President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate formation of an inter‑agency task force to combat narcotic trafficking through Ghana’s ports and borders, following an urgent meeting with national security chiefs at the Jubilee House on Thursday. The high‑level meeting was convened in response to recent cases of drug smuggling linked to Ghana’s maritime and...
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Bawumia Meets Exporters, Calls for Stronger Support to Boost Ghana’s Trade
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has underscored the need for Ghana to strengthen its export sector, pledging greater support for exporters to drive economic transformation. Dr. Bawumia made the remarks during a meeting with the Federation of Association of Ghana Exporters (FAGE), which brought together a diverse group...
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MoFA Unveils National Horticultural Seed Roadmap to Boost Farmers’ Access to Quality Seeds
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) on Thursday launched the National Horticultural Seed Roadmap, a strategic document expected to reshape the country’s horticultural seed sector over the next three to five years. The launch, held in Accra, brought together key players in agriculture, including government officials, seed industry actors, researchers, farmer groups and development...
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NPP Opposes Proposal To Raise Parliamentary Seats To 300
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opposed the Constitutional Review Committee’s (CRC) proposal to increase the number of seats in Ghana’s Parliament from 276 to a maximum of 300. The party argues that there is not enough evidence to show that a larger legislature would necessarily improve parliamentary effectiveness, representation or governance. The NPP’s position...
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NPP Rejects Proposal To Extend Presidential Term To Five Years
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected a proposal by the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four years to five years. The party insists that the existing four-year presidential mandate should be retained, arguing that it provides an important mechanism for democratic accountability. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday,...
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Bank of Ghana, GSE Launch investorConnect to Give Investors Direct Access to Their Holdings
The Bank of Ghana on Wednesday joined the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) to launch investorConnect, a new digital platform that will allow investors to open accounts, verify their identity using the Ghana Card, and view their securities and transaction history directly. According to the two institutions, the platform marks a significant step towards giving investors...
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Education Minister Visits CSSPS Resolution Centre, Assures Aggrieved Parents and Students
The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has visited the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Resolution Centre at the GNAT Hall to monitor the ongoing exercise and assess progress being made in addressing placement concerns raised by candidates and their parents. During the visit, the Minister interacted with students and parents who had...
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Parliament of Ghana Opens Doors to Its First Parliamentary Museum
The Parliament of Ghana has announced the formal opening of its Parliamentary Museum to the public, effective Tuesday, September 22, 2026. According to a press release issued by the Parliamentary Service, the Museum stands as a landmark legacy project of the Rt. Hon. Alban S. K. Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, reflecting his abiding dedication to...
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AMA Rejects Claims of Exclusion, Details Three Months of Talks on 24-Hour Market Project
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has firmly rejected claims that stakeholders were sidelined in discussions over the proposed 24-Hour Market project at Agbogbloshie, releasing a detailed account of more than three months of engagements with traders, traditional authorities and other affected parties. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Assembly said it had taken...
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Mayor of Accra Welcomes Children Back To School, Funds Books For 10 Children
The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey has welcomed children back to school with financial support for 10 children to procure exercise books and textbooks as part of activities marking the “My First Day at School” initiative. The intervention followed the Mayor’s interaction with pupils from the Aayalolo Cluster of Schools, during which he...