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Mahama appoints Sammy Gyamfi as acting MD of Precious Minerals Marketing company

President John Dramani Mahama has named Mr Sammy Gyamfi Esq. as the acting Managing Director of the state-owned Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). The appointment...

Local assembly elections must be partisan, current system hasn’t worked for 32 years – IDEG

After decades of low voter turnout and disengagement in local elections, the Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey,...

Greater Accra NDC chairman warns MMDCE applicants

The Chairman of the Greater Accra NDC, Emmanuel Ashie Moore, has issued a stern warning to applicants vying for Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Chief...

NDC fulfills Dubai holiday promise to supporters after election victory [Video]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has fulfilled its promise of rewarding hardworking supporters in the Greater Accra Region with a vacation in Dubai following...

NPP is no longer strong – Sammy Crabbe

A former Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Crabbe, has attributed the party's loss in the 2024 general elections to its...

Mahama is committed to working with 60 ministers – Edudzi Tamakloe

The Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed President John Mahama’s commitment to working with 60 ministers, as promised...

Malian Prime Minister arrives in Accra with a special message for Mahama

The Malian Prime Minister, Abdoulaye Maiga, has arrived in Accra to deliver a special message from the Malian President, Assimi Goita, to Ghana's President,...

Gaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas

Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime...

Why NPP lost the 2024 elections – Justin Kodua opens up

The General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua, says the NPP's loss in the 2024 December election was primarily due...

Ghanaian teacher shortlisted for GEM’s $1m global prize

Stella Gyimaah Larbi, a Ghanaian teacher in the Adentan community school of the Greater Accra region, has been shortlisted for this year’s $1 million...

Foreign Affairs Ministry lists categories of recalled diplomatic and service passports

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has released a list of specific individuals and entities required to return Diplomatic and Service Passports...

Justin Kodua apologizes for NPP defeat, pledges party’s revival

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has issued a heartfelt apology on behalf of the party for its...

Prof. Oquaye is part of the problem, not the solution to NPP’s election loss – Former NPP MP [Video]

Former Member of Parliament for Subin constituency, Eugene Boakye, has expressed concern over the decision to appoint former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye,...

Rev Steve Mensah endorses Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen as the best current affairs show

One of the fathers of the Charismatic Movement in Ghana, Reverend Steve Mensah of the Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry (CEM), has publicly endorsed Asempa FM’s...

We’re still shocked by the results of the parliamentary elections – Justin Kodua [Video]

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has expressed shock and disbelief over the outcome of the 2024 parliamentary...

She has already given me assignments – Tetteh Chaie on Linda Ocloo’s appointment as Regional Minister

The Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, has expressed his support for the recent appointment of Linda...

Agordzo unfit to be UPSA lecturer due to police misconduct – Petitioner to GTEC

A recent petition has been submitted to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), raising serious concerns about the continued engagement of retired Police Officer...

Concerned youth of NPP in Kwahu Afram Plains South demand suspension of deputy youth organizer

The Concerned Youth Force of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Kwahu Afram Plains South, Eastern Region, has petitioned the constituency executives to suspend...

Stop blaming others; we caused our own defeat – NPP Vice chair

The Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, John Kwame Duodu, popularly known as "Sir John," has...

Full text: Minority raises concerns on vetting of 3 nominees, other matters

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the posture of the Chairman of the Appointment Committee, Bernard Ahiafor during the vetting of three...

Ato Forson’s responses on revenue shortfalls spark fears of harsher taxes – Minority

The Minority has raised concerns over the responses of Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, during his vetting on Monday, January 13. Dr Gideon Boako,...

Ato Forson was evasive, inconsistent, and lacked clarity of thought – Minority

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has criticised Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, for his performance during the vetting...

We will forever thank Mahama – Tetteh Chaie on Linda Ocloo’s appointment as Regional Minister

The Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, has praised President John Dramani Mahama’s appointment of Linda Ocloo...

My investigative pieces on Kufuor were not personal – Raymond Archer

Investigative journalist Raymond Archer has clarified that his critical reporting on former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s administration was not driven by personal animosity. Mr. Archer,...

UK’s Treasury minister resigns over anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh

Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh. She had referred herself to the prime minister's standards adviser,...

First days in office: Mahama hits the ground running with major reforms and bold directives

President John Mahama has wasted no time in rolling out a series of decisive reforms and directives aimed at addressing critical issues in Ghana,...

Mahama shouldn’t appoint a native of Bawku or Kusasi as Regional Minister – Asamoah Boateng

Former Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has urged the government not to politicise the ongoing conflict in Bawku. Speaking on Joy...

President Mahama appoints Justina Nelson as Acting CEO of MIIF

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Justina Nelson as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF). The appointment was...

Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Profile of the Ashanti Regional Minister Designate

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated the current Ashanti Regional NDC Secretary, Dr. Frank Amoakohene Regional Minister, taking over from Simon Osei Mensah. In a...

I’ll appoint Ministers to prioritise Bawku peace efforts – Mahama assures

President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he is committed to restoring peace in Bawku. According to him, resolving the ongoing conflicts in Bawku and...

Did Bawumia secure Northern votes for NPP? – NAPO on election defeat

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, better known as NAPO, has criticized the tribal undertone in discussions about the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) loss in the...

Serve with humility – Volta Regional NDC Secretary urges Mahama’s appointees

The Volta Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. James Gunu, has urged appointees under the John Dramani Mahama administration to serve...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...