet to begin – Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has stated that life after Parliament is yet to truly begin.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen...
Ghana’s problem has to do with leadership failure – Bishop Titi-Ofei
The Chancellor of the University of Gold Coast (UGC), formerly known as Accra Business School, Bishop Dr. Gideon Titi-Ofei, has said that Ghana’s problem...
Minority boycotts MPs’ orientation workshop, cites cost concerns
Parliament has commenced a three-day orientation workshop for Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, despite a boycott by the...
Sophia Akuffo calls for Constitutional review on extractive industry
Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has called for a review of the 1992 Constitution to better regulate agreements in the extractive industry.
She argued that...
No more chieftaincy crest as number plate – Interior Minister
It may have been overlooked in the past but the new craze of embossing chieftaincy crests rather than number plates on vehicles of supposed...
It’s obvious the NPP left the economy in a miserable state – Mahama Ayariga
The Majority Leader in Parliament has criticized the previous administration for mismanaging the economy and leaving it in a dire state, questioning the governance...
Mahama reaffirms commitment to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting a government-backed Proper Family Values or Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
He disclosed that discussions have been...
Highway of Holiness Church to engage believers on translating worship into service
Highway of Holiness Church UK is set to host a transformational gathering on Sunday, March 2, at 2:00 p.m., focusing on the theme “Translating...
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...
I am not an economist – Isaac Adongo clarifies appointment to BoG board [Listen]
Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has clarified that he is not an economist, despite being appointed to the Bank of Ghana's...
Mahama gives update on Women’s Development Bank
President John Mahama has announced that processes are underway to ensure the successful establishment and launch of the Women’s Development Bank.
Delivering the State of...
SONA 2025: Minority in black while Majority wears white [Video]
Members of Parliament (MPs) from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) dressed in black attire during President John Mahama's first State of the Nation Address...
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: 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...
Godfred Dame demands retraction from Dafeamekpor over false claims
Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has dismissed allegations of an extravagant lifestyle during his tenure made by South Dayi...
W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation marks 157 years of Du Bois legacy
On February 23, 2025, the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, hosted a commemorative...
Parliament to begin deputy ministerial vetting today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament will begin vetting President John Mahama’s deputy ministerial nominees today, Monday, February 24, 2025.
The session is scheduled to run...