Category: News

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated new District Chief Executives, as stated in a letter dated March 26, 2025, signed by Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama. These nominations are made in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20 (1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The...

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has extended support to traders affected by the recent devastating fire at Adum, Kumasi, donating GH¢200,000 and 1,000 bags of cement to aid in rebuilding their businesses. The fire, which broke out on Friday, March 24, ravaged several shops and stalls in the bustling business district, destroying goods worth...

A member of the Forestry Commission’s Rapid Response Team is fighting for his life after being attacked by armed illegal miners in the Offin Shelterbelt Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region. Reports indicate that the officer sustained a deep machete wound to his knee during an ambush by the miners, who were reportedly armed with...

The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe has established a 13-member committee to review Section 128 (1), (2), and (3) of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 (L.I. 2180), which currently prohibits the commercial use of motorcycles and tricycles, commonly known as ‘Okada.’ The committee has been given a three week timeline to assess the regulation...

 Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, is calling on the Indonesian government to establish an Islamic Medical University in Northern Ghana. This institution, according to the minister would help bridge the development gap between the northern and southern parts of the country, while strengthening educational and diplomatic ties between Ghana and Indonesia. The education minister believes that...

President John Dramani Mahama has defended the government’s decision to scale down Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration, citing the country’s severe economic crisis. Speaking at the Jubilee House, where the event was held instead of the traditional Black Star Square, Mahama emphasized the need for fiscal prudence in the face of financial challenges. The President...

President John Dramani Mahama has made a passionate appeal for lasting peace to prevail in Bawku and its surrounding areas. Speaking at Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House, Mahama emphasized that the time for peace is now, urging all factions to work towards reconciliation. The President lamented the devastating impact of the...

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made a significant announcement that’s set to bring relief to prospective Hajj pilgrims. During a meeting with the Hajj Task Force and other stakeholders at the Hajj Village on Tuesday, March 4, 2025,  Mr. Ablakwa revealed that passports for Hajj pilgrims will now be issued within an...

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled planned maintenance works for Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in parts of the Greater Accra Region. The exercise aims to enhance service delivery, but will result in temporary power outages in affected areas. Areas Affected on Tuesday, March 4: – Dome Pillar 2 –...

As the holy month of Ramadan commences, Alhaji Said Sinare, former Ghana Ambassador to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, has urged Muslims across Ghana to dedicate their prayers to President John Dramani Mahama. Alhaji Sinare, who serves as the National Chairman of the Zongo Caucus Working Committee of the NDC, emphasized the need for divine intervention...