The Ministry of Energy has rejected calls for the resignation of its sector minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, describing such demands as unjustified and politically motivated amid ongoing efforts to stabilise and improve Ghana’s energy supply. The calls for the Minister to step down were made by the Minority in Parliament on Tuesday, April 28, who...
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One Million Coders Programme Moves to Phase Two with Constituency Training Centres
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has presented laptops to all Regional Ministers and Members of Parliament for deployment at constituency-level training centres, marking a major milestone in preparations for Phase Two of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP). The nationwide distribution is aimed at ensuring constituency-level ownership and effective delivery of training...
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Mahama Visits Fuveme, Assures Coastal Protection Measures
President John Dramani Mahama has visited communities in Fuveme affected by recent tidal waves, engaging residents on both immediate relief efforts and long-term coastal protection strategies. The President noted that the area falls under the World Bank-supported West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA), a $150 million initiative designed to tackle coastal erosion and tidal...
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Finance Minister Welcomes IMF Mission for Sixth Programme Review
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has welcomed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission team, led by Dr. Ruben Atoyan, to commence the Sixth Review of Ghana’s programme under the Extended Credit Facility. Reflecting on the country’s economic journey since the 2022 crisis, Dr. Forson described the partnership with the Fund as “long, demanding,...
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GAF College of Nursing and Midwifery Cuts Sod for Ultra-Modern Lecture Block
The Ghana Armed Forces College of Nursing and Midwifery (GAFCONM) at the 37 Military Hospital has held a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a four-storey ultra-modern lecture block, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s expansion drive. The ceremony, held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, was led by the Chief of Staff at the...
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Health Ministry Pays Nurses’ Arrears, Moves to Expand Recruitment
The Ministry of Health has announced the payment of two‑month arrears owed to newly recruited nurses, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Ghana’s health workforce. In a statement issued on April,28th , the Ministry confirmed that the next tranche of payments, covering three months from May to July 2026, will follow as scheduled. Officials expressed appreciation...
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Gender Minister Reaffirms Disability Inclusion at Amputee Awareness Walk”
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to disability inclusion following her participation in the Amputee Awareness and Visibility Walk organised by Smiles of Hope in Accra. The event, held to mark Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, brought together amputees and supporters...
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“Sector Minister Inspects Progress on Major Storm Drains in Accra”
The Minister for Works and Housing, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has inspected ongoing construction of major storm drains in flood‑prone areas of Accra, underscoring Government’s commitment to tackling perennial flooding in the capital. At Dansoman Otojor, engineers have completed a one‑kilometre earth drain designed to channel stormwater from communities including Tabora, Anyaa, Sowutoum, Santa Maria,...
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Vice President Opens SHEA 2026, Calls for Value‑Added Shea Production”
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang has officially opened the SHEA 2026 Conference, hosted by the Global Shea Alliance with support from the 24‑Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat. The Alliance, inaugurated in 2011 by President John Dramani Mahama, has grown into a continental platform for collaboration, with this year’s gathering drawing participants from 21...
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FIFA Cut World Cup Ref Following Arrest For Alleged Sexual Assault In UK
A football match official who was a potential pick to work at the men’s World Cup in North America was arrested for an alleged sexual assault at a hotel while in Britain for a game. World Cup organiser FIFA said on Tuesday that it was “aware of the serious allegation”, after details of an alleged...